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High-tech Physician's Assistant Video
Call it a high-tech physician's assistant ... computers helping patients stay healthy. Local doctors are using a new operating system to better manage patient care. more
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Chicago Magazine's Top Doctors
Everyone needs a good doctor, but finding the right one can be a painful process. If you're in the market for a new doc, you might want to pick up the January 2010 issue of Chicago Magazine. The first issue of 2010 features a list of the top doctors in the Chicago area. The list includes information... more
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To Stretch or not to Stretch
Some advice that may seem like a stretch ... don't stretch before exercise. Especially in the cold! more
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Medical Watch: Dr. Brian Cole
Dr. Brian Cole is an Orthopedic Surgeon affiliated with Rush Univ. Medical Center. John Golden is a patient who had a knee transplant using donated tissue. Dr Brian Cole was named one of the top doctors, but it was his patient who took him to the top, top of a mountain that is. Their amazing journey... more
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Performance-enhancing Mouthguard
Athletes getting better and stronger with a little plastic tool. Through word of mouth ... many say they are putting their best foot forward. more
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Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer
It is never welcome or good news to hear cancer has spread anywhere in the body. But when it comes to breast cancer that has metasticized or spread ... believe it or not the bones are not a bad place. more
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Down Syndrome on the Rise Video
In 20 years a 30% increase in the number of babies born with Down Syndrome in the United States. more
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Science Behind Drugs & Prevention Video
A field trip into the future and in the body to see how it will look and feel on drugs and alcohol. It was an experience health experts hope kids will take home to their parents to change lives young and old. more
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Breast Cancer & Bacteria
Doctors have a gut feeling about breast cancer beginning in the intestines. Bacteria there may be the key to breeding breast tumors. more
Chicago's Very Own
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Chicago's Very Own: Irene Eadie
She's probably one of the most humble and unselfish women you'll ever meet. For 40 years or so, Irene Eadie has been the rock of this block in Edison Park. more
Health Headlines
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Vital newborn testing faces challenges in using leftover blood spots for research
WASHINGTON (AP) — A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken... more
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British PM Gordon Brown promises home care for cancer sufferers as election heats up Photo
LONDON (AP) — You know an election is coming when British politicians suddenly promise... more
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Study: Poor quality malaria-fighting drugs litter Africa, raising fears of resistance
High rates of the most effective type of malaria-fighting drugs sold in three African countries... more
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Study finds increased autism risks in kids born to older moms, dads' age may play lesser role
A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk... more
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HEALTHBEAT: Vital newborn testing faces challenges in using leftover blood spots for research Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken... more
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Largest mumps outbreak in years spreads as more than 300 cases diagnosed in NY suburbs
MONSEY, N.Y. (AP) — More than 300 people have been diagnosed with the mumps in suburban New... more
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Vt. nuke plant officials suspect underground sump pit pipe could be source of tritium leak
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Officials at a Vermont nuclear plant say they're investigating the... more
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Is the US swine flu epidemic over? It looks that way, but feds aren't prepared to say so yet Video
ATLANTA (AP) — If the U.S. swine flu epidemic isn't over, it certainly looks as if it's on its... more
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