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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.

Stress management might be the key to a happier life. Simple lifestyle changes could make all the difference, no matter where you live.

Bobcat Fever is on the rise, and it’s creeping closer to home. Let’s talk about what that means for your pets.

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

A hefty chunk of change is heading Iowa's way to tackle a serious health issue lurking in our drinking water.

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.

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

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