Broadcast Schedule for March 2006
- Friday March 31 - Retinoblastoma
Experts say it's something all parents should know. Seeing what looks like 'white eye' in a family photograph can indicate a life-threatening disease in children. A retina specialist explains. - Thursday March 30 - Cortisol and Diet Drugs
It's all over the television and diet pill bottles-- 'cortisol' is the new buzz word in weight loss. But an expert explains why for most dropping pounds is not as simple as popping an anti-cortisol drug. - Wednesday March 29 - Preschoolers Not Getting Enough Sleep
A new study finds millions of American children under five are not getting the 10 to 12 hours of rest they need each night and it may be the cause of behavioral problems, lower academic performance, even poor eating habits. - Tuesday March 28 - New Treatments for Osteoarthritis
The drugs available right now to treat osteoarthritis only treat the symptoms and do nothing to slow the progression of the disease. But researchers are working to change that. The story highlights two recent, promising studies. - Monday March 27 - Osteoporosis in Males
It's thought of as a woman's health problem, but new research shows men are more likely to develop osteoporosis in their lifetime than prostate cancer. Dr. Winter explains which males should get bone scans and when. - Friday March 24 - 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. - Thursday March 23 - Exercise and Depression
We already know it helps us trim down. but a new study shows exercise can also help us 'psych up'. Just how does a work out affect our mood? - Wednesday March 22 - Post-Stroke Walking Rehab
This year alone more than 700-thousand Americans will suffer a stroke. For many learning to walk again will be one of the most difficult parts of their recovery. But Dallas researchers are now studying a new therapy that may make the rehabilitation process quicker and much more effective. - Tuesday March 21 - Obesity Linked to Kidney Failure
Now as many as one-in-12 Americans has some form of kidney disease. The numbers are rising as quickly as our rates of obesity. and in a new study researchers discovered there's a much stronger relationship between the two than once thought. - Monday March 20 - Childproofing Your Home
According to statistics where's the most dangerous place your kids can be? In your home. Although child death rates are down, accidents at home are still the number one cause of injury to kids. So what are some of the hidden hazards? - Friday March 17 - Heart Oil Study
Around half-a-million Americans suffer from congestive heart failure-a condition that can be very difficult to treat. But now Baylor researchers have come up with an innovative new medication for patients--that is actually more like a food than a drug. - Thursday March 16 - Obesity Linked to Kidney Failure
Now as many as one-in-12 Americans has some form of kidney disease. The numbers are rising as quickly as our rates of obesity. and in a new study researchers discovered there's a much stronger relationship between the two than once thought. - Wednesday March 15 - Hearing Loss from MP3 Players
Do your kids listen to their M-P 3 players for hours a day? It's a trend that doctors and researchers warn can cause long-term damage. - Tuesday March 14 - Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer
By now many of us have heard of the 'breast cancer gene'-an inherited mutation that predisposes some to the disease. But much less talked about is the colon cancer gene. Who should be tested and what does carrying the mutation mean? - Monday March 13 - Bedwetting
As many as 30-percent of young school-aged kids wet the bed. while there are medications available to help, doctors say something as simple as changing what kids eat and drink can be just as effective. - Friday March 10 - Inhaled Insulin
It's being called the biggest advancement in the treatment of diabetes since the insulin injection. The first inhaled insulin got F-D-A approval just over a month ago and will be on pharmacy shelves by the summer. But which diabetics should consider taking it and why? - Thursday March 9 - New Fish Recommendations
We've heard this before. the government has released new guidelines regarding seafood consumption. What are the most recent recommendations and why does it seem we're always getting 'baited' by new information? - Wednesday March 8 - New Treatments for Osteoarthritis
As many as one-in-10 Americans suffer from osteoarthritis which can be painful and debilitating. The drugs right now available only treat symptoms. and don't slow the progression of the disease. But researchers hope a couple of new promising studies may be the first-step to changing that. - Tuesday March 7 - Takeout
If you're planning on having takeout for dinner tonight you're part of a growing trend. A new study finds just how few of us are eating home-cooked meals now days and what that may mean for our health. - Monday March 6 - Banking Cord Blood
It's a question now being asked of many expectant families "Do you want to bank your newborn's umbilical cord?" It can be a difficult decision for parents who have to weigh the cost against the potential benefits. - Friday March 3 - Childproofing Your Home
According to statistics where's the most dangerous place your kids can be? In your home. Although child death rates are down, accidents at home are still the number one cause of injury to kids. So what are some of the hidden hazards? - Thursday March 2 - Hearing Loss from MP3 Players
Do your kids listen to their M-P 3 players for hours a day? It's a trend that doctors and researchers warn can cause long-term damage. - Wednesday March 1 - Inhaled Insulin
It's being called the biggest advancement in the treatment of diabetes since the insulin injection. The first inhaled insulin got F-D-A approval just over a month ago and will be on pharmacy shelves by the summer. But which diabetics should consider taking it and why?