Broadcast Schedule for April 2007
- Monday April 30 - Time Spent Driving Increases Skin Cancer Risk
Worried about how much sun you’re exposed to? Researchers say it may not be the time you spend outdoors this year that increases your risk of skin cancer. It may actually be the time you spend in the car. - Friday April 27 - Women Smokers Have Double Risk
Women are not like men…at least when it comes to smoking and their risk of lung cancer. An eye-opening new study shows female smokers run a much higher risk of developing the disease. - Thursday April 26 - Lip Balms
Do you find yourself reaching for it morning, noon and night? Can’t go a day without it in hand? Dermatologists say many of us act as if we’re addicted to lip balm. So is that a bad thing? - Wednesday April 25 - Power of Napping
Still tired when the alarm goes off? As many as one-in-three Americans are not getting enough sleep at night. According to a new study the solution may be simpler than you think. - Tuesday April 24 - 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 actually offset the calories we consume. - Monday April 23 - New Injectable Filler
The FDA has just approved what some are calling the latest age-defying treatment to hit the market. It not only works to plump skin, but actually encourages new collagen growth. - Friday April 20 - 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 April 19 - 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. But now some brand new research may change that. - Wednesday April 18 - Jewelry Allergies
Unexplained skin irritations, itchy rashes—it happens to millions of Americans.Could fashion choices be causing those breakouts? According to experts it's not only extremely common, but very simple to prevent. - Tuesday April 17 - 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. With some brand new technology docs there can now tell you whether you're suffering a heart attack in just minutes. - Monday April 16 - Detox Diets
Celebrities, naturalists and thousands of dieters swear by them saying they can not only help you lose weight in a hurry but also cleanse your system. So do detox diets really work? - Friday April 13 - Apple Juice May Boost Memory
New research shows it can boost memory and fight diseases like Alzheimer's. But, it's not at the pharmacy.it's in your local produce aisle. - Thursday April 12 - 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. - Wednesday April 11 - Supplement Ingredients to Watch Out For
Taking a supplement to boost your energy or one to help you lose a few pounds? Do you know what's really in those pills? Experts say buyers beware. - Tuesday April 10 - Caffeine May Ease Workout Pains
Researchers say it may be the sports drink of the future—one that promises to increase stamina and reduce post-workout soreness. It's not fancy or fruity.surprisingly it's something many of us already drink each day. - Monday April 9 - Bogus Botox
It's the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world—but are patients always getting what they think? One Florida doctor is serving jail time after injecting three patients with an unlicensed product he claimed was Botox. So how do patients protect themselves? - Friday April 6 - 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. - Thursday April 5 - Weight Loss Companies Fined for False Advertising
Too good to be true? The Federal Trade Commission says that's just the case. The marketers of four weight-loss pills are forking over $25 million in fines after making claims about their drugs they allegedly can't prove. - Wednesday April 4 - Sam-e
It can better your mood, possibly help fight aging and even improve brain function—sounds like a miracle drug but it's actually a natural supplement researchers are currently studying right here in Dallas. - Tuesday April 3 - Psychological Treatments Help Back Pain
It's definitely not a typical treatment for back problems, but according to researchers it is one of the best. More and more patients are seeking psychological interventions for their chronic pain. So is it all in their mind? - Monday April 2 - Adult Onset Asthma
Just a bad cold is enough experts say to leave you with permanent breathing problems. As many as 1-in-10 adults is diagnosed with asthma and many don't develop symptoms until later in life.