Health
Best Budget Fitness Classes In Chicago
Check out these suggestions to find an affordable fitness option in Chicago that intrigues you.
Pollen Heavier Than Usual This Spring
Have you noticed it? Something in the air, making your eyes scratchy, your nose runny and your attitude pretty lousy? CBS 2’s Pamela Jones reports.
2 Investigators: Meat Kept On Shelf Past ‘Sell-By’ Dates
The meat products were sold at Cermak Fresh Market in Naperville, after the sell-by dates had expired. Store officials concede several pieces the 2 Investigators were able to buy should have been thrown out.
Skill Shortage: Demand For Nurses In Chicago On The Rise
Want to be a nurse? In Chicago, demand for nurses remains high.
For Some, Concussion Dangers Are Enough To Ban Football At Public High Schools
Should publicly funded high schools retire tackle football programs? More groups are coming to that conclusion, CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
CPS To Use Federal Grant To Improve Student Health
Chicago Public Schools will use *federal grant money* in an effort to improve the health of its students.
Some Snacks Do Not Live UpTo Their Healthy Reputations
CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist talks with a dietitian about the pros and cons of foods believed to be healthier snack alternatives.
Some Pet Owners Swear By Raw Diets For Their Animals
The food contains meat, organs, bone, and in some cases vegetables and fruit, all ground together and sold frozen. Just thaw it out and serve it up.
You Don’t Have To Be Old To Get Shingles, Gout, Other Maladies
Some public health experts worry today’s youngest generation could be the first to have a lower life expectancy than their parents. CBS 2′s Kris Gutierrez reports.
Consumers Flooded With Enhanced Water Products, But Which Are Best?
CBS 2′s Kris Gutierrez talks with a nutrition expert about some of the different products in the marketplace.
A Danger Lurks At Your Outdoor Grill
It’s not just bacteria that cooks should worry about. CBS 2′s Kris Gutierrez reports on a potential hazard that you may use before grilling.
Opinion: ‘You Want Two Sodas With That?’ Could Replace ‘You Want Fries With That?’ In NYC
One of the strangest and most controversial proposals to be introduced anywhere in the United States in recent times is the one in which New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg has suggested that sugary drinks […]
Vitamins: Are They Really Good For You?
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.
Salmonella Reportedly Tied To Sushi Spreads To Illinois
A salmonella alarm–possibly linked to sushi has spread to Illinois.
Preckwinkle Unveils New ‘Worksite Wellness’ Program For County
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says she has a new way to battle high insurance premiums for county employees.
Squeezing Into Your Clothes Can Cause Health Issues, Doctors Warn
From digestive problems to headaches to numbness, all kinds of health problems can pop up simply from the clothes that you’re wearing.
Diet Soda May Cause Health Problems, Study Says
People often drink diet sodas to be healthier, but new research suggests some potential health dangers. CBS 2′s Roseanne Tellez reports a look at the risk and has some advice on what to do if you’re a fan of those drinks.
2 Investigators: Some Pricey Restaurants Racking Up Health-Code Violations
Sometimes the fine-dining at high-end restaurants isn’t as fine as customers might think. CBS 2′s Pam Zekman examined health-inspection reports for some of Chicago’s fanciest places.
Health Officials Offer Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving means a time for food and gratitude, but public health officials say safety should be a top priority too.
Daley’s Daughter Moves Up Wedding Due To Concerns About Mother
The daughter of retired Mayor Richard M. Daley moved up her wedding plans because of health concerns about her mother, Maggie Daley.
Most Popular News
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.150
- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
- Rapper Chief Keef Arrested In Georgia Hotel After Staff Smells MarijuanaChicago rapper Chief Keef makes no secret of his fondness for marijuana. The staff at the swanky LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel doesn’t share that fondness.144
- Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Stabbing Of Bears FanA Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a Bears fan who traveled to Jacksonville to see the Bears take on the Jaguars in October.619
- Man Critically Hurt In Jump From 3rd Floor Of HospitalA man was critically injured after attempting to jump from the window of a hospital Tuesday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.201
- History Of Tornadoes In Chicago AreaTwisters with that kind of force that flattened Moore, Okla., have hit the Chicago area in the past, and have been extremely deadly.593
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