CDC: Many small children use too much toothpaste
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older, according to a government survey released Thursday.
At least 144 Illinois ER visits due to cold-related injuries
The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 144 people made hospital emergency-room visits and one person has died due to cold-related injuries since Tuesday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says at least 144 people made hospital emergency-room visits and one person has died due to cold-related injuries since Tuesday.
E-cigs outperform patches and gums in quit-smoking study
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
A major new study provides the strongest evidence yet that vaping can help smokers quit cigarettes, with e-cigarettes proving nearly twice as effective as nicotine gums and patches.
Doctor who prescribed pot cookies to 4-year-old for 'temper tantrums' gets license revoked
A doctor who prescribed pot cookies to a 4-year-old for "temper tantrums" had his license revoked.
A doctor who prescribed pot cookies to a 4-year-old for "temper tantrums" had his license revoked.
Tyson nuggets recalled for possible rubber contamination
Tyson Foods, Inc., is recalling about 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Tyson Foods, Inc., is recalling about 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Officials urge vaccinations amid measles outbreak
Public health officials scrambling to contain a measles outbreak.
Public health officials scrambling to contain a measles outbreak.
Scientists expect cure for cancer in 1 year
Scientists in Israel announced this week that a cure for cancer was possible within the year.
Scientists in Israel announced this week that a cure for cancer was possible within the year.
Cast member at Walt Disney World dinner show tests positive for Hepatitis A
An employee at a Walt Disney World resort has tested positive for Hepatitis A.
An employee at a Walt Disney World resort has tested positive for Hepatitis A.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Food as Medicine, Part 2
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem continues the discussion of food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem continues the discussion of food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Food as Medicine, Part 1
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
SPONSORED ADVERTISING BY NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM: Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark from NorthShore University HealthSystem talks about food as medicine in today's Conversations in Health.
4-year-old battling cancer finds bone marrow match
A 4-year-old girl with a rare form of cancer has found a much-need bone marrow match.
A 4-year-old girl with a rare form of cancer has found a much-need bone marrow match.
Measles outbreak grows in northwest U.S., 30 cases reported
The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew from 25 to 30 on Friday, with nine additional cases suspected — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what’s been identified as an anti-vaccination U.S. “hot spot.”
The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew from 25 to 30 on Friday, with nine additional cases suspected — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what’s been identified as an anti-vaccination U.S. “hot spot.”
Salmonella fears prompt General Mills flour recall
General Mills is recalling five-pound bags of flour after salmonella was discovered in a sample.
General Mills is recalling five-pound bags of flour after salmonella was discovered in a sample.
Company sells $80 used tissues, claims to help prepare people for flu season
A company is selling pre-infected tissues for $80 and they're already sold out!
A company is selling pre-infected tissues for $80 and they're already sold out!
Headlights getting brighter, causing problems for drivers
If you drive at night often and feel like everyone has their brights on lately, they probably don’t. Those are just regular headlights, which seem to get more blinding by the day.
If you drive at night often and feel like everyone has their brights on lately, they probably don’t. Those are just regular headlights, which seem to get more blinding by the day.
Trump administration proposes higher 'Obamacare' premiums
The Trump administration on Thursday announced proposed rule changes that would lead to a modest premium increase next year under the Affordable Care Act, potentially handing Democrats a new presidential-year health care issue.
The Trump administration on Thursday announced proposed rule changes that would lead to a modest premium increase next year under the Affordable Care Act, potentially handing Democrats a new presidential-year health care issue.
Plane makes emergency landing over poison concerns after passengers start ‘turning green'
A flight to Dubai made an emergency landing in Volgograd, Russia, an hour after takeoff amid fears that passengers had been poisoned, The Sun reported.
A flight to Dubai made an emergency landing in Volgograd, Russia, an hour after takeoff amid fears that passengers had been poisoned, The Sun reported.
Study: Chocolate might be better for your cough than cough syrup
Do you have a cough? Well, chocolate could be a better cure than cough syrup, according to a new study.
Do you have a cough? Well, chocolate could be a better cure than cough syrup, according to a new study.
Medical Journal: Man injects himself with his own semen in an effort to treat back pain
A report published in Irish Medical Journal states that a man had to be treated at a hospital, after he tried to treat his back pain by injecting himself with his own semen.
A report published in Irish Medical Journal states that a man had to be treated at a hospital, after he tried to treat his back pain by injecting himself with his own semen.
Teen birth rates decrease again in Chicago, state of Illinois
The teen birth rate has decreased in Illinois and Chicago, with the city recording a new historic low.
The teen birth rate has decreased in Illinois and Chicago, with the city recording a new historic low.