Medical Reports: Archived Reports - Page 25 of 37

  • Restless legs

    Restless legs

    Tonight, more than 12 million Americans will have a tough time getting a good night's sleep. They suffer from a painful problem that keeps people awake and moving. In today's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new method is helping doctors diagnose this disruptive disorder.

    Posted on 11/02/07
  • Custom Chemo

    Custom Chemo

    When it comes to cancer, no two patients' tumors react the same way to chemo. But now there's an experimental test that could show doctors which drugs work the best for each particular patient. Seven's Richard Lemus tells us more about Custom Chemo.

    Posted on 10/29/07
  • Spinal Injuries

    Spinal Injuries

    Each year about 11,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury in the U.S. Researchers say recovery may depend on what happens in the first days after an injury, but, in today's Healthcast, we'll show you how a new drug may offer some big hope for those expecting the worst.

    Posted on 10/26/07
  • Vital Virtual Technology

    Vital Virtual Technology

    Jackson Memorial Hospital is teaming up with the U.S. Army to prepare soldiers for the battlefield. Tonight, Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us how Vital Virtual Training is helping medics get the hands-on practice.

    Posted on 10/25/07
  • Forbidden Foods

    Forbidden Foods

    Do you ever feel like you're eating all the right foods but just aren't seeing any results? Well, maybe you're eating all the wrong foods for your body.

    Posted on 10/22/07
  • Funny bone

    Funny bone

    There's cardio for your heart, sit-ups for your abs, weights for everything else. Now Seven's Diana Diaz show us an exercise class where the Funny Bone get's the biggest workout.

    Posted on 10/18/07
  • Diabetes

    Diabetes

    WSVN -- There's two new breakthroughs for diabetes . One could prevent people from ever getting the disease, and another could help patients already diagnosed.

    Posted on 10/15/07
  • Cancer

    Cancer

    This year, about 22,000 women will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. The good news is many of these patients respond to treatments and go into remission quickly but the cancer often comes back with deadly consequences. Seven's Christine Cruz reports on a new treatment that aims to keep the cancer away for good.

    Posted on 10/12/07
  • Painting passion

    Painting passion

    Walking, talking and simply using our hands are things most of us take for granted but what if you suffer from a physical disability? Tonight, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a couple of helping hands are giving some kids a Painting Passion.

    Posted on 10/11/07
  • Smooth Operator

    Smooth Operator

    Cellulite, it's the one thing that exercise and eating right can't help, but there's a new technology that's proven to smooth out those lumps and bumps. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how this Smooth Operator works.

    Posted on 10/08/07
  • Eye transplant

    Eye transplant

    You may not realize it but some 44,000 adults get eye transplants every year, but rarely is the operation successful in kids. That's all about to change. In this afternoon's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us there is now a sight-saving surgery that's helping the smallest patients.

    Posted on 10/05/07
  • Box it out

    Box it out

    We've all taken our frustration out on loved ones, but did you know you can Box It Out? Seven's Diana Diaz explains.

    Posted on 10/04/07
  • Heartbeat

    Heartbeat

    South Florida doctors are looking for a better way to predict heart attacks. As Seven's Richard Lemus shows us, they're hoping a new test can help them detect problems in a Heartbeat.

    Posted on 10/01/07
  • Striking truth

    Striking truth

    Some of us never leave the house without our iPod or cell phone, but does that make us more susceptible to being hit by lightening? Seven's Diana Diaz has the Striking Truth.

    Posted on 09/27/07
  • All for Autism

    All for Autism

    An autistic girl from South Florida traveled to Costa Rica for what her family is calling a life-altering treatment. Since having adult stem cell therapy she's talking and interacting like other kids. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how this is All For Autism.

    Posted on 09/20/07
  • Victory over Veins

    Victory over Veins

    Varicose veins are often painful and ugly enough to make you want to hide your legs, and getting rid of them hasn't always been easy. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us a new procedure that's offering victory over veins, quick and painless.

    Posted on 09/17/07
  • Healing Waters

    Healing Waters

    After a paralyzing spinal chord injury, a South Florida lifeguard was told he would never walk again, but life in the water, gave him the skills to beat those odds. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us the power of Healing Waters.

    Posted on 09/10/07
  • Pain Problems

    Pain Problems

    More and more patients are turning to natural medicine, and so are doctors. Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how one holistic injection is now helping with Pain Problems.

    Posted on 09/06/07
  • Detecting Danger

    Detecting Danger

    Just like adults, babies can suffer from conditions like Anemia while they're developing in the womb. In the past, doctors had to do invasive surgery to diagnose the problem. But, as 7's Richard Lemus shows us, doctors now have a new way for Detecting Danger.

    Posted on 09/03/07
  • Healthcast: Deskercise

    Healthcast: Deskercise

    If you're like most Americans, you spend seven and a half hours every day sitting at a desk, and each minute you're not moving takes a toll on your body, but there is help. In tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a few easy Deskercises can help you stay fit while you sit.

    Posted on 08/31/07

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