Researcher: Flu May Be On The Way Out
A University of Chicago researcher says the 2009 flu pandemic has provided clues that might help get rid of the disease entirely one day.
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A University of Chicago researcher says the 2009 flu pandemic has provided clues that might help get rid of the disease entirely one day.
Nutrition experts say a number of foods contain the raw materials to keep us healthier and looking younger.
The feds are recommending a slight decrease in the amount of the cavity-fighting mineral, which is mixed into public water supplies.
A Chicago food company has recalled more than 200 pounds of ground beef patties that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
The West Aurora District 129 School Board has honored Herget Middle School seventh-grader Emily Laughead for her efforts to raise money to fight type 1 juvenile diabetes.
Smokers will see an increase in the price of their habit soon, if the Illinois Coalition against Tobacco gets its way.
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says now that he has a food safety law, he needs congressional cash to fund it.
Could required showers after gym class be a thing of the past for high school students?
Imagine having an irresistible urge to eat chunks of dirt. The condition known as pica actually happens to some people -- particularly pregnant women, as CBS 2's Susan Carlson reports.
He tells his victims to count to 100 -- as he walks away. Police say the man has attacked two women in the Far South Side's West Pullman neighborhood.
A north suburban bakery will reopen Jan. 3 after voluntarily recalling deserts after health officials linked tainted holiday treats to four recent outbreaks of foodborne illness which sickened at least 100 people.
What's for dinner? Soon, you'll have a better idea. New labels will be showing up on the meat, chicken and pork you buy. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports on how they could help consumers make smarter choices at the grocery store.
A checkup on the health of Illinoisans shows adults have a lot of work to do.
The Chicago Fire Department says its paramedics will be using potentially defective glucose-testing strips for at least a few more days.
The Food and Drug Administration is telling consumers to avoid alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts grown on a farm in Urbana, due to a suspected link to salmonella.
