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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
Dr. Mona Khanna was deployed to the East Coast to help residents recover from Super-storm Sandy. She shared her experiences, and described how you can help.
Dr. Mona Khanna was deployed to the East Coast to help residents recover from Super-storm Sandy. She shared her experiences, and described how you can help.
Prescriptions for hydrocodone and oxycodone increased fourfold from 1991 to 2007. A new national survey shows adolescents are driving the abuse of these drugs. Dr. Mona explains.
Prescriptions for hydrocodone and oxycodone increased fourfold from 1991 to 2007. A new national survey shows adolescents are driving the abuse of these drugs. Dr. Mona explains.
Taking supplements appears to benefit both men and women, according to two new studies. For men, taking a daily multivitamin reduced the risk of cancer. Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Taking supplements appears to benefit both men and women, according to two new studies. For men, taking a daily multivitamin reduced the risk of cancer. Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Distracted parents may be a danger to their own kids. Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago to speak on a shocking new report that our smart phones might be behind a rise in injuries to children.
Distracted parents may be a danger to their own kids. Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago to speak on a shocking new report that our smart phones might be behind a rise in injuries to children.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News at Noon to speak on bulimia, in light of Lady Gaga launching her new blog celebrating curves, and sharing her own experiences with the eating disorder.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News at Noon to speak on bulimia, in light of Lady Gaga launching her new blog celebrating curves, and sharing her own experiences with the eating disorder.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News at Noon to talk about a fad diet called the "shredded diet," created by a celebrity fitness trainer. But she explained how it could be dangerous for the everyday person.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News at Noon to talk about a fad diet called the "shredded diet," created by a celebrity fitness trainer. But she explained how it could be dangerous for the everyday person.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News to answer questions about the super-sized soda battle that came to an end in New York Thursday, and a fast food giant's choice to put calorie contents on their menus.
Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX Chicago News to answer questions about the super-sized soda battle that came to an end in New York Thursday, and a fast food giant's choice to put calorie contents on their menus.
Dr. Mona Khanna is trained in disaster response and worked in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina. She joined FOX Chicago News to talk about the challenges ahead.
Dr. Mona Khanna is trained in disaster response and worked in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina. She joined FOX Chicago News to talk about the challenges ahead.
Sleep apnea is usually thought of a problem for men. But new research shows that women – even young women - are suffering too. FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Sleep apnea is usually thought of a problem for men. But new research shows that women – even young women - are suffering too. FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Thousands of people who got metal-on-metal hip implants are now at risk of serious medical issues, and might need replacements. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Thousands of people who got metal-on-metal hip implants are now at risk of serious medical issues, and might need replacements. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
Friday, July 20 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-07-20 20:41:03 GMT
The recent approval of the medication Truvada for preventing HIV infection, and the ensuing excitement about being one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV remind us, once again, of the importance of vaccines.
The recent approval of the medication Truvada for preventing HIV infection, and the ensuing excitement about being one step closer to developing a vaccine for HIV remind us, once again, of the importance of vaccines.
Women should think twice before starting a high-protein diet like the Atkins diet. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us with what you need to know.
Women should think twice before starting a high-protein diet like the Atkins diet. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us with what you need to know.
New research shows a connection between weight loss and testosterone levels. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna talks about the reasons why.
New research shows a connection between weight loss and testosterone levels. FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna talks about the reasons why.
Illinois added another $1 to the state's per-pack cigarette tax on Sunday. We asked Dr. Mona Khanna if these sort of taxes actually keep people from smoking.
Illinois added another $1 to the state's per-pack cigarette tax on Sunday. We asked Dr. Mona Khanna if these sort of taxes actually keep people from smoking.
More than 13 million people alive today in the United States have survived cancer, and many have learned that it's not the end of their medical ordeals, as FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
More than 13 million people alive today in the United States have survived cancer, and many have learned that it's not the end of their medical ordeals, as FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna explains.
FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX and Friends in New York to talk about the "cinnamon challenge," a dangerous game being played by kids across the country.
FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined FOX and Friends in New York to talk about the "cinnamon challenge," a dangerous game being played by kids across the country.
FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna talks about the issue of medical supply waste, and whether more medical supplies could be recycled safely.
FOX Chicago medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna talks about the issue of medical supply waste, and whether more medical supplies could be recycled safely.
We asked Dr. Mona Khanna about new research that shows eating foods with probiotics like yogurt can help you avoid the diarrhea that is a common side effect of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America. That means a lot of us end up suffering from a very unpleasant digestive system side effect: diarrhea. Now, doctors say that just eating yogurt or other foods with probiotics can help. We asked Dr. Mona Khanna about this new research.
The Time magazine cover showing the mother breastfeeding a 4-year-old boy got a lot of attention. That mom practices attachment parenting, and we asked Dr. Mona Khanna what it's all about.
The Time magazine cover showing the mother breastfeeding a 4-year-old boy got a lot of attention. That mom practices attachment parenting, and we asked Dr. Mona Khanna what it's all about.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 9:37 AM EDT2012-05-08 13:37:36 GMT
The federal government says that prescription drug overdose deaths are skyrocketing. FOX Chicago News medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us on the FOX Chicago News at 9 to talk about the epi
The federal government says that prescription drug overdose deaths are skyrocketing. FOX Chicago News medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us on the FOX Chicago News at 9 to talk about the epidemic.
Kids are back in school, which means they're back to hanging out with germ-ridden fellow students and playing sports. FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us live to talk about what parents need to do to minimize health problems.
The FDA announced that the popular cholesterol drug Zocor (simvastatin) needs a new warning label because it can cause muscle weakness and pain and eventually more serious problems. Dr. Mona Khanna joined us live to talk about what you need to know.
As we go through life, we all pick up scrapes and scars along the way. But when those scars are on your face, the damage can be both physical and emotional. Dr. Mona Khanna talked with an expert about new procedures that can help.
FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us on FOX Chicago News at 9 to talk about screening children for diabetes and other medical problems.
FOX Chicago Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us to talk about the dangers of salmonella after California fish processor voluntarily recalled 58,828lbs of a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product that sickened 116 people.
It seems like everybody has a cell phone, which means we need a lot of cell phone towers. But some people worry that the towers pose a risk to humans. FOX Chicago News Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us live to talk about it.
One of the most-emailed articles in the United States this week is called "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body." We asked FOX Chicago News medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna whether this is actually true.
Kids love sleepovers, but they can be fraught with all kinds of emotional and physical issues, especially if a child still has bed-wetting or separation issues. Dr. Mona Khanna spoke with an expert, Roni Cohen-Sandler, about how to make sure things go smoothly.
Health experts now say at least 15 people have died after eating cantaloupes tainted with listeria, and 84 have become ill in 19 states. FOX Chicago News medical contributor Dr. Mona Khanna joined us to talk about the symptoms, and why this outbreak is hanging around so long.
Dr. Mona Khanna spoke on how the cosmetic contacts people wear to complete their Halloween costumes can be very dangerous, and even cause blindness in severe cases, in Wednesday's House Call.
Dr. Mona Khanna spoke on how the cosmetic contacts people wear to complete their Halloween costumes can be very dangerous, and even cause blindness in severe cases, in Wednesday's House Call.
It seems like we regularly hear about studies that either claim cell phones may cause cancer, or claim that they definitely don't. We spoke with FOX Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna to find out whether you should be worried.
Thursday, May 3 2012 11:27 AM EDT2012-05-03 15:27:53 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control says the number of families choosing home births is going up, and we asked FOX Chicago News Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna about the reasons why. After a decline
The Centers for Disease Control says the number of families choosing home births is going up, and we asked FOX Chicago News Medical Contributor Dr. Mona Khanna about the reasons why.
Thursday, May 3 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-05-03 15:23:36 GMT
The FDA has warned several companies selling the diet drug HCG that they better stop their "fraudulent" marketing schemes. HCG is a hormone produced by pregnant women. Diet drug companies say taking
The FDA has warned several companies selling the diet drug HCG that they better stop their "fraudulent" marketing schemes.
Thursday, May 3 2012 10:02 AM EDT2012-05-03 14:02:40 GMT
It's tempting to eat the cookie dough, but the Centers for Disease Control said this month that it's not just the eggs that might make you sick. The CDC said that the flour could make you ill, too. The
It's tempting to eat the cookie dough, but the Centers for Disease Control said this month that it's not just the eggs that might make you sick.
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:53 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:53:49 GMT
The number of U.S. babies born with signs of opiate drug withdrawal has tripled over a decade. That's according to a new study that also shows a surge in pregnant women's use of illegal narcotics and
The number of U.S. babies born with signs of opiate drug withdrawal has tripled over a decade. That's according to a new study that also shows a surge in pregnant women's use of illegal narcotics and
Thursday, May 3 2012 9:32 AM EDT2012-05-03 13:32:31 GMT
The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning the public of an outbreak of whooping cough in Cook County and surrounding collar counties. As of Tuesday, 1,149 cases have been reported statewide.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning the public of an outbreak of whooping cough in Cook County and surrounding collar counties.
Thursday, May 3 2012 1:52 PM EDT2012-05-03 17:52:35 GMT
A recent Republican presidential debate took a detour into a medical debate when the candidates delved into the safety of the HPV vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control said HPV vaccines prevent serious
A recent Republican presidential debate took a detour into a medical debate when the candidates delved into the safety of the HPV vaccine.
