FDA approves drug for treating postpartum depression

FDA approves drug for treating postpartum depression

The first-ever drug created specifically to combat postpartum depression was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday.

The first-ever drug created specifically to combat postpartum depression was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday.

Oakton Community College to launch medical cannabis training program

Oakton Community College to launch medical cannabis training program

Oakton Community College announced Wednesday that the school’s board of trustees authorized a new, trailblazing program to train students to work in the burgeoning medical pot industry.

Oakton Community College announced Wednesday that the school’s board of trustees authorized a new, trailblazing program to train students to work in the burgeoning medical pot industry.

Woman with tanning 'obsession' claims people accuse her of trying to 'switch races'

Woman with tanning 'obsession' claims people accuse her of trying to 'switch races'

A woman in Northern Ireland claims people accuse her of blackface, or trying to “switch races” due to her “extreme" tan, which she achieves in part through injections.

A woman in Northern Ireland claims people accuse her of blackface, or trying to “switch races” due to her “extreme" tan, which she achieves in part through injections.

Illinois home care, child care workers to get overdue raises

Illinois home care, child care workers to get overdue raises

More than 40,000 employees of the Illinois Department of Human Services who provide senior care in the home and child care services will get long-overdue salary increases.

More than 40,000 employees of the Illinois Department of Human Services who provide senior care in the home and child care services will get long-overdue salary increases.

Blood pressure medication recalled after possible cancer causing impurity detected, says FDA

Blood pressure medication recalled after possible cancer causing impurity detected, says FDA

A pharmaceutical packaging company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

A pharmaceutical packaging company has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.

Drinking sugary beverages linked with early death, study claims

Drinking sugary beverages linked with early death, study claims

Soda and other sugary beverages aren't exactly known for being healthy. But now, a new study finds that sugar-sweetened beverages are tied to an increased risk of early death.

Soda and other sugary beverages aren't exactly known for being healthy. But now, a new study finds that sugar-sweetened beverages are tied to an increased risk of early death.

Study: More than 1 egg a day could increase risk for heart disease

Study: More than 1 egg a day could increase risk for heart disease

Scrambled, poached or over easy: No matter how you take your eggs, there’s not really a sunny side to a new study that links egg consumption with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Scrambled, poached or over easy: No matter how you take your eggs, there’s not really a sunny side to a new study that links egg consumption with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Air pollution more deadly than smoking, new study finds

Air pollution more deadly than smoking, new study finds

Air pollution causes more deaths than smoking and almost double the number of deaths researchers had previously thought, according to a new study.

Air pollution causes more deaths than smoking and almost double the number of deaths researchers had previously thought, according to a new study.

Family says cochlear implants helped son who is legally deaf learn to speak

Family says cochlear implants helped son who is legally deaf learn to speak

A life changing surgery for a Chicago boy could now change more children's futures, allowing those with severe hearing loss to hear and speak.

A life changing surgery for a Chicago boy could now change more children's futures, allowing those with severe hearing loss to hear and speak.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Women's heart health

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Women's heart health

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Tara Atta from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about women's heart health in today's Conversations in Health.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Tara Atta from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about women's heart health in today's Conversations in Health.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Women's heart health
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SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Women's heart health

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Tara Atta from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about women's heart health in today's Conversations in Health.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Tara Atta from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about women's heart health in today's Conversations in Health.

Japanese company designs wearable breastfeeding device for fathers to nurse babies

Japanese company designs wearable breastfeeding device for fathers to nurse babies

A Japanese company has come up with a novel concept aimed at helping new parents more equitably divide responsibilities when it comes to feeding their baby and coaxing them to sleep. 

A Japanese company has come up with a novel concept aimed at helping new parents more equitably divide responsibilities when it comes to feeding their baby and coaxing them to sleep.