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NewsLine FY 2012 NewsLine is a weekly
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Date | Topic | Interviewee |
| January 2012 | |||
| January 31 | 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) |
Tiffany Malli, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| January 24 | Winter Skin Care - Cold winter can cause a person's skin to become dry, but taking some precautions can make a difference. (text) | Stephen Stone, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| January 17 | 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) |
Laura Shea, M.D., Medicine Psychiatry | |
| January 10 | 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) |
Sara Lopinski, R.D., Internal Medicine | |
| January 3 | 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) |
Jeanne Hansen, Psychiatry | |
| December 2011 | |||
| December 27 | Alcohol and Driving - Driving under the influence of alcohol kills more than 11,000 people in the United States annually. (text) |
Ronald Kanwischer, Psychiatry | |
| December 20 | 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) |
Glen Aylward, Ph.D., Pediatrics | |
| December 13 | Holiday Blues - The holiday season can be a stressful and even sad time for some people, which may be caused by unrealistic expectations. (text) |
Laura Shea, M.D., Medicine/Psychiatry | |
| December 6 | ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a misunderstood illness that is increasing in children in the U.S. (text) | Mary Dobbins, M.D., Psychiatry | |
| November 2011 | |||
| November 29 | Lung Cancer - Lung cancer is themost comoon form of cancer and the leading cancer killer in the United States. (text) | Stephen Hazelrigg, M.D., Surgery | |
| November 22 | 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) | Sara Lopinski, Internal Medicine | |
| November 15 | Childhood Obesity - Childhood obesity is a growing concen and it can lead to other serious healht issues at a young age. (text) | Marthe Phelps, M.D., Pediatrics | |
| November 8 | GERD - Many people suffer from heartburn or indigestion on a regular basis, and some do not seek treatment. (text) | Russell Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Internal Medicine | |
| November 1 | Alzheimer's Disease - More than five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. (text) | Ronald Zec, Ph.D., Psychiatry and Neurology | |
| October 2011 | |||
| October 25 | Diabetes -- Diabetes is the sixth deadliest disease in the United States, but it can be managed with diet, exercise and medication. (text) | Michael Jakoby, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| October 18 | Flu shots -- Influenza is more than just an inconvenience. (text) | Vidya Sundareshan, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| October 11 | SIDS -- SIDS, a primary cause of death in infants before the age of one year, is not well understood by medical experts. (text) | Tracy Milbrandt, M.D., Pediatrics | |
| October 4 | Breast Cancer -- Breast cancer is the cancer most-diagnosed in American women. (text) |
Robert Mocharnuk, M.D., Hematology/Oncology | |
| September 2011 | |||
| September 27 | Prostate Cancer -- Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, but it often can be successfully treated if caught early. (text) | Alex Gorbonos, M.D., Surgery | |
| September 20 | Farm Safety -- Many farm-related medical problems can be prevented by planning ahead and taking safety precautions. (text) | Debra Phillips, M.D., Family/Community Medicine | |
| September 13 | Healthy Aging -- Americans are now living longer than in previous generations. (text) | Vajeeha Tabassum, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| September 6 | Suicide Prevention -- Suicide is a major public health poblem in the U.S. that can be prevented. (text) | Jeffrey Bennett, M.D., Psychiatry | |
| August 2011 | |||
| August 30 | Childhood Cancer -- Because of better treatment methods, outcomes for childhood cancer patients have imprved in recent years. (text) | Daniel Niebrugge, M.D., Pediatrics | |
| August 23 | Cholesterol Education -- High blood cholesterol can increase a person's risk for coronary heart disease, but a few lifestyle changes can lower one's cholesterol level and improve health. (text) | Tiffany Malli, M.D., Internal Medicine | |
| August 16 | School Anxiety -- Going back to the classroom can be stressful for children and parents each school year. (text) | Glen Aylward, Ph.D., Pediatrics | |
| August 9 | Whooping Cough Vaccine -- Whooping cough is on the rise in the U.S., so an additional booster shot of the vaccine now is recommended for older children, adolescents and adults. (text) | Subhash Chaudhary, M.D., Pediatrics | |
| August 2 | Breastfeeding -- New parents always want to give their babies the very best. (text) | Erin Paris, R.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology | |
| July 2011 | |||
| July 27 | 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) |
Harald Lausen, D.O., Family/Community Medicine | |
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July 19 | Kids Summer Safety -- Summer is a great time for children to enjoy playing out of doors, but precautions should be taken so some serious injuries don't occur. (text) | Ted Clark, M.D., Emergency Medicine |
| July 12 | Seniors and Hot Weather -- Senior citizens need to take special precautions to avoid overheating in hot weather. (text) |
Amber Barnhart, M.D., Family/Community Medicine | |
| July 5 | Foodborne Illness -- Summer is the time for outdoor picnics and barbeques, but unless precautions are taken, foodborne illness can occur, says a dietitian at SIU School of Medicine. (text) | Sibyl Cox, R.D., Pediatrics | |
| June 2011 | |||
| June 28 | Fireworks Injuries - Thousands of people go to hospital emergency rooms with injuries from fireworks each year. (text) | Jason Kegg, M.D., Emergency Medicine | |
| June 21 | Allergies -- Although allergens are present all year round, allergy sufferers find the spring and fall months especially troublesome. (text) | Richard Bass, M.D., Surgery | |
| June 14 | Headaches -- Headaches are a common medical condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another. It is estimated that more than 30 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches. (text) | Vajeeha Tabassum, M.D., Medicine | |
| June 7 | 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) |
Omar Vargas, M.D., Medicine | |