Health

Every month the moon goes through 8 different cycles, and science has proven that one of those cycles can really affect the quality of your sleep.

It's fortunately a disease you don't hear much about anymore, but it's still does appear every now and then. A serious lung infection that is spread through water systems is now reported in Illinois and there are things to watch out for.

The next time you feel overheated outdoors this summer, DO NOT reach for a drink of ice-cold water!

Here's how you can keep yourself safe when swimming or even using tap water.

It's the time of year when mosquitos thrive in our part of America. No surprise then that these nasty bugs have been reported in Illinois with 2 counties now confirmed to have mosquitos with West Nile virus.

There's a nasty stomach parasite that has a long and complicated name, but the simple truth is that is has been reported in Illinois and there have been up to 30 hospitalizations as a result.

Pollen is a tool of the devil.

A new health study says your pet's kisses could contain an antibiotic-resistant superbug that easily spreads to humans.

There is a terrible bacterial outbreak that has been associated with blindness and death in several cases. There is a possible connection to eye drops that have been available in Illinois and are now under a national recall alert.

If insomnia troubles have got you down and you wake up every morning feeling far from well-rested, here are 4 things you should try doing immediately.