A startling new study by the Centers for Disease Control suggests autism is on the rise. We talk with two doctors to decipher what the data actually mean. CDC's Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet

The American College of Surgeons held their annual meeting in Chicago today. We take a closer look at some new research on surgical care featured in the latest edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Is microwave popcorn dangerous for your health? We talk to a panel of health and nutrition experts on why this and other surprising choices made a list of "7 foods that should never cross your lips." The Ten Riskiest Foods -- Center for Science in the Public Interest "Seven Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips" -- Prevention

Could your next doctor be a robot? We go into the operating room to watch robotic surgery.

The first shipments of swine flu vaccine are arriving this week. Dr. Julie Morita of the Chicago Department of Public Health tells us where it's going and how to get one.

Carol Marin and her panel look at doctors' compensation and how some would like to reform this area of health care. "The Cost Conundrum" by Atul Gawande -- The New Yorker

The beginning of flu season means heightened concerns over the H1N1 virus. How bad could it get, and how prepared are we? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look. Swine Flu Prep -- Illinois Department of Public Heath

A deadly drug is cause for alarm in some Lake County suburbs. We bring you part two of our investigation into why more suburban kids are overdosing on heroin. Buffalo Grove Community Forum on Drug Abuse

A researcher studying plague bacteria at the University of Chicago has died following exposure to deadly bacteria. Eddie Arruza and his panel discuss possible reasons this might have happened, and precautions taken by scientists studying potentially fatal diseases and bacteria.

A dangerous drug has made a deadly comeback in the suburbs. In the first part of a two-part series, we take a look at why more and more kids are overdosing on heroin, and how it has impacted a quaint Lake County community.

How are the legions of unemployed Americans handling their health insurance? Diane Eastabrook of the Nightly Business Report's Chicago bureau has the story.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Chicago finds out its Olympic fate in just 3 weeks; President Obama takes his health care fight directly to the people; Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is plagued by poor poll numbers; the bidder for the Chicago Sun-Times is calling for major union concessions; Oprah Winfrey takes over Michigan Avenue; Bulls great Michael Jordan is enshrined in the Hall of Fame; and the Bears open the season against the Green Bay Packers. Guests:

Last night President Obama made his healthcare reform pitch before a joint session of Congress. We have local reaction to the address, plus analysis from political speechwriter Jason DeSanto. Watch President Obama's September 9 health care speech.

We're devoting the entire hour tonight to health care reform. We'll explore the various proposals on the table and hear from doctors, hospitals and insurers on how the changes may affect you. We'll also hear from citizens who will share their hopes and concerns about health care.

Rich Samuels takes a look at the boisterous nature of some of the health care debates and town meetings that have been held across the country. Chicago Breaking News: Health care a hot topic at town hall meeting (08/24/09)

A recent study suggests that restricting one's caloric intake by 20 to 40 percent aids in slowing the aging process and improving overall health. We talk to a doctor about this controversial finding and speak to one woman who is following the calorie-restricted diet. Guests: