Illinois health department responding to US measles outbreak
State public health workers are increasing accessibility to vaccines in response to an outbreak of measles in the U.S. that includes seven cases in Illinois.
State public health workers are increasing accessibility to vaccines in response to an outbreak of measles in the U.S. that includes seven cases in Illinois.
Teens can work out for free at Planet Fitness this summer
Instead of your kids sitting around playing video games and eating Cheetos all summer, Planet Fitness wants to get them in shape... for free!
Instead of your kids sitting around playing video games and eating Cheetos all summer, Planet Fitness wants to get them in shape... for free!
Kelly Stafford returns to hospital for 'pain and massive headaches' after brain surgery
Stafford said on social media she went back to the emergency room.
Stafford said on social media she went back to the emergency room.
Woman wakes up from coma almost 30 years later
A woman who had been in a coma for 27 years after a tragic brain injury sustained during a car crash, reportedly woke up and called out her son's name.
A woman who had been in a coma for 27 years after a tragic brain injury sustained during a car crash, reportedly woke up and called out her son's name.
Study: Skipping breakfast increases risk of heart disease mortality by 87 percent
Did you remember to eat breakfast this morning?
Did you remember to eat breakfast this morning?
Walgreens to raise minimum age for store tobacco sales
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other products.
Washington state lawmaker riles nurses by saying that some spend 'considerable' time playing cards
A Washington state lawmaker has provoked the ire of nursing professionals after saying that some nurses “play cards” for a “considerable” portion of their shifts.
A Washington state lawmaker has provoked the ire of nursing professionals after saying that some nurses “play cards” for a “considerable” portion of their shifts.
Restaurant forced to close after employees caught putting laxative on pizza
A Texas restaurant was shut down temporarily after it was discovered that employees put laxative on a pizza that was served to another employee.
A Texas restaurant was shut down temporarily after it was discovered that employees put laxative on a pizza that was served to another employee.
How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules
President Donald Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
President Donald Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
Family can't get assistance with stair lift for daughter with brain cancer
Saniya's tumor has been removed but she is not cancer free.
Saniya's tumor has been removed but she is not cancer free.
Kim Foxx enters suburban hospital closure fray
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has requested a temporary restraining order to block the closure of a suburban Chicago hospital.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office has requested a temporary restraining order to block the closure of a suburban Chicago hospital.
Blood pressure medication recall expanded after possible cancer causing impurity detected, says FDA
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
A pharmaceutical company is expanding its recall of certain blood pressure medication tablets after trace amounts of a possible cancer causing impurity were discovered in the active ingredient, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
Supreme Court enters battle over suburban Chicago hospital
The Illinois Supreme Court has stepped into a battle over the fate of a suburban Chicago hospital.
The Illinois Supreme Court has stepped into a battle over the fate of a suburban Chicago hospital.
Superbug fungus cases rising in Chicago
A new superbug which is drug-resistant and produces dangerous fungal infections is surfacing in increasing numbers in the Chicago area.
A new superbug which is drug-resistant and produces dangerous fungal infections is surfacing in increasing numbers in the Chicago area.
Doctors group files lawsuit against USDA ignoring concerns over fecal contamination in chicken, meat
Get ready for some news that's gross but true: It's legal for your meat to have trace amounts of fecal matter.
Get ready for some news that's gross but true: It's legal for your meat to have trace amounts of fecal matter.
Girl, 7, dies after severe allergic reaction to toothpaste ingredient, family says
A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredient labels after her 7-year-old daughter suffered a fatal allergic reaction allegedly triggered by her new prescription toothpaste.
A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredient labels after her 7-year-old daughter suffered a fatal allergic reaction allegedly triggered by her new prescription toothpaste.
A single slice of bacon per day linked to higher risk of bowel cancer, study says
A new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology links moderate consumption of red or processed meat to an increased risk of colorectal, or bowel cancer.
A new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology links moderate consumption of red or processed meat to an increased risk of colorectal, or bowel cancer.
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
The Senate leader said his bill will cover all tobacco products.
The Senate leader said his bill will cover all tobacco products.
Multistate listeria outbreak linked to deli meats and cheeses
Health authorities are investigating a listeria outbreak.
Health authorities are investigating a listeria outbreak.
Northwestern researchers use video game to help stroke victims
For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.
For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.