First West Nile mosquitoes found in Chicago's suburbs

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus this year were found in Chicago's suburbs.

1 in 3 swimming-related diseases come from hotel pools, hot tubs: study

You may want to take some extra precautions before jumping in after a recent study revealed one-in-three swimming-related disease outbreaks come from hotel pools and hot tubs.

Woman to remarry same man after losing memory

A woman who lost her memory after she was hit by an NYPD vehicle in 2013 is preparing to marry her husband for the second time this June. She said she spent the last five years falling in love with him all over again.

More people dying from opioid overdoses than gun violence in Cook County

More people are dying from opioid overdoses than gun violence in Cook County. In 2016, 805 people were shot and killed. That same year, more than one-thousand people overdosed on opiates.

Illinois House considers using marijuana to fight opioids

An Illinois House panel has endorsed a proposal expanding the use of medical marijuana to fight the state's opioid crisis.

Feds reportedly investigating allegations of exploding NutriBullets; more victims come forward

The federal government has reportedly launched an investigation into NutriBullet following FOX 11’s investigations into allegations that the devices explode and cause graphic injuries.

FDA warns some teething medicines unsafe, wants them off shelves

Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers of teething remedies that contain a popular numbing ingredient and asked manufacturers to stop selling their products intended for babies and toddlers.

Pill dispenser with lock, timer could prevent opiate addiction

A design company in Sarasota believes its new creation can help stop opiate addiction before it starts. Robrady Design is working to get its PILL dispenser on the market so it can hopefully save lives.

Trump to deny funds to clinics that refer women for abortion

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration acted Friday to bar taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring women for abortions, energizing its conservative political base ahead of crucial midterm elections while setting the stage for new legal battles.

A doctor on board? U.S. surgeon general helps passenger on flight

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - When the call went out for a doctor on board, the U.S. surgeon general says he gladly stepped in to help with a medical emergency on a commercial flight.

Chicago parks shut off half its water fountains due to lead

The Chicago Park District says it may remove up to half its outdoor drinking fountains after tests found high levels of lead in the water.

Special procedure at Banner helps reduce chance of miscarriage for future mothers

For some moms, Mother's Day is an extra meaningful celebration. They're not only celebrating motherhood, but the path they took to get there. It's all thanks to a special procedure for mothers who struggle with miscarriages.

Dangerous tick found in Hunterdon County, NJ

There's a new tick crawling through the woods and it's extremely dangerous. It could kill you within 48 hours. The tick is not from here and experts are worried since it survived the winter it's here to stay.