Broadcast Schedule for October 2006
- Tuesday October 31 - Is Your Purse Too Heavy?
Experts say one of the biggest fashion trends this season may leave you with back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches and possibly even arthritis.
- Monday October 30 - Inflammatory Breast Cancer
It's a little-known-about form of breast cancer that produces no lumps and can't be detected with a mammogram. Experts say thousands of women each year develop what's called 'inflammatory breast cancer,' and most miss the early symptoms.
- Friday October 27 - Male Menopause
It doesn't only affect women. In fact it's estimated as many as 20-percent of all men over the age of 50 experience symptoms related to what's called 'male menopause.'
- Thursday October 26 - 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.
- Wednesday October 25 - Extreme Makeovers
We see them on TV. but are those 'extreme makeovers'-multiple cosmetic procedures being done at once-- really safe? Dr. David Winter tells us about the results of some new research.
- Tuesday October 24 - Dangers of Supplements
It's a four-billion dollar a year industry, but experts say some nutritional supplements can actually do more harm than good.
- Monday October 23 - Chronic Stress and Aging
Stressed? According to researchers chronic stress may actually be shrinking your brain. A pair of recent studies uncovered some surprising details about just how stress affects the aging process.
- Friday October 20 - Light Treatment for Aging Hands
What's the best way to tell a person's true age? Their hands say experts. But now an advanced light treatment is helping women erase the spots and wrinkles that give their age away.
- Thursday October 19 - Sleep Apnea in Kids
It's usually associated with middle-aged, overweight males. But recent research reveals that your child may be suffering from a new condition known as pediatric sleep apnea. The signs can be as common as snoring, and if untreated it could even affect behavior and standardized test scores.
- Wednesday October 18 - Artery Clogging Meals
A cheeseburger and fries may sound good but according to a new study a fast food lunch can be much worse for you than you think. Researchers say within hours of eating just one high-fat meal your arteries can suffer measurable consequences.
- Tuesday October 17 - New Sports Medicine Program
So you may not be a professional athlete but weekend warriors get injured just the same. Now a new sports medicine program at one local hospital is designed to get you back into playing shape as if you were a pro.
- Monday October 16 - Fertility Preserving Treatments for Cancer Patients
Around 10-percent of all cancer patients right now are under the age of 45 and a growing number of women have concerns about how their cancer treatments will affect their ability to have children. Now experts say there are more choices than ever for those looking to preserve their fertility. One local breast cancer survivor talks about the options she considered.
- Friday October 13 - Low Doses of Ephedra Banned
The F-D-A is again warning the public about the dangers of Ephedra. The herbal supplement-- used primarily for weight loss-- is right now being sold in low-doses, but following a recent federal court ruling-that's about to change.
- Thursday October 12 - Exercise After Fatty Meals
Do you feel guilty after eating that cheeseburger and fries? Well, taking a walk after lunch may not be such a bad idea. According to researchers, a little exercise can actually reverse the negative effects a fatty meal can have on your heart.
- Wednesday October 11 - Counterfeit Meds
Experts say it's one of the most profitable world-wide scams going. Counterfeiters are selling fake prescription medications online at deeply discounted prices. Dr. David Winter gives you important tips to make sure you aren't fooled.
- Tuesday October 10 - Chronic Stress and Aging
Stressed? According to researchers chronic stress may actually be shrinking your brain. A pair of recent studies uncovered some surprising details about just how stress affects the aging process.
- Monday October 9 - Apple Juice May Boost Memory
Forgetful? There may be a surprising answer to your problem- and it's not at the pharmacy. it's in your local produce aisle. New research shows apples can boost memory and even fight diseases like Alzheimers.
- Friday October 6 - ADHD Going Untreated
There's been much media attention in recent years about the steadily rising number of American children taking medication for Attention Deficit Disorder. But now-in what many experts are calling a 'surprising' new study-researchers found around half of all kids with A-D-D are not getting drug treatment.
- Thursday October 5 - Benefits of Lowering Cholesterol at a Young Age
At what age should we start worrying about our cholesterol? According to a new study-it's never too soon. Experts say that testing your cholesterol levels at age 35, or earlier, may even be life saving.
- Wednesday October 4 - Coffee May Help Post Menopausal 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.
- Tuesday October 3 - Marriage and Depression
Lonely? Feeling low? Try taking a walk -- down the aisle. According to new research marriage may be the cure for depression, not the cause of it.
- Monday October 2 - Breast Cancer Myths
Although we know so much more about the breast cancer right now than ever before, experts say there are still several myths about breast cancer many of us believe as truths. One North Texas doctor tries to clear up some of the common misconceptions.
