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Nano coatings used to battle COVID-19
May 26, 2023
COVID-19 first hit the news more than three years ago, but since then, so much has been learned about the virus. Research now tells us that the virus can last...
How to be a ‘super ager’
May 19, 2023
Why do some seniors age gracefully, looking and moving like a person half their age? How can people be “super agers?”
Researchers testing therapy fueled by genetic mutation for cancer patients
May 12, 2023
Researchers are now testing a new therapy for pancreatic cancer. About 64,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023. Over 50,000 will die from it. Health experts say...
Ways to calm your anxiety
May 05, 2023
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting about 19% of adults and 7% of children.While medication and therapy are some standard treatments for anxiety,...
Uncommon symptoms of a heart attack
April 28, 2023
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a heart attack, research reporting more than 800,000 a year suffer from cardiac arrest each year. It is important to be...
Easing the pain of Autoimmune diseases
April 21, 2023
Fifty million Americans are living with an autoimmune disorder, making it one of the leading causes of chronic illness in the country. In fact, there are more than 80 autoimmune...
Right foods can reduce risk of dementia
April 14, 2023
Can the right diet really reduce your risk for dementia?The type of food you eat can make a difference. More than 6 million people 65 and older in the United...
Right foods can reduce risk of dementia
April 14, 2023
Can the right diet really reduce your risk for dementia?The type of food you eat can make a difference. More than 6 million people 65 and older in the United... 
Indianapolis-Based Behavioral Pediatrician’s Advice for Parents of Children with ADHD
November 18, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 6 million children between the ages of 13 and 17 have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Children with attention deficit...
Raising Awareness About Men’s Health
November 11, 2022
November is Men's Health Awareness Month—a time of year dedicated to raising awareness about issues surrounding prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. In this week's episode, I spoke with...
Expert Says Lung Cancer Screenings Will Save Thousands of Lives
November 04, 2022
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the number one cause of all cancer deaths. More people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers...
‘Firefighter Tim’ Griffin Opens Up About Disease He’s Battled For Over a Decade
October 28, 2022
Whether he’s killing it in the kitchen whipping up red chicken chili and apple salad, or taking you through a killer workout, it’s always a blast when Life.Style.Live! personality 'Firefighter...
‘Pet Pals,’ ‘Great Day TV’ Host Patty Spitler Opens Up About Autoimmune Disease
October 21, 2022
Patty Spitler is an Indiana TV icon, a former longtime news anchor, the host of “Pet Pals” and “Great Day TV,” and a member of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall...
George Mallet on Life as a Type 1 Diabetic
October 14, 2022
You know him as the co-host of Life.Style.Live! Kind, talented with an off-beat sense of humor that always has everyone smiling. It’s George Mallet! As a WISH-TV viewer, you welcome...
Randall Newsome on the Health Scare That Almost Cost Him His Life
October 07, 2022
You know him from Life.Style.Live! and as the co-host of All Indiana. The one and only Randall Newsome. Each day his personality shines through the screen--smiling, laughing and always cracking...
3 new omicron offshoots could prompt COVID resurgence
September 30, 2022
COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are declining nationwide; however, health officials say the trend likely won’t last. The coronavirus thrives in cold weather, and temperatures are dropping. Experts warn it’s possible the...
Suicide prevention and the ten-minute window
September 22, 2022
September is Suicide Awareness Month. As part of that WISH-TV will air a Health Spotlight Special Thursday, September 22nd focusing on suicide awareness, prevention and how it affects minority communities. I...
Considering the COVID-19 omicron booster? Here’s what to expect after the shot
September 16, 2022
The new COVID-19 booster is now available at pharmacies, doctors' offices and pop-up clinics across Indiana. The shot not only protects against the original COVID strain, it also protects against...
New COVID Shot Targeting Omicron Could Be Available in September
September 02, 2022
Pfizer and Moderna have developed new vaccines designed to target COVID's omicron mutation. Both manufacturers have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to green-light their versions of the jab, which...
COVID Incubation Period Dropped Significantly With Each New Variant; What This Means As Virus Still Spreads
August 26, 2022
At the start of the pandemic the coronavirus brewed inside an infected person's body for up to one week with patients showing no signs or symptoms for as many as...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Stranger Danger
August 19, 2022
An estimated 2,300 children go missing every day in the United States. Children can go missing for many reasons--one of them is by being kidnapped. In this week's episode, I...
Researchers Narrow Long COVID Into 3 Subtypes
August 12, 2022
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 in 5 people who’ve had the coronavirus will suffer from long-COVID. These are patients who’ve been infected, cleared the virus, yet still...
Indiana Doctor Explains Biden’s Bout with COVID ‘Rebound’
August 05, 2022
First the test was positive, then it came back negative, and now the results are positive once again. This is what doctors are calling COVID-19 rebound. In this week’s episode, I speak...
Indiana Doctor Advises Against Experimental Method to Treat Long COVID
July 29, 2022
Some COVID long-haulers are turning to a controversial method to treat their lasting symptoms. Blood washing is a technique where a person’s blood is drawn, filtered for the purpose of removing...
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Suffers 2 Aneurysms While Filming Hit Series
July 22, 2022
Emmy-winning actress Emilia Clarke, best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO hit series “'Game of Thrones,' says she survived not one but two aneurysms back in...
Health Care Proxies May Overestimate, Underestimate Patient Symptoms Depending on Circumstance
July 15, 2022
Older patients suffering from cognitive decline may have trouble conveying physical and mental health information to their doctor. So, they bring a friend or family member to help them out...
Doctor warns tampon shortage may lead to increase in toxic shock syndrome
July 08, 2022
The nation's tampon shortage is causing some women to ration their supply. But, keeping a tampon in for too long comes with serious consequences. In this week's episode, I speak...
New Guidelines Released from a Top Medical Group for Mothers Who Breastfeed
July 01, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for mothers who breastfeed for the first time in over a decade. The group still recommends breastfeeding for at least the first...
Monkeypox Outbreak Could Turn into Epidemic if Not Contained
June 24, 2022
The monkeypox outbreak is sparking global concern. A total of 2,500 cases have been confirmed to date, two of which have been identified in Indiana.However, experts say the virus has...
Disease Absent During COVID Come Roaring Back
June 17, 2022
Disease suppressed during the pandemic are re-emerging and behaving in really strange ways. There's a rise in RSV, adenovirus, monkeypox and hepatitis. This has scientists scratching their heads. In this...
CDC reveals shocking new data about people who’ve gotten their COVID booster
June 10, 2022
The CDC reports people who've rolled up their sleeves for an extra layer of protection appear to be testing positive for COVID at a higher rate compared to people who've...
Singer and cancer survivor Sheryl Crow on the importance of breast cancer screenings
May 27, 2022
When the pandemic hit, women across the country were forced to miss their annual mammography for fear of being infected with the coronavirus. Now, the world has opened In this...
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not lead to epilepsy in infants, new study
May 20, 2022
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy has been a concern for many expectant mothers. However, a growing body of research points to evidence that may not be the case. In this episode...
First Case of Bird-to-Human Transmission of Avian Flu Questioned
May 06, 2022
The first case of bird-to-human transmission of the avian influenza has been identified, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Doctors say a 40-year-old Colorado man tested positive...
Physician Says FDA Menthol Ban Will Have Major Public Health Impacts in Indiana
April 29, 2022
The FDA is slated to ban menthol in cigarettes. A new study projects over 1 million Americans will quit smoking as a result. A majority will be Black. In this week’s...
Indiana Broadcast Hall of Famer, Patty Spitler, Shares Her Battle with Breast Cancer
April 22, 2022
Patty Spitler is a TV icon and Indiana Broadcast Hall of Famer. She's known for her charisma, charm and brutal honesty. But there's also another side to Patty--one that she...
One of the Leading Causes of Fires in Indiana May Surprise You
April 15, 2022
Smoking is dangerous to begin with. But if you've ever considered lighting up while wearing a home oxygen tank, you might want to think again. When the two are in...
WISH-TV medical contributor Dr. Jerome Adams with latest on COVID-19 pandemic
April 05, 2022
We have a very special edition of Medical Minutes this week with Dr. Jerome Adams, WISH-TV's medical contributor and a former U.S. surgeon general. In this episode, Adams and I...
COVID Makes Comeback in the Form of ‘Deltacron’ Causing Massive Surge in Global Cases
April 01, 2022
Omicron is out and 'deltacron' is in. Scientists describe this latest variant as a marriage between delta and omicron. In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Christopher Doehring, vice...
Doctor says it’s possible to reverse Type 2 Diabetes; Here’s how
March 18, 2022
Over 34 million people across the country have type 2 diabetes. This is equivalent to 1 in 10 and rates are set to rise. Indiana ranks as one of the...
Doctors brace for COVID-19 induced multi system inflammatory syndromes after child hospitalization surge
March 11, 2022
With the surge in child hospitalizations, doctors are bracing for a wave of COVID induced multi system inflammatory syndrome–a post-coronavirus condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart,...
Doctor explains how pandemic transformed health care industry, says telemedicine is here to stay
March 04, 2022
COVID-19 sparked innovation in the health care industry when doctors were no longer able to see patients in person for fear of infection. So, practitioners and patients took to technology. In...
Separated Couples Clash Over Getting Their Children Vaccinated
February 25, 2022
Deciding whether to get your child the coronavirus vaccine can be a difficult one, especially if separated parents disagree.One parent says yes to the shot. For the other parent is...
Mental Health Counselor Gives Tips to Fight Pandemic Fatigue
February 18, 2022
The nation is into year three of the pandemic. However, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the end is near. So, how do we stay strong until we reach the finish...
Doctor warns of hypothermia during cold weather
February 11, 2022
The snowstorm may have passed…but not the frigid temperatures. That raises the concern about a serious medical condition: hypothermia. In this week’s episode, I speak with Dr. Tyler Stepsis, medical...
Spawn of omicron detected in the United States; has 60% more mutations
February 04, 2022
Another COVID-19 mutation has been identified in 26 states across the U.S. Scientists call it the BA.2 variant also known as the “stealth omicron” because it is difficult to detect with...
I’ve done everything I could to avoid COVID. So why did I still get infected?
January 28, 2022
You've gotten vaccinated, boosted, masked and socially distanced. Still, the coronavirus found you. So, why is it when people do everything they can to avoid the virus, they still get...
Was the Coronavirus Vaccine Testing and Development Connected to Aborted Fetal Tissues?
January 18, 2022
A pediatric physician at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital lost his job for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 citing a religious conflict. Dr. Paul Halczenko claims aborted fetal tissue was... 
Medical Researcher Shares Top 3 Pandemic Surprises of 2021
January 07, 2022
Doctors and researchers have been working around the clock to uncover the mysteries that remain about COVID-19. And while this past year has been marked by death and sadness, it’s...
Pediatrician shares top 3 pandemic surprises of 2021
December 31, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside. It’s been almost two years of loss and suffering. However, it’s also been a year of incredible strength and discovery. Parents and...
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Talks Omicron, One-Year Anniversary of Vaccine EUA and Holiday Safety Tips
December 24, 2021
Omicron has taken root in the U.S. Hospitalizations are on the rise across the country with nearly all beds taken up by the unvaccinated. In this episode, I speak with...
Scientists identify symptoms of long-haul COVID in kids
December 17, 2021
Scientists are beginning to uncover symptoms of long-haul COVID in kids. But what should parents and caretakers look for? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Chris Bethel, a pediatrician...
Moderna developing shot targeting omicron, but is it necessary?
December 10, 2021
Moderna’s CEO came out with a bold statement predicting existing vaccines will struggle against the omicron mutation. These remarks come at a time when virtually no evidence exists that current...
Child health specialist gives tips to prepare kids for COVID-19 vaccine
December 03, 2021
While some kids may tolerate shots just fine, others will be anxious and fearful. So, what can parents do to ease the fear and anxiety? In this episode, I speak...
Indiana doctor talks importance of lung screenings
November 26, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The disease is responsible for the most cancer-related deaths in the U.S.--more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. In this episode I speak...
If I’ve had COVID-19 do I still need the vaccine? Two studies differ
November 19, 2021
A new study by scientists out of Israel found natural immunity from a previous infection is 13 times more effective than the coronavirus vaccine. At the same time, the CDC...
New COVID-19 variant in U.S. contains traces of delta
November 05, 2021
A new, possibly more dangerous COVID-19 variant has made its way to the United States and scientists say it may soon take hold and add to a surge in coronavirus...
Researcher explains rigorous FDA approval process
October 29, 2021
What does it take for a vaccine to get FDA approval? The undertaking--to put it mildly--is rigorous. In this episode of Medical Minutes, I speak with Dr. Aaron Lottes, a...
These 2 conditions may reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
October 22, 2021
The immunity as a result of vaccination may not be as strong for people suffering from anxiety and depression. This is according to a study out of The Ohio State...
Child psychologist empowers kids to take a stand against mask bullying
October 15, 2021
Schools and parents are divided. While some kids may be required to wear masks in schools others may not have the option. This got one Indiana doctor concerned about mask... 
Schools encourage kids to have Individualized Health Plans for coming year
July 29, 2021
There are so much unknowns going into the 2021-2022 school year, and we all want our kids to have the most enjoyable and safest year possible, especially considering the challenging...
Doctor Says to Think Twice Before Getting Your Child Vaccinated
July 23, 2021
One of the most influential doctors, Dr. Marty Makary, researcher at Johns Hopkins, has a message for parents: Think twice before getting your child vaccinated for COVID-19. We go into...
Indiana facing blood shortage; here’s how you can help
July 08, 2021
Meet our new investigative reporter, Jasmine Minor
June 08, 2021
On this episode, we welcome a new face to WISH-TV, Jasmine Minor. She’ll be joining Richard Essex as part of News 8’s iTeam. We talk about her Indy roots, her...
Centers for Disease Control Exaggerating Outdoor COVID-19 Transmission
May 12, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says the risk of an outdoor COVID-19 infection could be as high as 10%. But reports are circulating the actual number is much lower....
Thriving Post-Pandemic: Why One Psychiatrist Says You Will
May 10, 2021
We've heard of post-traumatic stress. But what about post-traumatic growth? It's a term used to describe feelings of joy, creativity and purpose people feel following a devastating event. On this...
How to Keep Cool When You Feel You’re About to Snap
May 03, 2021
Health experts have referred to this time as a 'nation on edge.' Everything from the pandemic to politics, the economy to climate change--not to mention everyday life--people seem to be...
Talking to kids about tragedy
April 22, 2021
Active-shooter situations are difficult for everyone, particularly children. With 24/7 news coverage and social media, it's nearly impossible to protect them from hearing about tragedies such as the mass shooting...
What does the future hold for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
April 15, 2021
Both the CDC and the FDA have advised states to temporarily suspend administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine because of a rare, but potentially deadly side effect. Indiana is one...
Vaccines & Menstruation
April 13, 2021
Some women are reporting unusual side effect after getting their COVID-19 shot. These women are getting their period soon after vaccination. They are also experiencing much heavier menstruation. So, why...
Infection after COVID-19 vaccination is possible; here’s why
April 08, 2021
Can you get infected with COVID-19 even after being vaccinated? The answer is yes. Health experts are referring to these patients as "breakthrough" cases. So, why is this happening? Dr....
Where exactly did COVID-19 come from?
April 06, 2021
Coronavirus origins have remained a mystery to scientists. According to the World Health Organization it came from animals. But others aren't as convinced insisting it was released from a lab...
Why returning to normal may be as stressful as the pandemic itself
April 01, 2021
While some of us might be thrilled to unmask and not have to socially distance, others are not so sure they want to take that next step forward...figuratively and literally....
Flu numbers are low, but doctors warn it will be back
March 30, 2021
Influenza cases are at an all-time low this season in Indiana. It's almost as if the virus has disappeared. Doctors say this was expected because of the mild season in the...
March Madness, aka The Season of Vasectomies
March 25, 2021
The NCAA tournament is in full swing and it’s a great time of year to sit back, relax and watch the games. But March Madness also happens to coincide with... 
Preparing for Change in 2021
January 28, 2021
It's been a year of changes and if 2021 is going to be anything like 2020, we know there's much to come. In this episode of Medical Minutes, Dr. Mary...
Embracing Winter Exercise
January 21, 2021
Let's face it: winter is here and it's not going anywhere any time soon. When we're tempted to cuddle up with a good book and a cup of tea...we have...
Happy New Year and You’re Fabulous
January 08, 2021
The new year brings a new start and with 2020 behind us, we're all revved up and ready to roll with resolutions. On this week's episode of Medical Minutes, Dr....
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July 14, 2020
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