Cook County jury awards family of girl who died of toxic levels of morphine $20.5M
The family of an 11-year-old girl who died from morphine toxicity after being treated at a suburban cancer center in 2020 was awarded $20.5 million.
Smallest things send Americans' stress soaring, survey says | ChicagoNOW
A new survey finds that even the smallest sounds or situations—like loud chewing or slow Wi-Fi—can spike stress levels. Here’s what’s causing our anxiety. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Rush Medical Center celebrates National Cancer Thriver Day
Patients at Rush University Medical Center were celebrated for not only surviving longer with cancer but for thriving.
Illinois woman with terminal illness fights for legal right to die
Lombard resident Debra Robertson has been fighting for the legal right to die on her own terms.
Illinois Attorney General stresses importance of prostate cancer screenings
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul shares about his experience battling cancer and the importance of prevention during National Men's Health Month.
Highland Park student turns cardiac scare into mission to help others
After surviving sudden cardiac arrest, Highland Park middle schooler Lana Berk made it her mission to help others by raising money for Project ADAM, a program started by Lurie Children’s Hospital to prevent cardiac events in kids and teens. She joins us alongside Dr. Stu Berger and Ted McCarten to share her story and how others can get involved.
How microplastics are impacting women's health
The air we breathe, water we drink and sunscreen we are putting on our skin can all be contaminated with chemicals associated with microplastics.
Life-saving CPR steps you should know
This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week and this morning we are talking about the importance of learning these lifesaving skills in case you ever need to use them in an emergency situation.
Lurie Children's looks to bring new hope to Chicago's West Side
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
A special look inside Lurie Children's Mobile Health Unit
Lurie Children’s is working to serve patients in their own communities. FOX 32's Terrence Lee tells us how their mobile health program is reaching the unique needs of children across Chicago.
Prostate cancer diagnoses renew calls for early screening and awareness
Terrance Jones, a prostate cancer survivor diagnosed at 47 with no symptoms, now uses art to raise awareness about the importance of early screening, as doctors urge men to advocate for proactive testing.
Prostate cancer diagnoses renew calls for early screening and awareness
Terrance Jones was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 47 with no symptoms, highlighting the importance of early screening, especially as former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis brings renewed attention to the disease.
Lurie Children's looks to bring new hope to Chicago's West Side
When the doors open next summer, the Austin Hope Center will increase access to quality care for young people on the city's West Side.
Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago raises money for young patients
The Walk for Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago aims to raise money for young patients in need of world-class care.
Billy Joel NPH diagnosis: Doctor explains | ChicagoNOW
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows after announcing he’s been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. Dr. Webster Crowley, professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical College, joins "ChicagoNOW" to explain what the condition is. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital raising money to help patients like Luke
Families are raising money to help patients at Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, a controversial announcement made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
Amid push to ban fluoride, dentists warn of negative consequences
As some states push to ban fluoride in drinking water, dentists are pushing back and warning of negative health consequences.
How Ketamine therapy might help patients with depression, according to a doctor
Sometimes when traditional treatments don't work on patients with depression, new research on ketamine therapy gives reason for hope.