Acne Alert
As if breakouts aren't bad enough, now doctors are fighting super acne, pimples that won't go away with traditional treatments. Seven's Lynn Martinez has tonight's special assignment report Acne Alert.
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Detecting Disease Through The Eyes
Many people don't find out they have a disease until they have symptoms, but now there's a way to detect problems sooner all by looking into your eyes. In tonight's healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz takes a closer look at how a new laser eye scan is helping doctors detect everything from diabetes to cancer.
Healing Hearts
A little girl born with a hole in her heart was facing risky open-heart surgery, but a local doctor was able to repair the hole without ever going into the operating room. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how this procedure is Healing Hearts.
Kidney Spa
Everyone likes to spend time at the spa, and now patients with kidney disease can experience that same pampering and relaxation during dialysis treatments. Seven's Diana Diaz takes us to the Kidney Spa.
Early Delivery
Nowadays, a lot of moms are choosing to deliver babies early for convenience. It was thought that anytime after 37 weeks was OK to deliver, but now doctors aren't so sure. As Seven's Christine Cruz tell us in tonight's Healthcast, new research may have mothers and their doctors thinking twice before choosing to deliver early.
Shots over Surgery
Suffering from a torn ligament or tendon doesn't always have to mean going under the knife. Now, one local doctor is offering a non-invasive treatment that's giving patients pain-relief. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us why some are choosing Shots over Surgery.
Anesthesia Answer
You know how it is when you get dental work, the numbness can last for hours, causing you to bite your tongue or even drool. Now, there's a new shot that can reverse that numb feeling. Seven's Richard Lemus has this Anesthesia Answer.
Helium for Asthma Attacks
Have you ever sucked the air out of helium balloon and it makes your voice go really high? Well, as it turns out, for some patients with asthma, that sort of thing is helping them breathe easier. Seven's Christine Cruz has more in tonight's Healthcast.
Better for Babies
Having a baby can be nerve wracking and exciting at the same time, but if your baby needs special care in those first few weeks, nothing can be more frightening. Seven's Diana Diaz shows you a brand new facility in Broward built to be better for Babies.
Kidney Concern
Kidney stones are a medical issue usually seen in adults, but doctors are noticing an alarming trend, Kids are now developing these painful stones. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us what's causing these Kidney Concerns.
Botox Shots
Millions of people get Botox shots to get rid of wrinkles, but now doctors say the drug may be more than just a fountain of youth. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how it's being used for everything from strokes to migraines.
Shrinking Stomachs
Gastric bypass surgery has helped thousands of Americans to lose weight and improve their health, but a growing number of those patients are gaining the weight back and don't know where to turn. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how a new procedure is Shrinking Stomachs.
Subliminal Solution
It's no secret, aggressive driving and even road rage are huge problems on South Florida roadways, but now there's a new CD out meant to help drivers keep their cool on the road by using calming music with hidden messages. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us this Subliminal Solution.
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is one of the most common genetic disorders affecting children. The most devastating type slowly robs kids of their muscles, and they rarely live past age 20. But now, researchers say they've made a drug discovery that could give kids a fighting chance. 7's Christine Cruz has the details in today's Healthcast.
Forget the Pain
Hospitals can be downright traumatic for kids, but a new program at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is helping young patients forget the pain for a little while. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us.
Medicinal Milk
When we hear goat's milk, almost all of us think of cheese, but, believe it or not, the animals are trading the farm for the pharmacy and helping save lives. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us the Medicinal Milk.
Attacking Addiction
Patients with mental illness often suffer from drug addiction as well. In the past, support groups and counseling used to be the only treatment, but now there's a drug that helps erase the cravings. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz takes a look at new prescription for addiction.
Breast Cancer Fight of the Future
Doctors agree the key to beating breast cancer is early detection. Now, finding cancer has never been easier. The mammogram of the future is fired up in our own backyard. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how it's saving lives.
Food Fix: Glowing Skin
Lotions, potions and creams. We'll try almost anything to stay looking young, but the key to good skin is not so much about what we put on it as what we put in our mouths. So today, Seven's Lynn Martinez has the Food Fix for glowing skin.
Dolphin Tales
She may be the only dolphin to lose her tail and survive. Now, her progress in the water is helping amputees on land. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz tell us about the dolphin's one-of-a-kind prosthetic that's making life more comfortable for people who've lost a limb.