Broadcast Schedule for August 2006
- Thursday August 31 - Alzheimer's in the Genes?
Does having a close relative with Alzheimer's mean you're destined for the disease? New research is now giving more insight into the genetic risks. - Wednesday August 30 - New Hip Procedure
More than 300,000 Americans get hip replacement surgery each year.and that number is expected to double as we live longer and more active lives. Now there's a new alternative to the traditional surgery that's less painful and much faster to recover from-experts say it may one day be able to help millions. - Tuesday August 29 - Migraines and Cardiovascular Risk
It's estimated as many as 18-percent of American women suffer from migraine headaches. Now a new major study finds some of those headache patients are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular complications. Could migraines be the new risk factor for heart disease? - Monday August 28 - FDA Endorses Sugar Substitutes
It's been a much-debated topic for decades.are sugar substitutes really safe? Well, there is sweet news for those who use them. The FDA has just issued a guide to artificial sweeteners that separates fact from fiction. - Friday August 25 - High Protein Diets
It's the latest diet trend. 'High-protein' is the new buzz in weight control. But can it really help you drop the pounds? - Thursday August 24 - Vitamin D: Wonder Pill
You hear it all the time--stay out of the sun to avoid skin cancer. But now medical researchers are saying many of us could actually fight disease by getting in the sun a little more. It all has to do with what some are calling the "wonder vitamin," vitamin D. - Wednesday August 23 - Midlife Obesity Increases Alzheimer's Risk
A recent study reveals a surprising new possible risk factor for Alzheimer's disease--midlife obesity. We talk to a researcher about what the findings mean for millions of overweight Americans. - Tuesday August 22 - Micro Dermaplaning
It's becoming one of the hottest procedures in skincare. Experts say micro dermaplaning can help regenerate skin, restoring a youthful glow. And the best part--it can be done during your lunch break. - Monday August 21 - Trim Calories to Slow Aging
According to new research skipping a soda or a couple of pats of butter each day may help you live longer. We explain the results of a new study that proves small dietary changes can make a big impact on your health. - Friday August 18 - 10 Causes of Obesity
Why is America so fat? It may not just have to do with eating too much and exercising too little. According to some new research there may be other environmental explanations. - Thursday August 17 - 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. - Wednesday August 16 - Buying Sunscreens
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 August 15 - Coffee May Help Postmenopausal Heart
Your morning cup of joe may be doing more than just helping you wake up. A new study shows it may also help lower your risk of heart disease. - Monday August 14 - Back to School Vaccines
As kids head back to school, they may also be headed to their doctor's office. Pediatricians around North Texas are seeing more and more students without the proper shots. That's because many don't know about some major changes to the list of required vaccines. - Friday August 11 - Men's Cosmetic Surgery Up
According to the latest figures-everyone's doing it! Plastic surgery isn't just for women any more. In fact a recent study shows that since 2000 the number of men getting plastic surgery has dramatically increased by more than 40-percent. - Thursday August 10 - Benefits of Tea
It's been called the new anti-aging beverage. We talk to a dietitian about recent research showing tea can not only keep you looking young, but can help stave off certain cancers, heart disease and Alzheimer's. - Wednesday August 9 - Infant Feeding and Childhood Obesity
The rates of childhood obesity in America have more than doubled in just the past three decades. Could it have something to do with what we're feeding our babies? - Tuesday August 8 - Alzheimer's in the Genes?
Does having a close relative with Alzheimer's mean you're destined for the disease? New research is now giving more insight into the genetic risks. - Monday August 7 - Back to School Vaccines
It's that time of year--kids are lining up at doctors' offices for their back-to-school shots. But this year there are a number of major changes to the list of vaccines required. - Friday August 4 - Joint Surgery in Obese Patients
It's a medical hot topic. Around half of all patients in need of knee or hip replacement sugery are obese. But because of the surgical complications the excess weight creates-many doctors are refusing to operate. - Thursday August 3 - Diet Myths
Are you one of the one-in-four Americans trying right now to lose weight? Following the popular dos and don'ts of dieting may be actually keeping you from dropping those extra pounds. - Wednesday August 2 - TV Steals Kids' Time
Ever wonder what your kids would do without TV? A group of Texas researchers recently found out. The story explains the results of their study. - Tuesday August 1 - Sleep Hormones and Weight
Losing weight may be as simple as getting a few more Zs. A new pioneer study shows there's a direct link between the amount of sleep we get and our appetite.