Most girls start puberty in sixth or seventh grade, but imagine dealing with it in first or second grade? It's something more and more parents are having to face. Seven's Lynn Martinez talks with doctors about these Premature Periods.
Parents, if you've ever taken your child to get a shot, you know how painful it can be for both of you. Now, a new treatment promises no more tears. Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is one of the greatest medical mysteries, and doctors still don't know what causes seemingly healthy babies to die in their sleep. One local family who lost their child to SIDS is working to help a doctor unlock what causes this sudden death. Seven's Lynn Martinez has our story.
Bone scans are usually used to check for osteoporosis, but now researchers say they could be one of the best predictors of breast cancer. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz explains why having strong bones may actually put older women at a higher risk for the deadly disease.
Forty-three million American women will go through menopause. This year many will suffer through miserable hot flashes and night sweats. Now a new treatment claims relief is just a spray away. Seven's Lynn Martinez has more on this Menopause Mist.
Robotic surgery is the latest and greatest tool in the operating room, often meaning smaller incisions and quicker recovery times. But until recently, the technology was usually reserved for adults. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how, now, robotic arms are working their magic on some smaller patients.
Whether if it's a celebrity like actress Christina Applegate or someone you know who has had to have a mastectomy, they all face the same difficult decision, but now a new wave of Cancer Re-Construction is giving women new breasts plus a tummy tuck.
A major concern for parents of special needs children is how they will make it on their own as adults, but a new program is giving parents peace of mind by offering these young people a helping hand. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us.
This year, more than 34,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer, a cancer that has a higher death rate than cervical cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and even skin cancer. But in today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new treatment may give doctors a way to stop oral cancers before they start.
Treating kids with learning disabilities can be a big challenge for parents, but a new center has opened that is promising to help those kids have a brighter future. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how this Brain Training works.
All the rain we've gotten recently has created a breeding ground for blood-sucking mosquitoes. Now there's a new product that claims to help homeowners get rid of the pests just like the pros. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how to Spray the Way to a mosquito-free yard.
As many of you know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Now there's a test offered right here in South Florida helping many patients avoid Chemotherapy. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how this new breast cancer tool works.
There's a new way to make the trip to the dentist more comfortable. A new machine takes digital impressions of your teeth, so you don't have to endure those messy trays of goo anymore. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how this Digital Dentistry works.
More than two and a half million children in America are on some form of medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, but some of those prescription drugs may be doing your child more harm than good. On today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us that figuring out the right treatment is a delicate debate.
Most of us know back pain is not only debilitating but it can stop you from enjoying your life. Now a procedure performed by one South Florida doctor is giving patients some much needed relief. Seven's Christine Cruz has more on this Pain Procedure.
Companies are now selling gadgets they claim will give you the same professional results you get at a spa or doctor's office. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how you can Pamper Like a Pro at home.
One of the great fears of driving is getting into an accident. But now there may be a way to protect yourself from one of the most common accident-related injuries, whiplash. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us what some researchers say may save you from more than a little pain in the neck.
Whether it's baseball, football or soccer, kids love team sports, but there is a real risk of getting hurt when they run out to play. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how to avoid Danger on the Field.
Stuffy nose, watery eyes is a sure sign your allergies are acting up, but now there's new technology that's supposed to diagnose and treat allergic reactions all at once. Seven's Richard Lemus has this Allergy Alert.
More than 33 million people in the world are living with HIV and millions of new cases are diagnosed every year. In today's Healthcast, Christine Cruz shows us how some researchers may have found a new and improved way to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.