Center for Better Aging opens on Chicago?s South Side
The Center for Better Aging officially opened at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. The location will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side as they navigate their medical care.
The Center for Better Aging officially opened at 63rd and Halsted in Englewood. The location will serve 160,000 older adults on the South Side as they navigate their medical care.
New invention helps users reach their 'TruAbility'
Personal trainer turned inventor, Shawn True, demonstrated his newest product that is helping people with disabilities reach their full potential.
Personal trainer turned inventor, Shawn True, demonstrated his newest product that is helping people with disabilities reach their full potential.
Another COVID-19 variant on the rise this summer
A new variant of COVD-19 is on the rise this summer. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains how to deal with the symptoms if you test positive.
A new variant of COVD-19 is on the rise this summer. Fox Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains how to deal with the symptoms if you test positive.
Former Bear Chris Draft makes push for lung cancer awareness
Today at training camp the Chicago Bears are celebrating cancer survivors. This morning, we're joined by former Bear Chris Draft who talks about the importance of lung cancer awareness.
Today at training camp the Chicago Bears are celebrating cancer survivors. This morning, we're joined by former Bear Chris Draft who talks about the importance of lung cancer awareness.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Pig farm raising animals for human transplants
The pigs' organs will be studied in hopes of using them in animal to human transplants.
The pigs' organs will be studied in hopes of using them in animal to human transplants.
Tips for staying active and fit as you age
Sandi Berger, certified fitness and health coach, breaks down several ways you can get moving and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Sandi Berger, certified fitness and health coach, breaks down several ways you can get moving and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
CDC warns of summer COVID surge
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least seven states are experiencing "very high" levels. In the last week, the testing positivity rate was up 11% from this time last year.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Florida woman becomes one of first to undergo clinical trial for Alzheimer's
Here is today's health watch.
Here is today's health watch.
Exploring the connection between sports and mental health
While sports can positively impact kids' mental health, they can also create significant pressure.
While sports can positively impact kids' mental health, they can also create significant pressure.
First human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year detected in Cook County
The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been detected in suburban Cook County.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year has been detected in suburban Cook County.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Loneliness can lead to serious health conditions, including dementia
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
A recent poll indicated that 30 percent of adults feel lonely on a weekly basis.
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
10th annual 'Papa Hops' charity softball tournament kicks off on Chicago's South Side
The event, hosted by the Tom Hopkins Foundation, raises money for local athletics and families affected by cancer.
The event, hosted by the Tom Hopkins Foundation, raises money for local athletics and families affected by cancer.
10th annual 'Papa Hops' charity softball tournament kicks off
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the "Papa Hops" charity softball tournament at Kennedy Park on Chicago's South Side, featuring 32 teams and drawing thousands of spectators each year.
Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the "Papa Hops" charity softball tournament at Kennedy Park on Chicago's South Side, featuring 32 teams and drawing thousands of spectators each year.