U.S. Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
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The U.S. surgeon general is calling for increased warnings about the direct link between alcohol and cancer risks, citing studies that show alcohol raises the risk for at least seven types of cancer.

Warrior Women: Naperville self-defense program empowered by women, taught by women
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In the suburbs, there is a self-defense program for women and it's taught by women. Our photojournalist Scott Metzker takes us to Naperville, where these "Warrior Women" share their stories.

US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.

Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers

What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.

Why is everyone getting sick right now?
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The CDC noted that norovirus cases have also increased around the U.S. along with other highly contagious viruses.

Bolingbrook couple marries hours before welcoming daughter

A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.

Bolingbrook couple marries hours before welcoming daughter
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A Bolingbrook couple with plans to make New Year's Eve their wedding anniversary only days before the birth of their daughter found themselves in a bit of a dilemma.

North Carolina mom hospitalized after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops

A North Carolina mother was hospitalized in December after accidentally gluing her eyes shut with nail glue, mistaking it for eyedrops.

How to protect yourself from norovirus this winter season
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As people plan to get together to ring in the new year, the CDC is warning of a surge in norovirus cases across the country.

Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall

After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.

Norovirus on the rise, what to know
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A brutal stomach illness is impacting people across the United States.

Norovirus outbreaks surge across US: What you need to know

Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the United States this winter, with 91 cases reported in early December, a significant rise from previous years, according to CDC data.

How to navigate stress during the holiday season
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The holidays are a time of joy, but they can also be pretty stressful. Colette Fehr is a licensed mental health counselor and shares the best ways to navigate that stress.