Millennials and Gen X face increased risk of cancers
A new study showed younger patients have a higher risk of having several cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.
A new study showed younger patients have a higher risk of having several cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.
U.S. faces COVID-19 surge ahead of schools reopening
Several states across the country have experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases over the summer before children head back to school.
Several states across the country have experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases over the summer before children head back to school.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Quench your thirst with fun, functional beverages
Audarshia Townsend from Food and Beverage Insider stopped by FOX 32 to debut new functional beverages that include natural ingredients to help improve brain health, gut health and more.
Audarshia Townsend from Food and Beverage Insider stopped by FOX 32 to debut new functional beverages that include natural ingredients to help improve brain health, gut health and more.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
First Ladies Health Day offering free health screenings Sunday
The First Ladies Health Day is happening this Sunday, where free health screenings for chronic illnesses will be available at nearly 10 participating local churches
The First Ladies Health Day is happening this Sunday, where free health screenings for chronic illnesses will be available at nearly 10 participating local churches
Veggie Fest returns to Lisle for 14th year this weekend
Bianca Schramm with Manna Kitchen stopped by FOX 32 to talk about vegan options the restaurant will feature at Veggie Fest on Saturday.
Bianca Schramm with Manna Kitchen stopped by FOX 32 to talk about vegan options the restaurant will feature at Veggie Fest on Saturday.
Lurie Children's Hospital launches 'Little Lessons' app to help new parents
New parents often wish for a manual on how to raise children, and now, thanks to a new app launched by Lurie Children's Hospital, they have one.
New parents often wish for a manual on how to raise children, and now, thanks to a new app launched by Lurie Children's Hospital, they have one.
App helps manage behaviors in toddlers
A manual in the form of a new app helps parents and teachers who are dealing with young children.
A manual in the form of a new app helps parents and teachers who are dealing with young children.
Northwestern surgeons perform second 'awake' kidney transplant
Harry Stackhouse, 74, was the recipient of his daughter's kidney through the second kidney transplant performed without anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine.
Harry Stackhouse, 74, was the recipient of his daughter's kidney through the second kidney transplant performed without anesthesia at Northwestern Medicine.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
American Diabetes Association to host Tour de Cure
Tour de Cure gives corporations, organizations, and individuals a chance to come together and show the community how much they care about putting an end to diabetes.
Tour de Cure gives corporations, organizations, and individuals a chance to come together and show the community how much they care about putting an end to diabetes.
New prescription program sends fruits and vegetables to homes
Getting healthy requires both exercise, and making good food choices but fresh food is often costly, and that adds barriers for many people. Now, there's a new prescription food program taking hold in some parts of the country -- and experts say it could work here too.
Getting healthy requires both exercise, and making good food choices but fresh food is often costly, and that adds barriers for many people. Now, there's a new prescription food program taking hold in some parts of the country -- and experts say it could work here too.
Red Cross offering Amazon gift cards for blood donations
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards to anyone who donates blood this month amid a nationwide shortage.
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards to anyone who donates blood this month amid a nationwide shortage.
American Red Cross offering Amazon gift cards amid emergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards to anyone who donates blood this month amid a nationwide shortage.
The American Red Cross is offering gift cards to anyone who donates blood this month amid a nationwide shortage.
Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
'Men, go get checked': Overcoming the stigma and fear of doctor's visits
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
'Men, go get checked': Overcoming the stigma and fear of doctor's visits
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
Many men avoid discussing health issues and delay doctor visits due to ego and fear, but increased awareness and participation in clinical trials can improve outcomes and reduce health disparities, especially in conditions like prostate cancer.
Large gatherings in Chicago prompt fears of summer COVID surge
There has been a summer surge of COVID cases and there could be even more cases after some big events here in Chicago.
There has been a summer surge of COVID cases and there could be even more cases after some big events here in Chicago.