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Want To Get Rid Of A Tattoo? Make Sure To Do It The Right Way

That tattoo you got years ago might have seemed like a good idea then. Now, if you wish it would just go away, you’re not alone.

CBS 2–2013/04/08

Diabetes Hits Especially Hard In Poor Black Communities

Dr. Monica Peek, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Chicago, said, “From the recent findings, the top 11 communities for diabetes death rates, 10 of those are African-American.”

2013/03/11

Research Suggests Scan Could Find Concussion Trauma In Living Patients

It’s a breakthrough that could help save the lives of athletes who play contact sports. Research conducted partially in Chicago has found a way to diagnose a devastating brain disease for the first time, while the athlete is still alive.

CBS 2–2013/01/22

Dieticians Offer A Few Tricks To Help You Lose Weight

What if something as simple as changing the color of your plate helped you lose weight? Or if clenching a fist put an end to a fattening craving?

CBS 2–2013/01/16

Early, Hard-Hitting Start For Flu Season This Year

Experts were predicting a longer and stronger flu season this year.

CBS 2–2012/12/18

• Botox Isn’t Just For The Middle-Aged Anymore CBS 2–2012/12/04
• Flu Season Starting Early; Cases Mark Soonest Since 2003 2012/12/03
• Doctors: NTM Infection Cases On The Rise 2012/11/11
• Some Kids Turning To ADHD Drugs For A Boost CBS 2–2012/09/30
• Recent Breast Cancer Study Giving New Hope To Doctors, Patients CBS 2–2012/09/24
• ‘Supportive Surgery’ Can Help Heart Patients Reduce Anxiety 2012/09/19
• Nutrition Labels Leave Consumers Confused About Sugar Levels CBS 2–2012/08/01
• Preventive Care Provisions Of Health Care Law Go Into Effect CBS Chicago–2012/08/01
• Summer Camp Teaches Kids How To Live With Diabetes CBS 2–2012/07/25
• July 4 Is The Deadliest Day For Teen Drivers 2012/06/29
• Diabetes A Tricky Diagnosis For Children, But 2 Kids Did It Themselves CBS 2–2012/05/23
• Growing Concern Over Concussions Among Youth Athletes CBS 2–2012/05/22
• Got A Headache That Won’t Go Away? It Might Not Be A Migraine CBS 2–2012/05/08
• Facebook Organ Donor Button Leads To Spike In Registration CBS Chicago–2012/05/02