Some Doctors Won't Treat Unvaccinated Kids
Some doctors are now taking a stand. They are refusing to treat young patients who have not received their childhood vaccinations.
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Some doctors are now taking a stand. They are refusing to treat young patients who have not received their childhood vaccinations.
Flu season is at its peak, but it's not too late to get the flu shot.
A particularly virulent strain of bacteria has been infecting thousands of hospital patients, killing some of them. CBS 2's Susan Carlson reports on what you can do to protect yourself.
Six of her children were killed in fiery highway crash; a crash that led to a huge political corruption scandal and, ultimately, the conviction of former Gov. George Ryan. Now, Janet Willis is sharing some of her most personal thoughts.
A war of words between Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has heated up, as Christie called Quinn "a disaster" and Quinn's office criticized New Jersey's dismal record of creating jobs.
A program is planned for Saturday to address growing incidences of brain injuries to young people, especially while playing sports.
Illinois state officials are moving to close the Alden Village North nursing home in the Rogers Park neighborhood, on accusations of a pattern of neglect and death there.
An author claims sitting in a tub full of ice water can help you lose weight as your body tries to keep its temperature warm. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist asks an expert to evaluate the concept.
Fewer teens and young adults are having sex, according to a national survey, and an Illinois nonprofit group says credit goes to improvements in health education.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants you to check your medicine cabinet to see if you have any of more than 500 medicines it is pulling off the market.
Raising a child is changing for some parents. Many are turning to a "hands off" approach to parenting babies and toddlers. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports toddler students at Chicago's Waldorf School are creating their own mid-morning snack by using regular utensils, including a knife.
You've heard of second-hand smoke and the dangers non-smokers face from it. But, now, there's a new threat, from something called third-hand smoke.
A strict measure to be discussed in Springfield would outlaw tanning beds for minors, even if they have parental permission to use them.
Fever phobia is rampant among parents of young children, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says a fever might not be such a worry.
At least one mental health initiative will not be cut back, even after the Gov. Pat Quinn predicted looming budget cuts across the Illinois Department of Human Services.
