health

Turns out, that age-old warning about wet hair and colds is just a tale from our childhoods. Let's sort myth from reality today.

A new version of influenza A H3N2, known as subclade K, has undergone several mutations that make flu vaccines less effective.

A new WalletHub report ranks Indiana among the top twenty states for obesity, highlighting the real challenges Hoosiers face with food access, health habits, and daily stress. Here is what the findings reveal.

The FDA recalled certain ADHD medications. Here is what patients need to know.

Imagine biting into your favorite cheese, only to find out it could pose serious health risks. Let’s talk about the latest cheese recall making waves.

Kentucky ranks second in the U.S. for teen soda consumption, with nearly 19% drinking two or more per day, according to a new CDC report.

Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can make your skin more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. See which meds could raise your sunburn risk.

Science shows the beach can reduce stress, calm the mind, and boost well-being—maybe the best prescription isn’t a pill, but a trip to the coast.

The "pain predictor" has indicated that you might not feel your best this weekend. Here's why.

At least 132 lives have been lost in Illinois due to a deadly virus and that includes 5 children.

The rare hantavirus has been determined as the cause of the death of the late Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa. How common is it and have KY, IN, TN, or IL ever had to deal with it?

If you and/or many you know have been sick in Illinois lately, you are certainly not alone.