Illinois health

Think lactose intolerance is rare? You’ll be surprised how many Illinoisans struggle to digest dairy, and what simple steps you can take to make life easier.

Illinois allergy experts caution against real pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and hay decorations because high mold levels—at a peak not seen since 2014—make them breeding grounds for allergens this fall.

Illinois' cases of West Nile virus in 2025 have already exceeded the total amount of cases in 2024, and 67 of Illinois' 102 counties have had positive tests in humans, birds, mosquitoes, and animals this year.

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.