Paris Schutz has the story of why one suburb is fighting for more bees, and why some residents there feel a bit stung.

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin joins us to talk about his new stand-up comedy show in town—and his efforts to curb some of his own appetites.

We hear from Dr. David Ansell, the author of a new book about the history of Cook County Hospital.

Summer is in full swing. And along with sun, swimming and street festivals, mosquitoes are also a reality of the season. How much of a concern are West Nile-infected mosquitoes? Illinois' Director of Public Health talks about that and other public health concerns.

A new form of DNA may help treat cancer, new understandings about ancient civilizations, and the important role of happiness in health. Chicago Tonight's science guy Neil Shubin talks about those stories, and his own upcoming research in the Arctic.

If you think your child doesn't have a food allergy, you might want to think again. A new study reveals that food allergies are on the rise nationwide. Dr. Ruchi Gupta sits down with us to discuss the study.

It's a struggle many Americans will soon face -- caring for their aging parents. Jane Gross joins us to discuss her new book on caregiving.

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are well-documented. So why is there controversy over how much an expectant mother should drink during pregnancy? We talk to a leading local pediatrician and the author of The Mystery of Risk: Drugs, Alcohol, Pregancy and the Vulnerable Child. More on the Story: Info, videos on book & Fetal Alcohol Syndrome More on the book

Do cell phones cause cancer? And what exactly does the World Health Organization have to say about it? A Chicago scientist who contributed to the latest report joins us to clarify the findings.

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Dangerous hallucinogens and stimulants are being sold in area stores -- legally. Paris Schutz has more on the controversy over so-called "designer drugs."

A car door is a dangerous and unexpected obstacle that is dreaded by bicyclists around the world. We tell you how the state of Illinois is tracking bike crashes in an effort to make the streets safer for two-wheeled travelers.

The GOP proposal to reform Medicare has led to voter backlash at some town hall meetings. Eddie Arruza speaks to two congressmen about the heated debate over that, the budget and the president's birth certificate.

Sleeping on the job can be dangerous in some professions. Sleep expert Dr. Kathryn Reid joins us to talk about her latest research on sleep, and why it's so important to our health and well-being.

Researchers at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago published new findings today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the pioneering work aimed at neural control of prosthetic limbs for lower-limb amputees.

Preventing potentially deadly infections has become an increasing problem at many hospitals. Eddie Arruza looks at a high-tech way one Chicago hospital is trying out to eliminate healthcare-related infections and what patients should be asking their doctors and nurses.