Dementia could be tied to hearing loss 
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss
Seniors who have spent years straining to decipher sounds because of hearing loss may be at greater risk for developing dementia, researchers say.
Use your senses against waterborne germs  Featured
Use your senses against waterborne germs
A dip in the public pool or local swimming hole may seem harmless, but unknown germs could be waiting for you. Here’s what you should know.
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials 
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials
The Illinois Poison Center cautions about the growing popularity of a new class of designer drugs across the state.
Maintaining healthy habits is key when you’re stressed out 
Maintaining healthy habits is key when you’re stressed out
Putting into practice positive learned behavior can help manage stress symptoms experts say.
Cell phone related crashes vastly under-reported, study says 
Cell phone related crashes vastly under-reported, study says
Fatal crashes involving cell phone may be higher than we know. Find out why many of the incidents aren’t getting reported.
Making a difference in the fight against diabetes  Featured
Making a difference in the fight against diabetes
Tens of thousands of people committed to finding a cure for diabetes will be riding in the upcoming Tour de Cure cycling event. Here’s one woman’s special story.
Three surprising “female” conditions that can affect men 
Three surprising “female” conditions that can affect men
Find out three health conditions that are common among men and women.