U.S. birth rate falls again, hitting lowest levels in decades
Report shows U.S. birth rates fell for the fourth straight year, to lowest in decades.
Report shows U.S. birth rates fell for the fourth straight year, to lowest in decades.
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.
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.
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.
Cancer in remission for 10-year-old Kentucky boy who received thousands of birthday cards
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
A 10-year-old boy in Kentucky who received more than 2,000 Christmas cards is in remission.
Missouri NICU caring for 12 sets of twins at once, breaking hospital record
All of the twins were born approximately five to 14 weeks early, the hospital said.
All of the twins were born approximately five to 14 weeks early, the hospital said.
Reports: Synthetic flesh spray to go on sale, cover up unwanted blemishes
Feeling insecure about your skin?
Feeling insecure about your skin?
'Imerman Angels' asks Chicagoans to help recruit 'mentors' for cancer patients
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.
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.
Jacquez Welch’s mom says her son's death is the start of his life-saving journey
The family of a high school football player who died suddenly this year is now redefining what “family” means to them through organ donation.
The family of a high school football player who died suddenly this year is now redefining what “family” means to them through organ donation.
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.
Paramedics in San Pedro on Sunday evaluated 19 people for flu-like systems aboard a cruise ship that experienced a similar situation last week.
Chicago officials urge flu vaccine before season peaks
Health officials in Chicago say it’s not too late to get a flu shot.
Health officials in Chicago say it’s not too late to get a flu shot.
Man granted dying wish to see ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ with son before official release
Disney allowed a terminally ill man to see “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” with his family on Friday before its official release.
Disney allowed a terminally ill man to see “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” with his family on Friday before its official release.
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.
"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.
13-year-old with rare disease celebrates Thanksgiving at NIH after life-saving transplant
A Texas family has lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
A Texas family has lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Superbug MRSA can remain on household surfaces for months, causing repeat infections, study shows
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
The deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, which is most commonly spread from person to person, can actually linger on household surfaces for months, often causing repeat infections in the same patient or strings of infections across families, new research shows.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, American Lung Association report finds
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
More Americans are surviving long cancer as the survival rate has increased over the last decade, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
Illinois State Police deliver heart from broken down vehicle on I-55
Two Illinois State Police troopers jumped into action Tuesday to deliver a heart needed for surgery from a broken down vehicle on Interstate 55.
Two Illinois State Police troopers jumped into action Tuesday to deliver a heart needed for surgery from a broken down vehicle on Interstate 55.
E. coli cases from romaine lettuce grown in California more than double, kidney failure reported
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Of the total number of cases, the CDC said that 39 people have been hospitalized and six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure. No deaths have been reported.
Former President Jimmy Carter released from hospital after successful brain surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter is now heading home to Plains, Georgia to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover.
Former President Jimmy Carter is now heading home to Plains, Georgia to celebrate Thanksgiving and recover.
U of C nurses vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to ratify new contract
Nurses voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of the contract, according to a statement from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.
Nurses voted “overwhelmingly” in favor of the contract, according to a statement from National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United.