At 28-years old, Chicago native Howard Zwirn suffered a major seizure and was diagnosed with epilepsy but with the help of surgery, he regained control of his life.
Inspiration
Losing to Win: Weight Loss Inspiration
According to the CDC, 27% of Illinois residents are obese. Thanks to hard work and determination, Chicagoan Jen Fite is no longer one of them.
AIDS: The current status check
AIDS is still a problem in the United States with more than 50,000 new infections each year.
Ben Pohl: Giving Back
Ben Pohl viewed a life-altering accident as his call to action. See what you can do to volunteer in your own city and make a difference.
Coming Back from an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are very complex diseases that if untreated, can be fatal. We talked to local experts who say help is out there.
Fertility After Ovarian Cancer
Katie Davis was diagnosed with cancer when she was only 12 years old. No matter the odds, she encourages other women to stay hopeful and consider non-traditional options.
Mapping the brain: Discovering the unknown
Dr. Bendok and his team used new technology called ‘brain mapping’ to see the parts of Sandra’s brain used while singing.
Living with a Lifelong Condition: Fabry Disease
Most Fabry patients live into their mid-40′s but doctors hope new treatments will extend life expectancy.
Body Image and Cancer
Loyola opened the doors to the Coleman Image Renewal Center in 2005 to help patients cope with physical changes while fighting cancer.
Extreme Inspiration: Skydiving for MS
John knew he would never climb mountains but he had a better idea. He always wanted to skydive. So he asked his doctor.
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