Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
Meet the Chicago man going viral for telling strangers they are loved
A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them.
A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them.
Meet the Chicago man going viral for telling strangers they are loved
A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them.
A man who goes by the single letter "J" walks up to strangers in grocery aisles and on downtown Chicago sidewalks and tells them he loves them.
Nearly 3 in 4 adults report fatigue, CDC says
Dr. Emily Tuchman explains the difference between tiredness and fatigue, why younger adults and women report it more often, and when to talk to a doctor.
Dr. Emily Tuchman explains the difference between tiredness and fatigue, why younger adults and women report it more often, and when to talk to a doctor.
What is 7-OH? Rush doctors warn of addiction risks tied to unregulated product
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center say they have not treated many overdose cases involving 7-Hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, but they are seeing more medical emergencies and patients seeking treatment for addiction.
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center say they have not treated many overdose cases involving 7-Hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, but they are seeing more medical emergencies and patients seeking treatment for addiction.
What is 7-OH? Rush doctors warn of addiction risks tied to unregulated product
Police are warning parents about a dangerous drug that is sold in convenience stores, gas stations and smoke shops -- 7-OH.
Police are warning parents about a dangerous drug that is sold in convenience stores, gas stations and smoke shops -- 7-OH.
Nighttime bathroom trips could reveal hidden health issues — here's when to worry
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
How to prepare for cold and flu season | ChicagoLIVE
We hear from Dr. Alfredo Mena Lora, of Saint Anthony Hospital, about what you can do to prepare for the fast-approaching cold and flu season.
We hear from Dr. Alfredo Mena Lora, of Saint Anthony Hospital, about what you can do to prepare for the fast-approaching cold and flu season.
Vaping may help more people quit smoking than patches, gum, study finds
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Measles exposure at Union Station in Chicago
Chicago health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through Union Station in late August. The potential exposure window spans from 8 p.m. Aug. 27 through Aug. 28, though officials say the exact date and time of the exposure are unknown.
Chicago health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through Union Station in late August. The potential exposure window spans from 8 p.m. Aug. 27 through Aug. 28, though officials say the exact date and time of the exposure are unknown.
Alcohol tied to surprising cancer death pattern in adults under 55, researchers find
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
CDC warns of rise in animal rabies activity and human exposures: Here’s what to know
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
Chicago health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Chicago's Union Station after an out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case passed through the station late last month.
Girls’ suicide rate among ages 10 to 14 soars, study finds
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
The suicide rate among U.S. girls ages 10 to 14 more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2024, according to a new study.
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.