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Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

  • May 18

Local experts monitor hantavirus cases, say risk to Chicagoland is low

  • May 11

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  • May 8

Charlotte light rail killing suspect ruled incompetent to stand trial

  • Apr 8

Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized during Broadway show

  • Apr 1

Oysters, clams sent to IL could be contaminated with norovirus: FDA

  • Mar 11

Actress Bijou Phillips makes plea for kidney donor

  • Feb 12

FDA sends warning retailers for selling recalled baby formula

  • Dec 16, 2025

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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

Federal health officials expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022.

  • Dec 11, 2025

Hand, foot and mouth disease on rise in certain areas: Doctor explains symptoms, treatment

Some Health officials have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD.

  • Nov 4, 2025

Common cold cases hit 3-year high. Doctors warn of tough flu season ahead

We haven't had this many cases of the common cold since 2022, CDC data reveals. As flu season begins, are we headed for a double whammy?

  • Oct 1, 2025

Person dies of West Nile virus-related illness in DuPage County, officials say

The DuPage County Health Department reported the first human death related to West Nile Virus this year.

  • Sep 26, 2025

Chagas disease from 'kissing bugs' could become endemic illness in US, CDC warns

The disease is caused by a parasite found in the feces of the "kissing bug." Chagas disease can cause chronic problems and even death.

  • Sep 10, 2025