Medication
FDA: Prescription Mix-Ups A Problem For Pets, Too
The FDA said it’s easy for errors to be made when filling a prescription for your pet. FDA investigators discovered errors stemming from simple issues such as: lookalike packaging, drugs with similar names, and simple penmanship errors.
Gaining Weight And Don’t Know Why? Maybe It’s Your Medication
You’re watching your diet and nothing is different, but suddenly you notice you’re gaining weight. As CBS 2’s Susan Carlson reports, the problem could be the medications you’re taking.
Lipitor Loses Patent, Generic Options To Arrive Soon
The best selling drug of all time is going generic. Lipitor lost its patent protection on Wednesday. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports on the effect newer and cheaper generic versions of the medication could have on your wallet.
Police: Missing Boy, 16, May Be Suicidal
Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy, who is off his medication and may be suicidal.
Chicago Autism Patients To Take Part In Clinical Study
One hundred fifty patients diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders between the ages of 5 and 21 will be taking part in clinical trials across the country, including in Chicago.
Lawsuit: Jail Inmate Denied HIV Meds
A former inmate is suing the Cook County Jail, claiming he didn’t receive the medication he needed while behind bars.
Most Popular News
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.368
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
- 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.345
- 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
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- 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East charged with allegedly planning to commit act of violence at the school. cbsloc.al/10TJ6Ba 45 minutes ago
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