West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention

"Building wealth to increase health" was the theme of Tuesday’s panel at West Side Union’s annual community convention.

The importance of a father's health, Chicago doctor weighs in
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Dr. Craig Garfield joined FOX 32 Chicago on Monday to talk about the important of a dad's health with Father's Day this weekend.

West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention
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This year's West Side United Communities Convention discussed the relationship between health and wealth gaps for African American and Latino Chicago residents. Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered the convention's opening remarks.

Just 18% of Americans who need lung cancer screenings get them

A new study found lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain low, with just about one in five adults getting their recommended test.

How to have tough conversations with your dad about his health
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You want to celebrate as many Father's Day's as possible with your dad and that's why it's important to have conversations with him about his health.

Northwestern Medicine achieves breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment

In what is being hailed as a major breakthrough, scientists from Northwestern Medicine have successfully used ultrasound technology to target and treat glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

Northwestern Medicine achieves breakthrough in brain cancer treatment
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In what is being hailed as a major breakthrough, scientists from Northwestern Medicine have successfully used ultrasound technology to target and treat glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.

Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

Hop into 'Cuddle Bunny' for snuggles and stress relief
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If you're looking for extra date night cuddles or stressed with schoolwork, look no further than "Cuddle Bunny." Elizabeth Matthews headed over to Lake View East and sniffed out everything you need to know.

1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'

Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.

What to do if a flying Joro spider bites you

These large, long-legged spiders are not considered to be aggressive, however, they are venomous.