Medical Reports: Archived Reports - Page 36 of 37

  • Ray of Hope

    Ray of Hope

    For South Floridians, it is as close to a guarantee as you'll get. Somewhere, sometime, almost all of us will get sunburned. But now, there is new protection for our skin and it comes in a pill. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Christine Cruz introduces us to this ray of hope.

    Posted on 02/16/06
  • Body Boost

    Body Boost

    For many people, they are the secret to fighting everything from fatigue to colds. But with so many supplements to choose from, it's hard to know which ones are legit. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Christine Cruz introduces us to some of the newer names providing a real a Body Boost.

    Posted on 02/15/06
  • Scaling Back

    Scaling Back

    Its the ongoing battle of the bulge. Millions of women try diet sodas, diet lunches, even exercise - but they still pack on the pounds. The reason - they're unkowingly breaking many of the laws of losing weight. But in tonight's special assignment report, 7's Christine Cruz shows us the proper way of scaling back.

    Posted on 02/14/06
  • Nip Tuck Teens

    Nip Tuck Teens

    Being a teenager can be tough - especially if you're teased about your looks. But now, there's a new, growing generation of kids called nip and tuck teens. They're young people going under the knife, getting adult surgeries to improve their self esteem. 7's Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's special assignment report.

    Posted on 02/10/06
  • Transplant Traits

    Transplant Traits

    A sudden need for speed. An instant craving for new food. When some people get a transplant, they claim they got more than a new organ, they got a new personality... Their donor's personality. In tonight's special assignment report, Seven's Craig Stevens found patients who actually have developed transplant traits.

    Posted on 02/10/06
  • Butt Out

    Butt Out

    It can be one of the hardest addictions to give up ask any smoker and they'll tell you - it often takes more than willpower to kick the habit. But in tonight's special assignment report, Seven's Christine Cruz shows us a new, painless procedure can help us butt out for good.

    Posted on 02/10/06
  • Out of Sight

    Out of Sight

    Everybody's always looking for a bargain. But if commercials and flyers offering lasik for less sound too good to be true, you're probably right. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Tom Haynes shows us why these ads are truly out of sight.

    Posted on 02/07/06
  • Little Lifesaver

    Little Lifesaver

    When a child is sick, most parents will go to great lengths to help them. But how far is too far? One couple's decision to save their child has led to controversy. Yet, they would do it all over again. Seven's Lynn Martinez has their story in tonight's special assignment report - the Little Lifesaver.

    Posted on 02/07/06
  • Cancer Cap

    Cancer Cap

    For most cancer patients, going bald is almost a foregone conclusion. But tonght, in a special assignment report, we found some people who have never lost a single strand thanks to cancer caps.

    Posted on 02/06/06
  • Fab Abs

    Fab Abs

    Call it a beer belly, a spare tire, or your love handles. For most people, no matter how many times they go to the gym, they just can't get a toned tummy. But in tonight's special assignment report, 7's Christine Cruz shows us there may be some easier ways to get "fab abs."

    Posted on 02/03/06
  • HIV Test

    HIV Test

    Think of it as an HIV test that works like a home pregancy test. Soon, people may be able to find out if they're HIV positive without ever seeing their doctor.

    Posted on 02/01/06
  • Strep Vaccination

    Strep Vaccination

    Even if you've been lucky enough to avoid strep throat, you probably know someone who has suffered from the fever and the headache. But all the pain and misery could soon be over. As 7's Richard Lemus tells us, doctors are working to strip the strep.

    Posted on 01/30/06
  • Cold War

    Cold War

    It only takes one kid at school or one co-worker at the office to get everybody else sick. But now that cold and flu season are in full force, you may want to consider a defense strategy that doesn't include antibiotics. In the fight to win the cold war, 7's Lynn Martinez tells us a doctor's prescription may do more harm than good.

    Posted on 01/26/06
  • Hormone Replacement

    Hormone Replacement

    For all women, menapause is a part of life. But if you're considering taking hormone replacement therapy, you're propably concerned about the side effects. Well tonight, for the first time ever, doctors can actually calculate your odds of getting cancer. Here's 7's Lynn Martinez with the latest.

    Posted on 01/25/06
  • Wipe Away The Wrinkles

    Wipe Away The Wrinkles

    Between drinks, cream, and surgery - everybody wants to look younger. But now, there's a new tool in town promising fantastic results - fast. Tonight, 7's Lynn Martinez is showing us how it can turn back time on even the most sensitive skin.

    Posted on 01/23/06
  • Healing Hands

    Healing Hands

    Just about everybody enjoys a massage. And if you do a rubdown right, it can be more than just relaxing. Seven's Christine Cruz shows us how healing hands can have a healing touch.

    Posted on 01/19/06
  • Mushroom Magic

    Mushroom Magic

    With the cold and flu season kicking into gear... You can only protect yourself so much from getting sick. But if you believe in natural remedies, an asian mushroom may be more powerful than just about any product on the market. Tonight, 7's Tom Haynes shows us why mushroom magic is becoming more popular than ever.

    Posted on 01/17/06
  • Aspirin

    Aspirin

    Two major health studies announced today. The first, involving aspirin and how it benefits men and women differently. The second, a simple new test can make it easier than ever to detect bladder cancer. Seven's Richard Lemus has details.

    Posted on 01/17/06
  • PCOS Treatment

    PCOS Treatment

    Many couples try for years to have a baby--and end up disappointed when it does not happen. The problem for some women is often a condition that's commonly overlooked. But as 7's Lynn Martinez shows us, there is a 'prescription for pregnancy'.

    Posted on 01/12/06
  • Heart Kids

    Heart Kids

    Two children - both under two years old - are in for the toughest fight of their lives. They were born with a heart defect. But now their lives may depend on whether they can get the proper surgery.

    Posted on 01/11/06

Latest Video