Christina Burkhart

There are seven million people who have severe sacroiliac, or SI joint pain, in America. The SI joints link your pelvis to your lower spine. Many cases are misdiagnosed since SI pain can mimic other conditions, like a herniated disc, or hip problem.

Rain this morning before sun this afternoon.

A low pressure system moving in from the west has a stationary front lingering to the south of us. This will cause us to see some clouds to end the day and then rain overnight into tomorrow as this system moves through the region.

Scattered showers and storms today with more seasonable temps.

Sunny and hot this afternoon.

Some storms may be strong with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain being our main threats. An isolated tornado is possible also.

There are more than 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis, an inherited condition that causes the lungs to fill with thick mucus. Patients with CF are also prone to chronic lung infections, which are tough to treat and can destroy the tissue in their lungs.

A warm front moving across the state tonight and tomorrow will bring us rain chances through Saturday. There is the chance that storms tomorrow could be strong.

About one in three adults with dementia continue to be active drivers and 50 percent of them continue driving for up to three years after their diagnosis. But now a new trial is under way to see whether cognitive changes that may lead to dementia down the road could be detected through driving----years earlier.

Some hazy sun between clouds today with the small chance of rain.

Thirty-four million American adults have type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers are linking the development of type 2 diabetes to a higher risk of dementia … for which there is no cure, no therapy, and very few pathways for prevention. Ivanhoe has the details.

Sunny skies with comfortable temps and humidity today.

More than four million adults experience at least 15 migraine days a month. But there are some things you can do that might help to prevent a migraine attack.

Some sun, some clouds, and a chance for rain today.

A new device is making it easier for parents to track their child’s health.

Sunny and hot today.

The further south you are the better chance you have to see rain today.

About 17 million adults in the U.S. suffer with depression. It is well known that food plays a major role in our physical health, but it can also play a role in our mental health. Ivanhoe reports on which foods can help and hurt your mental health.

Warm and humid with some rain.

Nearsightedness, also called myopia, is on the rise in kids. Many experts say more time in front of screens and less time outdoors is to blame for this trend. As Ivanhoe explains, the COVID pandemic may have added to the already growing problem.

Sun today before rain moves in tonight and tomorrow.

Interviewing for a job can be intimidating and even more so for someone with autism. Even in a good job market, only 20 percent of adults with autism get hired. Now, technology is hoping to change that with avatars.

Scattered showers and storms today with muggy conditions.

Right now, there are more than 378,000 clinical trials listed on the website clinicaltrials.gov. Millions of people look through the list each month to see if there is a new treatment, technology or procedure that can help them or their loved one. But how do you know which one is the right one for you? New technology is using genetic testing to make the perfect match.

A warm front moving in from the south will bring increasing cloud cover and rain chances today and tomorrow.

An estimated 15 million women in the U.S. deal with stress urinary incontinence, an accidental leak of urine after pressure on the bladder from movement, a cough or a sneeze. A new procedure being used in the United States could help these women get the help they need.

Sunshine this afternoon with comfy conditions.

Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA is a disease that attacks and kills nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. In the most severe cases, people lose their ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe on their own. Babies with the most severe form have not survived past age two. Now, new treatments, including an FDA approved oral medication are giving young patients a second chance.

Cooler today with more rain chances.

Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to form the shape of a sickle, making it difficult for blood to flow. Now, doctors are testing an experimental therapy that could be lifesaving for patients running out of treatment options.

A cold front dropping south across the state will bring cooler air and rain to the area today.

There is no cure for pancreatitis, and often, child patients are left enduring a lifetime of pain. Now, a new treatment is helping them live a happy, pain-free life.

Muggy and warm with some storms later today.

Warm and muggy today with scattered showers and storms.

Now, after years with no new treatments, scientists say there are promising new drugs that can stop the kidney damage sometimes associated with lupus nephritis, with fewer toxic side effects.

More rain in the near forecast.

New Nobel-prize winning technology is changing the way your child will get scanned, making it smarter and safer.

Rain, heavy at times, today and tomorrow.

Now, a new robotic tech that is getting patients back, what doctors call “optimal function.”

Dry to start the day before rain moves in.

There are subtle and not-so-subtle warning signs of suicide that we should all know. As Ivanhoe reports, we could end up saving someone’s life.

A chance of rain today with mild temperatures.

Details on the first place in the country to put COVID-killing tech in their lights.

A bit chilly today with the chance of rain.

You brush, floss, get your twice a year cleanings, and avoid sweets. But Ivanhoe has some surprising ways you could be causing damage to your teeth.

Cooling off today and staying cool tomorrow.

A New York neurosurgeon is the first in the United States to study a groundbreaking method of learning more about tumors.

Warming back to the 80s!

A new hearing implant has the potential to help people with hearing issues who have been unable to use devices in the past.

What a fantastic weather day ahead!