'Magic mushrooms' quickly and easily help cancer patients feel better
The psychedelic drug in "magic mushrooms" can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients, an effect that may last for months, two small studies show.
The psychedelic drug in "magic mushrooms" can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients, an effect that may last for months, two small studies show.
PTSD now qualifies for medical marijuana in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday announced the decision to add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a new qualifying condition for the state's medical cannabis program.
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday announced the decision to add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a new qualifying condition for the state's medical cannabis program.
Trader Joe's hummus recalled for listeria concerns
Certain varieties of Trader Joes' hummus is being recalled due to the possibility of lIsteria contamination, according to the FDA.
Certain varieties of Trader Joes' hummus is being recalled due to the possibility of lIsteria contamination, according to the FDA.
Report: Chicago restaurants not getting proper inspections
A new report shows that more than half of the high-risk food establishments in Chicago haven't received proper inspections as required by state law.
A new report shows that more than half of the high-risk food establishments in Chicago haven't received proper inspections as required by state law.
Three children's medicines recalled after uncertainty of ingredient amount
Three over-the-counter children's medicines are being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution. These homeopathic products have a very small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause harm at larger doses. Two of the products bear the CVS label. Raritan Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling homeopathic products containing belladonna extract due to the...
Three over-the-counter children's medicines are being voluntarily recalled out of an abundance of caution. These homeopathic products have a very small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause harm at larger doses. Two of the products bear the CVS label. Raritan Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling homeopathic products containing belladonna extract due to the...
Rosie O'Donnell slammed for suggesting Trump son autistic
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell is no fan of President-elect Donald Trump (and vice-versa) but she is being slammed on social media for suggesting that Trump's 10-year-old son, Barron, may be autistic.
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell is no fan of President-elect Donald Trump (and vice-versa) but she is being slammed on social media for suggesting that Trump's 10-year-old son, Barron, may be autistic.
Blind man gets life changing eye surgery
Imagine being totally blind for 20 years and then receiving the gift of sight. It’s not a fairy tale, but a real-life miracle at the University of Illinois Hospital.
Imagine being totally blind for 20 years and then receiving the gift of sight. It’s not a fairy tale, but a real-life miracle at the University of Illinois Hospital.
New procedure allows men to avoid surgery to correct an enlarged prostate
It's a condition that men don't like to talk about, but nearly every one of them will have to deal with it at some point in their life.
It's a condition that men don't like to talk about, but nearly every one of them will have to deal with it at some point in their life.
Heinz recalling gravy due to allergy concerns
Heinz is recalling about 500 case of its HomeStyle Bistro Au Jus Gravy because some of the jars may be mislabeled as Heinz Pork Gravy and so they're not labeled as containing milk and soy.
Heinz is recalling about 500 case of its HomeStyle Bistro Au Jus Gravy because some of the jars may be mislabeled as Heinz Pork Gravy and so they're not labeled as containing milk and soy.
86-year-old man with cancer teaches himself to knit, helps deliver 300 hats to preemies
An 86-year-old man is being credited for going above and beyond to help provide 300 knit caps for premature babies.
An 86-year-old man is being credited for going above and beyond to help provide 300 knit caps for premature babies.
Twin Chicago doctors make medicine 'relatable, acceptable and fun'
They are twin doctors who grew up on the South Side and are taking their efforts nationally.
They are twin doctors who grew up on the South Side and are taking their efforts nationally.
Chipotle faces class-action lawsuit for misleading burrito calorie count
The hits keep coming for Chipotle.
The hits keep coming for Chipotle.
Sabra Hummus voluntarily recalled over listeria concerns
The company that makes Sabra hummus is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products due to concerns of Listeria monocytogenes.
The company that makes Sabra hummus is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products due to concerns of Listeria monocytogenes.
Johanna is allergic to everything, including her own husband
Imagine being allergic to just about everything; so much so you have to live in isolation. That’s the life of 29-year old Johanna Watkins, who has been living within the confines of a master bedroom 24/7 for about a year now.
Imagine being allergic to just about everything; so much so you have to live in isolation. That’s the life of 29-year old Johanna Watkins, who has been living within the confines of a master bedroom 24/7 for about a year now.
Prisons fight opioids with $1,000 injection: Does it work?
U.S. prisons are experimenting with a high-priced monthly injection that could help addicted inmates stay off opioids after they are released, but skeptics question its effectiveness and say the manufacturer has aggressively marketed an unproven drug to corrections officials.
U.S. prisons are experimenting with a high-priced monthly injection that could help addicted inmates stay off opioids after they are released, but skeptics question its effectiveness and say the manufacturer has aggressively marketed an unproven drug to corrections officials.
It's been a year since Illinois legalized medical marijuana, and everything is going fine
Illinois is marking its first year of medical marijuana sales as more states voted on Election Day to allow legal use of the drug.
Illinois is marking its first year of medical marijuana sales as more states voted on Election Day to allow legal use of the drug.
Breast imaging operations suspended at radiology center because of 'serious health risk'
Illinois regulators have suspended the breast-imaging operations of a radiology center in Belleville following a review that found major quality problems that constituted a "serious risk" to health.
Illinois regulators have suspended the breast-imaging operations of a radiology center in Belleville following a review that found major quality problems that constituted a "serious risk" to health.
Army veteran with MS finds second chance
For the second time in her life, Jamila Kendall feels called to serve.
For the second time in her life, Jamila Kendall feels called to serve.
Doctors grow man new ear on arm
A man in China who has gone without his right ear for the past year will soon have a new appendage after doctors grow the body part on his arm using part of his rib cartilage.
A man in China who has gone without his right ear for the past year will soon have a new appendage after doctors grow the body part on his arm using part of his rib cartilage.
Test could one day determine cancer risk
Our blood harbors a lot of secrets about our health.
Our blood harbors a lot of secrets about our health.