&More Medical Watch Stories
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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
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ADD & Dyslexia: Inner Ear Disorder Video
Listening to the symptoms of ADD and dyslexia ... and targeting the ear to make a difference. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chicago's Very Own: Diane Colville Video
It's comfort and care of the canine kind at one hospital in the northwest suburbs. more
Health Headlines
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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