Broadcast Schedule for July 2006
- Monday July 31 - Decaf Raises LDL
Caf or decaf? If you're one of those who has switched to decaffeinated coffee for better health some new research may 'perk' your interest. That cup of decaf may actually be raising your cholesterol. - Friday July 28 - SuperFoods for the Brain
Most of us diet to lose weight. but is it possible to go on a diet that will make you smarter? According to a new study some foods can actually improve brain function. - Thursday July 27 - Woman's Diet and the Chance of Twins
Could what you eat influence your chances of a multiple-birth pregnancy? A recent study finds those women who regularly eat meat and dairy products are five-times more likely to birth twins than those who don't. - Wednesday July 26 - Heart Trouble: Is it Mom's Fault?
According to new research you are more likely to develop heart disease if your mother had it than if your father did. Why? Interestingly say experts it has less to do with genetics and more to do with role modeling. - Tuesday July 25 - Best Summer Fruits
Getting enough has been proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancers.we're talking about fruit. But are some better than others when it comes to your health? Dr. Winter has the juicy details. - Monday July 24 - Boomeritis
If you're one of the 78-million active Baby Boomers in America you're at risk for the newly defined condition. Experts say 'Boomeritis' is already having a profound effect on our population--sports-related injuries are now the second most common reason for doctor's visits behind the common cold. Dr. Winter explains how we can exercise more safely as we age. - Friday July 21 - Joint Surgery in Obese Patients
It's a medical hot topic. Around half of all patients in need of knee or hip replacement surgery are obese. But because of the surgical complications the excess weight creates-many doctors are refusing to operate. - Thursday July 20 - Baby Tooth Decay
Experts are calling it an epidemic. There are more cases of baby tooth decay right now than ever before in this country... the incidence seems to be rising as fast as the rates of childhood obesity. A pediatrician tells parents what they need to know. - Wednesday July 19 - Can Milk Prevent Breast Cancer?
There may now be another reason to drink your milk. Researchers say getting enough in your early years could help ward off breast cancer. - Tuesday July 18 - Eating Like a Lean Person
Ever wonder how skinny folks keep the weight off? Researchers recently set out to answer that very question. - Monday July 17 - Lip Augmentation
Ever wish you had a more playful pout? Plastic surgeons say lip augmentation procedures are on the rise, 50-thousand were performed just last year alone. We talk to an expert about one of the newest surgical options out there. - Friday July 14 - Body Wraps
They promise to detoxify the body, nourish and tone the skin and even help you shed a couple of pounds. But is it too good to be true? We talk to an expert about the possible benefits of body wraps. - Thursday July 13 - Best Summer Fruits
Getting enough has been proven to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancers.we're talking about fruit. But are some better than others when it comes to your health? Dr. Winter has the juicy details. - Wednesday July 12 - Buying Sunscreen
Five of the leading makers of sunscreen lotions are facing a class action lawsuit that alleges they've been deceptive in promoting their products. So what should consumers look for when buying sunscreen this summer? We ask an expert. - Tuesday July 11 - Cholesterol Lowering Diet
Are you one of the 40-million Americans taking a statin drug to help lower your cholesterol? New research shows you may be able to get just as much of a benefit from changing your diet as you do from the medication. - Monday July 10 - Pillar Procedure Snoring Cure
Wish you could put an end to your partner's snoring? A new procedure promises to do just that and it doesn't involve wearing a mask or major surgery. - Friday July 7 - Retinoblastoma
Experts say it's something all parents should know. Getting 'red eye' in a photograph is common, but the appearance of what looks like 'white eye' can indicate a life-threatening disease in children. - Thursday July 6 - Svelte Kids Program
Has your child turned into a couch potato this summer? A new healthy kids program created by an Irving doctor is encouraging students to get in shape over the break. - Wednesday July 5 - Over the Counter Cough Medicines Ineffective
Are you throwing away your money at the drugstore. Doctors say millions of Americans pay for over the counter cough remedies that don't even work. - Tuesday July 4 - Combination Weight Loss Drug Study
Researchers at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas are looking at whether a combination of two drugs already on the market may be the weight loss answer so many Americans are looking for. We talk to the doctor leading the study about the concept of combo drugs. - Monday July 3 - Outdoor Eating Tips
Will you be one of the thousands of North Texans grilling out on the Fourth of July? Doctors say outdoor eating could be dangerous. We'll give you some basic tips to keep your food and your family healthy on the holiday.