Probiotics Grow Into Mainstream Health Foods Trend
Probiotic foods and supplements, from Activia yogurt to prebiotic cereals, are expanding fast as companies push health claims. Research cites safety but calls for more evidence while NIH studies and global firms push market growth toward 2010 and beyond.
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Training gaps in Illinois trooper driving after fatal crash
A crash on Interstate 64 in Belleville killed sisters Jessica and Kelli Uhl, prompting scrutiny of Illinois State Police driving training. PursuitWatch says officers spend most time in cars yet receive minimal driving instruction, unlike frequent gun safety training. Trooper Matt Mitchell, who was involved, had prior crashes. his dashboard cam was reportedly off and 79 witnesses have been interviewed as state police investigate.
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PursuitWatch
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Southern Illinois hospitals expand heart care amid staff growth
Southern Illinois Healthcare facilities including Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Herrin Hospital and St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon showcase multimillion dollar upgrades. Carbondale reports heart program growth from 1800 to over 3800 catheterizations yearly, 3 to 6 cardiologists, and 250 heart surgeries this year. New neurosurgery planned with Dr. Jeff Jones and Dr. John Taveau joining in 2009. Herrin completes a $20 million expansion adding private rooms, Wound Care Clinic and digital mammography. Mount Vernon expands vascular clinics and partners on cancer care. syntheses of new discs and sleep centers noted.
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Mount Vernon
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Maroney
Jeff Jones
John Taveau
Williamson County
Center For
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Julia Harrison Bruce
Ashton
Peggy Logan
Herrin
John Codd
Brandi Watson
Watson
Mount Vernon-area
University of Illinois
Don Kovalsky
Good Sam
Kovalsky
Sajjan K. Nemani
Centralia
St. John’s Mercy
St. Louis
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