Broadcast Schedule for January 2006
- Tuesday January 31 - Home Microdermabrasion Kits
Microdermabrasion is now one of the most popular cosmetic procedures done by dermatologists. But now some do-it-yourself at-home kits promise the same results at a fraction of the price. Dr. David Winter compares the two in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Monday January 30 - Intestinal Transplant
Surgeons at Baylor University Medical Center have successfully performed the first-ever intestinal transplant in the state. It means new hope for dozens of other Texas patients in need of the procedure. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Friday January 27 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
More than 15-thousand Americans get sick from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning each year around this time-the cause-faulty heating systems. So how do you protect your family? Dr. David Winter tells us in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Thursday January 26 - First Trimester Prenatal Screening
There's a new screening test for expectant moms that can detect a possible birth defect in a fetus just weeks old. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Wednesday January 25 - Childhood Arthritis Treatment
More than a quarter-million children in America suffer from childhood arthritis. It can be debilitating and for as many as 10-percent of those kids traditional treatments don't work. But now a discovery made by researchers right here in Dallas is offering new hope. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Tuesday January 24 - New Surgery for Thoracic Aneurysms
Aortic aneurysms-a bulging in the large blood vessel that runs from the heart-- effect one-in-20 men, most over the age of 50. Until now the only treatment for many of those aneurysms has been major surgery-but Dr. David Winter tells us about a new, easier and safer procedure in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Monday January 23 - Food Allergies and New Bill
Allergic to certain foods? Determining which pre-packaged goods contain certain allergens is about to get much simpler. thanks to a new federal law. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Friday January 20 - Testing for Obesity
It's not news that being overweight increases your risk of heart disease. but researchers recently discovered that where you carry that excess fat may be more important than you think. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Thursday January 19 - Seniors Benefit from Computers
A longer, happier life may just be a click away. that's according to a new study that found seniors who use computers regularly are mentally healthier. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Wednesday January 18 - Slice CT Scan
It's being called a revolution in the diagnosis of heart disease. Doctors can now get an inside look into a patient's coronary arteries with a simple scan. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Tuesday January 17 - New Surgery for Thoracic Aneurysms
Aortic aneurysms-a bulging in the large blood vessel that runs from the heart-- effect one-in-20 men, most over the age of 50. Until now the only treatment for many of those aneurysms has been major surgery-but Dr. David Winter tells us about a new, easier and safer procedure in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Monday January 16 - Dangers of Light Smoking
Is there such a thing as a 'light' smoker? Researchers say there may be-but there is no such thing as a 'low-risk' smoker. Dr. David Winter explains in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Friday January 13 - Intracranial Angioplasty
This year alone hundreds of thousands of Americans will suffer what's called a "mini-stroke." Traditionally, the only real treatment to prevent a major stroke from following were oral medications-but studies show the drugs fail in a large percentage of patients.. Now though there's another, more reliable option. Dr. David Winter tells us about it in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Thursday January 12 - Adult Strabismus
As many as one-in-25 adults has strabismus or misaligned eyes. more commonly referred to as a 'lazy eye.' In the past, fixing the condition was difficult and required weeks of recovery. but not anymore. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Wednesday January 11 - New SIDS Recommendations
Just this fall the American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidelines for parents regarding how to best prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. Now one of those new recommendations is causing some debate. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Tuesday January 10 - MRI for Uterine Fibroids
It's not what's traditionally used to diagnose uterine fibroids-but according to new research M-R-I technology provides great advantages to doctors and patients when treating the common condition. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Monday January 9 - Long Work Hours Make You Sick
Do you work overtime? The answer may determine whether you get sick this cold and flu season. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Friday January 6 - Best and Worst Sleep Cities
The list of the Best and Worst Sleep Cities in the country is out. and the Dallas-Fort Worth area didn't fair so well. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Thursday January 5 - Pregnancy and Omega 3s
We know how important prenatal vitamins are when expecting. but now recent studies show just how beneficial Omega-3 fatty acid supplements can also be to a baby's development. Dr. David Winter tells us more in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Tuesday January 3 - Weighing In
Once a day. once a week. once a month? Just how often are you supposed to step on that scale if you're one of the millions who've made the resolution to lose pounds this new year? Dr. David Winter weighs in-- in tonight's Healthsource® report. - Monday January 2 - Dangers of Light Smoking
Is there such a thing as a 'light' smoker? Researchers say there may be-but there is no such thing as a 'low-risk' smoker. Dr. David Winter explains in tonight's Healthsource® report.