Health Corner

Saturday, October 8 and December 31, 2005
9:30 a.m. / 8:30 a.m. Central
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Is there permanent relief for those suffering from ulcerative colitis? Yes, surgery is an option when medication fails. "Although it's a difficult surgery, people immediately feel better afterwards," says Dr. Dennis P. Lund, Surgeon-In-Chief at UW Children's Hospital.

Later, Dr. Lisa speaks with Dr. Richard Carmona, the U.S. Surgeon General, about the life saving role played by the National Safe Kids Campaign.

In this Health Corner, we meet cancer-sniffing dogs at the Florida Sensory Research Institute and learn about a cutting-edge early detection method.

Then, Alex Boylan assists Chef Scott Crawford at Woodlands Resort and Inn in Summerville, S.C. where Scott prepares crab cannelloni rolled in shaved pineapple. Jill Repp suggests thinking outside the box by keeping an innovative learning box. Plus, Florida Perry Smith on daily walking as an effortless way to stay fit and trim.