Men Versus Women
You may think you have a good or bad memory, but it may all depend on your sex. Tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz, is showing us who has a better memory in Men Versus Women.
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Banish the bra
Once considered a necessary undergarment, bras today lend more than just support. They have become a fashion statement, but some medical experts say the bra you wear every day could be bad for your health. Tonight the possible link between bras and breast cancer.
Scoliosis
Three to five kids out of every thousand are diagnosed each year with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine that can have serious consequences if the curve gets worse, but in tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new, less painful method may be able to treat and prevent it.
Balding Breakthrough
It could be the Balding Breakthrough men have been hoping and waiting for. It's still experimental, but a doctor in Tampa is using a patient's own blood in hopes of boosting thinning hair in tonight's special assignment report. Seven's Craig Stevens shows us this fascinating new procedure.
Fat-Fighting Foods
You may be trying to slim down for summer, but, remember, it's not all about eating less and exercise. Tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz is showing us seven fat-fighting foods you should be eating.
Healthcast: Obesity
Obesity ranks second among preventable causes of death. More than nine million Americans are morbidly obese, but scientists are trying to find a way to kill the craving. Seven's Christine Cruz has more in tonight's Healthcast.
Weight Loss Miracle
Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows it's not easy, but now a drug designed to help diabetics is having a surprising side effect. Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us how this medication is helping people shed pounds, and why they're calling it a Weight Loss Miracle!
Safe Sex Passport
Despite years of safe sex campaigns, some sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise, but a South Florida entrepreneur says he's found a solution so you can have a safe passport to paradise. Seven's Patrick Fraser has the story.
Ticking time bomb
Pet owners beware. More and more homes across South Florida are seeing tick infestations. So what's causing this tick explosion? Seven's Richard Lemus shows us if this Ticking Time Bomb can be stopped.
Mammograms
It's the doctors visit that women over the age of 40 should make, an annual mammogram. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how one group of physicians may have found a tool to give women one more reason to make that appointment.
Laser Lowdown
In a climate where less is more, when it comes to clothes, many are paying top dollar to make sure the skin they're showing is smooth, but, as Belky's Nerey reports, some patients say they're not getting the Laser Lowdown.
Healthcast: Saline solution for spinal injuries
You may remember, last year, Buffalo Bills football player Kevin Everett fractured his spine during a game -- nearly ending his life. Not only did he survive, but a breakthrough treatment has him walking again. As Seven's Christine Cruz shows us in today's Healthcast, this first-rate procedure is not just for football stars.
Stop Snoring
If you snore, chances are you and the person who shares a bed with you is miserable. Until now, you didn't have many options, but, as Seven's Richard Lemus, shows us, there's now a quick procedure that can help you Stop Snoring.
Gastric Bypass
More than 177,000 Americans underwent weight loss surgery in 2006. While it can help patients drop the pounds, the surgery doesn't come without risks. On today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new approach is helping patients shed pounds in a safer way.
Hi-tech Training
There's a new way to workout, which has helped some athletes with serious injuries get back on their feet much faster. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how this Hi-tech Training works.
Healing Seas
A trip to the beach can mean more than just a day in the sun. According to one South Florida doctor, the ocean contains minerals that can soothe away your skin problems, and he has bottled those benefits. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how the Healing Seas works.
Avoid Amputations
One of the biggest worries for diabetics is getting a foot ulcer that won't heal, which could lead to amputation. Now, a new treatment being researched right here in Miami could increase wound healing, and, as Seven's Richard Lemus shows us, it could help diabetics Avoid Amputations.
Stop MS
About 400,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis. It's a debilitating disease that causes difficulty walking, loss of balance and vision and an inability to control breathing, but as Christine Cruz shows us, doctors are testing a new drug that could stop the disease in its tracks.
Walk Again
New hope tonight for people who suffer a stroke. There's now a new device to help victims Walk Again. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us.