Health

Dr. Khansarinia said no one really knows why, but he said new targeted chemotherapy drugs are working well for younger, non-smoking women.

Young, non-smoking women being afflicted with lung cancer

10:37 AM, May 24, 2013

More young, non-smoking women are coming down with lung cancer, and doctors aren't sure why.

NewsChannel 5s Pat McGonigle tried to some of the cardio exercises the Alton firefighters do to become tactical athletes.

Alton firefighters are 'tactical athletes' ready to respond

8:51 AM, May 24, 2013

Alton firefighters train to be "tactical athletes" that are ready to respond to an emergency at any moment, said Alton Fire Chief Bernie Sebold during NewsChannel 5's broadcast at Alton Fire Station #1 Friday morning.

The stench coming from the West Lake Landfill is no longer the big concern for residents.

Bridgeton residents worry landfill fire reaching radioactive waste

10:39 PM, May 23, 2013

The stench coming from the West Lake Landfill is no longer the big concern for residents.

Doctors in Michigan used a 3D printer to help save a babys life.

3D printer helps save baby's life

8:42 PM, May 23, 2013

Doctors in Michigan used a 3D printer to help save a baby's life.

If your pooch is a porker, dont worry. There is help.

Overweight dogs get a personal trainer guided workout on the treadmill

2:52 PM, May 23, 2013

If your pooch is a porker, don't worry. There is help.

Report: Kids need an hour of exercise at school

11:28 AM, May 23, 2013

Students should be doing at least 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate-intensity physical activity at school, with more than half of the activity occurring during regular educational hours and the remaining amount before and after school, says a report released Thursday by the Institute of Medicine.

Would you rather lose $1,000 or gain 20 pounds?

10:11 AM, May 23, 2013

A new survey shows that most people would rather lose $1,000 than gain 20 pounds. That's especially true for women.

The teen birthrate fell in 2011, according to new government data. (Photo: www.jupiterimages.com)

Teen birthrate hits another record low in 2011

9:10 AM, May 23, 2013

The teen birthrate in 2011 set another new record low, according to the latest federal data, released Thursday. The numbers reflect a continued trend downward for teens having babies.

Alabama health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in the southeastern part of the state.

Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama

8:50 PM, May 22, 2013

Alabama health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in the southeastern part of the state.

The smell at the Bridgeton Landfill has gotten worse.

Bridgeton Landfill smell gets worse as crews begin work

7:47 PM, May 22, 2013

Work is now under way to remove concrete pipes from the Bridgeton Landfill.

As swimming pools across the country prepare to open for the season, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has a warning for parents.

Report: Accidental drowning is biggest risk to children 5 and under

7:10 AM, May 22, 2013

As swimming pools across the country prepare to open for the season, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has a warning for parents.

Accidentally leaving a child or animal in a locked car on a hot and sunny day can be deadly.

College students invent device that detects when a child is left behind in vehicle

7:08 AM, May 22, 2013

Accidentally leaving a child or animal in a locked car on a hot and sunny day can be deadly.

They kill more humans than any other animal. They number in the trillions, and their familiar buzz lets you know they are out for blood. It is the mosquito, and thanks to heavy rain and flooding in Michigan, they are everywhere.

Mosquitoes might bite you more often if you drink this

9:52 PM, May 21, 2013

They kill more humans than any other animal. They number in the trillions, and their familiar buzz lets you know they are out for blood. It is the mosquito, and thanks to heavy rain and flooding, they are everywhere.