Broadcast Schedule for December 2007
- Top Diet Busters
So you’re kicking the New Year off with a diet. But be careful… experts say even those with the strongest willpower can blow their calorie count unknowingly. In fact the American Dietetic Association has come up with a Top 10 List of Diet Busters. So what tops it? - Careview Cameras
Far-away friends and family of some of the first babies of 2008 won’t have to wait long to see the new additions. Thanks to a new, high-tech camera system at one local hospital—they can make virtual visits. - Exercise Lowers Cold Risk
You hear folks coughing, see folks sniffling… yes, it’s easy to tell we’re in the thick of cold season. So how can you keep from catching it? According to some new research there is something more you can do than just washing your hands and staying away from sick friends. - Hypnotherapy
It may sound a little kooky to some but experts say hypnosis is becoming a more and more accepted form of therapy for everything from managing pain to helping folks quit smoking. - Women Smokers Have Double Risk
Is your resolution this year to quit smoking? Well here’s another reason for women to kick the habit. According to a new eye-opening study--women smokers are twice as likely to develop the disease.
Week of December 31
- New Test for Heart Attack Risk
Blame it on holiday stress. Americans are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack this time of year. But now there’s a new non-invasive test experts are calling the closest thing to a crystal ball when it comes to predicting your risk. - Pistachios May Reduce Impact of Carbohydrates
Worried about how you’re going to undo the season’s damage to your waistline? Well usually when you diet to have to cut things out… But researchers recently found that actually adding one key food to your meals may be the answer. - 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. - Acid Blockers May Cause Mental Decline
A new study may have some scary implications for the millions of Americans who regularly take heartburn drugs. - Weighing Diets
Debating what diet to start this New Year? Researchers recently weighed four popular diet plans to see which was most successful.
Week of December 24
- Fingernails Give Insight to Your Health
Before you polish them… take a good look. Changes in your nails can indicate a wide range of health problems from lung disease to diabetes. - 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. - Best Holiday Gifts—Simple Toys
We’re willing to stand in long lines and dish out hundreds of dollars—but experts say getting our kids the perfect toy this season is much more simple. - Benefits of Peppermint
Got a holiday-induced headache? Can’t find any aspirin? There may be a natural pain reliever hanging on your Christmas tree. - Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure
‘Tis the season for high blood pressure. If you’re one of the millions of Americans battling it—listen up. It may sound nuts… but according to a new study, a little snack could make a big difference in helping to lower it.
Week of December 17
- New Cough and Cold Recommendations for Kids
Treating your child's cold used to be as simple as running to the pharmacy for some over-the-counter cough medicine-- but not anymore. Local pediatricians say the FDA's recent warnings against those drugs has parents calling and asking "What am I supposed to do now for my sick baby?” - 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. - 70 is the New 50
Having a “senior moment” may soon have new meaning. A new study shows today’s seniors are actually smarter than those in generations past. - Should You Use Hand Sanitizers?
Many of us carry them in our purse or in the car… but do those hand sanitizers really work? Or do they just kill healthy bacteria allowing the more dangerous bacteria to multiply? - New Diet Drug Study
Experts say it may be the diet pill of the future. Dallas researchers are studying two drugs to see if when taken together they can help folks drop those unwanted pounds.
Week of December 10
- 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. - 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? - 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. - Vitamin C Won’t Help Your Colds
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. - 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.