It looks and feels like a normal bike -- with one big exception, We meet the Chicagoan who has given special needs kids an opportunity to experience what they previously couldn't. More on the story JoRide online

Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson's suicide stunned the sports world. We talk to medical experts to discuss the type of dementia some believe may have contributed to his death. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) explained

The mental health of military veterans is receiving more attention. Eddie Arruza reports on how the Veterans Administration is trying to reach out to vets, as some Chicago social service agencies are stepping up to help.

Much needed vision care for thousands of Chicago Public School students is taking shape in the form of a free eye clinic. The partnership between CPS and the Illinois Eye Institute is considered the first of its kind. Ash-har Quraishi has the story. Read more about the program

We take a look at a new, high-tech approach to sex education with the Chief of Family Planning at The University of Chicago Medical Center.

What's behind rising rates of asthma, autism and other childhood diseases baffling doctors? A new long-term study launching in Cook County hopes to find out, and we tell you how your family can participate. To find out more visit The Greater Chicago Study Center online or call 1-866-315-7124

Hundreds of millions of gallons of water flow throughout Chicago taps every day. But is the water safe to drink? A recent environmental study has set off alarms on Capitol Hill and at the EPA. Ash-har Quraishi takes a look at "Chromium-6." Chromium-6 Study (PDF link)

'Tis the Season for anxiety. We speak with an expert on behavioral science who offers suggestions on how to keep calm during the holidays. Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On: Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety, and Fear

We talk with provocative sex columnist and Chicago native Dan Savage about his life and his latest project. Listen to his talk at the Chicago Humanities Festival

Concussions are up by more than 20 percent in the NFL this year, including one to Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Eddie Arruza talks with leaders in the field of head injuries about this, concussions sustained by children, and much more. Mayo Clinic's information about concussions

Earlier this year we met Anne Marie Schlekeway, who had lost her voice to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Anne Marie died late last week. We revisit the story of this remarkable woman. KissMyALS.com Read Anne Marie's final blog post

We have your thoughts on whether non-nurse midwives should be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois

Should midwives, without training as a doctor or nurse, be allowed to deliver babies in Illinois? We have more on the growing debate.

We get an update on the state of AIDS on this World AIDS Day. AIDS Foundation of Chicago

A new drug is being called a potential "game changer" in the battle against heart disease. Eddie Arruza and his panel have more on the latest findings in heart health. American Heart Association explanation of cholesterol

Is an aging population remaking the world? We talk with the author of a new book who says it definitely is and will explain how. Find out more about the book