These 25 U.S. counties have highest risk of measles outbreak in 2019, researchers say

Measles cases have been on the rise in recent months, and where you live might put you at higher risk of coming into contact with an outbreak of the disease, new research shows.

Eating cheese and yogurt helps protect against premature death, study finds

Eating dairy products, especially cheese and yogurt, was found to protect against premature death from any cause, according to researchers.

Getting appendix removed increases risk of Parkinson's, study finds

Patients who have had their appendix removed are three times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those who have not, according to a new study.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Sonia Dutta, M.D.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Sonia Dutta, MD, obtained her undergraduate degree from Columbia University and her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Advancements in urogynecology

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic floor disorders and other “female” problems. Yet a surprising number do not seek care.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Advancements in urogynecology
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SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic floor disorders and other ?female? problems. Yet a surprising number do not seek care.

Man cracks his neck, lands in hospital with stroke

A man in Oklahoma experienced a frightening and bizarre medical emergency that could have you changing something you may do often.

11.7 million pounds of Tyson frozen chicken strips now under recall over metal fears, USDA says

Tyson Foods has expanded a recall of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips from 69,000 pounds to 11,760,424 pounds of product because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

2 new Legionnaires' cases reported, this time at U. of Chicago Medical Center

For the second time in a week, state health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients who may have been exposed at a Chicago hospital.

Video shot by family shows hospital staff dropping baby girl on her head

A family is using their experience at a local hospital to bring awareness to new mothers after video shows her baby was dropped on her head after birth.

Doctor operated on wrong eye, tried to fix mistake with no anesthesia: lawsuit

A woman is suing a southwest suburban doctor for allegedly performing surgery on the wrong eye, then trying to fix his mistake without anesthesia in 2017.

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Advancements in spine surgery

SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Mark Nolden, spine surgeon at NorthShore Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, talks about overcoming back pain in this week's Conversations in Health.