Botox-like treatment eases phantom limb pain for Ukrainian war amputees
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A groundbreaking Northwestern Medicine study finds that a Botox-like injection can dramatically reduce phantom limb pain in Ukrainian war amputees. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Dr. Steven Cohen, senior study author and Director of Pain Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, about how this innovative treatment targets nerves to relieve pain and help amputees regain mobility and use of prosthetics.

Are dietary supplements worth it? | ChicagoNOW
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More than three-quarters of Americans take some form of dietary supplement — from vitamins and minerals to botanicals and probiotics. But which ones actually work, and which are a waste of money? "ChicagoNOW" talks with Dr. Faris Murad of Santé Integrated Health & Wellness about how to make smart, science-based choices when it comes to supplements.

More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list

The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.

The surgery that helped one suburban Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer

In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at a procedure one Chicago area hospital is offering that not only helps preserve the patient's breast but her sense of self too.

Clinical psychologist helps kids "spiral up"
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Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.

FDA issues recall of Coca Cola products due to possible metal fragments

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite cans sold in Texas as they may contain metal.

Illinois father detained by ICE amid teen daughter's cancer treatment, lawmakers call for his release
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Illinois elected officials and community organizers are calling for the release of a father detained by federal immigration agents while his teenage daughter undergoes cancer treatment.

Humans replace dummies in UIC medical training
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At the University of Illinois College of Medicine, students are now learning from real human actors instead of plastic dummies. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Bob Kaiser, Interim Executive Director of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute at UIC, about how more than 160 actors are helping future doctors and nurses practice communication, diagnosis and patient care.

As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Leaders call for ICE to release Chicago area man whose daughter has cancer
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Local leaders are calling for the release of a Niles man who was detained by federal immigration agents as his 16-year-old daughter undergoes treatment for a rare form of cancer.

Saving Veteran's - BraveHearts Returns to Chicago this Weekend for 20-Mile Horseback Ride
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BraveHearts—the nation’s leading equine-assisted services organization for Veterans—will return to Chicago on Friday, October 24, for “Trail to Zero,” an annual 20-mile horseback ride to raise awareness for Veteran mental health and suicide prevention. Amanda Bethards and Winston join ChicagoNOW.

New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What It Means for Early Detection
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People with memory changes who are worried they have Alzheimer’s disease can get an answer sooner thanks to a new blood test just cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Hanul Bhandari, Chief Medical Officer at Vistim Labs and a board-certified neurologist joins to discuss this new test.

This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point

Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.

Indiana parents turn heartbreak into hope after losing son to vaccine-preventable illness
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A family in Indiana is turning their tragedy into a mission. Ashlee and Erik Dahlberg's son Liam died from a preventable disease. Doctors say they believe Liam's illness was caused by someone who was unvaccinated.

Local Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctor Weighs in on New Study Showing Peanut Allergies Decrease from Early Introduction
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A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows a significant and measurable drop in childhood peanut allergies following the publication of new early introduction guidelines. The study looked at health record data for about 40,000 children and found that peanut allergies dropped by 43% for those whose households followed new feeding recommendation guidelines last updated in 2017. Dr. Abby Lang from Lurie Children's joins to discuss.

Peanut allergies on the decline? Doctor explains new prevention research
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After years of rising peanut allergy cases, new research offers hope. Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern and Lurie Children?s joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how early introduction of peanut products for babies is helping prevent future allergies.