Doctor accused of murder in 25 patient overdose deaths
A doctor was charged with murder Wednesday in the deaths of 25 hospital patients who, authorities say, were killed with deliberate overdoses of painkillers, many of them administered by other medical workers on his orders.
A doctor was charged with murder Wednesday in the deaths of 25 hospital patients who, authorities say, were killed with deliberate overdoses of painkillers, many of them administered by other medical workers on his orders.
Mumps case confirmed at Kenosha County Jail
An inmate is being held in solitary confinement in southern Wisconsin after being diagnosed with the mumps.
An inmate is being held in solitary confinement in southern Wisconsin after being diagnosed with the mumps.
Newer drugs improve chances of survival for those with lung, breast, prostate cancers
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Drinking coffee, even 25 cups a day, not bad for your heart, new study says
FOX NEWS - Coffee lovers rejoice! A new study published Monday states that coffee isn't as bad for the human heart as previously thought.
FOX NEWS - Coffee lovers rejoice! A new study published Monday states that coffee isn't as bad for the human heart as previously thought.
Johnsonville recalls almost 100,000 pounds of jalapeño cheddar smoked sausages
Summer grilling season is here but if you've stocked up on Johnsonville smoked sausages, you'll want to check the labels as 93,393 pounds have been recalled because of possible "extraneous material."
Summer grilling season is here but if you've stocked up on Johnsonville smoked sausages, you'll want to check the labels as 93,393 pounds have been recalled because of possible "extraneous material."
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at the world's largest cancer conference.
Rush closes mental health units after state finds potential risks to patients
Rush University Medical Center’s inpatient mental health units remain closed to patients two months after they were closed to address safety issues raised by state inspectors.
Rush University Medical Center’s inpatient mental health units remain closed to patients two months after they were closed to address safety issues raised by state inspectors.
Chicago hospital using martial arts to treat Parkinson's disease
We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?
We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?
100-year-old eye doctor still seeing patients in suburban Chicago
At 100 years old, a Northbrook eye doctor is still seeing patients.
At 100 years old, a Northbrook eye doctor is still seeing patients.
Frozen pizza, ice cream, donuts among ultra-processed foods linked to early death
"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.
"Ultra-processed foods," such as breakfast cereals, french fries, hamburgers, frozen pizza, sugary drinks and ice cream, were linked to an increased risk of heart disease and early death, according to two major studies published this week.
Girl believed to be world's tiniest surviving baby finally sent home from hospital
A San Diego hospital has announced the birth of an 8.6-ounce girl believed to be the world's tiniest surviving baby and says she has been discharged as a healthy infant.
A San Diego hospital has announced the birth of an 8.6-ounce girl believed to be the world's tiniest surviving baby and says she has been discharged as a healthy infant.
World Health Organization officially recognizes 'burnout' as a medical condition
Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.
Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.
Mom gives birth in car while son records emotional moment from back seat
A woman was captured on video giving birth to her fourth child in the car on the way to the hospital while her husband drove and three children sat in the back seat.
A woman was captured on video giving birth to her fourth child in the car on the way to the hospital while her husband drove and three children sat in the back seat.
Saltwater poisoning: Dogs at risk during beach outings
It’s almost summertime and that means you and your canine companion can head out to the beach to enjoy the sun, but be careful that your pet doesn’t consume too much saltwater or they can become severely ill.
It’s almost summertime and that means you and your canine companion can head out to the beach to enjoy the sun, but be careful that your pet doesn’t consume too much saltwater or they can become severely ill.
Missouri's last abortion clinic may shut down, Planned Parenthood officials say
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Missouri's only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its license, Planned Parenthood officials said Tuesday. Planned Parenthood officials said in a teleconference that the current license for the St. Louis facility expires Friday. If not renewed, the organization said Missouri would become the first state...
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Missouri's only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its license, Planned Parenthood officials said Tuesday. Planned Parenthood officials said in a teleconference that the current license for the St. Louis facility expires Friday. If not renewed, the organization said Missouri would become the first state...
Home Depot employees build walker for boy with hypotonia
Two-year-old Logan Moore needs a walker to get around. He has low muscle tone, known as hypotonia. The condition affects motor skills like walking.
Two-year-old Logan Moore needs a walker to get around. He has low muscle tone, known as hypotonia. The condition affects motor skills like walking.
Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk
E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.
How a woman's pet dog helped detect her cancer 3 different times
It’s no secret that some dogs can detect illness in humans. However, researchers are still figuring out how dogs might help with cancer diagnosis since studies are mixed. Then, there are dogs like Sierra who are naturals at detecting cancer.
It’s no secret that some dogs can detect illness in humans. However, researchers are still figuring out how dogs might help with cancer diagnosis since studies are mixed. Then, there are dogs like Sierra who are naturals at detecting cancer.
Teva settles with Oklahoma for $85M in opioid case
One of the drugmakers named in Oklahoma’s lawsuit over the opioid crisis has agreed to a settlement in which it will pay the state $85 million.
One of the drugmakers named in Oklahoma’s lawsuit over the opioid crisis has agreed to a settlement in which it will pay the state $85 million.
Flour recalled after 17 get sick from E. coli
A suburban Chicago company is recalling bags of flour because it could be contaminated with E. coli; so far, 17 people have become sick.
A suburban Chicago company is recalling bags of flour because it could be contaminated with E. coli; so far, 17 people have become sick.