With kindergarten vaccine rates declining, expert says more outbreaks possible
Experts say this is opening the door to outbreaks of diseases that were once virtually eradicated, like polio and measles.
Experts say this is opening the door to outbreaks of diseases that were once virtually eradicated, like polio and measles.
Football coach accused of workouts that put kids in hospital
A high school football coach in Texas is suspended after putting players through a workout that was so rough it sent some of them to the hospital.
A high school football coach in Texas is suspended after putting players through a workout that was so rough it sent some of them to the hospital.
Chicago native, 'Riverdance' creator Michael Flatley battling ‘aggressive form of cancer’
Michael Flatley, the creator of "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance," is battling an "aggressive form of cancer."
Michael Flatley, the creator of "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance," is battling an "aggressive form of cancer."
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Beating the odds: Cook County woman overcomes rare form of breast cancer to deliver twins
An Arlington Heights woman has beat incredible odds not only to survive, but to thrive.
An Arlington Heights woman has beat incredible odds not only to survive, but to thrive.
Beating the odds: Woman overcomes rare form of breast cancer to deliver twins
What Shelly Battista went through is daunting to say the least. But now, after chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and losing her ovaries, she has a lot to celebrate.
What Shelly Battista went through is daunting to say the least. But now, after chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and losing her ovaries, she has a lot to celebrate.
Lawsuits allege Chicago area OBGYN was drunk while seeing patients
In the last 24 hours, five more women have come forward with lawsuits aimed at a local doctor and his former employer.
In the last 24 hours, five more women have come forward with lawsuits aimed at a local doctor and his former employer.
Beating the odds: Cook County woman overcomes cancer diagnosis to deliver twins
An Arlington Heights woman has beat incredible odds not only to survive, but to thrive.
An Arlington Heights woman has beat incredible odds not only to survive, but to thrive.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Do you use social media to self-diagnose mental health issues? Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
TikTok is being used by Gen Zers to scroll themselves into mental health diagnoses. Psychiatrist Yalda Safai says social media users should be sure they are only trusting information from certified sources instead of comparing themselves to other people's experiences.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
Seattle school district sues social media platforms
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.
Seattle Public Schools is suing several social media platforms claiming the platforms are fueling a mental health crisis.
No more watchful waiting: Treating childhood obesity early
New guidelines change how childhood obesity is addressed. The guidelines now say early treatment is more beneficial and that the traditional watchful waiting could make matters worse.
New guidelines change how childhood obesity is addressed. The guidelines now say early treatment is more beneficial and that the traditional watchful waiting could make matters worse.
Lawmakers to designate January as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
When the new 103rd General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday, one of the first resolutions to be filed in the House will call for January to be designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers promote cervical health awareness
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
State Rep. Anna Moeller and her female colleagues highlighted how cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.
New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include surgery
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending surgery as a form of combating childhood obesity.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending surgery as a form of combating childhood obesity.
Sterigenics to pay $408 million to settle over 870 of lawsuits over toxic gas emissions
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics agrees to pay $408M to end over 870 lawsuits tied to Willowbrook plant
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics agrees to pay $408M to end over 870 lawsuits tied to Willowbrook plant
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.
Sterigenics, a medical tool sterilization company, has agreed to pay $408 million to end more than 870 lawsuits.