http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:43:22 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:58:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ten-fun-ways-to-add-peanut-butter-to-your-diet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, a time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods Peanut butter is a staple in many people's homes, like bread and milk, but has found its way into many dishes.  Packed with energy ... recipes peanut butter Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:58:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ten-fun-ways-to-add-peanut-butter-to-your-diet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Antibiotic-overuse-threatens-modern-medicine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Overuse of antibiotics in Europe is building widespread resistance and threatening to halt vital medical treatments such as hip replacements, intensive care for premature babies and cancer therapies, health experts say.  This overuse is causi... vitamin d3 antibiotic Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:08:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Antibiotic-overuse-threatens-modern-medicine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d4-FDA-Procter--Gamble-unlawfully-marketing-two-vicks-cold-and-flu-medicines-containing-vitamin-c?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today sent a warning letter to Procter & Gamble notifying the company that its Vicks DayQuil Plus Vitamin C and Vicks Nyquil Plus Vitamin C are illegally marketed combinations of drug ingredients and a die... cold flu Vicks FDA Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:19:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d4-FDA-Procter--Gamble-unlawfully-marketing-two-vicks-cold-and-flu-medicines-containing-vitamin-c?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Keeping-your-family-healthy-during-the-cold-and-flu-season-part-2Supplements-that-boosts-immunity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner While many moms and dads are ready to put their kids and themselves into a bubble, we have to question whether or not we just being overcautious or is it just media hype?  The CDC reports that the millions that have had the H1N1 virus, have e... vitamin d3 Vitamin D Council Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:48:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Keeping-your-family-healthy-during-the-cold-and-flu-season-part-2Supplements-that-boosts-immunity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Keeping-your-family-healthy-during-the-cold-and-flu-season-part-1Are-hand-sanitizers-really-safe?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner President Obama has formally declared the swine flu a national state of emergency.  This means he has given his health chief the power to let emergency rooms have a place offsite to keep infected and non-infected patients separate.  This... non-toxic swine flu anti-bacterial Environmental Working Group Freakonomics hand washing hand sanitizer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:24:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Keeping-your-family-healthy-during-the-cold-and-flu-season-part-1Are-hand-sanitizers-really-safe?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month-2009-The-motherdaughter-link-in-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Did you know breast or ovarian cancer can be inherited?  In fact, there are 500,000 women in the U.S who carry a gene mutation that puts them at risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC)."All cancer involves changes in genes call... fitness breast cancer Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:57:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month-2009-The-motherdaughter-link-in-breast-cancer?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Be-a-savvy-shopper-when-buying-organic?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner As the economy continues to go down, more families are seeking ways to save on money at the grocery store.  More families are wanting foods that are nutritionally good for their families without the added junk.  It does not mean buying from... organic beef toxins vegetables Environmental Working Group Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:02:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Be-a-savvy-shopper-when-buying-organic?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d10-A-Family-Health-Story-How-one-mom-fought-family-and-doctors-until-she-got-answers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Michelle and her son MaksMeet Michelle Ballon, wife, full-time working mom to 4-year-old Ava, 2-year-old Maks and their bulldog Chula.  Just a typical on-the-go, busy family living their lives to the fullest each day, both her and her husband al... gluten-free eczema Celiac disease colic University of Chicago Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:51:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d10-A-Family-Health-Story-How-one-mom-fought-family-and-doctors-until-she-got-answers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Safe-and-Sound-Dinner-for-families-that-suffer-from-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner For many, the task of researching, navigating and keeping up-to-date on emerging new information and available resources proves daunting. That's why Lisa Williams -- a food allergy sufferer herself -- established Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, acting as a... gluten-free Celiac disease food allergies dairy allergies DaLuciano's Restaurant Lisa Cooks Allergy Free Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:48:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Safe-and-Sound-Dinner-for-families-that-suffer-from-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Family-Health-101--Top-five-fall-vegetables-that-help-boost-your-familys-immunity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner As seasons change, it is always a great time to look at changing up what you offer at your family's meals.  Fall provides a nice variety of fruits and vegetables that is easy to slip into our meals.  From soups to stews, there is surel... Probiotics breakfast recipes cancer birth defects fall vegetables prebiotics vegetables Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:43:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Family-Health-101--Top-five-fall-vegetables-that-help-boost-your-familys-immunity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Chicago-Luxury-Ice-Cream-Festival-on-September-4?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner  This is just like Iron Chef but better.  The most exciting pastry chefs are gathering to make the most decedant masterpieces of ice cream ever imagined.  Flavors from Lavender White Chocolate to Pomegranate White Tea Red Pear to name ... ice cream Chicago Luxury Ice Cream Festival Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:27:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Chicago-Luxury-Ice-Cream-Festival-on-September-4?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d27-The-University-of-Chicago-Celiac-Centers-annual-free-blood-screening?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner     Each year the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center holds their annual free blood screening in the fall.  While there is no charge for the screening, preregistration is mandatory.  Registration opens Tuesday, S... gluten-free autism Celiac disease migraines IBS ADHD autoimmune disease University of Chicago Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:46:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d27-The-University-of-Chicago-Celiac-Centers-annual-free-blood-screening?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Family-Health-101--How-much-vitamin-d-your-family-needs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner  There is something alternative doctors have been preaching for years and that is we are deficient in Vitamin D, specifically D3.  However, the American Medical Association (AMA) has put out the Council on Science and Public Health report p... swine flu vitamin d3 seizures sun safety Vitamin D Council Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:57:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Family-Health-101--How-much-vitamin-d-your-family-needs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Walk-or-runbut-come-to-the-6th-annual-WTTW-fun-run?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Last year I participated in my first WTTW Fun Run with my then one year old.  It is important that she understands that physical fitness is a vital way to stay healthy.  Even though she is in a jog stroller, her parents are instilling healt... children family-fun exercise fitness WTTW Fun Run Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:50:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Walk-or-runbut-come-to-the-6th-annual-WTTW-fun-run?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Saving-tiny-Hearts-Societys-fundraising-event-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner When Kelly Manz gave birth to her historic election day baby, she was excited to meet her daughter Chloe.  Kelly had a fast birth, however she noticed something was not quite right a few hours after Chloe's birth.  She "looked like a s... children birth defects congenital heart defect Saving tiny Hearts Society Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:21:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Saving-tiny-Hearts-Societys-fundraising-event-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Money-mattersspecial-diets-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner If you or anyone in your family suffers from Celiac disease, food allergies or food intolerances knows all too well, it can be quite costly to feed their family on a budget because the ER trips are far too expensive! After all, you can’t alway... gluten-free Celiac disease food allergies Zeer Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:03:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Money-mattersspecial-diets-on-a-budget?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-A-family-health-story--A-dads-fight-to-keep-his-son-alive?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Meet Pat Girondi, trader, father of three, musician, the founder and CEO of Errant Gene Therapeutics and is on a mission to raise awareness for Orphan's diseases.  His first son, Rocco was given ten years to live back in 1992.  He was diagn... thalassemia Orphan's Hope Orphan's Dream Foundation Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:04:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d4-A-family-health-story--A-dads-fight-to-keep-his-son-alive?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7158-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Research-finds-preventative-probiotics-cut-cold-symptoms-in-kids?cid=exrss-Chicago-Family-Health-Examiner Sick and tired of being, well...sick and tired?  Your child has a cold every month and it is a vicious cycle because it keeps going around the house.  All I can say is finally, research has now proved probiotics to be beneficial to kids.&nb... 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