U.S. officials warn against eating romaine lettuce due to E. coli outbreak in multiple states
U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states.
U.S. health officials are telling people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened 32 people in 11 states.
Lifetone bedside fire alarm and clock recalled, device issue could result in fire alert failure
A recall has been issued for Lifetone Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock (HLAC151) units because of reports of a device issue, which could result in failing to alert those of a fire.
A recall has been issued for Lifetone Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock (HLAC151) units because of reports of a device issue, which could result in failing to alert those of a fire.
Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch recalled for possible salmonella
The Quaker Oats Company is issuing a voluntary recall of a small quantity of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal due to the potential presence of salmonella.
The Quaker Oats Company is issuing a voluntary recall of a small quantity of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal due to the potential presence of salmonella.
FDA: Four infants hospitalized with botulism from honey-filled pacifiers
Parents, be warned: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning caregivers to not give honey to babies under one year of age, as four infants in Texas were recently hospitalized after using pacifiers that contained the sweet substance.
Parents, be warned: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning caregivers to not give honey to babies under one year of age, as four infants in Texas were recently hospitalized after using pacifiers that contained the sweet substance.
WARNING: Do not plug space heaters into power strips, fire officials say
The cold weather is here in Chicago and so is the need to stay warm and toasty, but if you use a space heater, fire officials are warning you to not plug it into an extension cord or a power strip.
The cold weather is here in Chicago and so is the need to stay warm and toasty, but if you use a space heater, fire officials are warning you to not plug it into an extension cord or a power strip.
Potential life-saving peanut allergy drug on horizon, scientists say
Scientists are inching closer to a drug that may protect peanut allergy sufferers from potentially life-threatening complications that can occur due to accidental consumption.
Scientists are inching closer to a drug that may protect peanut allergy sufferers from potentially life-threatening complications that can occur due to accidental consumption.
Sluggish for the holidays? Move more, sit less
If you find yourself feeling a little sluggish over the holidays, we have some good news. Government health officials just released new physical activity guidelines. The message is: move more, sit less, start younger.
If you find yourself feeling a little sluggish over the holidays, we have some good news. Government health officials just released new physical activity guidelines. The message is: move more, sit less, start younger.
PictSweet recalls Steam'ables Asparagus due to potential Listeria contamination
It's not just your turkey you need to worry about -- also check your vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration is recalling asparagus sold by PictSweet Farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.
It's not just your turkey you need to worry about -- also check your vegetables. The Food and Drug Administration is recalling asparagus sold by PictSweet Farms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.
Firefighters deliver baby girl at gas station
A little girl made quite the entrance into the world last week.
A little girl made quite the entrance into the world last week.
Petco pulling dog, cat foods with artificial ingredients starting in January
A major pet retailer in the U.S. took a stand for healthy, natural food this week.
A major pet retailer in the U.S. took a stand for healthy, natural food this week.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancer concerns
A blood pressure medication is voluntarily being pulled from the shelves due to impurity concerns which may lead to a cancer risk.
A blood pressure medication is voluntarily being pulled from the shelves due to impurity concerns which may lead to a cancer risk.
Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes
The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.
The nation's leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids.
Experts say walking for 2 minutes can improve health
If you think you don't have time to exercise, think again. Andrea Metcalf has tips on how we can all get fit while we sit.
If you think you don't have time to exercise, think again. Andrea Metcalf has tips on how we can all get fit while we sit.
FDA to seek a ban on menthol cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make a landmark move against the tobacco industry this week by seeking a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make a landmark move against the tobacco industry this week by seeking a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes.
One death linked to ongoing turkey salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials reported the first death in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey.
Federal health officials reported the first death in an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey.
New shoe technology making high heels comfortable
Orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, Dr. Taryn Rose, and architect, artist, and engineer Enrico Cuini have come up with what they call revolutionary technology to help with women?s foot issues.
Orthopedic surgeon turned shoe designer, Dr. Taryn Rose, and architect, artist, and engineer Enrico Cuini have come up with what they call revolutionary technology to help with women?s foot issues.
How baby boomers are changing the hearing aid market
Hearing aids aren't something most people want to think about and for those who need them, affordability can be an issue. There are new hearing aids that are digitally smart and make them easier to use and less obvious when you wear them.
Hearing aids aren't something most people want to think about and for those who need them, affordability can be an issue. There are new hearing aids that are digitally smart and make them easier to use and less obvious when you wear them.
FDA to restrict e-cigarette flavors to fight vaping 'epidemic'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require strict limits on the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, including age verification controls for online sales, in an effort to curtail their use among children and teenagers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to require strict limits on the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, including age verification controls for online sales, in an effort to curtail their use among children and teenagers.
Parents keeping daughter's memory alive through new book
Three-year-old Maddie Kramer was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017 and passed away in January. Her parents didn't want Maddie's memory and inspiration to be forgotten so they wrote the book Maddie's Miracles: A Book of Life.
Three-year-old Maddie Kramer was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017 and passed away in January. Her parents didn't want Maddie's memory and inspiration to be forgotten so they wrote the book Maddie's Miracles: A Book of Life.
Tanning booth habit leaves woman with a hole in her face, skin cancer
Here’s a warning for anyone looking to get a little sun while the warm weather and sunshine take a winter break.
Here’s a warning for anyone looking to get a little sun while the warm weather and sunshine take a winter break.