Broadcast Schedule for November 2007
- New MRSA Screening
One North Texas hospital is getting proactive against drug-resistant-staph infections. An new innovative screening process is just another effort to keep MRSA bacteria from ever entering the hospital doors. - Adult On-Set Asthma
Just a bad cold is enough experts say to leave you with permanent breathing problems. As many as one in 10 adults is diagnosed with asthma and many don’t develop symptoms until later in life. - Raising Your Thermostat to Avoid Flu
Bundle up! There may some truth to that old wives’ tale. According to researchers, staying warm may actually help you stay healthy this cold and flu season. - Spice Up Your Health
According to researchers, there are blood pressure and cholesterol reducing, cancer-preventing, age-defying compounds hiding in our spice cabinets. - Can Ice Cream Boost Fertility
Low-fat is always better right? Not necessarily say researchers who recently found eating high-fat dairy foods may boost your fertility.
Week of November 25
- Second Time Weight Loss Surgery
The number of Americans getting surgery in the hopes of solving their weight problems is up nine times what it was just 10 years ago. But experts say that’s in part due to those patients who are now wanting second procedures. - Pistachios May Reduce Impact of Carbs
Worried about how you’re going to undo Thanksgiving’s damage to your waistline? Well usually when you diet you have to cut things out. But researchers recently found that actually adding one key food to your meals may be the answer. - Caffeine Helps Women, But Not Men, Stay Sharp
Looking for ways to keep your mind sharp through the years? Researchers say there may be an extra perk to your morning routine. According to a new study that cup of joe may keep your brain alert through the years. - Are Cosmeceuticals Worth the Money?
It’s a multi-billion dollar a year industry that’s fast growing. But are cosmeceuticals—cosmetic pharmaceuticals—any better than regular old cosmetic products? Are they really worth the money? - Exercise Lowers Cold Risk
Cold season is officially here. So how can you keep from getting sick this year? According to some new research there is something more you can do than just washing your hands and staying away from sick friends.
Week of November 19
- New Cough and Cold Recommendations for Kids
It’s been a few weeks since thanks to a new FDA recommendation-- nearly all the infant cold and cough medications were pulled from shelves. But as cold and flu season rolls in—parents are asking ‘What am I supposed to do now for my sick baby?’’ - Cell Phones May Cause Hearing Loss
Spend an hour or more a day on your cell phone? Many do. But now according to a new study—years of that much talk time could cost you. - Genes Influence Friendships
Do you worry about your kids’ choices in friends? Ever wonder how you can influence those choices? Researchers recently looked to answer those questions…and what they discovered may surprise you. - Weight Loss Pill Companies Fined for False Advertising
It’s simply a case of false advertising says the Federal Trade Commission. 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. - New ‘No Period’ Birth Control Pill
It’s the newest FDA approved birth control pill …an oral contraceptive that stops your cycles altogether. Sound too good to be true? Experts warn there are some drawbacks every woman should consider before popping the new pill.
Week of November 12
- CDC Urges All Teens to Get New Meningitis Vaccine
It’s a word all parents fear—meningitis. The disease has been known to strike and kill in less than 24 hours and is extremely contagious. Now the Centers for Disease Control has a new recommendation for parents of all teenagers that could protect them from the disease. - Blood Test Warns of Dangerous Fat
Hate stepping on the scale? Researchers say you may one day be able to more accurately tell whether or not you need to shed fat by taking a simple blood test. - What Can Your Body Temperature Indicate?
Are you always the coldest or the hottest person in a room? Ever wonder why your body temperature seems to be so different from everyone else’s? Experts say it may not just be in your mind…it in fact could be a symptom of a common medical condition. - Aspirin May Protect Against Cancer
Already proven to help protect against heart disease…a new study reveals there’s now another reason to take the popular pain reliever. Researchers say this wonder drug may also help prevent cancer. - Plain Soap As Good As Anti-Bacterial
Cold and flu season is officially here and we hear it all the time—washing your hands is the best defense against getting sick. But does the kind of soap you use matter? The answer may surprise you.