Chicago-area nurses walk out as staffing, maternity care changes fuel concerns
Nurses at one local hospital walked off the job Thursday as they pushed for better working conditions and raised concerns about patient care.
Nurses at one local hospital walked off the job Thursday as they pushed for better working conditions and raised concerns about patient care.
Chicago-area nurses strike as staffing concerns, OB service cuts spark protests
Nurses are holding strikes Thursday at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital and Olympia Fields Hospital over contract negotiations and planned maternity service cuts, while Prime Healthcare says hospitals will remain open and patient care will not be affected.
Nurses are holding strikes Thursday at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital and Olympia Fields Hospital over contract negotiations and planned maternity service cuts, while Prime Healthcare says hospitals will remain open and patient care will not be affected.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on postpartum mental health
More people are talking about postpartum mental health as the Lindsay Clancy trial is still underway. Dr. Lindsey Brown, an associate professor in the Dept. of Counselor Education - The Chicago School, joins us.
More people are talking about postpartum mental health as the Lindsay Clancy trial is still underway. Dr. Lindsey Brown, an associate professor in the Dept. of Counselor Education - The Chicago School, joins us.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb: Here's what residents should know
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Residents in a south Chicago suburb are being urged to take precautions after a bat tested positive for rabies.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Community pushes to reopen two closed Chicago-area hospitals
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.
Community pushes to reopen two closed Chicago-area hospitals
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.
Heart scan changed her life. Now she's giving back to Lurie Children's
A heart scan changed Whitney's life at 13. Now, the former Lurie Children's patient is helping raise money so other kids can get potentially lifesaving scans. FOX Chicago is teaming up with Lurie Children's to raise $10,000. See how you can help.
A heart scan changed Whitney's life at 13. Now, the former Lurie Children's patient is helping raise money so other kids can get potentially lifesaving scans. FOX Chicago is teaming up with Lurie Children's to raise $10,000. See how you can help.
Could a one-time treatment lower cholesterol for life?
Rush Medical Group cardiologist Dr. Alan Goldberg explains a small study of an experimental gene-editing treatment that researchers say could dramatically lower cholesterol with a single dose.
Rush Medical Group cardiologist Dr. Alan Goldberg explains a small study of an experimental gene-editing treatment that researchers say could dramatically lower cholesterol with a single dose.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Cook County confirms first human West Nile virus cases of season
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.