Healthy & Fit

Illinois Department of Public Health Warns of Multidrug-Resistant Fungus Candida Auris Causing Healthcare-Associated Infections Worldwide

Wed Apr 10, 2019 04:44 pm Cardinal News

First described by Japanese scientists in 2009 after it was isolated from the external ear canal of an inpatient in a Japanese hospital, Candida auris has since made its appearance in more than a dozen […]

E. Coli Outbreak in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — Unknown Source

Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:52 pm Cardinal News

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an outbreak of E. coli illness from an unknown source has climbed from 72 cases Friday April 5, 2019 to 96 in five Eastern […]

Iqos; The Reason Why Cigarette Company Philip Morris Int’l Is Telling Consumers to ‘Unsmoke’

Mon Apr 8, 2019 03:47 pm Cardinal News

Philip Morris CEO André Calantzopoulos joins CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” team in an exclusive interview to discuss why the company is telling consumers to “unsmoke” ahead of a new product launch. This product is […]

Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Statewide “Tobacco 21” Bill HB 345

Sun Apr 7, 2019 06:10 pm Cardinal News

Governor JB Pritzker signed the “Tobacco 21” bill to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21 statewide on Sunday. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the statewide “Tobacco 21” bill into law […]

Measles Outbreak 2nd Largest Since 2000; Blamed on Import from International Travelers in High Risk Countries and Groups of Unvaccinated People in US

Tue Apr 2, 2019 09:38 am Cardinal News

For the period January 1 to March 28, 2019, 387 individual cases of measles (rubeola) have been confirmed in 15 states, marking the second-greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since measles was declared […]

Measles Case Reported in Cook County; Possible Measles Exposure Sites Listed in North Suburbs

Wed Mar 27, 2019 07:58 pm Cardinal News

Cook County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Cook County in the north suburbs. The Cook County Department of Public Health said Wednesday, March 27, 2019 that a resident, who recently became […]

Illinois State Rep Jonathan Carroll Advances Bill to Prohibit Smoking in Vehicles with Children

Tue Mar 26, 2019 03:46 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect the health and well-being of children, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, advanced legislation prohibiting individuals from smoking in vehicles when children are present. “I want to limit young people’s […]

Avocados Recalled in Six States As a Precaution Over Possible Listeria, But Not Illinois

Mon Mar 25, 2019 08:41 am Cardinal News

Henry Avocado, a grower and distributor based near San Diego, is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible Listeria contamination. A routine inspection of the company’s packing plant revealed samples that tested positive for listeria. There […]

Potential Dangers of 5G Technology You Should be Aware of for Your Health

Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:50 pm Cardinal News

Faster transmission times in wireless technology could lead to serious health concerns. Know the risks by learning the dangers of 5G technology. Potential Dangers of 5G Technology You Should be Aware of for Your Health […]

State Rep. Jonathan Carroll Fighting to Require Insurance Companies to Cover EpiPens

Thu Mar 14, 2019 06:14 pm Cardinal News

State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is demanding insurance companies cover lifesaving epinephrine injectors for children, advancing legislation out of a House committee. “EpiPens are a lifeline for so many children with severe allergies, and it’s […]

Transitional Care of Arlington Heights therapists, nurses and staff celebrate customer service and “Great Place to Work” distinctions

Transitional Care of Arlington Heights Earns Pinnacle Quality Customer Experience and “Great Place to Work” Distinctions

Thu Mar 14, 2019 05:31 pm Cardinal News

Transitional Care of Arlington Heights, 1200 North Arlington Heights Road, is a recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2019 Customer Experience Award™ for providing best-in-class, short-term rehabilitative service and care to patients who are recovering from […]

Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital Recognizes Trauma Surgeons

Sat Mar 9, 2019 11:20 am Cardinal News

Meet Dr. Leah Tatebe, Dr. Caroline Butler and Dr. Victoria Schlanser, Trauma Surgeons at Cook County Health’s Stroger Hospital, a Level I trauma center that is among the busiest in the nation with more than […]

Keyless Ignitions Connected to Increased Carbon Monoxide Incidents; Poor Human Factors Design Leads to Death and Disability

Wed Mar 6, 2019 09:45 am Cardinal News

Key fobs and keyless ignition have brought an unintended deadly consequence with the new convenience technology. New automotive electronic devices, which feature convenience and a security features, have the capability to start a car without […]

How Influenza A Kills People? Complications and Warning Signs

Fri Mar 1, 2019 09:48 am Cardinal News

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Influenza causes more hospitalizations among young children than any other vaccine-preventable disease. According to the CDC, the single best way to protect against seasonal flu […]

Here’s How the CDC Recommends Schools Clean and Disinfect to Help Slow the Spread of Flu; But Know What You Should Do, Too

Fri Mar 1, 2019 06:44 am Cardinal News

FLU VIRUS CAN LIVE AND POTENTIALLY INFECT A PERSON FOR UP TO 48 HOURS AFTER BEING DEPOSITED ON A SURFACE Cleaning and disinfecting are part of a broad approach to preventing infectious diseases in schools. […]

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