Another Case Of Legionnaires' At Quincy Veterans' Home

Another case of Legionnaires' disease has turned up at the troubled Illinois veterans' home in Quincy.

• Dec 31, 2019

Influenza Type B, Usually Seen Late In Season, Is Making Early Appearance

The flu season in Chicago is starting with a twist.

• Dec 30, 2019

Trader Joe's Egg Salad And Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Bakkavor Foods USA has recalled 6-ounce containers of Trader Joe's Egg Salad and 20-ounce containers of Trader Joe's Old Fashioned Potato Salad with "use by" dates up to and including Dec. 17, 2019.

• Dec 24, 2019

New HIV Cases Reach 30-Year Low In Chicago, But Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases On The Rise

The Chicago Department of Public Health said 734 new HIV diagnoses were reported in the city last year, the lowest number since 1988.

• Dec 23, 2019

City Warns Of Possible Measles Exposures At O'Hare Airport, River North Starbucks, Greektown Restaurant

"Measles is highly contagious and any unvaccinated or non-immune person can become infected," said Dr. Allison Arwady, Acting Public Health Commissioner.

• Dec 22, 2019

CDC Warns Of Bacterial Infections Spread By Puppies

You can't help but feel your heart melt when you look at the adorable face of a puppy – but this week, news emerged that some puppies may be infectious.

• Dec 19, 2019

Chicago Hospitals Prepare For Problems Related To Legal Marijuana Use

In states where recreational marijuana is already up for sale, a legal high is sending more patients to the emergency room. Are hospitals in Chicago are prepared for when legal marijuana soon comes to Illinois?

• Dec 17, 2019

New E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce Has Now Affected 23 States, Including Illinois

A new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is growing – with cases now in 23 states.

• Dec 8, 2019

Several Products From Trader Joe's Are Being Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Listeria can cause sometimes fatal infections in those who are frail, elderly or young children with weaker immune systems, the FDA says.

• Dec 4, 2019

Chicago Commemorates World AIDS Day With Events Around City

Sunday marks World AIDS Day – a time to promote understanding of HIV/AIDS, and the medical, social and political challenges of the disease.

• Dec 1, 2019

City Health Officials Urge Chicagoans To Get Flu Shots Before Peak Season

The Chicago Department of Public Health is hosting four flu clinics this week, offering free vaccines. The events are on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

• Dec 1, 2019

How To Recognize Signs Of And Cope With Holiday Stress And Depression

What makes the holidays stressful and how common is holiday stress?

• Nov 24, 2019

State Health Department: 4th Vaping-Related Death Reported

Nationwide, there have been more than 2,000 cases and at least 40 people have died.

• Nov 15, 2019

House Approves Cap On Insulin Costs, Plan Returns To Senate

Insulin is necessary for people with diabetes to regulate blood sugar levels. About 1.3 million Illinois residents have diabetes, although not all rely on insulin.

• Nov 14, 2019

Stevenson High School In Lincolnshire Sets School Record For Whooping Cough Cases

A whooping cough outbreak has now infected nearly three dozen students at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire in recent months.

• Nov 12, 2019

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