Broadcast Schedule for February 2007
- Wednesday February 28 - Most Wrinkle Creams Don't Work
They can cost anywhere from a few dollars to several hundred dollars per bottle. But are you really getting what you pay for when it comes to wrinkle creams? The results of a recent study might shock you. - Tuesday February 27 - Exercise Lowers Cold Risk
Wash your hands.stay away from sick friends.and exercise? According to a recent study regular moderate exercise can actually reduce your risk of catching a cold by more than 60%. - Monday February 26 - New Immunization for Adults
We all know that it's important for our children to get their annual shots, but many people don't realize there are some brand new vaccines for adults. And experts say there are important immunizations that everyone should ask their doctor about. - Friday February 23 - Mineral Make-Up
The claim-they'll decrease acne breakouts, give you a fresh look and even some added sun protection. Mineral-based makeups are gaining in popularity.but are they all they're made-up to be? - Thursday February 22 - Weight Loss Pill Companies Fined for False Advertising
Too good to be true? The Federal Trade Commission says when it comes to some diet pills, that's just the case. The marketers of four weight-loss pills are forking over 25-million dollars in fines after making claims about their drugs they allegedly can't prove. - Wednesday February 21 - Surgery for Mildly Obese
Could surgery be the answer for the millions of Americans who are overweight but not morbidly obese? Experts say new research may lead to a major shift in who's deemed a viable candidate for weight loss surgery, and it could effect as many as one-in-three Americans. - Tuesday February 20 - Can Red Wine Offset Calories?
Can you pour your way to weight loss? A new study finds a compound in red wine may be able to offset the calories we consume. - Monday February 19 - Silicon Breast Implants are Back
They're back.more than a decade after being pulled off the market, the FDA has now made silicon breast implants available again to women wanting augmentation. And experts say silicone has some major advantages. - Friday February 16 - 15 Minute Heart Attack Test
Think you're having a heart attack? Show up at an emergency room and it can take hours to find out for sure. But not in one north Texas ER. - Thursday February 15 - Breast Cancer Recurrence Test
A brand new test was recently approved by the FDA and is already sparing some breast cancer patients the rigors of chemotherapy. It's done on the tumor itself to determine a woman's risk of cancer recurrence. - Wednesday February 14 - Cellulite Reduction Treatment
Is it possible to literally massage away cellulite? It may sound too good to be true, but experts say a specially designed machine can actually shrink fat cells. - Tuesday February 13 - New Disc Replacement
Recent studies show 1-in-10 Americans suffer from neck pain at any given time.and for some surgery becomes the only treatment option. Now the FDA is studying a new procedure right here in Dallas that some experts are saying is the future of spine surgery. - Monday February 12 - Not So Healthy Health Foods
If you're one of the millions of Americans hoping to lose weight by buying' fat-free,' 'cholesterol-free,' or 'all-natural' products you may be surprised. Experts say it's those so-called "healthy" foods that often sabotage diets. - Friday February 9 - Over-the-Counter Cough Medications Ineffective
Are you throwing your money away at the drug store? Americans spend an average three-point-five billion dollars annually on over-the-counter cough remedies. - Thursday February 8 - New Fibromyalgia Research
It's a syndrome that effects as many as 1-in-20 Americans-mainly younger women. Although fibromyalgia patients complain of constant pain, they're often not taken seriously. - Wednesday February 7 - Non-Surgical Facelift
Wish you could get rid of those crow's feet and bags under your eyes without getting plastic surgery? - Tuesday February 6 - New Warnings On Common Pain Drugs
According to recent studies-half of all liver failure cases nationwide are caused by over-the-counter pain medications. - Monday February 5 - Hypersomnia
Do you fight sleepiness all the time? Even when you get a good night's rest are you tired or sluggish during the day? It could be more than just chronic sleep depravation. - Friday February 2 - Antidepressants May Help PMS
Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, just part of each month for most women. But now experts say relief could soon be just a pill away. - Thursday February 1 - Exercise Lowers Cold Risk
Wash your hands, stay away from sick friends...and exercise? According to a recent study regular moderate exercise can actually reduce your risk of catching a cold by more than 60%.