Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Why more women are seeking testosterone therapy
Influencers on social media are raving about testosterone therapy for women. Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains why this treatment if more of a last resort.
Lurie Children's Hospital renames ER after $6M donation
Lurie Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone Monday, unveiling the new name of its waiting room and ER ward following a generous $6 million donation.
Lurie Children's Hospital renames ER after $6 million donation
Lurie Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone Monday, unveiling the new name of its waiting room and ER ward following a generous $6 million donation.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
UI Health nurses reach tentative agreement to end strike
Nurses at University of Illinois Health are back at work Sunday after reaching a tentative deal on a new contract. They had been on the picket line since Wednesday, demanding a new contract.
UI Health nurses reach tentative agreement to end strike
After a four-day strike, UI Health nurses and management reached a tentative agreement late Saturday night.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Chicago-area woman's mystery pain linked to rare disorder, doctors discover
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez has the story of how a team of suburban surgeons solved a painful mystery for one local woman.
Suburban doctors discover rare neck disorder in young woman after years of unexplained pain
In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez has the story of how a team of suburban surgeons solved a painful mystery for one local woman.
Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
Illinois residents will start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Experimental diabetes treatment helps Chicago woman go off insulin
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
Chicago woman go off insulin after experimental diabetes treatment
A Chicago woman who has struggled with Type 1 diabetes since childhood is now off insulin, thanks to doctors at the University of Chicago.
Young surgeon-to-be gets surprise visit from Chicago doctor
A six-year-old boy from Tennessee is already setting his sights on a career as a thoracic surgeon. Luke Bucciarelli got to meet his hero, Northwestern Medicine surgeon Dr. Sam Kim.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
'I did it my way': Chicago veteran honors father with preserved tattoo after heart surgery
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.
Chicago veteran celebrates life-saving heart transplant and meaningful tattoo tribute
This Veterans Day, a Chicago veteran is especially grateful, not only for his new heart but also for a small but meaningful act of kindness that kept his father’s memory alive.
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.