US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far. 

Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life

After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.

WHO declares global emergency as coronavirus from China continues to spread

The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked tenfold in a week.

CDC reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of coronavirus in Illinois

The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.

US life expectancy increases for first time in 4 years

Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer

Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.

Virus cases in China jumps to 5,974, surpassing SARS as evacuations begin

Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.

Traditional surgical masks do not protect from the coronavirus

At O’Hare International Airport, many people are wearing the traditional surgical mask hoping to fend off the coronavirus. Here’s the problem: that mask can't combat it.

Tips for taking care of your skin during harsh winter weather
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Dr. Lauren Fine from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology breaks down helpful tips and products to assist in keeping your skin moisturized in the tough winter months.

Legionnaires’ disease found in 2 residents of senior home in Plainfield

Officials with the Will County Health Department say they haven’t found an outside source for the two cases of the disease found at Lakewood Nursing Home & Rehab.

Georgia boy grows hair out for people in need

A Georgia boy grew his hair out for more than three years so he could donate his locks to make wigs for cancer patients.

Dr. Robert Kushner talks about his new book 'Six Factors to Fit'
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Dr. Robert Kushner from Northwestern Medicine joins the set to talk about some of the key findings in his book "Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss That Works for You"

Virus death toll in China rises as U.S. prepares evacuation

A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.