Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 across US
The 52 vaping deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized cases that have been reported across the nation this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The 52 vaping deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized cases that have been reported across the nation this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Terminally ill young man, 20, selflessly dedicates final days to paying it forward
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
A young man who is the only person in the U.S. to reach stage four of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer has dedicated his final days to helping others.
Revolutionary discovery about plants’ DNA could help scientists slow aging in humans
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Many trees live to be thousands of years old — could their DNA hold the secret to slowing the human aging process?
Local teens illustrate their concerns for art competition
The teens are all participating in the "Expressions Challenge,” which is sponsored by Walgreens. In its tenth year, the program asks teens to depict their concerns using art, music and spoken word.
The teens are all participating in the "Expressions Challenge,” which is sponsored by Walgreens. In its tenth year, the program asks teens to depict their concerns using art, music and spoken word.
Disney warns that ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ contains scenes that could trigger seizures
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Disney issued a warning for viewers with photosensitive epilepsy that certain fight scenes in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" might cause seizures.
Dollar General starts selling CBD products, crediting consumer demand
CBD products are rolling out at about 1,100 Dollar General stores in Tennessee and Kentucky.
CBD products are rolling out at about 1,100 Dollar General stores in Tennessee and Kentucky.
5 cases of whooping cough reported at Oak Park and River Forest High School
Families were notified of a fifth confirmed diagnosis of the disease, also known as pertussis, in a message sent by school officials Tuesday.
Families were notified of a fifth confirmed diagnosis of the disease, also known as pertussis, in a message sent by school officials Tuesday.
With treatments failing, Michigan toddler with leukemia has bucket list to fulfill
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
Gabe's treatments for lymphoblastic leukemia haven't worked and he's relapsed three times. On Thanksgiving, his parents made the decision it was time to shift course and start focusing on Gabe's quality of life for the time he has left. So while Gabe may have taken his first steps in the hospital, his parents intend for him to "find the joy" outside of it.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
FDA warns of carcinogen found in diabetes drugs outside of US
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
An official from the Food and Drug Administration issued a statement announcing that impurities were found in a diabetes drug outside of the United States.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.
Teen musician shot by Des Plaines officer in police chase released from hospital
Rylan Wilder, 15, was shot in the arm and abdomen Nov. 19 inside an Irving Park music shop as police chased a man who robbed a Des Plaines bank and then shot a Chicago police officer.
Rylan Wilder, 15, was shot in the arm and abdomen Nov. 19 inside an Irving Park music shop as police chased a man who robbed a Des Plaines bank and then shot a Chicago police officer.
‘Stay happy, stay strong’: Inspirational 11-year-old rings cancer-free bell in time for the holidays
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
13-year-old boy, who lost both his parents, needs kidney donor
A 13-year-old boy who lost both his parents is now struggling as his need for a kidney donor increases.
A 13-year-old boy who lost both his parents is now struggling as his need for a kidney donor increases.
Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
Drug can curb dementia’s delusions, researchers find
A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a study that was stopped early because the benefit seemed clear.
A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a study that was stopped early because the benefit seemed clear.
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.