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In an attempt to head off federal regulation, America's pharmaceutical manufacturers announced Monday that they would take voluntary action to make drug prices more transparent.
People may rely on social media such as Facebook to showcase the highlights of their lives, like vacations. But new research suggests the language they use in posts might also help predict depression.
Children with asthma are at increased risk for childhood obesity, a new study suggests.
CARBONDALE -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week in our House Call segment, we're chatting with Dr. Arsalan Salamat.
The same type of bacteria that causes stomach cancer may also increase colon cancer risk, especially in black Americans, a new study finds.
HEALTHLINE -- We all have some guilty-pleasure junk foods: French fries, pizza, sweets. Sometimes, it can be hard to cut these unhealthy treats.
Patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation are less likely to see a cardiologist or fill prescriptions for blood-thinning drugs if they've had cancer, a new study finds.
School is in full swing, and with it comes a plethora of colds passed back and forth among kids.
An Illinois jury has awarded a Michigan family $50 million after finding the brain damage suffered by a new born was preventable. More>>
Occasional fasting may help control type 2 diabetes, a small Canadian study suggests.
One in four Americans 65 and older falls each year, with some ending up in hospitals or even dying. But new research suggests that it's possible to avoid some of these serious injuries.
Take two aspirins and reduce your risk of liver cancer? New research suggests this weekly routine might help.
Getting too little sleep at night? If so, your odds for a car crash are rising, new research suggests.
Getting too little or too much sleep can affect stroke risk, depending on a man's race, researchers say.
WSIL -- An Arizona-based company is recalling more than 6.5 million pounds of raw beef that may be contaminated with salmonella which was sold in Illinois and Missouri.
WSIL -- The Carbondale Civic Center is going to the dogs Saturday. The City of Carbondale is hosting the "Purrrfect Pet Expo" on Saturday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Civic Center.
The impact of acne is more than skin-deep, and often disrupts sleep and well-being, scientists have found.
A personalized vaccine held an aggressive group of cancers in check among more than half of patients who received it in a small, preliminary trial, researchers report.
The most dangerous play in football can be rendered safer through a simple rule change, a new study out of the Ivy League suggests.
People with type 2 diabetes who are taking common drugs called diuretics may be at a significantly increased risk of losing a foot or leg, according to a new French study.
Wearable defibrillators do not lower the chances of dying from sudden cardiac arrest among high-risk patients who've just had a heart attack, a new investigation concludes.
It's a perfect case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
WSIL -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Genetic testing is often done to determine a person's risk of developing the disease.
Maybe your cat is scratching up that sofa for a good reason: New research suggests that chemicals found in upholstery and carpeting may harm feline thyroids.
Your eyes are subject to a wide variety of health conditions, from minor annoyances to serious chronic diseases and even cancer.
If you're suffering from acute appendicitis, you might be successfully treated with antibiotics and never need an operation to remove your appendix, Finnish researchers report.
Here's a welcome alert: Scientists say they're inching closer to a blood test for drowsy driving.
A paraplegic man has regained the ability to move his legs and walk with assistance, thanks to an implanted electrode stimulating his spinal cord, Mayo Clinic researchers say.
Following years of decline, fatal car accidents involving teen drivers have accelerated in the United States, a leading group of U.S. pediatricians warns.
Flea medicines protect your pet, but some animals can have serious side effects from products containing isoxazoline, U.S. health officials warn.
As important as getting close to eight hours of sleep a night is, new research suggests that going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is just as critical for your health.
WSIL -- Two-thirds of the adults in this country are considered obese by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The early symptoms of ovarian cancer are often confused with less serious issues, making successful treatment less likely, a cancer expert warns.
1 in 7 Americans has diabetes, and many don't even know they have the blood sugar disease, a new report shows.
WSIL -- The Alzheimer's Association has planned a pair of walks to raise awareness about the disease.
Many American teens are sleep-deprived, and parents blame their attachment to electronics, new survey results show.
Could that morning cup of joe bring a health boost to people battling kidney disease?
Hemera / ThinkstockThere's disappointing news for seniors: A new trial shows that taking daily low-dose aspirin doesn't prolong healthy, independent living in otherwise healthy people aged 70 and older.
WSIL -- There's still a few days of summer left, but soon people in our region will be impacted by fall allergies.
Almost two dozen new cancer treatments received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in the past year, a new report reveals.
With millions of pain-plagued Americans looking for an alternative to opioids, the solution for some might be no medicine at all.
When you take your medications may have a lot to do with how well they work, new research suggests.
There's no disputing the fact that regular colonoscopies, now suggested to start at age 45 for those with an average risk of colorectal cancer, can help prevent the disease by finding -- and removing -- precancerous growths
As if the start of a new school year isn't stressful enough, many teens may find their acne worsens when classes start, a skin doctor says.
It may seem counterintuitive, but eating bread, pasta and cereal may actually help prevent type 2 diabetes, as long as those foods are made from whole grains, new research suggests.
The choices you make every day, both big and small, influence your weight and your health.
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is typically a manageable infection, but medications that keep the virus at bay don't work for everyone. Now, researchers have developed a new medication to help them.
The more a middle-aged or elderly woman walks, the less likely she is to have heart failure, a large new study reveals.
An experimental single-dose flu drug shows promise as a new way to alleviate the misery of influenza, researchers say.
Taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy might translate into healthier growth in children during their first six years of life, a new study suggests.
Two disorders that often occur together -- type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure -- may have a common link in a hormone called aldosterone, researchers suggest.
Younger women who undergo chemotherapy for lung cancer are more likely to experience early menopause, researchers have found.
It's the dieter's tug-of-war: the need to lose weight versus the urge to eat high-calorie foods.
iStockphoto / Peter NadoiskiYou risk serious injury if you consume or handle food and drink products where liquid nitrogen is added just before consumption, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday.
iStockphoto / Isabel MasseThe number of ADHD diagnoses among children has risen dramatically in the past two decades, going from 6 percent to 10 percent, a new report shows.
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