Radio NewsLine FY 2005
Office of Public Affairs * P.O. Box 19621 * Springfield, IL 62794-9621 * 217-545-2155

NewsLine is a weekly radio program produced by SIU School of Medicine in conjunction with the Illinois Information Services of the State of Illinois. It is distributed to radio stations in Illinois. For additional information please contact Ruth Slottag, media coordinator, Office of Public Affairs, 217-545-2819.
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January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December • FY 2004

Boys & Sun Protection -- Teenage boys are least likely to protect themselves from the sun’s damaging rays, which may be why middle-age and older men are at greater risk of developing skin cancer. (text)

Mental Health -- A quarter of all Americans have some type of mental illness and less than half of those in need get treatment. (text)

Childhood Leukemia -- A diagnosis of childhood leukemia is no longer a death sentence. (text)

Allergies/Asthma -- The number of people suffering from allergies in the U.S. has increased significantly during the past several years, but the cause is unclear. (text)

Tinnitus -- Often people hear temporary ringing in the ears after exposure to loud noises, but for many people, it is an ongoing problem. (text)

Stroke -- Each year about 750,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke and about 160,000 people die from the stroke. But, it is preventable if precautions are taken. (text)

Arthritis -- Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems in the U.S. today. (text)

New Food Pyramid -- The new federal food pyramid is designed to help Americans live longer, better and healthier lives. (text)

Infant Immunizations -- Immunizations are one of the most important ways parents can protect their children against serious diseases. (text)

New Teenage Driver's Program -- New teenage drivers have fewer accidents when parents set stricter limits on driving conditions. (text)

Autism -- Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in young children. It can be devastating to families, but help is available through early diagnosis and intervention. (text)

March

Sleep - About 70 million people in the U.S. are affected by sleep problems and can also suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which can lead to poorer health. (text)

Colorectal Cancer -- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. and it can be prevented, but many people do not get screened for the disease. (text)

Eating Disorders -- The desire to be thin can sometimes lead to a life-and-death battle with an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. (text)

Multiple Sclerosis -- Multiple Sclerosis can be devastating, but new screening techniques and treatments are helping patients lead more productive lives. (text)

Women's Heart Health -- Heart disease is a major cause of death of women of all ages. It kills about 365,000 women each year. (text)

Cancer Institute -- The design for the new SIU Cancer Institute at the Med School in Springfield offers a comforting atmosphere for both patients and the medical staff. (text)

Burns -- Each year, about 2 million Americans suffer from serious burns that require medical treatment. (text)

Tonsillitis -- Tonsillitis is one of the most common illnesses affecting children and teenagers and can cause a lot of pain and suffering. (text)

Cervical Cancer Screening -- More than 4,000 women in the U.S. die each year from cervical cancer – the most preventable cancer in women. (text)

Tips for Keeping New Year's Resolutions -- January is the time for making New Year’s resolutions, but many of them are never met because they are not realistic. (text)

Cold Weather Tips -- Outdoor activities in cold winter temperatures can cause dangerous frostbite if precautions are not taken. (text)

Drunk and drugged driving -- Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs kills 17,000 people in the United States each year. (text)

Helping Kids get through the Holidays -- All the excitement and interruption of a child’s routine during the holidays can bring added stress for children and sometimes cause behavioral problems. (text)

Holiday Blues -- The holiday season can be a sad and lonely time for some people. But a few coping strategies can help. (text)

Whooping Cough -- Whooping cough is making a comeback – 40 years after most industrialized countries started vaccinating children against it. (text)

Alzheimer’s Disease -- About 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. And that number is expected to increase to 13 million by year 2050. (text)

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

Lung Cancer -- Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer and the leading cancer killer in the United States. It is responsible for 28 percent of cancer deaths. (text)

Back to sleep -- Putting babies to sleep on their backs has decreased the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS, but even more deaths could be prevented. (text)

Pneumonia vaccinations -- With the flu vaccine in short supply this year, it is especially important that people age 65 and above get pneumonia vaccinations. (text)

Hypertension -- The incidence of high blood pressure is increasing among Americans. Now almost one-third of adults suffer from the life-threatening disease. (text)

Mental Health Awareness -- Every year, fifty million Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness that interferes with their employment, attendance at school or daily life activities. (text)

Asthma -- About 20 million Americans currently have asthma, a respiratory disease that causes breathing problems in people of all races and ages. But it can be controlled with treatment. (text)

Recurrent Abdominal Pain Syndrome -- Some cases of recurrent abdominal pain in school-age children can be linked to a stressful situation or event in their lives. (text)

*Unift For Trial -- Alleged Capitol shooter will be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if he is fit to stand trial.

Postpartum depression -- Having a baby is usually one of the happiest times in a woman's life, but for some women, it can include times of sadness and depression. (text)