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DNA diet matches genetic profile to meal plan

Amara Walker — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:56:00 EDT

Enter the DNA diet; a diet plan said to be tailored to your genetic response to food and exercise.

Rochelle Trotter: Spring into Salad using an awesome superfood - beans!

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT

Beans are a great super-food to get your body bikini-ready. Try the Haricort Verts with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Black Bean and Corn with Hearts of Palm or Chickpea with Zucchini, Romaine and Aged Parmesan Salads!

Allergy symptoms worse than ever? Blame the `pollen tsunami`

Darlene Hill — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:00 EDT

Allergy season runs from April through October and for weeks already, pollen counts have been high in the Chicago area.

Minnesota teen inspires millions before losing battle with bone cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

A Minnesota teen with terminal bone cancer passed away Monday, but not before making a big difference. Zach Sobiech wrote a song called "Clouds" that reached millions around the globe.

Dr. Mona Blog: Study tour of Poland medical tourism

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT

What a thrill to be invited as one of only two American journalists and nine other international journalists on a medical journalism study tour of some of Poland's finest international medical tourism destinations.

`Drunkorexia`: Trading food for booze on college campuses

Lisa Chavarria — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:52:00 EDT

Drinking and college: Two words that seem to go together when teens graduate from high school.

Illinois poison center warns of new 2C-E drug

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:00 EDT

The state poison center is starting to get calls about a dangerous new synthetic drug called 2C-E.

Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:00 EDT

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.

Outbreak of lice, scabies prompts isolation order at county jail

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:00 EDT

An outbreak of lice and scabies at the Cook County Jail prompted sheriff's police to issue an isolation order for some inmates.

Spring into Salad with Rochelle Trotter: Mediterranean Grain recipe

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

Spring into Salads with Rochelle Trotter! Believe us, these aren't your mama's recipes. Learn how to make the Mediterranean grain salad, black rice Asian slaw and the collard green quinoa salads!

RECALL: Plastic found in some Nestle Pizza Company frozen pizzas

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:07:00 EDT

Nestle Pizza Company in Wisconsin is calling back an undetermined number of frozen pizzas, after complaints of consumers finding small pieces of plastic on them.

Cos Bar comes to Highland Park, hosts Mom`s Night Out with Posh Essentials

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT

Cos Bar is a high-end cosmetics and skincare boutique in Aspen, Colorado – and they're coming to Highland Park! They're teaming up with Posh Essential to host "Mom's Night Out" next week.

Study: Lack of sleep may result in lower sperm count in men

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:46:00 EDT

Not getting enough sleep may harm men's sperm.

Dr. Mona Blog: Osteoporosis – The Silent Disease

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Chicago area flooding wasn't the only big story that came out of the Windy City this week.

Boost your confidence with Flirty Girl Fitness workouts in Lincoln Park

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:14:00 EDT

If you're looking for fun and unique ways to exercise, lose weight and tone your body that really work, Good Day has a suggestion that you may be shy to try, but will definitely boost your confidence.

Rochelle Trotter: Diabetes-friendly recipe for curried chicken salad with grapes

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:36:00 EDT

Diabetes awareness is important to Rochelle Trotter, who shared recipes for tasty food – like curried chicken salad with grapes - for diabetics, and explained how exercise can improve quality of life.

FDA approves return of drug for morning sickness

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness.

Deadly bird flu outbreak plagues China

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:57:00 EDT

A 4-year-old boy has recovered from a new strain of bird flu that has killed nine people in China, a doctor said Wednesday.

Farm Rich recalling frozen snacks over E. coli contamination

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:03:00 EDT

Farm Rich is recalling a variety of frozen snacks over E. coli concerns.

HIV test urged for 7,000 Oklahoma dental patients

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:21:00 EDT

Health officials on Thursday urged thousands of patients of an Oklahoma oral surgeon to undergo hepatitis and HIV testing

NYC Mayor Bloomberg: Keep cigarettes 'out of sight' in stores

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:58:00 EDT

Cigarettes and other tobacco products may vanish from view in retail stores in New York City if health officials in the city have their way.

Study says 37% of working moms now want full-time jobs

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:29:00 EDT

A new poll shows a shift in the wants of working mothers. The Pew Research Center said there's a big spike in the amount of women who want full-time jobs.

Scientists say baby born with HIV apparently cured

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:58:00 EST

A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday.

Calif. woman dies after nurse refuses to do CPR

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:05:00 EST

A dispatcher followed general protocols when she pleaded with a nurse at an independent living facility to perform CPR on a woman who later died in California, a county official said Monday.

Nathanael Greene keeps students healthy with soccer, good food

Patrick Elwood — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:17:00 EST

First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign is making waves on the national level, so Good Day Chicago wanted to showcase a local school that is one of the healthiest in the city.

Nestle finds horse meat in beef pasta meals

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:55:00 EST

The world's biggest food and drinks maker Nestle SA has become the latest company to pull some of its products off European shelves after they were found to contain undeclared horse meat.

Dr Mona Blog: Healthy Chicago Event on Feb 14, 2013

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:26:00 EST

Valentine's Day was celebrated a little differently by the Chicago Dept of Public Health this year.

Edible skin smoother by Elina Fedotova: Chocolate Champagne Oil

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:38:00 EST

Do you think chocolate, strawberries and champagne can make your skin softer and radiant? Cosmetic chemist Elina Fedotova created a line of skin care that may be good enough to eat.

Triaminic, Theraflu recalled due to faulty kid safety caps

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:21:00 EST

The company that makes Triaminic and Theraflu are recalling more than 2 million bottles after four kids were able to open the child resistant caps and accidentally drink it.

Gatorade to remove controversial ingredient

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:57:00 EST

PepsiCo Inc. is removing a controversial ingredient from its Gatorade sports drink in response to customer complaints.

Burning off Super Bowl calories: What would you have to do?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:09:00 EST

The Super Bowl has become much more than a football game. It's the second biggest day for food consumption in the United States, after Thanksgiving.

LA Boxing offers a more engaging way to keep fit

Patrick Elwood — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:36:00 EST

Men and women are learning a new way to stay fit. LA Boxing in Chicago Ridge has a hugely popular new option for people looking to keep healthy in a more engaging way.

Study: Smokers cut life span short by 10 years

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:54:00 EST

A new federal study has discovered another benefit to quitting smoking, and it's unlike anything done in the past.

Indy hospitals restrict visitation to prevent flu

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:36:00 EST

Indianapolis' hospitals are imposing restrictions on who can visit their patients in an effort to prevent the spread of the flu.

Indiana sees 21 flu deaths as outbreak continues

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:28:00 EST

Indiana health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in the state has reached 21.

Hospitals crack down on workers refusing flu shots

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:14:00 EST

Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too?

Indiana flu-related deaths increase to 10

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:01:00 EST

The number of Indiana flu deaths this season has risen to 10, up from seven at this time last week.

Dash Diet ranked best overall diet by U.S. News and World report

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:56:00 EST

U.S. News and World report has rated the best diets.

Mental health of both parents has impact on baby

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 14:18:00 EST

The mental health of a child's mother during pregnancy is widely considered a risk factor for a child's emotional health later in life.

Study: Let babies cry themselves back to sleep

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:40:00 EST

A new study says parents should let their babies cry at night if they want them to learn proper sleep habits.

Walking may reduce risk of stroke: Study

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:32:00 EST

Researchers in Spain found that women who walk at least three hours every week are less likely to suffer a stroke.

New label identifies spoiled meat

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:18:00 EST

A company in Japan has developed a special label that changes colors when meat starts to go bad.

Health officials look to curb smoking with hefty taxes

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:10:00 EST

If you think cigarette prices here in Illinois are bad, check out what's happening in Australia.

Clinton leaves hospital after treatment for clot

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 22:17:00 EST

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been released from a New York hospital where she was treated for a blood clot in her head.

Slightly overweight people may live longer: Study

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:16:00 EST

Just when you've made the New Year resolution to get to the gym and lose a few pounds, you may not have to.

New trend in gender reveals: Ultrasound parties to celebrate baby

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:33:00 EST

If you thought gender reveal parties were a bit much, you're in for another shock. The new trend in pregnancy sharing is the "ultrasound party."

Dunkin` Donuts tests gluten-free menu

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:26:00 EST

The company has started testing a gluten-free line of products in a few locations in southern Florida and the Boston area.

New `cool sculpting` fat loss treatment freezes fat cells

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:03:00 EST

A New York dermatologist is now offering something called "cool sculpting" which freezes fat cells, then flushes them out to help people lose weight.

Study says caffeine helps with weight loss, but coffee does not

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:29:00 EST

Australian researchers said caffeine can help you lose weight. But coffee won't.

UConn geneticists want to examine Newtown gunman`s DNA

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:56:00 EST

Scientists at the University of Connecticut said they plan to investigate the DNA of the gunman in Newtown elementary school shooting, Adam Lanza.

Chicken soup really does help fight cold and flu infections: Study

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:57:00 EST

A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics found that carnosine can mobilize the immune system to fight early stages of the flu.

Cardio experts: Go slow when shoveling snow

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:52:00 EST

With the year's first major snowfall, Northwestern Medicine cardiovascular experts are warning people to take to take it easy while shoveling. Those with known heart disease should be especially careful.

Study says less stress can cut chances of a cold

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:51:00 EST

A study out of the University of Wisconsin said using your mind can cut your chances of a cold by as much as 50 percent.

Study finds stress can be as bad for you as smoking

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:47:00 EST

Columbia University Medical Center researchers found that a stress-filled day can be as bad for you as smoking five cigarettes a day.

Study finds no link between 9/11 WTC collapse and cancer

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:25:00 EST

A study by health officials in New York has found no clear link between the toxins in debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers on 9/11 and cancer.

Minimally invasive procedure could cure high blood pressure

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:53:00 EST

Australian scientists believe they may have found the cure for high blood pressure.

Give healthy treats as stocking stuffers this holiday

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:43:00 EST

The Cleveland Clinic is challenging parents to rethink the typical candy cane and chocolates in your child's holiday stocking.

Flu season kicks off early, strong

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:52:00 EST

The flu is back with a vengeance this year, earlier than usual and affecting more people this winter.

Children need two glasses of milk daily, research says

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:26:00 EST

Researchers in Canada say the average small child should have two glasses of milk a day.

Energy drinks no better than coffee for performance

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:16:00 EST

New research says you should skip that energy drink -- it's no better than a cup of coffee!

Tipping TVs cause injuries to kids every 45 minutes

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:07:00 EST

Every 45 minutes, or less than the length of a Sesame Street episode, a child visits the ER because of a TV tipping over, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

Smoking doubles risk of sudden cardiac death in women

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:43:00 EST

Just one cigarette could harm a woman's health.

Salty foods increase sugar intake in kids: Study

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:18:00 EST

Could salt be contributing to childhood obesity? An Australian study says yes.

Austrian researchers test dogs to sniff out lung cancer

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:22:00 EST

Austrian researchers tested whether dogs could sniff lung cancer from 170 breath samples.

Study suggests weak link between food and cancer

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:53:00 EST

A new study suggests, studies about food and cancer risk might need to be considered with a grain of salt.

$1.5M raised for St. Baldrick`s - Thank you for another great year

Patrick Elwood — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:41:00 EDT

Thursday marks the end of another great year raising money and awareness for St. Baldrick's. Once again, you did not disappoint in showing solidarity with your peers fighting cancer!

Leo High School boxers, firefighters help kids fight cancer with St. Baldrick`s

Patrick Elwood — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:23:00 EST

The St. Baldrick's - FOX 32 Schools Challenge continues this week, with Leo High School boxers, the fire academy and a brave little girl named Al-asia. This year's campaign has already raised $500,000!

White Sox pitcher John Danks shaves his head for St. Baldrick`s

Patrick Elwood — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:17:00 EST

If there's anything that embodies hope, it is unequivocally and undeniably spring training. Hope springs eternal in the hearts and minds of baseball players and fans alike.

Be brave, go bald: St. Baldrick`s, FOX 32 partner to help kids fight cancer in 2013

Patrick Elwood — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:17:00 EST

That time of year is here! We're launching the St. Baldrick's - FOX 32 schools challenge once again, spearheaded by Good Day Chicago's Patrick Elwood. We'd like to introduce you to little Jake this morning.

Channahon rallying to fight childhood leukemia

Patrick Elwood — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:38:00 EST

About an hour from downtown Chicago lies the suburban community of Channahon. Out in these parts, they're all about rallying around a good cause. In this case we're talking about the St. Baldricks Fox 32 Schools Challenge.

68 schools raise $1.1M for St. Baldrick's fund to fight children's cancer

Patrick Elwood — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:17:00 EST

It's been another great year of trying to save young lives and making a difference. There are more than a million reasons why it was another great year for the St. Baldrick's - FOX Chicago schools challenge.

Evergreen Park Central Junior High Inspired to Go Bald for Maddox and Barbara Marzano

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:22:00 EDT

It's early afternoon at Evergreen Park Central Junior High, and the students have left the classroom for a different kind of lesson, one about life and an untimely death, friendship and courage.

St. Barnabas Honors Late Classmate with St. Baldricks Efforts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:54:00 EDT

It's been 11 months since our last shave day for St. Baldrick’s, and with the help of thousands of kids from dozens of area schools, we raised $1.1 million.

St. Baldricks Schools Challenge Raises Almost $1M to Fight Kids Cancer

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:45:00 EDT

Just about all of the heads have been shaved, the hair is growing back and the dollars have been counted, and you answered the call again.

St. Baldricks Shave Day a Big Success

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:26:00 EDT

Friday was the big shave day for the St. Baldrick's Fox Chicago Schools challenge. Over the past several years, we've raised $3.5 million to aid in the fight against kids’ cancer with the help of hundreds of Chicago and...

Travelers take precautions: cold and flu prevention and treatment tips

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:51:00 EST

Few things can derail a trip like coming down with a cold or the flu. Yet with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 91 different strains of flu virus in circulation during the 2012-2013 flu season,...

Flu season etiquette tips from the emily post institute

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:59:00 EST

(BPT) - When the flu hits, manners may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, good “flu etiquette” and hygiene can go a long way in helping to prevent the spread of influenza. While most Americans...

Ask Dr. Oz Season 4: Post op #2 - Laryngospasm

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:57:00 EDT

An audience member asks Dr. Oz if Laryngospasm is a part of silent reflux.

Ask Dr. Oz Season 4: Post op #1 - Sex Drive

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:44:00 EDT

An audience member asks Dr. Oz how she can improve her sex drive.

Ask Dr. Oz season 3: post op #38

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:11:00 EDT

Audience member Sharon asks Dr. Oz if it's true that you can't lose weight when you're in Menopause.

Ask Dr. Oz season 3: post op #37

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:39:00 EDT

Audience member Bridgette informs Dr. Oz that her elderly father had quadruple bypass a couple years ago, and that she sometimes feels like he now overdoes his physical activity.

Ask Dr. Oz season 3: post op #36

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:38:00 EDT

Audience member JoAnn asks Dr. Oz if it's healthier to have stomach fat or subcutaneous abdominal fat.

Ask Dr. Oz season 3: post op #35

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:39:00 EDT

Audience member Camisha asks Dr. Oz how she can cheat on her sweet tooth.

Ask Dr. Oz Season 2: Post Op #24

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:55:00 EDT

Audience member Laura tells Dr. Oz that she is trying to embrace the aging process with her husband (both ages 47 and 50) but they are starting to have a hard time remembering names.

Ask Dr. Oz Season 3: Post Op #20

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:55:00 EDT

Audience member Candice asks Dr. Oz if there is something that can be done to avoid contracting H pylori (Helicobacter pylori: a microbial bacterium that colonizes the stomach and has been linked to chronic gastritis,...

Ask Dr. Oz Season 2: Post Op #23

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:55:00 EDT

Audience member Keisha tells Dr. Oz that she knows someone that was pre-diabetic who was given daily shots by a Dr. as appetite suppressants. Keisha asks Dr. Oz if that regimen would be prescribed just to someone that’s...

Ask Dr. Oz Season 2: Post Op #22

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:55:00 EDT

Audience member Lisa tells Dr. Oz that she has been diagnosed with “lazy stomach” (constant nausea, vomiting, upset stomach) and asks Dr. Oz how she can cure the symptoms.

Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate...

Hobby Lobby tests birth-control coverage mandate

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:00 EDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...

WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts vs. virus

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World...

Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:00 EDT

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Shuttered NM plant resumes making peanut butter

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

The eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered eight months ago after a salmonella outbreak is back in production, and company officials say their coveted natural and organic butters could be back on store shelves...

Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Reading, writing, arithmetic - and PE?

Teen birth rates decline in most US states

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:27:00 EDT

By The Associated Press The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing...

Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:00 EDT

A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest time frame to date for such an operation. It was...

More doctors, hospitals using electronic records

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.