Daytime naps once or twice a week may keep your heart healthy, study finds
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Kansas health officials report first vaping fatality in the state, nationwide death toll rises to 6
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.
New study links eating poultry to cancer for first time
A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health links poultry to different types of cancers that include melanoma, prostate cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health links poultry to different types of cancers that include melanoma, prostate cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
'Pregnant' woman's 'baby bump' was actually cancerous growth
A United Kingdom woman who thought she was pregnant for weeks was devastated to learn her unborn baby was actually a cancerous growth.
A United Kingdom woman who thought she was pregnant for weeks was devastated to learn her unborn baby was actually a cancerous growth.
Mom's raw post on childhood cancer goes viral: 'It affects the entire family'
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Teenagers who don’t date are less likely to be depressed than those who do, study finds
Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.
Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.
Senator Durbin urges improved regulation of vaping industry
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to better regulate the electronic cigarette industry in the wake of several vaping-related deaths, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois urged Monday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to better regulate the electronic cigarette industry in the wake of several vaping-related deaths, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois urged Monday.
Judge OKs agreement to reopen Sterigenics in suburban Chicago
An Illinois judge has ruled the operator of a suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant that its neighbors say emits cancer-causing fumes can reopen the facility.
An Illinois judge has ruled the operator of a suburban Chicago medical equipment cleaning plant that its neighbors say emits cancer-causing fumes can reopen the facility.
'World's oldest mom' gives birth to twins at age 74, hospital claims
A 74-year-old woman now holds the record for “world’s oldest mom” after she reportedly gave birth to twins on Thursday following a round of in vitro fertilization using donor eggs. The woman, identified as Erramatti Mangayamma, and her husband, 80-year-old Rajarao, hail from a small Indian village in the Eastern Godavari district, SWNS reported.
A 74-year-old woman now holds the record for “world’s oldest mom” after she reportedly gave birth to twins on Thursday following a round of in vitro fertilization using donor eggs. The woman, identified as Erramatti Mangayamma, and her husband, 80-year-old Rajarao, hail from a small Indian village in the Eastern Godavari district, SWNS reported.
Vegans, vegetarians may have higher risk of stroke, study suggests
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
Minnesota health officials confirm vaping-related death linked to illegal THC products
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
Indiana links its 1st death to vaping, 3rd so far in country
Indiana health officials say they've confirmed that a resident died from severe lung injury linked to vaping.
Indiana health officials say they've confirmed that a resident died from severe lung injury linked to vaping.
Mom seeks birthday cards for son with rare skin disorder: 'His life depends on this'
A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare skin condition that leaves him blistered and covered in painful sores is asking his supporters to send him birthday cards in an effort to raise his spirits.
A desperate mother who said her teen son is at wit’s end after a lifetime of dealing with a rare skin condition that leaves him blistered and covered in painful sores is asking his supporters to send him birthday cards in an effort to raise his spirits.
On eve of expected court ruling on Sterigenics, another lawsuit claims company caused cancer
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
On eve of expected court ruling on Sterigenics, another lawsuit claims company caused cancer
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Another lawsuit accuses Sterigenics, the embattled company with facilities in southwest suburban Willowbrook,of knowing it was pumping the cancer-causing carcinogen, ethylene oxide, into surrounding communities, but did nothing to stop it.
Family: Minnesota girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Parents of hospitalized suburban teen warn of dangers of vaping: 'Our kids are under attack'
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
The parents of an 18-year-old New Lenox girl are speaking out after they say their daughter nearly died after she got hooked on vaping.
Vaping-related illnesses have community on high alert
Dr. Stephen Amesbury from Advocate Condell Medical Center joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the inherent dangers in vaping.
Dr. Stephen Amesbury from Advocate Condell Medical Center joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the inherent dangers in vaping.