High smoking tax to prevent millions of deaths 
High smoking tax to prevent millions of deaths
A new study says a super high cigarette tax would make the habit too expensive to continue—or even start.
2014 cell phone ban while driving  Featured
2014 cell phone ban while driving
Listen up smartphone users: the new year brings big changes on how you can use a cell phone while driving in Illinois.
Dangers of second-hand smoke for asthmatic kids 
Dangers of second-hand smoke for asthmatic kids
Study shows children hospitalized with asthma attacks are much more likely to have been exposed to second-hand smoke than parents may think.
5 tips to help you avoid the flu this season 
5 tips to help you avoid the flu this season
With flu season in full swing, our expert shares some prevention advice.
Can volunteering boost your health? 
Can volunteering boost your health?
Doing good deeds for others does the body good says researchers who studied the health benefits of engaging in social service.
5 tips to get kids to eat their veggies  Featured
5 tips to get kids to eat their veggies
Children can be fussy eaters, so how can parents get them to eat healthier? Here are five simple tips.
Young minds benefit from bedtime routines 
Young minds benefit from bedtime routines
A new study finds that children with irregular bedtimes score lower in reading and math.