Menopause
Researchers say a simple blood test could tell women when they’ll go into menopause, years before it actually happens.
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No surgery for Appendicitis?
A surgeon in Texas says surgery may not be the answer to appendicitis. 7's Christa Delcamp explains.
Children with autism
Children with autism often have difficulty communicating, making it hard for parents to determine when their child is in pain. As 7's Christa Delcamp shows us, one local hospital is working hard to help these parents and their kids.
Lung Cancer in women
More and more non-smoking women are dying of lung cancer every year, and there is no concrete evidence as to why. Now, one local doctor is taking up the charge to raise awareness and find the cause & a cure. 7's Christa Delcamp has the story.
Concussions
Young people are suffering concussions on the playing field, but knowing the symptoms can make all the difference. 7’s Christa Delcamp explains.
Krista White Interview
The latest winner of America's Next Top Model will be making her first trip to Boston for this year’s Health & Fitness Expo. 7's Kim Khazei has the interview.
Mario Lopez Interview
Mario Lopez is the face of "Extra," dishing up all the latest celebrity gossip. He's also known for being fit.
Texting & Driving Dangers
The 7NEWS free Health & Fitness Expo is less than a week away. And as we move closer to the expo, we're bringing you stories about important health issues. Today, 7's Christa Delcamp shows us the dangerous medical consequences of distracted driving and texting behind the wheel.
Mammograms
At the 7NEWS Health and Fitness Expo you can find a lot of important medical information that can save your life, including ways to battle breast cancer. 7's Christa Delcamp introduces us to one woman who knows just how important early detection is.
Issues facing teens today
The 7NEWS free Health & Fitness Expo is just a week away. As the expo approaches, we're bringing you stories about important health topics. Today, 7's Christa Delcamp explains the issues facing teens today and how parents can understand.
Laughing yoga
Everyone knows that diet and exercise are important for heart health, but what about keeping your heart happy? 7's Christa Delcamp shows us a program whose aim is to do just that.
TMS Depression
When it comes to treating depression, medication isn't always the answer. Now, McLean Hospital is offering an alternative to anti-depressants. 7's Christa Delcamp explains.
Pharmacy Robots
Robots are becoming a part of our everyday lives, and at one local hospital, they are changing the way patients get their meds. Christa Delcamp looks at how these robots are revolutionizing the field of medicine, and the pharmacy department at Brigham and Women's Hospital here in Boston!
Healthy sweet treats
Many of us crave sweet treats like chocolate, candy, and cookies. Doctors remind us all the time that there are healthy alternatives for snacking. The snack expo in Chicago Showcases what goodies can soon be offering healthy alternatives or tempting us to go off our diets. 7’s Christa Delcamp has the story.
Vitamin D study
We're taking a look at how Vitamin D could play a role in preventing chronic illness. A local doctor is leading the way. 7's Christa Delcamp has the story.
Facial acupuncture
Getting rid of wrinkles in today's Healthcast.
New diet determines sensitive foods
What if you learned that the food you think is good for you is actually sabotaging your weight loss goals? Food intolerance may cause certain chronic illnesses, including chronic fatigue, migraines, arthritis and even obesity.
Misleading food labels
The Food and Drug Administration has sent more than a dozen warning labels to food manufacturers for what it calls unauthorized nutritional claims on products and company Web sites.
Flu outbreaks linked to weather
The flu outbreak tops today's Healthcast. Researchers looking at a new way to forecast when an outbreak of the flu will hit. They say weather may play a role.
Pocket sized ultrasound
A new medical device has the potential to revolutionize the way doctors examine patients.