Going distance to fight diabetes

Fourth-graders from Eads Elementary School participate in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes at the Munster High track.

Going distance to fight diabetes

Fifth-graders from Eads Elementary School participate Monday in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes at the Munster High track.

Going distance to fight diabetes

Fourth-graders from Eads Elementary School participate Monday in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes at the Munster High track.

Going distance to fight diabetes

Third-graders from Eads Elementary School participate in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes on Monday at the Munster High School track.

Going distance to fight diabetes

Parent Maureen Gaither provides water for Eads Elementary School students as they participate Monday in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes at the Munster High track.

Going distance to fight diabetes

Third-graders from Eads Elementary School in Munster participate in a Fitness is Fun Walk for Diabetes at the high school's track.

Paula Deen with sons Bobby (left) and Jamie

Mom Paula Deen has passed on her fun and flair for southern cooking to her sons Bobby (left) and Jamie, along with helping fine-tune some recent new options for a healthier spin on traditional menu favorites.

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Senior citizens with diabetes face increased risk

Dr. Thottathil Gopan, department of endocrinology section chief for Franciscan Medical Specialists in Munster, said older patients can present some unique challenges in their diabetes management.

Heart-healthy habits extend lifespan

A new long-term medical study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that individuals with healthy hearts in middle age live up to 14 years longer than peers with two or more cardiovascular risks.

Combat ready: Fighting diabetes on Chicago's South Side

Diabetes strikes African-Americans on Chicago's South Side at twice the national average. An innovative program strikes back with fresh food options, health care and exercise to combat the high prevalence of the disease.

Coke's new obesity ad raises eyebrows in scientific community

Coca-Cola's new ad-campaign targeting obesity has created a backlash in the science community. Scientists and marketing professors weigh in on the new ad and respond to the company's claim that it has improved the health content of its products.

Eating like a Mouse: Disney cookbook includes kid-friendly recipes for fight against type 1 diabetes

Planning healthy menus for children with dietary restrictions is not as easy as waving a magic wand.

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Kristina Greene of Methodist Hospital takes a blood sugar reading.

Poll: Fight obesity crisis but keep the junk food

Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year's resolutions to slim down. But if it means the government limiting junk food, the response is an overwhelming, "No."

Beer: A healthier choice than wine?

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages, but its health benefits have been largely ignored, while the benefits of wine have come to the fore. But some studies now show that beer is actually healthier than wine.

Healthy eating for people on the go

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Diabetes' link to Alzheimer's - and how to avoid it

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EDITORIAL: Take region's pulse on health care needs

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