Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men

Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.

Minimum middle class income in Illinois • Body of Chicago trainer found • Suburban woman wins big

A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state; a body that was found on the rocks of Promontory Point has been identified as a Chicago trainer who went missing after jumping off a boat in Lake Michigan and a Chicago area woman won $400,000 on a scratch-off ticket this week.

Fitness Friday: Pushing to perform and committing to recovery

Athletes put a lot of wear and tear on their bodies, so it's important to put time into recovery. Physical therapy facilities in Chicago see people from off the street and athletes of all levels. Many people push through the pain, but therapists say pain is your body trying to tell you to slow down.

Guardian Caps show promise in tackling concussion concerns in football

Despite being a concern in multiple sports, football-related concussions have been in the spotlight for several years now and the concern is on all levels of play. In a FOX 32 special report, Cassie Carlson takes a look at the impact a new piece of equipment is having on trying to reduce this brain injury.

Guardian Caps show promise in tackling concussion concerns in football

Despite being a concern in multiple sports, football-related concussions have been in the spotlight for several years now and the concern is on all levels of play. In a FOX 32 special report, Cassie Carlson takes a look at the impact a new piece of equipment is having on trying to reduce this brain injury.

Fox 32's Week in Review - Sept. 10

The girlfriend of a man who went missing in Lake Michigan Tuesday says something isn't right, a woman who was beaten during a carjacking in Harwood Heights had died, and an unsanctioned "nude beach" sign was installed at a Chicago beach over Labor Day weekend.