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Portion of Kirk's Skull Reattached
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Portion of Kirk's Skull Reattached

Doctors had removed a four-inch-by-eight-inch skull portion to make room for senator's swelling brain. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

Another Way To Trim The Fat?

A new procedure called Cellulaze claims that it can help reduce cellulite with one visit Watch »

Feb 6, 2012

Quinn Signs Drug Overdose Immunity Law

Quinn Signs Drug Overdose Immunity Law

It's hoped new law will mean people will seek help if they or friends suffer a drug overdose. Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Music Soothes Hospitalized Children

Musical therapy helps a young patient with Down syndrome. Watch »

Feb 6, 2012

Cruise Ships Return Home After Virus Outbreaks

Two cruise ships returned to Port Everglades, Flo., after 263 passengers fell ill with Norovirus due to... Watch »

Feb 6, 2012

Lake County Reports Outbreaks of Stomach Bug

Lake County Reports Outbreaks of Stomach Bug

Very contagious stomach virus hits Lake County long-term care facilities and a day-care facility. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Packaging error could raise risk women would get pregnant accidentally. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers

McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers

Food additive, deemed safe by the USDA, is used to kill bacteria. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

Multitasking Hurts Tween Brains: Stanford

Multitasking Hurts Tween Brains: Stanford

Being too digitally social can hurt the development of tweenage girls, according to a new Stanford study. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

NBC Chicago Fitness Club

NBC Chicago Fitness Club

Tips for helping you live a better, healthier life. Read »

Nov 14, 2011

School Lunches About to Get Healthier

Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new guidelines for school meals — introducing more... Watch »

Jan 26, 2012

Saline Breast Implant Saves Stabbing Victim

A stab victim targeted by her boyfriend's new girlfriend was saved when the saline contained in her new breast... Watch »

Jan 26, 2012

Epi-pens Headed to All Chicago Public Schools

Epi-pens Headed to All Chicago Public Schools

New policy also allows students to carry and self-administer Epi-pens, asthma inhalers and diabetes testing with... Read »

Jan 25, 2012

Doctor Explains Sen. Kirk's Condition

Sen. Mark Kirk (R - Ill.) has a "pretty good chance off continuing a very vibrant life," a doctor said Monday... Watch »

Jan 23, 2012

Doc: Kirk's Got 'A Pretty Good Chance'

Doc: Kirk's Got 'A Pretty Good Chance'

Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) suffered a stroke over the weekend and has been hospitalized, his office said Monday. Read »

Jan 23, 2012

J-Hud, Others Pitching Weight Loss Programs

When celebs are successful, it's a win-win for them and for their sponsors. But even when they're not, it still... Watch »

Jan 17, 2012

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New "Totally Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis" Strain Found

Health officials dispute whether any strain can be totally drug-resistant — but Indian doctors claim they've... Read »

Jan 16, 2012

Woman Loses Arm After 'Bath Salts' Injection

Woman Loses Arm After 'Bath Salts' Injection

A New Orleans woman lost her arm and nearly her life after injecting herself with "bath salts," according... Read »

Jan 16, 2012

Northwestern Testing Potentially Baby-Saving Invention

New fetal monitor could reduce the number of oxygen-deprived newborns. Watch »

Jan 13, 2012

Next Time You Need A Cab, Think Pink!

Pink Taxi is the brain child of Park Ridge native and cancer survivor Patti Carpenter. Watch »

Jan 10, 2012

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