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New Blood Test Means Safer Prenatal Screening

Posted by Karen Miller on Jun 8th, 2013

A British study has shown a new blood test to be safe and effective for detecting chromosomal problems in fetuses.  The test looks for problems in the baby’s DNA, such as when a third copy of a chromosome is present.  This... More of this article »

Tropical Storm Andrea First Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

Posted by Matthew Jenks on Jun 6th, 2013

Severe weather across the nation’s midsection and flooding along the Mississippi river have dominated weather news across the United States this week.  However, things are about to change as the Atlantic hurricane season is... More of this article »

Florida Braces as Andrea Moves In

Posted by John Adams on Jun 6th, 2013

The first major storm of the Atlantic hurricane season strengthened gradually Thursday as it moved closer to making landfall on Florida’s west coast. Though the storm is not expected to develop into a full-fledged hurricane, many... More of this article »

Chicago and the World Say “Good-bye” to a Dance Legend

Posted by Suzanne Cooper on Apr 12th, 2013

After over 70 years of affecting the world of dance, the world bids farewell to one of the most recognized ballerinas of the last century. Chicago artistic icon and former prima ballerina Maria Tallchief died Thursday at Chicago’s... More of this article »

Prince William and Kate Announce Pregnancy

Posted by Suzanne Cooper on Dec 3rd, 2012

Kate Middleton is pregnant. St.JamesPalace issued the announcement today when the duchess was admitted to KingEdwardVIIHospital in central London with hyperemesis gravidarum, an acute morning sickness which requires supplementary hydration... More of this article »