Medical Watch

New Heart Pump Video

Help for weak hearts. A new device pumps up blood flow so patients don't miss a beat during angioplasty.

Exercise Your Heart Video

Exercise. Does it really make a difference and how much do you need? If you want to get up and go we show you the difference a little activity will make for your health.

The Verdict on Vitamins Video

Mom always said take your vitamins, but how? We try to answer that question.

Flu-Fighting Foods Video

We are not talking about a magic bullet here ... but certain foods are magical in the way they enhance the body's ability to stay healthy and battle bugs.

Skyline Plunge Video

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Tamiflu Shortage Video

Tamiflu ... it works, when it's available. In some areas supply cannot keep up with demand ... forcing pharamcists to go old school. more
ADD & Dyslexia: Inner Ear Disorder Video

Listening to the symptoms of ADD and dyslexia ... and targeting the ear to make a difference. more
Clotting Bandages Video

Stopping blood loss. From the battlefield to trauma units and ambulances right here in Chicago, a new technology pumps up the blood's ability to clot ... and helps ease the shock of wound injuries. more
Radon in the Basement Video

An invisible danger in your home lurking in the basement ... with the ability to take your breath away. As one father found out, the place where his children played was filled with a cancer causing gas. more
Ultrasound for Breast Radiation Video

Yet another advancement helping women not just beat cancer but stay cancer free. Adding ultrasound to radiation for a little boost. more
Post Marathon Pain Video

Surviving the marathon... now what? After the major test of endurance, runners can't stop now. The muscles need repair but not too much rest. more
Economy Fuels Marathon Runners Video

The worst of financial times is turning out to be fast times for runners. A look at how the economic downturn is dialing up the competition, fueling marathon runners. more
Latest Autism Statistics Video

The Centers for Disease Control is calling autism an urgent public health concern. Families who have been impacted say they've known for years more research and more resources are needed to help their children. more
Scorpion Venom and Brain Tumors Video

Scorpion venom saving lives. A local hospital was testing the theory and was surprised by the positive results until the money for the study ran out. more

Cover Stories

Chicago State students ask for 'one day, zero murders' Video

After gun violence took the life of one of their own, students at Chicago State form the group S.W.A.G Social Workers Against Genocide. The genocide they're referring took is happening right here in Chicago. more

Chicago's Very Own

Chicago's Very Own: Diane Colville Video

It's comfort and care of the canine kind at one hospital in the northwest suburbs. more

Web Watcher

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Health Headlines

No long lines, no cries of injustice; Europe has more orderly approach to swine flu shots Photo

LONDON (AP) — In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor'... more
Harvard poll finds a third of adults who sought vaccine were able to get it; supplies rising Video

ATLANTA (AP) — Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have... more
Medical aid group warns that donors will cut back on AIDS funding worldwide Photo

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The global recession and pressure to divert funds to other health crises... more
WHO flu chief: Swine flu virus now the predominant flu strain worldwide; vaccine 'highly safe'

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now... more
Britain uses genetic tests for asylum-seekers, drawing heat from scientists, rights groups Photo

LONDON (AP) — Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to... more
Study shows worse outcomes for newer 'off-pump' heart bypass, better with heart-lung machine

NEW YORK (AP) — It seemed like a great idea — doing bypass surgery while the heart is... more
Family doctors health messages to be brought to you by Coke, prompting outcry, resignations

CHICAGO (AP) — Advice about soft drinks and health from one of the nation's largest doctors... more
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among NYC employers that got hard-to-find swine flu vaccine Photo

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman... more