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  • New Options to Counter Psoriasis
    Chances are you know someone who has psoriasis. The itchy, uncomfortable and, in some cases, disfiguring condition often gets worse once the weather turns cold.
  • A New Challenge This Flu Season
    Vaccinations for H1N1 in the metro are in progress. Children and young adults are first in line for the vaccine but in October's Health Check report -- a look at why some adults really need to get immunized as well.
  • When Child Is Sick After Doctor's Hours
    It's almost a guarantee with children. They get sick as soon as the doctor's office closes. Parents often worry about waiting through the night before getting their child medical care. In September's Health Check report, here are the best options.
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  • Mom & Pop Class
    Having your first child can be overwhelming. While expectant parents spend hours thinking about names and working on the nursery, many don't put in that time when it comes to educating themselves. In July's Health Check report -- why it's time well spent.
  • Melanoma Safeguards
    If you've ever skipped sunscreen, this story is sure to make you think. A woman twice-diagnosed with melanoma wants all of us to pay more attention to sun safety. She knows more about her risk, thanks to a blood test. Her story, in June's Health Check report.
  • Pregnancy And Diabetes
    One in 100 women of child-bearing age has Diabetes. For her, pregnancy becomes a high risk affair. Without proper care there are real risks to mom and baby. In April's Health Check report, we look at reducing risks.
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  • Maintain Your Frame
    Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because there are no symptoms but it can lead to very real problems. Millions of women have osteoporosis or something that can lead to it -- low bone mass. Now, there's an easy way to see if you're at risk.
  • Take Those Symptoms to Heart
    A Bellevue woman lived with symptoms for more than 20 years before finding out she had atrial fibrillation. In February's Health Check report, we investigate the danger of waiting for a diagnosis.
  • Breast Health Center Opens
    Early detection is key when it comes to treating breast cancer. At Alegent Lakeside Hospital, early diagnosis is easier than ever with the opening of the new Breast Health Center.
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  • Surgical Solution To Weight Loss
    With the obesity epidemic, it's not surprising weight loss surgery is on the rise. A local doctor says the number of patients has doubled in the past five years. Having the operation can often be a matter of life or death.
  • The Fast Fix
    Have you ever noticed how children seem to get sick on Friday, just after the doctor's office closes? Or how an important meeting pops up at the same time you were supposed to get a flu shot?
  • Having a Change of Heart
    When your heart valves don't work, your heart suffers. It usually happens in your late 40s or 50s and the symptoms can be common ones. There is a fix but that fix depends on the patient.
  • In the Middle and in Charge
    Thousands of women feel the twists and tugs. They care for their children and their own parents at the same time.
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    Imagine battling lung cancer for four years and then finding out you have a brain tumor. In August's Health Check report, an Omaha woman shares why she is turning to a unique radiation treatment.
  • Guard Those Knees
    It's a Catch 22 for women. We need to be active for good health, but at the same time we're up to eight times more likely than men to suffer an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.
  • Driver Rehab
    Loss of driving skills is something typically associated with advancing years but in reality people of all ages have conditions that can make getting behind the wheel a challenge.
  • TomoTherapy
    A multi-million dollar investment is paying off big for cancer patients. Immanuel Cancer Center in Omaha is the first in the region to offer a form of radiation known as TomoTherapy.
  • Mental Health
    A new facility for those dealing with mental illness is being called a place for hope and healing. One in four Nebraska families will need help. Lasting Hope Recovery Center is another place to turn.
  • Colon Cancer Screening
    When it comes to pap smears and mammograms, many women would never think of skipping one. So why don't we feel the same way about colonoscopies?
  • Heart Screening
    Picture a pear-shaped woman. Now picture one shaped more like an apple. Which is more at risk for heart disease?
  • e-Focus
    It sounds like something out of a movie: doctors and nurses who can see, hear, and treat hospitalized patients without ever going to the hospital.
  • Life Coaching
    We work, take care of our families and honor our obligations. Is it any wonder most of us don't have time to think about whether we're living the lives we really want?
  • Kicking the Habit
    The third Thursday of every November is the Great American Smokeout, a time to kick the deadly habit.
  • Coping With Cancer
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to recognize that while the number of cases is dropping, more than 178,000 Americans will still be diagnosed this year.
  • Vascular Disease
    When cholesterol builds up, most people think of the damage it can do to their hearts but a blockage can also affect your arms and legs.
  • Breast Reduction
    Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that some women need but hesitate to talk about. The number of women opting to undergo this procedure is growing.
  • Bodies in Motion
    Do you like to work out? Or, are you like a majority of Americans who believe you have better things to do? Well, it's time to get motivated and here are a few ways to get moving in July's Health Check.
  • Thyroid Disease
    After giving birth to a third child, who wouldn't be tired? But an Omaha woman knew the fatigue, anxiety and hair loss she experienced wasn't normal.
  • Stroke Rehab
    May is stroke awareness month -- a time for all of us to take stock of our risk factors. Stroke is the number-one cause of adult disability but rehabilitation has a big impact on quality of life.
  • Sleep Apnea
    Nothing beats a good night's sleep but more women are having a hard time getting one.
  • Digital Mammography
    Every woman knows the importance of getting mammograms. Along with monthly self-exams at home, it's the best way to detect breast cancer but now there's a new option out there: digital mammography.
  • Heart Scans
    The numbers are shocking: one in three women will die of heart disease. Knowing our risk factors is the first step, but there's another way to assess heart health.
  • Listen to Your Heart
    Many of us have enough New Year's resolutions to last all of 2007 but there is a way to change our lives in just six months.
  • Beating the Winter Blues
    Many people dread the shorter days that come along with winter. For women, especially, the change in seasons can lead to a real problem.
  • Urinary Incontinence
    Forget sleeping through the night, taking a hike or living life without worry. People with urinary incontinence are in constant fear of having an accident.
  • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    October is a time to "think pink" and raise awareness about breast cancer.
  • Fibromyalgia: Just Add Water
    Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with no cure and women are most at risk. They are seven times more likely to be diagnosed although no one knows why.
  • The Right Fit
    Sitting at our desks isn't supposed to hurt but for too many of us, it leads to a sore back, stiff wrist, or some other musculoskeletal disorder.
  • Treating Sports Injuries
    When you think of sports injuries, some type of contact comes to mind. But a new picture is emerging with young female athletes.
  • Endometriosis: What Women Need to Know
    It's hard to believe but up to 50 percent of women in their child-bearing years might be living with a condition that they don't even know about.
  • Clinical Trials
    When it comes to cancer, heart disease and a host of other illnesses, one of the most effective tools out there is a clinical trial.
  • Type Two Diabetes
    Numbers tell only part of a story but when it comes to diabetes. Almost 21 million children and adults have it and in a few years, that number is expected to jump to 30 million.
  • An Ounce of Prevention
    Most women realize the importance of monthly breast self-exams but it's hard to sort through the maze of other screenings.
  • Heart-Healthy Cooking
    February is heart month, a time for all of us to assess our risk. Heart disease is the number one killer for women.
  • Losing It!
    We're getting the New Year started with a resolution that's always at the top of the annual list: losing weight.