SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Pediatric epilepsy
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It’s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It’s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Pediatric epilepsy
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It?s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Epilepsy is more common than people may realize. It?s important to provide education on seizure disorders so that epilepsy can be recognized and treated early for the best outcomes.
Junk food-heavy diet lowers sperm count, could cause permanent damage in men, study finds
A diet heavy in junk food could cause irreversible reproductive harm to men, according to new research from Danish and Icelandic scientists in conjunction with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
A diet heavy in junk food could cause irreversible reproductive harm to men, according to new research from Danish and Icelandic scientists in conjunction with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Prosecutors say no criminal charges in Illinois ammonia leak
Prosecutors in northern Illinois say they won't file criminal charges in connection with an April anhydrous ammonia leak that sickened more than 40 people, including first responders.
Prosecutors in northern Illinois say they won't file criminal charges in connection with an April anhydrous ammonia leak that sickened more than 40 people, including first responders.
Man electrocuted, dead for 20 minutes, brought back to life by Beaumont doctor
Generally speaking, when a few thousand volts of electricity run through your body and you're not breathing for 20 minutes, it's a miracle if you survive. That's what happened to a Taylor man, but he's still alive because of ER staff who call his recovery miraculous.
Generally speaking, when a few thousand volts of electricity run through your body and you're not breathing for 20 minutes, it's a miracle if you survive. That's what happened to a Taylor man, but he's still alive because of ER staff who call his recovery miraculous.
Take your shoes off at home, researchers recommend
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
Your shoes may be spreading germs around your home and making you sick.
Scientists develop new laser that can find and destroy cancer cells in the blood
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood. And now, researchers have developed a new kind of laser that can find and zap those tumor cells from the outside of the skin.
Long work hours can increase risk of stroke by up to 45 percent, study says
Clocking long hours at work might earn you bonus points with your boss, but new research shows that it could also increase your risk of stroke up to 45 percent, especially for those under the age of 50.
Clocking long hours at work might earn you bonus points with your boss, but new research shows that it could also increase your risk of stroke up to 45 percent, especially for those under the age of 50.
Larger bone spike at back of head in young adults possibly due to poor posture from tech: study
A growth in the back of the skull appeared larger in young adults and poor posture possibly caused by technology could be a factor, one study said.
A growth in the back of the skull appeared larger in young adults and poor posture possibly caused by technology could be a factor, one study said.
With sexually transmitted infections on the rise, researchers working on STD vaccine
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to detect and treat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says each year about 20 million Americans contract a sexually transmitted disease. Half of those new cases, the agency says, are young adults under the age of 25.
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to detect and treat, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says each year about 20 million Americans contract a sexually transmitted disease. Half of those new cases, the agency says, are young adults under the age of 25.
Bottled water sold at Target, Walmart, Whole Foods contain toxic levels of arsenic, report finds
The California Center for Environmental Health conducted independent testing that found high levels of arsenic — a toxic metal that can cause reproductive harm, cancer and birth defects — in two prominent bottled water brands.
The California Center for Environmental Health conducted independent testing that found high levels of arsenic — a toxic metal that can cause reproductive harm, cancer and birth defects — in two prominent bottled water brands.
Beagles, other dogs could be used to help in early detection of lung cancers, study finds
A recent study suggests that dogs with a strong sense of smell could help detect certain lung cancers early.
A recent study suggests that dogs with a strong sense of smell could help detect certain lung cancers early.
Earwax clump clogging entire ear canal removed from patient: 'Look at that!'
An audiologist could hardly believe the size of a massive earwax chunk he had just pulled out of his patient’s ear during a Feb. 22 procedure that was captured on video.
An audiologist could hardly believe the size of a massive earwax chunk he had just pulled out of his patient’s ear during a Feb. 22 procedure that was captured on video.
Vape pen explodes, shattering teenager's jaw and knocking out some teeth
A vape pen exploded in a teenager's mouth, causing injuries so severe a pediatric surgeon who helped him said it looked similar to a "gunshot wound."
A vape pen exploded in a teenager's mouth, causing injuries so severe a pediatric surgeon who helped him said it looked similar to a "gunshot wound."
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Concussion symptoms and treatment
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Concussions are a serious brain injury that should be addressed right away. Symptoms don’t always surface right away, but if caught early and treated properly, a full recovery from a concussion is possible.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Concussions are a serious brain injury that should be addressed right away. Symptoms don’t always surface right away, but if caught early and treated properly, a full recovery from a concussion is possible.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Concussion signs, symptoms, and treatment
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM:?Concussions are a serious brain injury that should be addressed right away. Symptoms don?t always surface right away, but if caught early and treated properly, a full recovery from a concussion is possible.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM:?Concussions are a serious brain injury that should be addressed right away. Symptoms don?t always surface right away, but if caught early and treated properly, a full recovery from a concussion is possible.
Cleveland Clinic performs its first in-utero surgery
The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio announced Wednesday that its staff had successfully performed its first in-utero surgery earlier this year on a 23-week-old fetus, according to a report.
The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio announced Wednesday that its staff had successfully performed its first in-utero surgery earlier this year on a 23-week-old fetus, according to a report.
Meal preppers take note: USDA says leftover food only safe for 3 to 4 days after cooking
If you have a Sunday ritual of meal prepping for the entire week to save time or to set yourself up for success in your health goals, you may want to reconsider how much food you make in advance.
If you have a Sunday ritual of meal prepping for the entire week to save time or to set yourself up for success in your health goals, you may want to reconsider how much food you make in advance.
Ragu pasta sauces recalled due to possible plastic fragments
The maker of Ragu pasta sauces has issued a recall for some of its products due to the possibility of plastic fragments inside the jars.
The maker of Ragu pasta sauces has issued a recall for some of its products due to the possibility of plastic fragments inside the jars.
Lead alert lifted for some south suburban Aqua Illinois customers
Water utility Aqua Illinois said tap water is safe to drink in some parts of the south suburbs after a lead alert issued Friday for residents in University Park, as well as Green Garden and Monee townships.
Water utility Aqua Illinois said tap water is safe to drink in some parts of the south suburbs after a lead alert issued Friday for residents in University Park, as well as Green Garden and Monee townships.