'Fake Weed' linked to 4th death in Illinois
Public health officials reported Tuesday that a fourth death has been linked to the use of synthetic marijuana in Illinois.
Public health officials reported Tuesday that a fourth death has been linked to the use of synthetic marijuana in Illinois.
Chicago baby receives world's tiniest mechanical heart valve
A Chicago baby is among the first to have a rare lifesaving surgery after she received the world's smallest mechanical heart valve.
A Chicago baby is among the first to have a rare lifesaving surgery after she received the world's smallest mechanical heart valve.
World's first total penis and scrotum transplant performed by Johns Hopkins surgical team
After an intensive procedure performed by the Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team, a wounded veteran has now received the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
After an intensive procedure performed by the Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team, a wounded veteran has now received the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
Brother shaves head in honor of sister battling leukemia
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta shared a heartwarming post on Facebook this week about the unbreakable bond between two young siblings.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta shared a heartwarming post on Facebook this week about the unbreakable bond between two young siblings.
Medicare ID scam targets seniors receiving new cards
Millions of people 65 or older will soon get new Medicare cards to prevent identity theft, but fraudsters are exploiting the nationwide rollout to try and fleece seniors into revealing personal information, according to reports.
Millions of people 65 or older will soon get new Medicare cards to prevent identity theft, but fraudsters are exploiting the nationwide rollout to try and fleece seniors into revealing personal information, according to reports.
Newborn won't survive without heart transplant, dad says
A two-month-old baby is in dire need of a new heart after doctors discovered multiple heart defects including several large holes and an irregular heartbeat.
A two-month-old baby is in dire need of a new heart after doctors discovered multiple heart defects including several large holes and an irregular heartbeat.
4-year-old suburban girl couldn't be happier: 'I got my new heart'
Four-year old Lucy Shannon has received a new heart.
Four-year old Lucy Shannon has received a new heart.
Emergency breathing masks worn improperly on Southwest flight
A photo taken by Marty Martinez inside Southwest flight 1380 shows at least three people clearly wearing their oxygen masks improperly.
A photo taken by Marty Martinez inside Southwest flight 1380 shows at least three people clearly wearing their oxygen masks improperly.
Emory doctors freeze 'hunger' nerve for weight loss
Melissa Donovan, an Emory Johns Creek nurse and single mother of two, used to feel like the queen of the yo-yo diet. She'd go on a diet, make some progress, then regain the weight.
Melissa Donovan, an Emory Johns Creek nurse and single mother of two, used to feel like the queen of the yo-yo diet. She'd go on a diet, make some progress, then regain the weight.
Proposed bill limits caffeine for teens after South Carolina teen dies from energy drink
A proposed bill in South Carolina would ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 18.
A proposed bill in South Carolina would ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under 18.
Immune therapy scores big win against lung cancer in study
For the first time, a treatment that boosts the immune system greatly improved survival in people newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer. It's the biggest win so far for immunotherapy, which has had much of its success until now in less common cancers.
For the first time, a treatment that boosts the immune system greatly improved survival in people newly diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer. It's the biggest win so far for immunotherapy, which has had much of its success until now in less common cancers.
Study: Public bathroom hand dryers spray feces on your hands
You may want to think twice about using the hand dryers in public restrooms. A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms.
You may want to think twice about using the hand dryers in public restrooms. A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms.
E. coli outbreak linked to first Illinois case
An Illinois resident has become ill from E. coli found in chopped romaine lettuce, marking the first Illinois case of an outbreak that has sickened 35 people nationwide.
An Illinois resident has become ill from E. coli found in chopped romaine lettuce, marking the first Illinois case of an outbreak that has sickened 35 people nationwide.
Multistate E. coli outbreak traced to lettuce from Arizona
The Centers for Disease Control says a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people is linked to lettuce grown in Arizona.
The Centers for Disease Control says a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people is linked to lettuce grown in Arizona.
E. coli outbreak now in 11 states
An E. coli outbreak is growing in at least eleven states, and Illinois is one of them.
An E. coli outbreak is growing in at least eleven states, and Illinois is one of them.
Chicago residents use kits to test for lead contamination
Hundreds of Chicago residents have used free testing kits from the city to determine if their drinking water is contaminated by lead.
Hundreds of Chicago residents have used free testing kits from the city to determine if their drinking water is contaminated by lead.
Study: Opioid use dropped in medical cannabis states
States with medical cannabis programs saw a dramatic reduction in opioid abuse, according to a study done by University of Georgia researchers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
States with medical cannabis programs saw a dramatic reduction in opioid abuse, according to a study done by University of Georgia researchers. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Synthetic marijuana linked to 3rd death in Illinois
Health officials are reporting Monday that a third death has been linked to the use of synthetic marijuana in Illinois.
Health officials are reporting Monday that a third death has been linked to the use of synthetic marijuana in Illinois.
Chuck E. Cheese's to have 'Sensory Sensitive Sundays'
Chuck E. Cheese's is going beyond the fun and the pizza, helping families of children with autism and sensory sensitivities.
Chuck E. Cheese's is going beyond the fun and the pizza, helping families of children with autism and sensory sensitivities.
Study: Pasta won't make you fat
It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.
It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.