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Cook County Gets

Cook County Gets "F" in Air Quality: Report

Chicago and Cook County receive failing grades on American Lung Association's annual "State of the... Read »

Apr 24, 2013
Natura Pet Products Dog Food, Cat Food Recalled

Natura Pet Products Dog Food, Cat Food Recalled

Natura Pet Products is expanding a recall of dry pet foods over a possible salmonella risk to animals and Watch »

Apr 24, 2013
New Bird Flu Strain “One of Most Lethal” Flu Viruses

New Bird Flu Strain “One of Most Lethal” Flu Viruses

A new type of bird flu that has killed 22 people in China since March is especially lethal, international... Read »

Apr 24, 2013
Beating Asthma with Heat

Beating Asthma with Heat

New treatment uses heat to open airways for patients suffering from asthma. Watch »

Apr 23, 2013
A Child's UnBULLivable Wish

A Child's UnBULLivable Wish

The Make A Wish Foundation of Illinois and the Chicago Bulls have helped to bring 4 yr. Watch »

Apr 22, 2013
Battling

Battling "Car Seat Rash"

Warmer weather can make car trips uncomfortable for little ones. KPRC-TV's Rachel McNeill reports. Watch »

Apr 19, 2013
Aging on the Inside

Aging on the Inside

Many people are concerned about signs of aging, but doctors warn that we are aging on the inside as Watch »

Apr 18, 2013
Illinois House Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Illinois House Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Senate to take up proposal, Quinn unsure whether he would sign it. Read »

Apr 17, 2013
Hospital CEO, Doctors Arrested In Alleged Kickback Scheme

Hospital CEO, Doctors Arrested In Alleged Kickback Scheme

Executives accused of bribing doctors to refer patients, and providing unnecessary care. Read »

Apr 17, 2013
Illinois Doctors Ask For Medical Marijuana Legalization

Illinois Doctors Ask For Medical Marijuana Legalization

Nearly 250 Illinois physicians put their names behind a proposal Tuesday that would legalize marijuana for patients... Read »

Apr 17, 2013
Nature's Bed Bug Trap

Nature's Bed Bug Trap

University of Kentucky and University of California researchers discover a plant that traps the... Watch »

Apr 16, 2013
Overuse of Antibiotics Proven Ineffective

Overuse of Antibiotics Proven Ineffective

Doctors are looking to adopt new strategies to curb overuse of antibiotics, which leads to immunity. Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
High Lead Levels in the Home

High Lead Levels in the Home

Parents of 6-year-old Brooklyn Schneiderman were shocked to learn that the source of their young daughter's... Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
Woman Fights for Pregnancy Rights

Woman Fights for Pregnancy Rights

Peggy Young lost her job once she became pregnant. Now she's fighting to protect other women in the workplace. Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
High Court to Consider Whether Genes Can Be Patented

High Court to Consider Whether Genes Can Be Patented

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that challenges the idea that companies can patent... Read »

Apr 15, 2013
Chicago Docs Keeping an Eye on New Bird Flu Outbreak

Chicago Docs Keeping an Eye on New Bird Flu Outbreak

Chinese patients who've gotten sick contracted the disease from animals. There aren't yet any known cases... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
FDA Cites Safety Problems at 30 Specialty Pharmacies

FDA Cites Safety Problems at 30 Specialty Pharmacies

Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found potential safety problems at all but one of the 31... Read »

Apr 12, 2013
Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Marilyn White, a former Olympic runner, first noticed signs of memory loss when she forgot the words to a song... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Where's the beef? New labels aim to make meat shopping more "consumer friendly." Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Travel can be stressful for anyone, but for kids with autism, crowded airports and security screenings can... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
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