Freak gym class accident leaves 16-year-old paralyzed
A 16-year-old student is recovering after a fluke accident nearly robbed her of her ability to walk.
A 16-year-old student is recovering after a fluke accident nearly robbed her of her ability to walk.
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
“Your age is only a number. Keep moving.”
“Your age is only a number. Keep moving.”
Illinois EPA shuts down sterilization facility due to pollution
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a chemical believed to be cancer causing has been shut by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a chemical believed to be cancer causing has been shut by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
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Drinking 2 or more diet sodas a day linked to stroke, heart disease: study
While reaching for a diet soda or may seem like a healthier choice at the time, a new study is linking the artificially sweetened with greater risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, which involved data from 82,000 women ages 50-79, found that only 5.1 percent of participants were drinking two or more artificially sweetened beverages a day, but that group was determined to have a 23 percent higher risk of stroke in general, and a 29 percent higher likelihood of suffering from heart disease.
While reaching for a diet soda or may seem like a healthier choice at the time, a new study is linking the artificially sweetened with greater risk of heart attack and stroke. The study, which involved data from 82,000 women ages 50-79, found that only 5.1 percent of participants were drinking two or more artificially sweetened beverages a day, but that group was determined to have a 23 percent higher risk of stroke in general, and a 29 percent higher likelihood of suffering from heart disease.
7-year-old girl dies nearly two months after exhibiting flu symptoms, falling into coma
A 7-year-old girl passed away on Sunday after falling ill with symptoms of the flu in late December.
A 7-year-old girl passed away on Sunday after falling ill with symptoms of the flu in late December.
City sting operation finds 27 online retailers selling e-cigs, vape products to minors
With names like Mango Bomb and Melon Twist, it sounds like candy.
With names like Mango Bomb and Melon Twist, it sounds like candy.
KFC to pay former worker $1.5 million for making it difficult to breastfeed during breaks
A jury has ruled that a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee must pay over $1.5 million to a former employee who said she was demoted because she wanted to pump her breast milk.
A jury has ruled that a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee must pay over $1.5 million to a former employee who said she was demoted because she wanted to pump her breast milk.
LA teenager's skin 'melts' off in severe reaction to prescription medication with strict FDA warning
A North Hollywood High School student and her father are warning parents about the risks of taking a drug called lamictal after she spent two weeks in a burn unit ICU being treated for Stevens Johnson Syndrome. It was the result of a severe reaction to medication prescribed to her by her psychiatrist at a clinic that works with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
A North Hollywood High School student and her father are warning parents about the risks of taking a drug called lamictal after she spent two weeks in a burn unit ICU being treated for Stevens Johnson Syndrome. It was the result of a severe reaction to medication prescribed to her by her psychiatrist at a clinic that works with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Bill would prosecute pregnant women for assault if their babies are born addicted to drugs
A bill introduced in Tennessee aims to prosecute pregnant women for assault if they use illegal drugs while pregnant and the child is born addicted or harmed by said drug use.
A bill introduced in Tennessee aims to prosecute pregnant women for assault if they use illegal drugs while pregnant and the child is born addicted or harmed by said drug use.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois offering free birth control
Planned Parenthood of Illinois says its clinics are providing free birth control for one year to eligible patients who can't afford it.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois says its clinics are providing free birth control for one year to eligible patients who can't afford it.
Drinking beer or wine first has no effect on severity of hangover: study
Just in time for the weekend, a new study released Thursday showed that the order in which one drinks beer or wine does not impact the severity of a hangover.
Just in time for the weekend, a new study released Thursday showed that the order in which one drinks beer or wine does not impact the severity of a hangover.
Stem cell therapy helping once-paralyzed dogs walk again
It was his own illness that got Dr. Steven Dale Garner hooked on stem cell therapy.
It was his own illness that got Dr. Steven Dale Garner hooked on stem cell therapy.
4-year-old battling cancer set for bone marrow transplant on Valentine's Day
A girl in need of a bone marrow transplant is getting ready for her life-saving surgery.
A girl in need of a bone marrow transplant is getting ready for her life-saving surgery.
DeWALT drills recalled over shock hazard, over 100,000 units affected
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling certain DeWALT drills due to shocking hazard.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling certain DeWALT drills due to shocking hazard.
Marijuana use may boost sperm count, Harvard study claims
Wannabe dads now have high hopes.
Wannabe dads now have high hopes.
Northwestern developing patch to monitor health through sweat
A revolutionary new device developed at Northwestern University is already drawing attention from the Cubs, the Bears and the Air Force.
A revolutionary new device developed at Northwestern University is already drawing attention from the Cubs, the Bears and the Air Force.
Skylar's heart: Baby in need of a heart goes home
Skylar Ridley has been in the hospital since she was airlifted there when she was just two and a half hours old.
Skylar Ridley has been in the hospital since she was airlifted there when she was just two and a half hours old.
Illinois Senate to consider bill raising the minimum vaping, smoking age to 21
At 18 years old, you can vote, drive a car and go to war, but soon you may not be able to purchase tobacco and nicotine products in Illinois until you are 21.
At 18 years old, you can vote, drive a car and go to war, but soon you may not be able to purchase tobacco and nicotine products in Illinois until you are 21.
State investigating former Walgreens employee who posed as pharmacist
The California State Board of Pharmacy is accusing a former Walgreens employee of fraud for allegedly posing as a pharmacist and authorizing more than 745,000 prescriptions without a license.
The California State Board of Pharmacy is accusing a former Walgreens employee of fraud for allegedly posing as a pharmacist and authorizing more than 745,000 prescriptions without a license.