Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 10 p.m.
CHICAGO - Republican lawmakers serving on a state panel that is studying creation of a clearinghouse for affordable health insurance and expanded Medicaid coverage expressed some exasperation Wednesday about the potential costs and expansion of government.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 10 p.m.
Every year, about 775,000 put enough miles on their odometer to require a few new parts.
According to the
National Institutes of Health, that's the number of people who get a hip or knee replacement every year. And at least some of those people are heading back in for their second spare part. Even the best new knees and hips will last about 10-15 years.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 10 p.m.
The federal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 in 20 U.S. hospital patients contracts an infection while hospitalized.
To stop such infections before they start, local hospitals have developed protocols for staff, patients and visitors that emphasize the "three C's."
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 5 p.m.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 6 a.m.
A national program designed to teach young girls about healthy lifestyles and exercise is starting its fall season locally.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 5:50 a.m.
A federal judge peppered a government lawyer with questions Wednesday expressing doubts about whether the
Food and Drug Administration can force tobacco companies to post graphic images on their cigarette packages showing the health effects of smoking.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 5:45 a.m.
CHICAGO -- Illinois health officials say a Cook County man has become the first person this year to die after contracting the West Nile virus.
Published: Sept. 21, 2011 @ 5 a.m.
BENTON, Ill. -- A former southern Illinois pharmacist has been sentenced to three months in prison after admitting he illegally dispensed medications without prescriptions.
Published: Sept. 20, 2011 @ 10 p.m.
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling multiple lots of birth-control pills because of a packaging error that could lead to incorrect dosing and unintended pregnancies.
Published: Sept. 20, 2011 @ 9 p.m.
NORMAL -- Illinois State University has opened a new $2.7 million nursing lab on its campus in Normal.
