Broadcast Schedule for October 2007
- Vitamin C Won’t Help Your Cold
Planning on stocking up on vitamin C this cold season? According to a new study, you’ll be wasting your money. And experts warn you may even be doing more harm than good. - Dangers of Weight Loss Surgery Abroad
Weight loss surgery at a fraction of the price? Patients with insurance plans that don’t cover the procedures are flocking to other countries—like Mexico—to have them done. It’s a growing trend among North Texans. But is it safe? - Fingernails Give Insight to Your Health
Before you polish them…take a good look. Your manicure could be covering up warning signs of a serious medical condition. Those little imperfections in your nails may be symptoms of a wide range of health problems from lung disease to diabetes. - Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure
Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? It may sound nuts…but according to a new study, a little snack could make a big difference in helping to lower it. - Spouses Inspire Health
Do you ever complain about one of your spouse’s unhealthy habits? Well researchers say there may be something you can do about it. According to a new study, if you make healthy changes in your life your partner will most likely follow your lead.
Week of October 29
- FDA Warns About Fake Internet Drugs
It’s soon to be a 75-billion dollar a year industry. On-line sales of prescription drugs are booming… but according to a just-released FDA warning-- so are internet drug scams. They can not only rip you off but potentially kill you. - How to Choose Athletic Shoes
Style… brand… price? What do you shop for in athletic shoes? Experts say at the sole of many women’s aches and pains is bad footwear. - Implantable Birth Control
It’s a brand new contraceptive that once implanted is proven to be 100% effective for up to three-years. Experts say it’s safe and-- more importantly to many women-- much more convenient than other birth control methods like the pill. - Popular Children’s Shoes May Cause Injuries
You see them roll by in schools… malls… kids are head over heels for them. But before you buy your kids a pair of wheeled shoes… some local pediatricians have a warning. - 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.
Week of October 22
- Mouse Virus Linked to Breast Cancer
Can breast cancer be spread? Not like the common cold say experts—but there is some new, very interesting research that may one day help answer why some women with no family history of the disease develop it. - 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. The statistics back the FDA’s new proposal to add stricter safety warnings to some common pill bottles. - Most Women Have Sleep Problems
Tired? Not getting enough sleep at night? Some new research shows most women aren’t. Why? Dr. David Winter tells us in tonight’s HealthSource report. - Canned Fruits and Veggies Healthy
Where do you get most of your fruits and veggies—from the produce section or the canned foods aisle? Researchers say contrary to what we’ve been told—it often doesn’t matter. - Effects of Computer Use on Your Vision
Are you finding it more difficult to read far away signs, focus on tiny print… ever feel like your vision is going? According to the experts millions of Americans’ eyesight is suffering—not from old age—rather from time in front of their computers. What can you do about it?
Week of October 15
- Effects of Computer Use on Your Vision
Are you finding it more difficult to read far away signs, focus on tiny print…ever feel like your vision is going? According to the experts millions of Americans’ eyesight is suffering—not from old age—rather from time in front of their computers. What can you do about it? - Soda Linked to Obesity-Diabetes
Trying to lose weight? Want to significantly lower your risk of diabetes? Researchers say removing just one thing from your diet is guaranteed to do both. - Decorating May Be Damaging Your Diet
Eating out tonight? If you’re trying to cut calories you need to hear this before you go. A new study finds where you eat may have more of an effect on how much you eat than you think. - Converting Blood Types May Be Possible
It may prove to be one of the most important medical discoveries of our time. Researchers say they may soon be able to convert blood types—something that could do away with blood supply shortages and save countless lives each year. - Does the Pill Lower Fertility?
It’s important news for the millions of women on the pill. Does it lower future fertility? The question has long been debated, but researchers say the results of a recent, major study could finally provide the answer once and for all.
Week of October 8
- 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. - Spice Up Your Health
According to researchers, there are blood pressure and cholesterol reducing, cancer-preventing, age-defying compounds hiding in our spice cabinets. - 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. The statistics back the FDA’s new proposal to add stricter safety warnings to some common pill bottles. - Can Ice Cream Boost Fertility?
Need another reason to eat ice cream? According to a new study, doing so may significantly improve your odds of getting pregnant. - Stress Causes Cancer Cells to Resist Treatment
Relax…it could help you fight cancer. A new study finds emotional stress can actually cause breast cancer cells to grow stronger, even resist treatment.