Alcohol and Driving -- Driving under the influence of alcohol kills nearly 12,000 people in the United States annually.  Long-term heavy alcohol use can cause serious health conditions. (text)

Helping Kids Get Through the Holidays -- All the excitement of the holiday interrupts a child’s routine and can add stress for children and sometimes cause behavioral problems. (text)

Healthy Eating for the Holidays -- Holiday gatherings mean good times with family and friends, but for many people with dietary concerns, these parties can play havoc with good eating intentions. (text)

Holiday Blues -- The holiday season can be a stressful and even sad time for some people, which may be caused by unrealistic expectations. (text)

Pediatric GERD -- Gastroesophogal reflux disease (GERD) is a medical condition that is common in people of all ages, even babies and children. (text)

More than five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. (text)

Diabetes is the seventh deadliest disease in the United States, but it can be managed with diet, exercise and medication. (text)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that over time makes it difficult for people to breathe. (text)

Flu shots -- Influenza is more than just an inconvenience. The flu can be a significant health threat for individuals of all ages. (text)

Osteoporosis is a crippling bone disease that affects 44 million Americans who are age 50 and over. And it’s believed that many more may have it and don't know it. (text)

Breast Cancer -- Breast cancer is the cancer most-diagnosed in American women. (text)

SIDS -- SIDS, a primary cause of death in infants before the age of one year, is not well understood by medical experts.  But parents can take steps to prevent it. (text)

Organic Foods -- Organic foods are a growing trend, but are they better or more nutritious than conventionally grown foods?  (text)

School Immunizations - Staying up-to-date on the recommended vaccines helps families protect their children from the most serious illnesses.  (text)

Foodborne Illness - Summer is the time for outdoor picnics, barbeques, and unfortunately, foodborne illness.  (text)

Seniors & Heat - Senior citizens need to take special precautions to avoid overheating in hot weather.  (text)

Headaches - A headache is a common medical condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.  (text)

Childhood Obesity - Childhood obesity is a growing concern and it can lead to other serious health issues at a young age. (text)

Firework Safety - The Fourth of July's most common way to celebrate also has the potential for injury. (text)

Allergies - Although allergens are present all year round, allergy sufferers find the spring, summer and fall months especially troublesome. (text)

Men’s Health - On average men live shorter lives than women – in part because men don’t give as much attention to their health, including getting physical check ups and screenings on a regular basis. (text)

Whooping Cough Vaccine - Whooping cough is on the rise in the U.S., so an additional booster shot of the vaccine is recommended for older children, adolescents and adults. (text)

Older American’s Month - Senior citizens can lead independent and active lives for a number of years. (text)

SIU SOM Graduation - The seventy-three new physicians graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine heard remarks from a physician whose work focuses on the social mission of medical education and from the class chair. (text)

High Blood Pressure - The incidence of high blood pressure is increasing in the U.S. and could lead to more heart disease and strokes in Americans in the coming years. (text)

Autism - Autism is a developmental disability increasingly being diagnosed in young children. (text)

Infertility - Infertility affects about every ten couples in the U.S.  Recent medical advances make it possible for most couples willing to undergo a variety of treatments to have a baby. (text)

Teens & Alcohol - Underage drinking is a serious problem in the U.S.  It can be a threat to a teen’s health and development. (text)

Diabetes Test - Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S.  and a quarter of them do not even know that they have it. (text)

Match - Senior medical students graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have again matched with competitive residency training programs for the next stage of their training. (text)

Poison Prevention - Each year, more than a million young children in the U.S. swallow or come in contact with a poisonous substance. (text)

Minority Health - Black Americans have more health care problems with disease than do other ethnic groups. (text)

Cancer Screenings - Deaths from the major types of cancer have declined in recent years, primarily because of earlier detection. (text)

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - Many cases of cervical cancer in women can now be prevented by a HPV vaccine. (text)

Kids Ear Infections - Chronic middle ear infection is a very common medical condition affecting young children. (text)

Women’s Heart Health - Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in women of all ages, with about one-half million women dying each year in the U.S. (text)

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - If this winter you are feeling blue, gaining weight and waking up tired even though you might be sleeping more, you may have seasonal affective disorder. (text)

Weight Loss Resolution - Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions for many Americans who might have indulged in too much holiday food. (text)

Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions - January is the time for making New Year’s resolutions, but some people struggle to be successful with them. (text)

Alcohol and Driving - Driving under the influence of alcohol kills more than 11,000 people in the United States annually. (text)

Helping Kids get through the Holidays - All the excitement of the holiday brings interruptions in a child’s routine and can add stress for children and sometimes cause behavioral problems. (text)

Holiday Blues - The holiday season can be a stressful and even sad time for some people, which may be caused by unrealistic expectations. (text)

Breast Cancer -- Breast cancer is the cancer most-diagnosed in American women. (text)

Men’s Health -- On average men live shorter lives than women – in part because men don’t give as much attention to their health, and they don’t get physical check ups and screenings on a regular basis. (text)

Seniors and Hot Weather -- Senior citizens need to take special precautions to avoid overheating in hot weather. (text)

High Blood Pressure -- The incidence of high blood pressure is increasing in the U.S. and could in turn lead to more heart disease and strokes in Americans in the coming years. (text)