FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Howard Brown to lay off staff amid budget shortfall
The Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider said it would lay off more than 40 employees by Aug. 30, 2024.
Howard Brown to lay off staff this summer amid budget shortfall
Howard Brown, a prominent Chicago-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider, announced it would lay off approximately 7% of its workforce amid financial challenges.
Northwestern launches first-of-its-kind clinical program for gay men
Dr. Channa Amarasekera from Northwestern Medicine talks about their new program to improve urologic care for patients who are gay and bisexual.
Why it's not good to drink alcohol while flying or before a flight
Before boarding your next long flight, you might want to reconsider ordering that drink to relax or fall asleep. This is especially for people with risk factors for certain conditions, or heart and lung disease.
Northwestern Medicine performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Chicago hospital performs first awake kidney transplant
Imagine undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant and being awake the entire time.
Illinois faces summer blood donation shortage
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is in desperate need of blood donations as their supply continues to decrease during the summer.
Haymarket lawsuit against Itasca faces intervention by U.S. Attorney’s Office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking to intervene in a pending lawsuit against the city of Itasca after the village rejected plans for a specialized addiction treatment facility.
How chlorine affects your skin
Kids leap into the pool without much care but for some of us there is concern about what that chlorinated water will do to our hair and skin. FOX's Deena Centofanti has what you need to know.
Best ways to cool down your body during a heat wave
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about the healthiest ways to cool down your body during times of extreme heat.
Health care professionals work to support family of stroke victims
Unexpected challenges can arise when a loved one suffers a stroke. A stroke can impair a person's ability to communicate and navigating that new normal often falls to family members.
Duckworth, Dem senators call out conservative agenda on reproductive rights
Six Democratic senators outlined Project 2025, a conservative led agenda that details a plan to fire federal employees that oppose conservative beliefs, including reproductive rights.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Reaction in Chicago to Supreme Court mifepristone ruling: 'chemical warfare against the unborn'
Reactions to the ruling are divided. A rally by pro-choice groups is planned on Thursday at Federal Plaza, likely to draw pro-life advocates as well.
Illinois politicians react to Senate Republicans blocking Right to IVF Act
Illinois politicians are weighing in after Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act.
Reaction in Chicago to Supreme Court mifepristone ruling: 'chemical warfare against the unborn'
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to keep the abortion pill mifepristone on the market, rejecting a lawsuit by doctors who sued the FDA.
Oak Park food pantry teams up with Rush doctor to combat heart disease
In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez looks at how a local food pantry and hospital are teaming up to help those who need cardiac care but might not know it.
Suburban food pantry teams up with Chicago doctor to combat heart disease
In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez looks at how a local food pantry and hospital are teaming up to help those who need cardiac care but might not know it.
Biden Administration to ban medical debt from credit reports
The Biden Administration is proposing new rules that will stop medical debt from appearing on a person's credit report.