More Medical Watch Stories
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Alternative Health Info on the Web Video
When it comes to information off the interent you have to be careful. There is plenty of misinformation, especially about medicine ... and alternatives that may make you feel better. more
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New Hope for Patients Fighting Neuroblastoma Video
Hope for young patients fighting a deadly cancer. We take you back to meet a patient we profiled more than a year ago. Her tumor may help save others' lives. more
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Brain Balance Program Video
Balancing the brain to help with focus and socialization. It's a drug-free approach to treating both autism and attention deficit ... and parents say it's pricey but it works. more
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New MS Drug
For more information about MS and the new drug dalfampradine, go to www.rush.edu or call the Rush MS Center at (312) 942-8011. more
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Free Dental Care to be Offered on Valentine's Day
Local dentists will provide free dental treatments on Valentine's Day as part of the "Dentists with Heart" charity event. more
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The reports come across as a rare event ... a seemingly healthy athlete dying suddenly. But the truth is these cases are not rare ... and not unique to athletes. Any child may be at risk. more
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Healthy Super Bowl Food
As we head into Super Bowl Sunday, there are some staple foods. But this year the big game is during National Heart Health Awareness Month. So why not make a few substitutions for a healthy heart? more
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Acupuncture
It's small and thin ... but it's making a huge difference pointing some in the direction of better health. An alternative that's helping people with everything from pain to pregnancy. more
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The Mission Continues
A Chicago-area soldier blinded in battle in Iraq sees a way to continue serving our country. Because of him and other brave veterans -- the mission continues. more
Cover Stories
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Local teachers awarded for excellence in education Video
For three local teachers it was just another day on the job until a few surprise visitors walked through their classroom doors. more
Chicago's Very Own
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Chicago's Very Own: Josephine Lee, the youngest Children's Choir Director Video
Some call her a visionary. Others call her a mentor, a teacher and a friend. more
Web Watcher
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Fun and visual websites to check out Video
Sometimes it's just fun to poke around the internet. Check out some of these fun sites that will keep you visually stimulated: more
Health Headlines
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Correction: WHO drug-resistant TB story
LONDON (AP) — In a March 18 story about drug-resistant tuberculosis, The Associated Press... more
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Gov't Report: Agriculture Department lax in penalizing those who falsely market organics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department has failed to enforce penalties against some... more
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FDA panel recommends Boston Scientific's electronic heart device for less-severe heart disease
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal health advisers say an electronic heart implant should be... more
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Correction: Hospice-Defibrillator story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story March 15 about hospices being slow to turn off patients'... more
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WHO: Not sure if drug-resistant TB is declining, most cases in China, India and eastern Europe
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says it doesn't have enough information to know if... more
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AP Enterprise: Cruise line, NASA got swine flu shots early on; CDC says system worked well Photo
ATLANTA (AP) — Last fall, as swine flu cases mounted and parents desperately sought to protect... more
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Michelle Obama says her fight against obesity isn't about how kids look but their energy level
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama says her fight against childhood obesity isn't... more
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In British hospitals, come visit your family, but don't sit on the bed and don't bring flowers
LONDON (AP) — Britons trying to cheer up their hospitalized friends and relatives often have... more
Dina Bair
