Fireworks Injuries -- Thousands of people go to hospital emergency rooms with injuries from fireworks each year. (text)

Autism -- Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in young children. (text)

Childhood Mental Illness -- One in five children in the U.S. suffers from mental health problems, but there are effective treatments available. (text)

Pre-diabetes -- Pre-diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people. (text)

Skin Cancer -- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. (text)

Asthma -- Asthma is one of the country’s most common and costly diseases. (text)

SIU School of Medicine Graduation -- The sixty-six new physicians graduating from SIU School of Medicine were challenged by a national leader in medical education to be part of the solution needed for fixing America’s health care system. (text)

Osteoporosis -- Osteoporosis is a crippling bone disease that affects 10 million Americans who are age 50 years and over.  (text)

Swine Flu – Children -- A new influenza virus is causing illness in many parts of the United States, but some precautions can help prevent the disease from spreading, especially to children. (text)

Head and Neck Cancer -- Approximately 35,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck area each year. (text)

Brain Injuries -- Injuries are the leading cause of death in Americans up to the age of 34. (text)

Teens and Alcohol -- Underage drinking is a serious problem in the U.S. (text)

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

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

Match -- Senior medical students graduating from SIU School of Medicine have again matched with competitive residency training programs this year. (text)

Colon cancer -- Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer, yet it can be prevented. (text)

Childhood Suicide -- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens and preteens and the number seems to be increasing in recent years. (text)

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

Home Remedies -- Home remedies are often used by individuals to treat colds, the flu and other illnesses. (text)

Cancer Screenings -- Deaths from the major types of cancer have declined in recent years, primarily because more people are being screened. (text)

Women’s Heart Health -- Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death of women of all ages. (text)

Cold vs. Flu -- When children are ill with colds and flu, parents want to help them recover quickly. (text)

Cold Weather and Seniors -- Cold temperatures can be dangerous for seniors if precautions are not taken. (text)

REI and IVF Center -- A new fertility center is now open at SIU School of Medicine which will provide new options to couples having difficulty starting a family. (text)

Seasonal Affective Disorder -- If this winter you are feeling blue, gaining weight and waking up tired...you may have seasonal affective disorder. (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)

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

Helping Kids During The Holidays -- All the excitement and interruption of a child’s routine during the holidays can bring added stress for children. (text)

Holiday Blues -- The holiday season can be a stressful and even sad time for some people. (text)

Vitamin D Guidelines -- Kids need more vitamin D than previously recommended. (text)

Dealing with Cancer During the Holidays -- Dealing with cancer is stressful and the stress can be increased during the holidays. (text)

RSV in Children -- RSV is a respiratory virus that looks and sounds like a cold, but in babies it can become more serious and may require hospitalization. (text)

Colds and Germs -- Colds and flu are very common this time of year. (text)

Diabetes -- Diabetes is the sixth deadliest disease in the United States. (text)

Alzheimer’s Disease -- More than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.  (text) 

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

Flu shots -- Influenza is more than just an inconvenience.  It can be a significant health threat for individuals of all ages, especially seniors and children who have other infections. (text)

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

Prostate Cancer -- Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, but it often can be successfully treated if caught early. (text)

Childhood Cancer -- Because of improved treatment methods, outcomes for childhood cancer patients have improved over the past 30 years. (text)

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

Children’s Headaches -- Headaches are one of the top three reasons why children miss school, but chronic headaches can be prevented with correct diagnosis and therapy. (text)