Health

Get ready, Minnesota! A heat wave is rolling in, and it’s bringing some serious temperatures and thunderstorms right along with it.

A mild winter helped create one of the worst tick seasons in years. Now Wisconsin parks are adding tick check stations to help visitors stay safe.

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed a rabid bat case in Park Ridge and urged residents to stay away from bats.

As temperatures rise, so does the cost of keeping your home cool. Let’s talk about how to beat the heat without breaking the bank.

A few cases of hantavirus on a cruise ship have caught attention, but experts remind us that this isn’t a repeat of the pandemic days.

In a surprising twist, backyard poultry may be linked to a recent Salmonella outbreak that's affected dozens across multiple states. Let’s break down the details.

Learn how Minnesota cities rank for health, with Minneapolis making the top 20 thanks to great fitness options and green spaces.

The BA.3.2 “Cicada” COVID variant has been detected in Illinois and 25 states, with no evidence of increased severity but ongoing monitoring.

Understand the connection between dogs and pink eye, plus practical hygiene tips for pet owners to keep everyone healthy.

Illinois bed bug problems may be improving as Chicago drops to number 13 in a new Terminix report ranking the worst cities for infestations.