Caution Warranted As Beach Season Arrives
Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for children up to four years of age. For children 14 and under, it's the second leading cause of accidental death.
Watch CBS News
Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for children up to four years of age. For children 14 and under, it's the second leading cause of accidental death.
It is a difficult diagnosis for anyone to hear, but when a child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, it is truly life-altering for the whole family.
The headlines about concussions are everywhere these days; soldiers suffering traumatic brain injuries linked to concussions, or the speculation that football star Junior Seau might have committed suicide after suffering from them.
The West Nile virus has been detected in birds and mosquitoes in the Chicago area for the first time this year, the state announced Tuesday.
With just two days to go before the NATO Summit begins, protesters are joining forces with the Mental Health Movement in their support to reopen clinics closed by the Emanuel administration.
CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports on the craze for the protein-rich variety of yogurt.
Some Chicago hospitals have prepared for possible bioterrorism attacks related to the NATO Summit.
About 40,000 people took a walk on the lakefront on Sunday, for the 21st Annual Y-Me "Race At Your Pace," a 5K to support breast cancer patients.
Besides more chocolate products containing nuts, fruits, probiotics and green tea, you can also find 100-percent cocoa bars, nibs and drink powders. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.
The tan mom who had the world abuzz has tanning front and center again. A Chicago alderman has proposed a ban on tanning for anyone under 18 in the city.
Imagine having a headache that doesn't go away. It's not a migraine, but something else that's often misdiagnosed. As CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports, the never-ending headache can strike people suddenly.
People are grabbing up bottles that claim to promote health and longevity. But new research shows not all vitamins are good -- and some can even be harmful.
A spirited rally organized by the state's nursing home industry livened up the plaza outside the Thompson Center on Monday, as workers and administrators gathered to protest the governor's planned Medicaid cuts.
Medical experts said Wednesday that a new Facebook feature allowing users to declare they are organ donors could be a game changer, and could go far in reducing the number of those waiting for transplants.
It's a decision you may be struggling with, should your son or daughter get the HPV vaccine? It's a vaccine that prevents cancer, but as CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports, many parents are worried about side effects.
