Ritz Cracker products recalled over Salmonella fears

The company that creates Ritz Cracker products has issued a voluntarily recall in the U.S. due to a possible Salmonella scare.

Raising awareness about dads' risk of paternal depression
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Postpartum depression is an issue that's widely talked about for mothers. In fact, 25 percent of new moms say they've suffered from it either during or after pregnancy. But new research suggests one group is being left behind – dads.

Authorities warn of potential measles exposures in Old Town, Mount Prospect

Public health officials are warning people who recently dined at an Old Town restaurant and shopped at a northwest suburban grocery store that they may have been exposed to measles after another customer was diagnosed with the highly-contagious virus.

Dr. Oz delves into cancer vaccine research
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A medical breakthrough featured on Good Day Chicago will be highlighted on The Dr. Oz Show. We first told you about a cancer vaccine developed by Harvard researchers in January, and now the treatment has developed even further and is showing promising results.

Bayer to stop sales of Essure birth control device tied to injuries

The maker of a permanent contraceptive implant subject to thousands of injury reports from women and repeated safety restrictions by regulators says it will stop selling the device in the U.S.

Georgia officers pray with 9-year-old boy with brain cancer

“To serve and protect.” That’s a phrase all too often associated with police officers across the nation. In Central Georgia, the officers at the Warner Robins Police Department have brought that phrase new meaning.

FDA: Grain-free dog food may cause heart disease

Pet owners trying to keep their dogs on a healthy diet may actually be putting them at risk.

Man dies from bacterial infection from Vibrio vulnificus in raw oysters

A man who ate raw oysters at a Florida restaurant has died after contracting an infection from the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, health officials say.

Wearing sunglasses may do more harm than good

When the sun is out, for many of us that means the sunglasses come out, too. But here's a real shocker: wearing sunglasses may be doing more harm than good. 

Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls pasta salad due to reported illnesses

Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling its Spring Pasta Salad due to potential that it could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Wearing the wrong sunglasses may do more harm than good
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When the sun is shining, you probably reach for your sunglasses. It turns out those glasses may be doing more harm than good.

FDA issues recall for blood pressure medication due to cancer risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for several drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure due to the risk of cancer.

'Do not eat this cereal': CDC links Honey Smacks, salmonella

ATLANTA (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people in 33 states. The CDC announced Thursday that customers should avoid Honey Smacks, tweeting, "Do not eat this cereal." The agency says it found salmonella in samples of Honey Smacks, which has been subject to a...