The YWCA shut down the building at 1215 Church St. last week "out of an abundance of caution" after the Illinois Department ...

Legionnaires' Disease is a rare, but severe disease caused by Legionella bacteria—which can lead to pneumonia. It can spread from inhalation of water vapors, but does not spread from person to ...

YWCA Evanston/North Shore remains closed until further notice as the association works with city and state health officials to deal with the Legionella ...

Flood water can contain harmful contaminants causing infections through drinking or contact. Here's what to know in North ...

You might think some appliances and items in your house will let you know when they need a cleaning. Chances are that by then ...

Toothbrushes and showerheads in American homes are teeming with viruses known as bacteriophages (bacteria eaters), a new ...

One of the project members is Shisei Kuwabara, 88, a photographer from Shimane Prefecture, who was a pioneer in reporting on Minamata disease in 1960. Kuwabara's striking photo of the severely ...