Denise Hnytka
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Past articles by Denise:
Your Health: When doctors recommend weight loss surgery for children
The life-saving procedure helped one girl lose over 100 pounds. → Read More
Your Health: How instant access to your health records improves your care
Technology is giving doctors better ways to keep up with patient needs. → Read More
YOUR HEALTH: Using lasers to fight seizures
The minimally invasive procedure also has fewer lasting side effects. → Read More
YOUR HEALTH: Preventing the spread of testicular cancer
Self exams are an important tool in early detection. → Read More
YOUR HEALTH: Protecting astronauts from deep space radiation
This research could also apply to medical procedures like CT scans. → Read More
YOUR HEALTH: Disrupting the brain to stop seizures
Pediatric neurosurgeons use an electrical grid to pinpoint where life-threatening seizures start. → Read More
Meal Prep Monday: Bang Bang Shrimp
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Kick-off grilling season with these zesty shrimp skewers made with Culinary Tours' bang bang sauce and Hy-Vee Natural Raw Shrimp Skewers. Find recipe details and a direct link to Hy-Vee Aisles Online for information to purchase all needed ingredients here. → Read More
Quad Cities families face child care shortage
After dozens of providers close, states and cities are investing in keeping centers open. → Read More
Beyond the Badge: Deputy shows he cares through backpacks program
Rock Island Deputy Tim Ott created the CCP program to provide essentials to those less fortunate. → Read More
Beyond the Badge: Officer Tyler Patterson builds trust by making connections
Even working overnight hours, Hampton Police Officer Tyler Patterson keeps in touch with his community. → Read More
Beyond the Badge: Moline officer gets the job done
Our viewers nominated officer Heidi Nelson as an outstanding police officer. → Read More
VERIFY: What was the flu season like last year and how will that impact this year's flu vaccine?
Due to a low level of cases in the 2020-2021 flu season, scientists didn't have much data to go on for their vaccine formula. Here's what they used instead. → Read More
Muscatine mom calls attention to popular baby product recall
Safe sleep advocates warn parents to stop using "Boppy" loungers. → Read More
Iowans who received Pfizer vaccine now helping company study booster shots
Studies on Pfizer's third dose booster shots will be assisted by Iowans who received the first vaccine in August 2020. → Read More
VERIFY: Increasing cases not leading to increase in hospitalization rate among children
The American Academy of Pediatrics says severe illness from COVID-19 among children still "uncommon". → Read More
Iowa Mom shares her honest policy on social media and sex
On A Mother Level podcast features interview with mom of 3 daughters with an honest approach to parenting after divorce → Read More
Three anchors pregnant at the same time births a bond and podcast
Join Denise Hnytka for a conversation with the AnchorMOMs of WLOS in North Carolina about how they started their podcast and how their friendship has grown. → Read More
Mom leads online support group for pregnant women
New "On A Mother Level" episode focuses on "End Preeclampsia" to empower, educate and advocate for women, led by a mother who delivered her daughter at 31 weeks. → Read More
Modern Mom Probs: One mom's survival guide
Getting through all aspects of motherhood is the focus of a new book by Tara Clark, exploring the messy and memorable with thought and humor. → Read More
What happened on the Bachelor? Matt James meets a new arrival.
In this week 6 recap, Matt James plays a prank on Tyler C. as a new arrival shows up in a minivan unexpectedly. A one on one date ends in a surprise goodbye. → Read More