Myths about heart disease and breast cancer
The twin doctors joined FOX 32 News at Noon to talk about myths as we end Heart Month.
The twin doctors joined FOX 32 News at Noon to talk about myths as we end Heart Month.
What is Batten disease? Doctor and family share insights on rare condition
A local family is battling a rare disease diagnosis.
A local family is battling a rare disease diagnosis.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Measles outbreak: Dozens infected in Texas
One death has been reported so far in a measles outbreak in west Texas.
One death has been reported so far in a measles outbreak in west Texas.
Illinois slashes $220M in medical debt for 170K residents, more relief on the way
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
The latest round of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased more than $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents across the state.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Illinois man shares his experience bouncing back from heart failure
February is national heart month but there's always a need to stay aware of heart disease, heart failure and other related issues. This morning we're hearing a first-hand account from Matt Lewis, a 28-year-old living in Champaign after being diagnosed with heart failure.
February is national heart month but there's always a need to stay aware of heart disease, heart failure and other related issues. This morning we're hearing a first-hand account from Matt Lewis, a 28-year-old living in Champaign after being diagnosed with heart failure.
Former Illinois governor diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Chicago suburb seeks to higher age to buy hemp products
The Village of Oak Park is introducing an ordinance that will increase the required age to buy hemp products.
The Village of Oak Park is introducing an ordinance that will increase the required age to buy hemp products.
Pope Francis continues to recover in Rome hospital, in 'good spirits'
Pope Francis continues to recover in a Rome hospital after a complex lung infection and is in "good spirits."
Pope Francis continues to recover in a Rome hospital after a complex lung infection and is in "good spirits."
Charity boxing match aims to knock out pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. The Ramone Foundation is hosting a charity boxing event to ease that burden and fund research.
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. The Ramone Foundation is hosting a charity boxing event to ease that burden and fund research.
Many heart patients may not be taking their medications, new study finds
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that fewer than half of heart patients worldwide take essential medications.
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that fewer than half of heart patients worldwide take essential medications.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
The Vatican released an update on Pope Francis on Sunday, saying he had a "peaceful night" but is still in critical condition.
The Vatican released an update on Pope Francis on Sunday, saying he had a "peaceful night" but is still in critical condition.
Thousands hustle up steps of Chicago skyscraper for charity
Thousands of people are hustling up the steps of Chicago's former Hancock building to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association.
Thousands of people are hustling up the steps of Chicago's former Hancock building to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association.
Pope Francis in critical condition, The Vatican says
The pope's condition got worse Saturday morning as the pontiff is receiving treatment for pneumonia.
The pope's condition got worse Saturday morning as the pontiff is receiving treatment for pneumonia.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
Americans reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic five years later
It has been five years since the pandemic changed the lives of everyone. On march 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.
It has been five years since the pandemic changed the lives of everyone. On march 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.