WARNING: Potential measles exposure at Midway Airport, suburban hospital
People may have been exposed to measles at Midway Airport and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital after an Illinois resident who passed through the two locations has now been confirmed to be diagnosed with the disease.
People may have been exposed to measles at Midway Airport and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital after an Illinois resident who passed through the two locations has now been confirmed to be diagnosed with the disease.
Tick bite triggers woman's red meat allergy
Karen Taylor keeps her McDonough, Georgia store, A Scarlet Thread, stocked with anything and everything a quilter or sewer could ever need.
Karen Taylor keeps her McDonough, Georgia store, A Scarlet Thread, stocked with anything and everything a quilter or sewer could ever need.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Cardiology innovations
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: February is heart health month so we're discussing innovations in interventional cardiology. Dr. Justin Levisay from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about it.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: February is heart health month so we're discussing innovations in interventional cardiology. Dr. Justin Levisay from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about it.
New child flu death reported in Illinois as 185 students call out sick at one school
Parents at South Middle School are taking precautions after a high number of absences this week.
Parents at South Middle School are taking precautions after a high number of absences this week.
Active ingredient in Roundup weed killer found in popular beers and wine, researchers say
Traces of an ingredient found in weed killers have been discovered in popular beers and wine, according to a study by U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).
Traces of an ingredient found in weed killers have been discovered in popular beers and wine, according to a study by U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).
Police warn against new teen trend of burning plastic trash cans, inhaling fumes
Police in the United Kingdom are warning about a dangerous new trend of teens lighting plastic garbage cans on fire and inhaling their fumes.
Police in the United Kingdom are warning about a dangerous new trend of teens lighting plastic garbage cans on fire and inhaling their fumes.
Study: Women who drink diet sodas have higher stroke, heart attack risks
A long term study showed drinking two or more of any kind of artificially sweetened drinks a day really increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks in women.
A long term study showed drinking two or more of any kind of artificially sweetened drinks a day really increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks in women.
High blood pressure medication recalled after cancer-causing substance detected
Another high blood pressure medication has been recalled after a cancer-causing substance was detected in a batch of tablets.
Another high blood pressure medication has been recalled after a cancer-causing substance was detected in a batch of tablets.
Should drug dealers be charged with murder? States ponder
Having lost his 29-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Dean Palozej believes dealers who peddle drugs that kill should be locked up for a very long time - for the rest of their life, in some cases.
Having lost his 29-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Dean Palozej believes dealers who peddle drugs that kill should be locked up for a very long time - for the rest of their life, in some cases.
Congress mulls cap on how much Medicare enrollees pay for drugs
With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
Illinois medical cannabis growers lobby on license issue
Medical marijuana growers in Illinois have formed a political action committee and are spending money in an attempt to limit the market if recreational use of the drug is legalized in the state.
Medical marijuana growers in Illinois have formed a political action committee and are spending money in an attempt to limit the market if recreational use of the drug is legalized in the state.
Judge refuses to order reopening Sterigenics plant
A federal judge has refused to order the resumption of operations at a suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a cancer-causing chemical.
A federal judge has refused to order the resumption of operations at a suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a cancer-causing chemical.
Willowbrook residents call for permanent closure of Sterigenics
Legislators and residents of Willowbrook were in Springfield Tuesday, demanding more action against Sterigenics and other companies which use ethylene oxide.
Legislators and residents of Willowbrook were in Springfield Tuesday, demanding more action against Sterigenics and other companies which use ethylene oxide.
CDC: 'Zombie deer disease' spreading in U.S. could infect humans
The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a deadly disease that is spreading across the United States. Chronic Wasting Disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease,' is an illness that infects the brain, spine, and tissue of elk, moose and deer.
The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a deadly disease that is spreading across the United States. Chronic Wasting Disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease,' is an illness that infects the brain, spine, and tissue of elk, moose and deer.
Study finds men's push-up performance could indicate risk of heart disease
As much as you may have dreaded doing push-ups in gym class as a kid -- a new study finds that the number of push-ups a man can do could be an indicator of his risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
As much as you may have dreaded doing push-ups in gym class as a kid -- a new study finds that the number of push-ups a man can do could be an indicator of his risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Southwestern Washington measles case count grows to 61
Public Health spokeswoman Marissa Armstrong released a statement Sunday saying the agency has now identified 61 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus.
Public Health spokeswoman Marissa Armstrong released a statement Sunday saying the agency has now identified 61 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus.
Freak gym class accident leaves 16-year-old paralyzed
A 16-year-old student is recovering after a fluke accident nearly robbed her of her ability to walk.
A 16-year-old student is recovering after a fluke accident nearly robbed her of her ability to walk.
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
“Your age is only a number. Keep moving.”
“Your age is only a number. Keep moving.”
Illinois EPA shuts down sterilization facility due to pollution
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a chemical believed to be cancer causing has been shut by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a chemical believed to be cancer causing has been shut by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
-