Katharin Czink

Health Reporter at WGN-TV (Chicago, IL)

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A major food company announces plans to pull dyes from its products - and more

1 week ago | wgntv.com | Ben Bradley |Lourdes Duarte |Katharin Czink

For Tuesday, June 17, WGN’s Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte have the latest on new medical information, including:Kraft Heinz says it will remove all chemical dyes from its products by the end of 2027. That includes colorful products such as Kool-Aid, Jell-O, and Crystal Light. The food company says it will use natural colors for the products instead, adding that 90 percent of its products already don’t contain food, drug, and cosmetic colors.
Benefits of Vitamin D fighting breast cancer - and more

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

For Thursday, June 12, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including:An added bonus from taking Vitamin D? It could help fight cancerVitamin D increases the likelihood that breast cancer treatment will work. Researchers at São Paulo State University studied breast cancer patients older than 45. They discovered, those who took Vitamin D nearly doubled their treatment response rate. Vitamin D supplements increase the efficacy of chemotherapy treatment.
Menopause driving women to seek plastic surgery for cosmetic rejuvenation

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

Embracing menopause with a refreshed appearance is a growing trend in plastic surgery. Patients are no longer afraid to talk about the changes that come with menopause. Doctors say more and more women who come in complaining of sagging skin and sunken bone structure mention their struggles with menopause, effectively driving them to seek plastic surgery.
Why infants with health problems need special monitoring as they age - and more

2 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

For Monday, June 2, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including:It’s tough to think that once a tiny baby overcomes a significant health issue, it is not the end of their risk. According to Swedish researchers at the Karolinska Institute, infants who experience health challenges in the first few weeks of life are at higher risk of dying in childhood and adolescence compared to children born healthy.
New Lenox Augustinian Sisters reflect on their time with Robert Prevost

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katharin Czink

In his first official appointment, Pope Leo named a woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla is now the prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders. Nuns at the Augustinian Nuns Monastery in New Lenox celebrated the appointment and their new Holy Father. Bob Prevost was a frequent visitor to the monastery as an adult.
New Lenox Augustinian Sisters reflect on their time with Robert Prevost

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

In his first official appointment, Pope Leo named a woman to head a major Vatican office. Sister Simona Brambilla is now the prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church’s religious orders. Nuns at the Augustinian Nuns Monastery in New Lenox, celebrated the appointment and their new Holy Father. Bob Prevost was a frequent visitor to the monastery as an adult.
Pope Leo’s singing sparks global social media campaign to unite believers

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Katharin Czink |Dina Bair

You may have noticed Pope Leo often bursts into song. Now it’s become a call to action. From mass to his first Regina Caeli greeting, Pope Leo lifts his voice in song. That beautiful sound, sparked an idea from a priest at the pontifical institute of sacred music. Father Robert Mehlhart, OP is president of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music.
Augustinian order’s principles reflected in Pope Leo’s life

3 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

There were many Chicagoans who joined people from around the world in St. Peter’s Square to welcome Pope Leo. And Augustinians showed up in force. That’s the order then Robert Francis Prevost joined as a young man. There are only 2,500 Augustinian brothers worldwide, so they are a close-knit order. What does it mean to be an Augustinian and how did that shape the man who is now pope?
'Discipline, dedication and desire:' Suburban band director retires after 22 years of excellence

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Lauren Jiggetts |Katharin Czink

RICHTON PARK, Ill. (WGN) — Mr. Phillip Crews told us he feels it’s important for students to be a part of something bigger than themselves. The concert, marching, pep and jazz bands of south suburban Rich Township High School in Richton Park are known for excellence. They’ve earned hundreds of awards and honors over the years. As Mr. Crews steps down this year, it’s not only a legacy of success, but one of student confidence and friendship. Mr. Crews has been the band director for 22 years.
Trump Administration cancels funding for vaccine development

4 weeks ago | wgntv.com | Dina Bair |Katharin Czink

Medical Watch Digest for May 29The Trump Administration scraps funding for a vaccine development. Nearly $800 million dollars was awarded to Moderna to come up with a vaccine against potential, pandemic influenza viruses. This includes the h5n1 bird flu. The cancellation comes as the drugmaker announced positive results from a vaccine trial targeting that virus. Scientists are worried, the bird flu virus could become more harmful or spread more easily among people… Possibly causing a pandemic.

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