More than 100 infected in E. coli outbreak tied to California romaine lettuce

Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states. 

Permanent hair dye, straighteners may increase breast cancer risk, NIH study suggests

Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners could have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, scientists at the National Institutes of Health found in a study published Wednesday. 

Boy, 9, killed in Thanksgiving hunting accident saves 3 lives with donated organs

Relatives say the organs of Colton Williams, who was reportedly killed by his father accidentally on a hunting trip, helped save the lives of three people.

President Jimmy Carter admitted to a south Georgia hospital

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter admitted to a south Georgia hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection.

1 in 5 American adolescents are prediabetic and at high risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Prediabetes, the condition which ultimately leads to type 2 diabetes if not managed, is on the rise among American youth, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics Monday.

'Imerman Angels' asks Chicagoans to help recruit 'mentors' for cancer patients
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Tuesday marks the national charity holiday called Giving Tuesday. This year, Imerman Angels - an organization that pairs cancer patients with survivors for peer mentorship, is asking Chicagoans to give the gift of cancer support.

Norwegian Cruise Lines ship has second outbreak in two weeks

Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.

Women sleep better with dogs by their side, study says

"Compared with human bed partners, dogs who slept in the owner’s bed were perceived to disturb sleep less and were associated with stronger feelings of comfort and security," the research stated.