Widely Used E-cigarette Flavoring Impairs Lung Function

A new study has found that a common e-cigarette flavoring that has chemical characteristics similar to toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke disrupts an important mechanism of the lungs’ antibacterial defense system. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis Health Advisory

Statement On Acute Flaccid Myelitis

Heartland and Bourbon Viruses Health Advisory

Disaster Distress Hotline

Please call 800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746 if you need help and support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster.

Why Shallow Lake Food Webs May Have More Arsenic

Mosquito Bite Prevention (United States)

Different mosquitoes carry different viruses. Learn how to prevent bites here.

Marijuana Infractions in Illinois Schools

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First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2018

Recalled Del Monte Small Veggie Trays Sold in Illinois

Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Pre-cut Melons

Avoiding Tick- And Mosquito-borne Illnesses

Dangerous Synthetic Cannabinoid Identified

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Telephone Scam

Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances