Illinois Health

Meijer recalls distilled water sold in Illinois after unknown black substance found. Check labels and UPC, don’t use affected bottles.

Who knew something as simple as milk could stir up such a storm in our stomachs? It turns out, lactose intolerance is more common than we think.

As flu activity soars to alarming heights, it’s more than just sniffles and coughs this year. There are unexpected symptoms to watch for.

If you feed your pets Purina, the FDA warns of contamination risks linked to a large batch of products stored at a Minnesota distributor.

With gatherings in full swing, local health experts are sounding the alarm about a sharp rise in norovirus cases this winter.

If you use Walgreens nasal spray, check now — 41,328 bottles of its Saline + Xylitol spray are recalled due to Pseudomonas lactis contamination.

Still sneezing and stuffy after that first frost? Blame your Christmas tree. Mold and allergens build up fast indoors, but with a few smart tricks, you can reduce the effects.

Think lactose intolerance is rare? You’ll be surprised how many Illinoisans struggle to digest dairy, and what simple steps you can take to make life easier.

Illinois allergy experts caution against real pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and hay decorations because high mold levels—at a peak not seen since 2014—make them breeding grounds for allergens this fall.

Illinois' cases of West Nile virus in 2025 have already exceeded the total amount of cases in 2024, and 67 of Illinois' 102 counties have had positive tests in humans, birds, mosquitoes, and animals this year.