Surgeon removes woman's kidney during back surgery after mistaking it for cancerous tumor
A Florida surgeon mistook a woman’s healthy kidney for a cancerous tumor — and inexplicably removed it during a routine back surgery, according to a report.
A Florida surgeon mistook a woman’s healthy kidney for a cancerous tumor — and inexplicably removed it during a routine back surgery, according to a report.
Study: Decorating for Christmas early makes you happier
Halloween is over and now Christmas lovers are ready to deck the halls!
Halloween is over and now Christmas lovers are ready to deck the halls!
Illinois residents see air pollution risks from 2 facilities
Authorities have provided little warning to Illinois residents who are facing abnormally high cancer risks from toxic air pollution from two facilities, according to a newspaper investigation.
Authorities have provided little warning to Illinois residents who are facing abnormally high cancer risks from toxic air pollution from two facilities, according to a newspaper investigation.
Black Licorice Twizzlers to blame for his heart disease, man claims in lawsuit
A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.
A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.
ALDI recalls Fit & Active frozen sandwiches due to salmonella and listeria risk
The grocery chain ALDI and food distributor J&J Snack Foods are recalling two lots of a frozen sandwich product because they may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.
The grocery chain ALDI and food distributor J&J Snack Foods are recalling two lots of a frozen sandwich product because they may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.
First FDA-approved, cannabis-based medication now available by prescription in U.S.
The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer.
The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer.
DuPage County Sterigenics plant faces air pollution lawsuit
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments faces a lawsuit alleging air pollution violations.
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments faces a lawsuit alleging air pollution violations.
How does polycystic ovarian syndrome affect fertility?
Roughly five million women of childbearing age have a condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome. It's one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. It's also the most common cause of infertility.
Roughly five million women of childbearing age have a condition known as polycystic ovarian syndrome. It's one of the most common hormonal endocrine disorders in women. It's also the most common cause of infertility.
Local family's road to recovery after daughter's AFM diagnosis
Laura Carson was hit with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) when she was just 4-years-old and her mother Sara has been helping her on her road to recovery, every day in the four years since.
Laura Carson was hit with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) when she was just 4-years-old and her mother Sara has been helping her on her road to recovery, every day in the four years since.
River North fitness studio combines three fitness disciplines
There's a River North gym that encompasses three unique fitness studios under the same roof; interval, cycle, and yoga.
There's a River North gym that encompasses three unique fitness studios under the same roof; interval, cycle, and yoga.
Fall in beautiful skin with three DIY treatments
If your skin is lacking that summer glow as we head into winter, you may just need to look at the produce aisle to give it the extra love it needs.
If your skin is lacking that summer glow as we head into winter, you may just need to look at the produce aisle to give it the extra love it needs.
Answering common questions from expectant parents
It is during the winter time that more babies are conceived. And being pregnant brings with it a lot of questions for expectant moms even for those who are on their second pregnancy and beyond.
It is during the winter time that more babies are conceived. And being pregnant brings with it a lot of questions for expectant moms even for those who are on their second pregnancy and beyond.
Report: Weed killer found in more breakfast cereals, snack bars
Check your kitchen -- a cancer linked herbicide has been found in more than two dozen breakfast cereals and snack bars according to a new report released by the Environmental Working Group.
Check your kitchen -- a cancer linked herbicide has been found in more than two dozen breakfast cereals and snack bars according to a new report released by the Environmental Working Group.
Curry powder recalled due to high lead levels
A New York-based company is recalling several brands of curry powder because of elevated levels of lead, according to the FDA.
A New York-based company is recalling several brands of curry powder because of elevated levels of lead, according to the FDA.
Eating organic foods cuts cancer risk, study suggests
People who eat organic food are 25 percent less likely to get cancer, according to experts who studied the diets of tens of thousands of volunteers.
People who eat organic food are 25 percent less likely to get cancer, according to experts who studied the diets of tens of thousands of volunteers.
US approves first new type of flu drug in 2 decades
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. health regulators have approved the first new type of flu drug in two decades.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. health regulators have approved the first new type of flu drug in two decades.
Viral outbreak kills 6 children at nursing facility
A seventh child has died in a viral outbreak at a nursing facility in northern New Jersey.
A seventh child has died in a viral outbreak at a nursing facility in northern New Jersey.
2.5 million pounds of taquitos recalled over possible salmonella, listeria contamination
Nearly 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos have been recalled over concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria and salmonella.
Nearly 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos have been recalled over concerns that the products may be contaminated with listeria and salmonella.
Trader Joe's, Whole Foods recall: Salads, carnitas may be contaminated with Listeria or salmonella
Seven salads and a carnitas dish at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market have been recalled this week because of potential contamination of ingredients.
Seven salads and a carnitas dish at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market have been recalled this week because of potential contamination of ingredients.
More young adults dying from diseases related to binge drinking
"It's mind-blowing how much people are drinking," said Dr.
"It's mind-blowing how much people are drinking," said Dr.