Fit Kids
We've all heard it, childhood obesity is on the rise, but, tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how a new trend is making for Fit Kids.
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Modern Medicine
Technology keeps improving, and one surgeon from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is keeping up with the trend. Tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how modern medicine is giving a helping hand to doctors in the operating room.
Fighting Fungus
Living in a warm and humid climate like South Florida, you can't always escape nail fungus, but while it's ugly and embarrassing, most people don't want to deal with the hassles of medications, so we went to the experts looking for some home remedies. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us some natural ways of Fighting Fungus.
Healthcast: Better Brain Tumor Help
Being treated for a brain tumor is scary enough. Once the patients undergo surgery, radiation and chemo, they often take daily steroids to reduce the swelling in their brains, but it's those same drugs that can cause unwanted side effects. In tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz tells us about a new option that may be easier and safer.
Pudgy Pet's Friend
Love your dog, but you're getting a bit tired of carrying him or her? Tonight, Seven's Diana Diaz shows us how to keep man's best friend in line.
Medical: White Out
From at-home white strips to lasers and lights, more and more teenagers are doing what they can to get whiter, brighter smiles. But it's not for everyone. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us when it's safe to White Out.
Allergy Alert
For kids with food allergies, what they eat is often a life or death decision. With back to school time here, doctors are warning about the importance of educating teachers and school workers about how to prevent and treat a deadly reaction. Seven's Richard Lemus has this Allergy Alert.
Healthcast: Quit Smoking Diet
Milk does the body good and may help smokers kick the habit. In fact, a lot of the foods you eat could change whether or not you light up. In tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz reveals what's in the Quit Smoking Diet.
Going gray
Do you ever have a million thoughts running through your mind? They could be aging you faster than you may think. Seven's Diana Diaz has details in Going Gray.
Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough
Researchers at the University Of Miami have been credited with a "big breakthrough." Their find brings us one step closer to a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Seven's Tom Haynes has details in this medical report.
Croc Craze
Clogs, platforms, flip flops, there's always a shoe craze, and these days, it's all about Crocs. People swear by their comfort, but some claim they have helped with medical problems? Seven's Richard Lemus gives us the low-down on this Croc Craze.
Medical: Buzz Off
Are your teenagers downing the latest energy drinks packed with caffeine? Doctors warn they can be spiked with danger. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us when you should Buzz Off these drinks.
Hand Makeover
You've heard of face lifts and tummy tucks, but what about plastic surgery for your hands? On tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new trend in cosmetics can take a few injections and a little laser and give you younger hands.
Medical: Addiction Alert
When most people think of addictions, they think cigarettes, alcohol or drugs. But tonight, Seven's Richard Lemus has an Addiction Alert involving some of your daily routines.
Downsizing for Diabetes
Gastric bypass surgery is not just for people who want to drop some major weight. Some doctors are now using it to help patients get rid of other health issues. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us why some people are downsizing for diabetes.
Catching Cancer
A breast cancer breakthrough: a new device detecting the disease even sooner than a mammogram can. Seven's Diana Diaz has details.
Feel the Burn
If you suffer from chronic neck or back problems, you know that often it seems like nothing can ease the pain. But there's a relatively new procedure that's using needles to burn away those nerve endings. Seven's Richard Lemus shows us how to Feel the Burn, not the pain.
Stroke Survivors
Everyone knows a stroke takes a big toll on a person, both physically and mentally. About half of all stroke patients will experience some type of paralysis. But, in tonight's Healthcast, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how a new device is reshaping the road to recovery for stroke survivors.