Acid Reflux
A medical first in the U.S.: surgery without one single incision used to cure acid reflux disease. Seven's Christine Cruz has the story in tonight's Healthcast.
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Stopping Seizures
Epileptics spend their life wondering when the next seizure will hit them, but, tonight, Seven's Richard Lemus shows how a new device is stopping seizures.
Cervical Savior
There's a new, easier way to treat cervical cancer, and the inventor of the device is a doctor right here in South Florida. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us this new Cervical Savior.
Fashion with a Cause
Many teenagers are conscious about how they look. Now a designer catering to kids with a certain medical condition. Seven's Diana Diaz says it's Fashion with a Cause.
Numb the Pain
We all hate getting poked and prodded at the doctor's office, and, for needlephobes, even the thought of getting stuck can send them into a panic. As Seven's Richard Lemus shows us, there's a new device to help Numb the Pain of needles.
Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 400,000 people in this country suffer from multiple sclerosis, and there's still no cure. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new drug is showing promise.
High-tech Testing
Going to the doctor can be a pain, especially if you need to draw blood or get an IV, but now High-tech Testing is helping both patients and health care professionals get the right vein in one quick shot. Here's Seven's Diana Diaz.
Face of Addiction
More and more people are turning to Botox® Cosmetic injections to prevent wrinkles, but some women might be experiencing too much of a good thing. Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us the Face of Addiction in tonight's special assignment report.
Men-o-pause
It's common knowledge that as women get older, their reproductive days are numbered, but are there age limits for men too? In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz tells us why women may not be the only ones racing against the clock.
Feed Your Face
Many of the foods on your Thanksgiving table aren't just good to eat, they're good for your body. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how to Feed Your Face with some of the same things you'll eat during your holiday meal.
Out of Sight
There is a tiny organism living in waters throughout South Florida, and it's causing a severe eye infection and sometimes even blindness. Doctors are warning cases are on the rise.
Passport for Pain
Gastric bypass is life saving surgery for a lot of people that has left desperate patients looking for cheaper surgeries out of the country, but for some of them this trip for a new life ends up as a Passport for Pain.
Heart Quiz
More than a million Americans have high cholesterol, which puts them at increased risk for heart disease. Think it can't happen to you? Think again. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how to test your cholesterol IQ.
Skipping Shots
So what should a parent do? Many say they're just too scared because of stories like these and other reports of a suspected link to autism. That's why so many are skipping the shots all together and, as Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us, that has doctors very worried.
Pain Killer
People who live with chronic pain often spend years on strong medication that makes them tired or loopy, but some doctors have found ways you can trick your body and brain into being its own Pain Killer.
Stuttering
Each day is a struggle to speak for three million Americans who suffer from stuttering. Doctors still haven't been able to find a cure or cause for the disorder, but, in today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how many patients are regaining control over their speech and confidence.
Conquering Cavities
Having healthy teeth isn't always as easy as it seems, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Tonight, Seven's Lynn Martinez shows how one university may have come up with a treatment that is Conquering Cavities for life.
Dangerous Diagnosis
With billions of lab tests each year mistakes do happen, sometimes with deadly consequences. Tonight, in a special assignment report, how you can avoid a Dangerous Diagnosis.
Secrets of the System
Sick and tired of waiting for hours at the doctor's office? Or worse, worried about a prescription foul-up at the pharmacy. Seven's Richard Lemus shows you the Secrets of the System for better health care.
The Doctor is Out
A recent California study reveals dermatologists here in South Florida are giving preference to patients who want cosmetic procedures over those with potential skin cancer. Seven News decided to put it to the test and as Belkys Nerey discovered The Doctor is Out.