Popular dog food brands facing recall for potentially 'toxic levels' of vitamin D, FDA warns

Multiple dry dog food brands are being recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said they contain “toxic” levels of vitamin D, which can be deadly to dogs.

Overdoses, suicides shorten expected lifespans in US

Some troubling trends are emerging that show the life expectancy of Americans is dropping. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the dip in our life span is tied to drug overdoses and suicides.

Report: Two more blood pressure drugs recalled for potential cancer risk

Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that they've launched a voluntary recall into two drugs used to treat high blood pressure as more medications face concerns over a possible cancer risk.

Multiple dog food brands recalled for elevated vitamin D

Sunshine Mills — the maker of multiple dog food brands — has issued a voluntary recall for three of its brands due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin D — which could make your dog sick.

Report: More women coming to Illinois for abortions

More women have been crossing state lines to get abortions in Illinois, according to a report that comes at a time when other states are seeking new restrictions on the procedure.

Third-grader loses second battle to cancer

An elementary school is mourning the loss of a student who lost her battle to cancer.

Pregnant Carson woman in desperate need of bone marrow transplant finds perfect match!

A mother of three who is set to give birth to twins in two weeks is begging the public for help in saving her life after she was recently diagnosed with the most aggressive form of Leukemia.

Study: Women sleep better next to dogs than their significant others

Dogs are better than humans! According to a recent study, women slept better next to dogs than their significant others, published this month by researchers at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York.

Legionnaire's crisis at heart of damage-award veto override

People who are harmed or injured in incidents that are the state government's fault will be eligible for damage awards of as much as $2 million after the state House voted to override a veto by Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday.

Say goodbye to those Thanksgiving leftovers, says the CDC

If there are Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator, it is time for them to go, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US officials: It's OK to eat some romaine, look for labels

NEW YORK (AP) - It's OK to eat some romaine lettuce again, U.S. health officials said. Just check the label.

CDC: Alcohol kills more people than opioids

Alcohol-related causes kill 88,000 people—more than from opioids—each year in the United States, according to data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Worker tests positive for Hepatitis A at restaurant in Disney Springs

If you've made a trip to Disney Springs recently, as the Orange County Health Department is warning visitors of a recent health danger.

Restaurant closes after video appears to show employee cooking rat

A burger chain has closed a restaurant for cleaning after a video posted to social media appeared to show a rat being cooked on the grill.

EPA finds high lead levels in Chicago yards

Federal officials have discovered high lead levels in yards on Chicago's southeast side during searches for another toxic metal.

Man makes public plea for kidney for Christmas

An Atlanta area man is holding out hope for a Christmas miracle, the gift of life this holiday season. Chris Miller needs a new kidney after doctors diagnosed him with stage one kidney failure.

Romaine calm: Lettuce warning looms over Thanksgiving dinner

Avoid all romaine lettuce, but don't worry about your turkey. With two food poisoning outbreaks making headlines before Thanksgiving, the messages about what's safe to eat can be hard to keep straight. Here's what you should know before you sit down for dinner.

5 foods to keep away from your pets this Thanksgiving

While you might want to share your Thanksgiving feast with your furry family members, you must protect your pets by keeping dangerous holiday foods away from them.

EPA says it may have overstated carcinogenic gas levels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it may have overstated the emissions of a cancer-causing gas from a suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments.