Illinois health

Struggling to sleep in the summer? That fan may be doing more harm than good. Here’s what you need to know.

Trouble sleeping a few nights a month? It could be the moon. Science says full moons mess with your sleep cycle in more ways than one.

Millions of mites live, mate, and die on your face—and Illinois weather makes it even worse. Here's the gross, slightly fascinating truth about Demodex.

A child’s close call and a dog’s tick jar reveal the shocking truth: Illinois has a serious tick problem this spring.

Before lighting up that fire pit, discover the surprising rules about what you can and cannot burn in Illinois this summer.

Did you know thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacks? Discover how rain isn't always a relief when it comes to allergies.

There's a hidden threat lurking in Illinois during spring - ticks. Learn about the 15 different tick species in Illinois and the dangers each of them pose.

Need help falling and staying asleep at night? Here are sleep tricks Illinois residents swear by.

You may be shocked to find out how many of your commonly used household items have well outlived their expiration date and need to be tossed immediately.

Maybe wearing socks to bed when the temperatures are really low and energy prices are really high seems like a good idea, but there are definitely two camps when it comes to socks in a bed.