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Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese. More>>
On Wednesday's House Call, Dr. Mona Khanna explained what ecoli is and how to know if you have it, addressed Starbucks posting calorie totals for drinks and the link between red meat and diabetes. More>>
Preliminary reports show industrial chemicals seeped into Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, causing the closure of Porter Beach. Officials said Chicago beaches are not expected to be affected. More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center veterinarian Dr. Jerry Klein answered your questions about warning signs, flea remedies, paw pad injuries and bad breath. More>>
Summer is here and running season is in full swing, but you might not have everything you need. David Zimmer of Fleet Feet Sports shared tips on how to buy the best pair of running shoes for your feet. More>>
Human rights advocate Marianne Elliot wrote "Zen under Fire," a powerful memoir about her experience as a U.N. peacekeeper in war-torn Afghanistan. She also does yoga to de-stress in her everyday life. More>>
There has been a major scientific breakthrough for cancer-stricken women and their fertility. More>>
There are an increasing number of veterans returning home who may end up homeless due to a myriad of issues; family connection, mental and physical health challenges, and difficulty transitioning to civilian life. More>>
Four people contracted E. coli after eating at a west suburban restaurant, which has since been closed, DuPage County health officials said. More>>
Forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier spoke on 43-year-old Paula Cooper's release from prison. She was put on death row for killing an elderly woman for $10 when she was 16. She also spoke on Edward Snowden.
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About 37 million American suffer from migraines. Spa owner Leah Chavie shared a few ways to get relief from the pain, including peppermint oil and other treatments this Migraine Awareness Month. More>>
On Monday's House Call, Dr. Mona Khanna explained how breast-feeding may be good for brain power, addressed an alarming The Nap Nanny recall and how exercise therapy can help the mentally ill. More>>
It's one of the toughest things a lot of parents have to do every day. How do you co-parent and raise the kid you love with an ex you hate? Psychologist and author Dr. Edward Farber shared tips to make it easier. More>>
Author of New York Times best-seller "Unaccountable," Dr. Marty Makary, is a surgeon at Johns Hopkins. He discussed the major problem of accountability in American hospitals, and what they might not tell you. More>>
Former Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is coming to Chicago on Thursday. More>>
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision that could profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries. More>>
To fight signs of aging, creams and treatments are not enough. Diet plays a large role. Health coach Dr. Leona Diamora shared easy changes to help you tone up, slim down, and look your best at any age. More>>
Who doesn't want to look young and well-rested? There is a simple procedure that can take 10 years off your face. Susanna Negovan and Dr. Amy Taub explain how under-eye injections work. More>>
On Wednesday's House Call, Dr. Mona Khanna clarified the morning after pill making news, when you should schedule a surgery and new benefits of using sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun this summer. More>>
If you are a mother who works, chances are you've felt "working-mom guilt" in the past. Clinical psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier shared some helpful ways to combat that guilty feeling and balance your life. More>>
On Monday's House Call at noon, Dr. Mona Khanna addressed the FDA finally approving Belviq, the first long-term weight-loss drug to be released on more than a decade. More>>
Twenty-three years ago, almost to the day, I met one of the most formidable characters I would ever encounter and one that has had a powerful influence in my life. His name was Dr. Charles Everett Koop. More>>
In Monday's House Call, Dr. Mona Khanna explains why celeb moms like Kim Kardashian want to eat their placentas and a 10-year-old cystic fibrosis patient was put on the adult organ transplant list. More>>
June is Men's Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer survivor Jonny Imerman of Imerman Angels explains signs men should look for, and how his organization pairs patients with survivors to help them fight the disease.
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Every year, Doctors Without Borders helps millions of people who are in need of health care due to war and epidemics. Chicago pediatric surgeon and volunteer Dr. David Rothstein explains how you can help. More>>
NBA wife and fitness enthusiast Larsa Pippen showed how you can burn 750 calories in just one hour - using only a basketball! Chicago Bulls personal trainer Matt Dawson explained how to do these easy exercises.
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On Thursday's Chat Room, celebrity fitness coach Andrea Metcalf and The Mercury Method's Lara Hudson joined Susanna Negovan and Anna Davlantes to discuss the importance of healthy body image. More>>
Dietitian Julie Wilson shared the truth about juice cleanses, weighing in on the benefits of diets like these, alternative food options for people who cannot do these cleanses and words of caution. More>>
George Washington High School students compete in Healthy Schools Cooking Up Change contest, and they're heading to the capitol to show how they want to transform food for kids! More>>
Dr. Mona Khanna is making a house call Wednesday. She discussed insurance premiums for unhealthy employees and the cost of infections for hospitals. And are power naps really that helpful? More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Daniela Schreier answered your questions about post-divorce family structure, frustrated single moms who work and raising teens. More>>
Movie star Michael Douglas has ignited a medical debate with a shocking claim about the cause of his throat cancer. More>>
Shred 415 co-owners Bonnie Micheli and Tracy Roemer joined FOX 32 News at Noon to share how their unique workouts can help you lose weight and tone your body – fast! More>>
Northwestern oncologist Dr. Mark Agulnik and Hector Nuñez, one of his patients, will put on their running shoes this Sunday to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day in Grant Park. More>>
Want to work on flexibility and balance, cardio and strength training in a single, 20-minute workout? Then Kettlebells may be for you. Victoria Gray explained the benefits of this useful tool. More>>
As warmer weather arrives, you're spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, the warm-up also means the arrival of mosquito season. Libby Dix has a solution - and it doesn't involve bug spray. More>>
Some call it "concierge medicine" but the goal is the same - to get rid of insurance companies that some doctors say get in the way of taking care of people. Dr. Mona Khanna is here to talk about it. More>>
On Wednesday's House Call, Dr. Mona Khanna discussed a concerning study released Tuesday about the treatment of H7N9 bird flu. She also talked about the ABC's of sunscreen and pregnancy after menopause.
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Illinois lawmakers have approved a historic expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults without children. The key part of President Barack Obama's health care law heads to Gov. Pat Quinn, who is in favor of it. More>>
312 Beauty founder Laurie Leopold explained how to keep your skin looking great from your 20s straight through to your 50s. More tips can be found on the Chicago-based beauty blog at 312beauty.com. More>>
Beauty products can sometimes break the bank. But you may have everything you need in your pantry. DIY and natural hair expert Tamika Fletcher explained how you can make beauty products in your own kitchen! More>>
Kick off backyard barbecue season this Memorial Day weekend with healthier – and tasty! – fixings for your burger, steak or anything else you're grilling. Registered Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner explains. More>>
Dr. Mona Khanna made Tuesday's House Call from Poland. She's studying their health care system. She explained a state-of-the-art way to burn fat, and gave insight to the Oklahoma disaster relief efforts. More>>
Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads! More>>
What a thrill to be invited as one of only two American journalists and nine other international journalists on a medical journalism study tour of some of Poland's finest international medical tourism destinations. More>>
The Art Museo at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare will showcase the talent of autistic artists in a special exhibit, "Brilliance of Autism." Curator Dr. Jacqueline Marquette, her son, artist Trent Altman explain. More>>
Dr. Amy Brodsky, a dermatologist who founded and leads the Pediatric Sun Protection Foundation, shared four key ways to prevent sunburns and pediatric skin cancer this summer. More>>
Nutrition specialist, certified trainer and "Power Vegan" author Rea Frey says people can find the optimal foods to power our everyday lives and get in better shape at the same time – without a fad diet. More>>
Chicago Public Health's new attention-grabbing billboards depict expecting teen boys. City Health Commissioner Dr. Bechara Choucair explains the comprehensive strategy to prevent teen pregnancy. More>>
On Wednesday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Rochelle Trotter, Anna Davlantes and Dr. Mona Khanna discussed controversial new ads featuring pregnant teen boys and new diet trends. More>>
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. Dr. Mona Khanna explains her difficult choice.
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Three Chicago non-profits have joined forces to create Primelife Home Improvement. CEO Chris Roller explained how the project helps seniors live comfortably and safely in their own homes. More>>
On Your Mark Coaching and Training focuses its workouts on using your own body as resistance, when you don't have time to hit the gym. Trainer Emily Hutchins explains. More>>
Chicago-based KLUTCHclub helps busy moms on the go stay healthy. The monthly subscription service sends a hand-picked box of holistic health, fitness and wellness products right to your doorstep. More>>
New Jersey governor Chris Christie disclosed he had lap-band surgery this week. Dr. Mona Khanna explained how the drastic weight loss surgery works. More>>
Spring into Salads with Rochelle Trotter! Believe us, these aren't your mama's recipes. Learn how to make the Mediterranean grain salad, black rice Asian slaw and the collard green quinoa salads! More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, radiologist and Advocate Lutheran's Caldwell Breast Center co-medical director Dr. Sally Friedewald answered your questions about screenings, treatment and prevention. More>>
Many people are giving up bread and pasta to go gluten-free because of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Famed restaurant owner Carlyn Berghoff shows how to do it in her new book! More>>
Nestle Pizza Company in Wisconsin is calling back an undetermined number of frozen pizzas, after complaints of consumers finding small pieces of plastic on them. More>>
The BellyBum Boutique in the North Center neighborhood has tons of toys to help both kids with developmental differences and their parents. Owner Ellen Sternweiler explains. More>>
Cos Bar is a high-end cosmetics and skincare boutique in Aspen, Colorado – and they're coming to Highland Park! They're teaming up with Posh Essential to host "Mom's Night Out" next week. More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, On Your Mark Coaching and Training's Emily Hutchins answered your fitness questions about underarm flab, slowing metabolisms and walking versus running. More>>
Not getting enough sleep may harm men's sperm. More>>
Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique offers energizing products like Gingko Extract and Essential Oil of Litsea Cubeba to awaken your body and mind from the long winter slump. More>>
You may try to eat healthy by buying fresh produce from the grocery store. But it could be covered with tons of pesticides. Dr. Mona Khanna reports on the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15. More>>
Here's a sobering statistic: One in three children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The Center for Science in Public Interest found most kids' fast food meals don't meet nutritional standards.
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On this week's Ask the Expert, Northwestern allergist Dr. Anju Peters answered your questions about relieving symptoms while pregnant, pain when sinuses act up, over the counter medicines and allergy tests for kids. More>>
Chicago area flooding wasn't the only big story that came out of the Windy City this week. More>>
If you're looking for fun and unique ways to exercise, lose weight and tone your body that really work, Good Day has a suggestion that you may be shy to try, but will definitely boost your confidence. More>>
Diabetes awareness is important to Rochelle Trotter, who shared recipes for tasty food – like curried chicken salad with grapes - for diabetics, and explained how exercise can improve quality of life. More>>
OpenHeartMagic.com magician Diego Gonzalez helps young hospital patients recuperate by delighting them with slight-of-hand tricks, and by giving them the opportunity to just be kids again. More>>
Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness. More>>
A 4-year-old boy has recovered from a new strain of bird flu that has killed nine people in China, a doctor said Wednesday. More>>
Spring cleaning doesn't have to just apply to your house. It's also a good time for your body to get the spring cleaning treatment. Nutritionist and fitness chef Ashley Pettit shared some ideas. More>>
Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert announced Wednesday that his cancer has come back. So what does this mean for the film critic? Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX 32 News at Noon to explain. More>>
A new Pew Research report says less than half of working parents said they have a good work-life balance. Researchers said this is a recipe for stress. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo explained how we can cope. More>>
Food activist Vani Hari wants Kraft to ditch the petroleum based artificial dyes that give Mac N Cheese its yellow color. Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX 32 News at Noon to outline the dangers of yellow dye #5. More>>
Farm Rich is recalling a variety of frozen snacks over E. coli concerns. More>>
Health officials on Thursday urged thousands of patients of an Oklahoma oral surgeon to undergo hepatitis and HIV testing More>>
Spring is here and people hitting the gym to get ready for summer. On Your Mark coach, trainer and founder Annette Fiscelli explained the proper way to do exercises that are often done incorrectly. More>>
It may not feel like spring out there, but National Spring Cleaning Week is here. Time Out Chicago's Kevin Aeh shared his picks for the hottest new cleaning products to use in your home. More>>
Gabriella Van Rij was adopted as a child from a Pakistani orphanage and struggled in an all-white school growing up. The activist and author of "With All My Might" learned what it's like to feel ostracized early on. More>>
A common spa treatment could be putting you at risk. Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX 32 News at Noon to explain how Brazilian waxing could increase the risk for getting a sexually transmitted infection.
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Cigarettes and other tobacco products may vanish from view in retail stores in New York City if health officials in the city have their way. More>>
A local ex-MMA fighter wants you to get fit and healthy, but says working out just 25% of the problem – 75% is what you eat. Nick Wernimont's food delivery program Factor 75 helps you get fit and stay that way. More>>
A new report finds many states are not transparent when it comes to health care costs. Dr. Mona Khanna explained why on FOX 32 News at Noon on Monday. More>>
We all know sitting all day is bad for us, so how can we shake things up and stay healthy? Mercury Method fitness expert Lara Hudson shared some great tips. More>>
A new poll shows a shift in the wants of working mothers. The Pew Research Center said there's a big spike in the amount of women who want full-time jobs. More>>
Care.com Vice President of Senior Care Services Jody Gastfriend will be speaking at the Aging in America Conference, and shared some tips on how to care for your aging parents on FOX 32 News at Noon. More>>
Chicago is a running town. When the weather gets warmer, everyone is going to be out and hitting the pavement. To help all you runners prepare, Mercury Method's Lara Hudson shared some great exercises. More>>
A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday. More>>
A dispatcher followed general protocols when she pleaded with a nurse at an independent living facility to perform CPR on a woman who later died in California, a county official said Monday. More>>
First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign is making waves on the national level, so Good Day Chicago wanted to showcase a local school that is one of the healthiest in the city. More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, registered dietitian Dawn Jackson-Blatner answered your questions about complex carbs, healthy snacks, coconut oil, supplements, anti-inflammatory veggies and muscle weight. More>>
It's time for Friday fitness with the Mercury Method's Lara Hudson. When you're feeling especially "blah" about your workout, she recommends following these steps: go deep, go pro, go think and go bold.
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Unfortunately winter weather brings colds. Contributing food editor for Natural Child World Magazine, Christina Ross, has fun and healthy ways to stop you from getting sick, like loading up in vitamins and minerals. More>>
February is heart health month. Did you know, that only 3 percent of Americans have "ideal" heart health? Nutritionist and fitness chef Ashley Pettit joined FOX 32 to help us all get heart smart. More>>
The world's biggest food and drinks maker Nestle SA has become the latest company to pull some of its products off European shelves after they were found to contain undeclared horse meat. More>>
Valentine's Day was celebrated a little differently by the Chicago Dept of Public Health this year. More>>
Many moms struggle to bounce back into shape after having a baby. Shedding baby weight isn't as easy as those celebrity moms make it seem but you can do it. Here to help is fitness expert Lara Hudson from the Mercury Method. More>>
Dr. Mona Khanna is here with a House Call to help us all live a little better. First can cola kill? And can too much calcium contribute to an earlier death? More>>
If you're looking to dial up the romance in your relationship, Dr. Laura Berman has some suggestions for Valentine's Day gifts that will increase intimacy in couples.
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Do you think chocolate, strawberries and champagne can make your skin softer and radiant? Cosmetic chemist Elina Fedotova created a line of skin care that may be good enough to eat. More>>
Mercury Method Fitness expert Lara Hudson shared some exercise tips to help sculpt inches off the waist, and they work well for both men and women! More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert, Professor P of the Body Fit Lab answered your questions on the relationship between exercise and calories, post pregnancy weight, interval training and weights vs. cardio. More>>
Becoming a mom is an amazing experience, but can also put your body through the blender. The Mercury Method's Lara Hudson shared her tips on exercising effectively through pregnancy to keep fit and healthy. More>>
The company that makes Triaminic and Theraflu are recalling more than 2 million bottles after four kids were able to open the child resistant caps and accidentally drink it. More>>
PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints. Dr. Mona Khanna spoke on how brominated vegetable oil can affect your health.
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PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints. More>>
On this week's Ask the Expert: Northwestern pediatrician Dr. Anita Chandra-Puti answered your questions about growing out of asthma, babies with fevers, eye-rolling, youth hair loss, baby formula and vaccines. More>>
The Super Bowl has become much more than a football game. It's the second biggest day for food consumption in the United States, after Thanksgiving. More>>
When it comes to working out and losing weight, it's about burning more calories than you take in. What you eat before and after exercising can have a big impact. Lara Hudson of the Mercury Method explains. More>>
Men and women are learning a new way to stay fit. LA Boxing in Chicago Ridge has a hugely popular new option for people looking to keep healthy in a more engaging way. More>>
A new federal study has discovered another benefit to quitting smoking, and it's unlike anything done in the past. More>>
The Mercury Method's Lara Hudson introduced FOX 32 News at Noon to her favorite health apps, including Lose It, iMuscle and Charity Miles. More>>
Indianapolis' hospitals are imposing restrictions on who can visit their patients in an effort to prevent the spread of the flu. More>>
Indiana health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in the state has reached 21. More>>
Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too? More>>
Have you gotten a flu shot? 46% of Americans got flu shots for the flu season last year. More>>
The Mercury Method's Lara Hudson stopped by FOX 32 News at Noon to share some workout tips for men. More>>
People working on their resolutions to lose weight after the New Year need all the help they can get. Health guru Cheryl Duncan shared tips on "natural fat busters" and "slimming superfoods." More>>
The number of Indiana flu deaths this season has risen to 10, up from seven at this time last week. More>>
U.S. News and World report has rated the best diets. More>>
The mental health of a child's mother during pregnancy is widely considered a risk factor for a child's emotional health later in life. More>>
Lara Hudson of the Mercury Method showed FOX 32 viewers how to lose weight the right way, and accomplish those New Year's resolutions this year. More>>
A new study says parents should let their babies cry at night if they want them to learn proper sleep habits. More>>
Researchers in Spain found that women who walk at least three hours every week are less likely to suffer a stroke. More>>
A company in Japan has developed a special label that changes colors when meat starts to go bad. More>>
If you think cigarette prices here in Illinois are bad, check out what's happening in Australia. More>>
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been released from a New York hospital where she was treated for a blood clot in her head. More>>
Just when you've made the New Year resolution to get to the gym and lose a few pounds, you may not have to. More>>
If you thought gender reveal parties were a bit much, you're in for another shock. The new trend in pregnancy sharing is the "ultrasound party." More>>
The company has started testing a gluten-free line of products in a few locations in southern Florida and the Boston area. More>>
A New York dermatologist is now offering something called "cool sculpting" which freezes fat cells, then flushes them out to help people lose weight. More>>
Australian researchers said caffeine can help you lose weight. But coffee won't. More>>
Scientists at the University of Connecticut said they plan to investigate the DNA of the gunman in Newtown elementary school shooting, Adam Lanza. More>>
For many, New Year's resolutions will involve losing weight or just living a healthier life. Keeping those goals can be tough. Mercury Method founder Lara Hudson explains how you can achieve them. More>>
A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics found that carnosine can mobilize the immune system to fight early stages of the flu. More>>
With the year's first major snowfall, Northwestern Medicine cardiovascular experts are warning people to take to take it easy while shoveling. Those with known heart disease should be especially careful. More>>
A study out of the University of Wisconsin said using your mind can cut your chances of a cold by as much as 50 percent. More>>
Columbia University Medical Center researchers found that a stress-filled day can be as bad for you as smoking five cigarettes a day. More>>
A study by health officials in New York has found no clear link between the toxins in debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers on 9/11 and cancer. More>>
Staying healthy during the holiday season can be tough, especially with all the parties and treats. But fitness expert and Mercury Method founder Lara Hudson shares how you can enjoy and keep fit. More>>
Australian scientists believe they may have found the cure for high blood pressure. More>>
The Cleveland Clinic is challenging parents to rethink the typical candy cane and chocolates in your child's holiday stocking. More>>
The flu is back with a vengeance this year, earlier than usual and affecting more people this winter. More>>
Researchers in Canada say the average small child should have two glasses of milk a day. More>>
New research says you should skip that energy drink -- it's no better than a cup of coffee! More>>
Every 45 minutes, or less than the length of a Sesame Street episode, a child visits the ER because of a TV tipping over, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. More>>
Just one cigarette could harm a woman's health. More>>
Could salt be contributing to childhood obesity? An Australian study says yes. More>>
Austrian researchers tested whether dogs could sniff lung cancer from 170 breath samples. More>>
A new study suggests, studies about food and cancer risk might need to be considered with a grain of salt. More>>
Between the tricks and the treats, Halloween can be overwhelming for parents of small children. Northwestern pediatrician Dr. Anita Chandra shared some tips for a happy, healthy Halloween. More>>
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