Christina Burkhart

Chilly today with clouds decreasing.

It takes patience, time, and energy to be a caregiver and it isn’t always easy. Ivanhoe has some tips for any type of caregiver.

Warmer today before turning cooler tomorrow.

Now there’s a new FDA-approved device that is giving heart surgeons the upper hand when it comes to treating A-Fib.

Seasonable this afternoon with sunshine.

Now, scientists at Penn State College of Medicine and several other universities are developing a saliva test that could mean an almost instant diagnosis for athletes at all levels.

A cold front moving across the state will cause our temps to fall through the day, keep it windy, and keep some clouds around.

They’re called natural killer cells—cells in the body that search out and destroy dangerous cells that have mutated, like cancer. Now, scientists at the University of Central Florida say the technology that boosts the body’s cancer-fighting immunity may also help fight COVID-19.

High pressure to the southeast will help to give us a sun-filled day and bring in southerly air, helping to warm us up quickly.

Neurosurgeons are studying an old approach to clot removal in patients who would otherwise be out of options.

It’s a bright and beautiful start to the day!

Right now, there are as many as 240,000 survivors of childhood cancer. Many are now young adults and may be struggling with long-term health effects of treatment. Researchers are studying the benefits of exercise on this special group of survivors.

Not much sun today, more clouds with spotty mix.

More on a college instructor who is working to overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Some sun and mild temps today.

Now, a potential new treatment using scorpions can give millions of arthritis sufferers much need relief.

A low pressure system working across the state has us starting the day with snow, rain, mix, and even a bit of freezing rain.

A new study indicates that the way we sleep may actually be the key to unlocking a healthy heart.

Scattered light lake effect snow today.

Ivanhoe has details on a particular type of cancer that targets people in their 30′s to early 40′s and the story of how one young man in his 20′s assisted doctors to save his life.

We’re catching the edge of the system moving up the east coast, and between that and lake effect scattered light snow is a possibility today and tomorrow.

Cold this morning with frigid wind chills.

Now, a new FDA approved procedure is giving some kids a new chance at living a long, healthy, normal life without the risk that comes with open heart surgery.

Cold with wind chills near 0.

Now, researchers say prior bariatric surgery may reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.

More snow is on the way.

Monitoring blood sugar levels has traditionally required a finger prick several times a day. Now, researchers want to know if older adults will adopt new technology designed to improve blood sugar control.

More snow today and tomorrow.

Now a new innovative organ care system is making more hearts available to those who need them.

Sunshine this morning before clouds move in.

Now, the world’s tiniest heart pump with Smart Assist is helping doctors save and strengthen a patient’s own heart.

Cold today.

Almost 400,000 will die from heart failure this year. But now doctors may be able to heal hearts that are dying.

A series of troughs moving through the region will being periods of cloud cover and flurries over the next few days, so enjoy the sunshine while we have it today, even if it is really cold!

There is no cure, but now, details on how one woman was able to find relief for her symptoms.

It’s a cold start to the day and we’re staying on the cold side through the week!

New year, new chance to improve your eating habits. But if you’re taking prescription supplements to improve your heart health, new research suggests there’s one popular pill that can come off your list.

Lots going on in the weather world today!

Brain fog, also called chemo brain or cognitive decline, refers to problems with memory and attention following chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The American Academy of Neurology reports that chemo brain currently affects about 75 percent of cancer patients and so far there has been no clear evidence as to why. Now, researchers are investigating the cause of this debilitating side effect.

Snow moves in this afternoon & evening, cold & windy conditions follow for Friday.

Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in kids under age one. In two out of three cases, the cancer has already spread to the lymph nodes by the time of diagnosis. Now, details on how researchers are using the Zika virus to treat this devastating childhood cancer.

High pressure to the south of us will keep our skies mainly clear.

Every year, 1.3 million men in the United States undergo biopsies to determine if they have prostate cancer. Doctors usually recommend a biopsy if a man’s PSA level is four or higher. But the PSA screening test alone can’t determine if a man has cancer or something else. More on a new lab test that could eliminate unnecessary biopsies.

Some afternoon sun today.

Usually, organs make the trip from hospital to hospital packed in a cooler filled with ice. Now, new technology is changing all that.

Chilly and breezy today with plenty of clouds.

COVID-19 … it’s a virus that takes your breath away. Initially thought to be a disease that impacts the elderly, now, 40 and 50-year-olds who suffered mild symptoms are showing up at the doctor’s office with debilitating symptoms. It’s officially called post-acute COVID syndrome. And, these COVID long-haulers fear they may never get better.

Cold today with scattered flurries.

Running works out your heart and body but can do a number on your feet and legs. More than 50 percent of regular runners will get hurt each year, however there are ways you can protect yourself. Find out the details on what can help.

We have a cold stretch ahead for Mid-Michigan, but we’ll also see a little sun as two high pressure systems drop in from the north.