AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Flu season hammering Americans hard this winter
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
After spending the holidays with friends and family, many people are starting off the New Year feeling sick. The CDC said respiratory illnesses are at a high level this season. The agency reports more than three million cases of the flu so far.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths, homicides down in 2024, data show
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides in Cook County declined in 2024, per preliminary data.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
U.S. Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
The CDC noted that norovirus cases have also increased around the U.S. along with other highly contagious viruses.
The CDC noted that norovirus cases have also increased around the U.S. along with other highly contagious viruses.
Men’s postpartum depression: The hidden struggle impacting families
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Men?s postpartum depression: The hidden struggle impacting families
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
Postpartum depression is not exclusive to women; 10% of new dads also experience it, yet it remains largely overlooked.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.