Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses

U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.

How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide

Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.

High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says

BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.

Dad's stroke, brain tumor removal; Kenosha County family perseveres

A Kenosha County man is recovering from a brain tumor and stroke at the same time. The family is sticking together, unsure of what the future holds.

Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis

The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.

Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer

Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”

Wisconsin infant deaths, racial disparities significant: DHS

 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services released two new reports on birth outcomes that show alarming racial disparities among infant mortality rates.

Strain for the Brain 2023

Strain for the Brain raises money for brain tumor research.

CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.

WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss

Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.