Medical report: 18-year-old dead after tapeworm infestation and infection in the brain
An 18-year-old man is dead after a tapeworm infestation and infection in his brain, according to a report published by a medical journal.
An 18-year-old man is dead after a tapeworm infestation and infection in his brain, according to a report published by a medical journal.
Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says
Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs.
Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs.
Men with beards appear as better partners in long-term relationships, study suggests
A study by the Journal of Evolutionary Biology found that women find men with beards to be more attractive than clean-shaven faces for long-term relationships.
A study by the Journal of Evolutionary Biology found that women find men with beards to be more attractive than clean-shaven faces for long-term relationships.
Measles count in US this year already more than all of 2018
There have been 387 cases through March.
There have been 387 cases through March.
Girl, 4, leaves hospital after successful bone marrow transplant
"That’s a big step for her."
"That’s a big step for her."
Walgreens to sell CBD products in several states
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Walgreens will soon jump on the CBD bandwagon.
Spike in cancer cases for people living near Sterigenics facility, state health officials say
An assessment released by state health officials shows there is a spike in cancer cases for people living near the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook.
An assessment released by state health officials shows there is a spike in cancer cases for people living near the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook.
Measles case reported in Chicago area after person infected travels to several locations
A confirmed case of measles was reported Tuesday in the north suburbs, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
A confirmed case of measles was reported Tuesday in the north suburbs, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
State health portal costing, not saving, money, audit finds
An audit released Wednesday found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance was so ill-conceived and poorly executed that it's costing taxpayers $10 million extra annually without delivering the service promised.
An audit released Wednesday found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance was so ill-conceived and poorly executed that it's costing taxpayers $10 million extra annually without delivering the service promised.
Bingo and bongs: More seniors seek pot for age-related aches and pains
The group of white-haired folks - some pushing walkers, others using canes - arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few miles from Disneyland.
The group of white-haired folks - some pushing walkers, others using canes - arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque hills that frame this Southern California suburb a few miles from Disneyland.
Aurora company recalls 5,000 pounds of beef products over E. coli concerns
An Illinois packing company is recalling about 5,000 pounds of meat shipped within the Midwest over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
An Illinois packing company is recalling about 5,000 pounds of meat shipped within the Midwest over concerns that it may be contaminated with E. coli.
Audit faults officials' slow response to Legionnaires outbreak in Illinois
A state audit released Monday contradicted former Gov. Bruce Rauner's claim that his administration had done everything federal experts recommended to remedy a deadly 2015 Legionnaires' disease crisis at an Illinois veterans' home.
A state audit released Monday contradicted former Gov. Bruce Rauner's claim that his administration had done everything federal experts recommended to remedy a deadly 2015 Legionnaires' disease crisis at an Illinois veterans' home.
Key medical groups push for tax on soda, sugary drinks for first time
Two major health organizations issued a statement on Monday, advocating for the implementation of a tax on sugary drinks as a means to curb consumption among children and young adults.
Two major health organizations issued a statement on Monday, advocating for the implementation of a tax on sugary drinks as a means to curb consumption among children and young adults.
Nine labor and delivery nurses pregnant at the same time
"Hit me, baby" ... nine more times?
"Hit me, baby" ... nine more times?
Wow!
EPA testing finds drop in cancer-causing gas after shutdown
The federal Environmental Protection Agency says no spikes in a cancer-causing chemical were detected after a suburban Chicago plant that uses the gas was shut down.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency says no spikes in a cancer-causing chemical were detected after a suburban Chicago plant that uses the gas was shut down.
Bill would make Illinois medical marijuana program permanent
Illinois could permanently legalize medical pot.
Illinois could permanently legalize medical pot.
Injectable diabetes medicine recalled due to presence of glass particles
Pharmaceutical giant Hospira issued a voluntary recall of three lots of 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection mEq/50 mL to the hospital and institution level due to the presence of glass particles, the Federal Drug Administration announced on March 15.
Pharmaceutical giant Hospira issued a voluntary recall of three lots of 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection mEq/50 mL to the hospital and institution level due to the presence of glass particles, the Federal Drug Administration announced on March 15.
Kale, strawberries, spinach top list as the most contaminated with pesticides
Kale, the popular vegetable that serves as a staple in “clean eating” meal plans just made it onto the Environmental Wellness Group’s annual ranking of the most pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables, otherwise known as the “Dirty Dozen.”
Kale, the popular vegetable that serves as a staple in “clean eating” meal plans just made it onto the Environmental Wellness Group’s annual ranking of the most pesticide-ridden fruits and vegetables, otherwise known as the “Dirty Dozen.”
Maryland mom celebrates news of being cancer-free
A woman’s victory celebration after learning that she is finally cancer free is touching hearts across the world.
A woman’s victory celebration after learning that she is finally cancer free is touching hearts across the world.