Chicago area teen battling cancer tests new wheelchair for freedom

It was an emotional moment Thursday at a rehab hospital in suburban Chicago where groundbreaking new technology helps a 15-year-old cancer survivor guide his wheelchair using just his eye.

Woman wakes from coma with legs, arms partially amputated

A woman who spent 80 days hospitalized after she became infected with a bacteria common in dog saliva that lead to a severe illness, coma and amputations, was on the long road to recovery.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Hereditary cancer syndromes

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Allison DePersia talks about how genetic testing can help identify inherited mutations predisposing to cancer and treatment options.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Hereditary cancer syndromes
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SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM:?Dr. Allison DePersia talks about how genetic testing can help identify inherited mutations predisposing to cancer and treatment options.

Doctors suspect vaping injured lungs of several teenagers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Doctors suspect vaping caused severe lung damage in eight teens from southeastern Wisconsin, all who were hospitalized over the last month.

'Smart' diapers alert you when your baby is wet

Diapers have already become so advanced. Some have blue lines that indicate if they're wet. Now Pampers is introducing a new line of diapers called Lumi. You'll be able to get real-time alerts sent to your phone, wherever you are, updating you about your baby's sleep and if your baby's diaper is wet.

Raw meat recalled due to possible human blood contamination

An Alabama company has updated a beef and pork recall due to possible contamination of meat products by human blood.

Illinois affected in fennel seed recall, health officials say

Public health officials say Illinois is among 24 states affected by a recall of fennel seed products over possible Salmonella contamination.

Allergan recalls textured breast implant tied to rare cancer

Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for textured models because of a link to a rare form of cancer.

Report: Many U.S. beaches unsafe for swimming due to fecal matter in the water

A troubling new report says many U.S. beaches, including some right here in Southern California, are unsafe for swimming and potentially dangerous.

Salads, sandwiches sold at Target recalled due to listeria concerns

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (FOX 10) — Elevation Foods is voluntarily recalling egg salad, tuna salad, and sandwiches due to listeria concerns. 

FDA: Seller 'refuses' to recall papayas linked to salmonella outbreak

Health officials investigating an outbreak of salmonella illnesses in several states have identified the brand that is the likely source of the bacteria. However, the distributor of the brand—Cavi—is not recalling the fruit so the FDA is warning consumers.

Dozens of hummus products recalled due to concerns over listeria

A recall of dozens of hummus products has been issued due to concerns over listeria, according to a company announcement posted on the FDA’s website.