Dirt can be good for kids, some say
Three-year-old Jack Kern loves playing in his bare feet. His mother Dana believes exposing him to germs will boost his immune system. "I don't think there is any harm in that and it’s fun to watch," she offered.
Three-year-old Jack Kern loves playing in his bare feet. His mother Dana believes exposing him to germs will boost his immune system. "I don't think there is any harm in that and it’s fun to watch," she offered.
After long wait, toddler receives new heart just in time for Thanksgiving
It was a powerful moment.
It was a powerful moment.
CDC: 40 percent of new cancers tied to being overweight
At 62, Ron Pavuk is much lighter, and much healthier than he used to be.
At 62, Ron Pavuk is much lighter, and much healthier than he used to be.
Safety tips you need to know when deep-frying a turkey
The star of the Thanksgiving table is obvious, but the safety concerns over frying a turkey has contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.
The star of the Thanksgiving table is obvious, but the safety concerns over frying a turkey has contributed to the holiday becoming the peak day for home cooking fires.
Madigan issues 'dangerous toy' list ahead of holidays
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is releasing a list of toys and children's products that have been recalled in the past year.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is releasing a list of toys and children's products that have been recalled in the past year.
Ikea chest, dresser recall after 8th child killed
Ikea has relaunched the recall of 29 million chests and dressers following the death of an eighth child.
Ikea has relaunched the recall of 29 million chests and dressers following the death of an eighth child.
7 Thanksgiving foods you should never feed your pets
While you might want to share your Thanksgiving feast with your furry family members, you must protect your pets by keeping dangerous holiday foods away from them.
While you might want to share your Thanksgiving feast with your furry family members, you must protect your pets by keeping dangerous holiday foods away from them.
NutriBullet owners claim devices 'burst;' caused severe burns and cuts
At least 14 owners of the popular 'NutriBullet' blender are suing the company after they say their devices burst during use and left them with severe lacerations or painful burns, but the company is pushing back in a conversation with FOX 11.
At least 14 owners of the popular 'NutriBullet' blender are suing the company after they say their devices burst during use and left them with severe lacerations or painful burns, but the company is pushing back in a conversation with FOX 11.
How to get everyone to put down the phones this Thanksgiving
It's almost Thanksgiving. Time for everyone to gather around the table and pull out their phones.
It's almost Thanksgiving. Time for everyone to gather around the table and pull out their phones.
FDA approves 'smart pill' equipped with tracking sensor
Many devices are getting "smart" technology these days, with the latest being medication.
Many devices are getting "smart" technology these days, with the latest being medication.
Mother of late singer Jenni Rivera sues NutriBullet, claims it 'exploded' on her
Rosa Rivera, the mother of the late Latin singer Jenni Rivera, announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit against NutriBullet after she claims her device “exploded” on her during use, and left her with painful burns.
Rosa Rivera, the mother of the late Latin singer Jenni Rivera, announced on Tuesday that she has filed a lawsuit against NutriBullet after she claims her device “exploded” on her during use, and left her with painful burns.
Researchers: If you can't smell, you may have higher risk of developing dementia
How good is your sense of smell?
How good is your sense of smell?
What you should know about new blood pressure guidelines
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those who have the condition, which now plagues nearly half of U.S. adults.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those who have the condition, which now plagues nearly half of U.S. adults.
Bill Gates gives $50 million to combat Alzheimer's
SEATTLE (AP) - Bill Gates says he's giving $50 million to help fight Alzheimer's disease.
SEATTLE (AP) - Bill Gates says he's giving $50 million to help fight Alzheimer's disease.
Stroke Prevention: Life-saving tips
Approximately one person every 40-seconds will suffer a stroke and high blood pressure is a leading risk factor and contributes to 70 percent of all strokes. Dr. Sarah Song with Omron Healthcare and Dina Piersawl, a stroke survivor.
Approximately one person every 40-seconds will suffer a stroke and high blood pressure is a leading risk factor and contributes to 70 percent of all strokes. Dr. Sarah Song with Omron Healthcare and Dina Piersawl, a stroke survivor.
Illinois officials overhaul health care enrollment
Illinois Department of Insurance officials are quickly working to enroll residents through the health care marketplace in about half the amount of time as last year.
Illinois Department of Insurance officials are quickly working to enroll residents through the health care marketplace in about half the amount of time as last year.
Doctors, patients concerned over shortage of blood pressure drug 'Atenolol'
There's a critical nationwide shortage of one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs. It's called Atenolol.
There's a critical nationwide shortage of one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure drugs. It's called Atenolol.
Study: Red wine, chocolate can make you look younger
The secret to staying young could lie within red wine and chocolate.
The secret to staying young could lie within red wine and chocolate.
Taking a closer look at cell phone addiction
Most people can't even leave their homes without their phones, so what's the downside to that dependence?
Most people can't even leave their homes without their phones, so what's the downside to that dependence?
24-hour vigil held for little boy in need of transplant
A 24-hour vigil for a little boy in need of a kidney transplant concluded Thursday evening.
A 24-hour vigil for a little boy in need of a kidney transplant concluded Thursday evening.