Staying On A Diet Plan with Dr. Ian K. Smith

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December 20, 2012 - Staying On A Diet with Dr. Ian K. Smith

Dr. Ian Smith joins us with tips on losing those extra holiday pounds.

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Diabetes Education

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November 14, 2012 - Diabetes Education

A door-to-door diabetes education campaign in two of Chicago's poorest neighborhoods is resulting in some surprising finds and encouraging outcomes.

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Adolescent Depression

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October 10, 2012 - Adolescent Depression

Depression affects 1 in 20 teens. How can adults identify the difference between normal teenage moods and a medical illness? The director of an adolescent depression program joins us to talk about prevention and treatment.

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Preventing Colon Cancer

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October 02, 2012 - Preventing Colon Cancer

Experts say one of the deadliest cancers in Illinois doesn’t have to be. Ash-har Quraishi has the story.

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Legionnaires' Disease Surfaces at Chicago Hotel

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Legionnaires' Disease Surfaces at Chicago Hotel

Thousands who stayed at a downtown hotel may have been exposed to Legionnaires' disease. We have details about this potentially deadly disease, and what hotels can do to help prevent outbreaks.

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Prison SMART

Yoga Comes to Cook County Jail

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Prison SMART

Yoga and meditation come to Cook County Jail's Boot Camp. We take another look.

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Funeral Held for Dr. Donald Liu

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Funeral Held for Dr. Donald Liu

Funeral services were held today for pediatric surgeon Donald Liu.  Liu drowned on Sunday trying to rescue two children caught in a rip current.  We have a profile.
 

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Duodenal Switch Explained

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Duodenal Switch Explained

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s past weight-loss surgery may be behind his latest "gastrointestinal issues."

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The Debate Over Medically Fragile Children

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The Debate Over Medically Fragile Children

Illinois' most medically fragile kids are among the many state residents impacted by upcoming budget cuts. But parents are fighting back saying the cuts will actually cost the state more. Eddie Arruza has the story.

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Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treating Social Withdrawal

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December 13, 2012 - Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treatments

A new drug shows promise in the treatment of social withdrawal for people with Fragile X syndrome, and potentially for autism patients.

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Veteran Health Care Reporter on Improving the System

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October 31, 2012 - Veteran Health Care Reporter on System

Has the conversation about health care gotten too politicized for real reform to happen? We talk with the former Medical Editor for ABC News on how to improve health care in America.

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Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

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October 09, 2012 - Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

A tainted steroid pain injection leads to a fungal meningitis outbreak, with eight deaths nationwide. We learn more about the fatal disease.

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Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treating Social Withdrawal

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Fragile X Syndrome, Autism: Treating Social Withdrawal

A new drug shows promise in the treatment of social withdrawal for people with Fragile X syndrome, and potentially for autism patients.

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Laura Berman Goes Bald

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Laura Berman Goes Bald

Sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman tells us why she feels empowered after going bald for cancer treatment.

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Viewer Mail: 8/9

Prentice Women's Hospital

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Viewer Mail: 8/9

We asked if you thought the old Prentice Women's Hospital should be saved or torn down. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.

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The Battle over Goldberg's Prentice Women's Hospital

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The Battle over Goldberg's Prentice Women's Hospital

The battle lines have been drawn over Bertrand Goldberg's Prentice Women's Hospital. Eddie Arruza reports on the fight between preservationists and the building's owner: Northwestern University.

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Viewer Mail: 7/30

Medically Fragile Children

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Viewer Mail: 7/30

Many children with severe disabilities live at home with their families, but their parents say recent Medicaid budget cuts could end up costing the state a lot more money. We share some of your thoughts in Viewer Mail.

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