Cause of autism
Science has long shown that autism is a developmental disorder in the brain. However, there is still no a definitive answer for its cause. Now, a Cleveland clinic researcher released a study that may provide a cause of autism.
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Drug Switching
Switching medications to generic versions is becoming more and more common. But for one Bay State woman, it became dangerous.
Backpack Strain
Backpacks loaded with books could mean serious back problems for kids.
Green Contaminants
Those pre-packaged salad greens sold at the grocery store are big time savers, especially because they say they're "pre-washed" or even "triple washed." But a brand new test by consumer reports suggests many salad mixes are not exactly squeaky clean.
High Blood Pressure in Children
Most of us think of high blood pressure as a problem for adults.
Teen Pregnancy
After years of decline, the number of teen pregnancies in the United States rose in 2006. The question now is why and whether this increase signals a new, disturbing trend. NBC'S Erika Edwards has the story in tonight's health cast.
Mammogram radiation
Radiation exposure from digital mammography appears to be much lower than conventional film mammography.
Flu Vaccine Additives
Scientists are looking into an additive that boosts the strength of flu vaccines and appears to help protect against several types of the flu, even though it has no effect when used alone.
H1N1 Preps
The 2009 H1N1 flu virus has killed more than 250 children so far this year... That's three times the number of pediatric deaths than we'd see in a normal flu season.
High Heel Pain
Want to stay well heeled but still feel good on your feet? NBC's Erika Tarantal has some cures to your high-heel blues.
Health warning
With the swine flu in full effect, there's been a lot of focus has been on vaccine and flu drug shortages. But now, a major warning!
Depression therapy
There's a new treatment being offered for adults dealing with depression. The medicine is for those who failed treatment with traditional medication. The procedure is called transcranial magnetic stimulation...and some are getting results.The story is in tonight's Healthcast.
H1N1 Travel Safety
The CDC is making sure travelers stay safe with a new "Travel Well," campaign just in time for the holidays. It's designed to help travelers avoid both the seasonal and h1n1 flu.
Kids & Stress
This morning we are getting our first look at the state of stress in America.
Breast imaging
Doctor's have an innovative and more effective way of treating breast cancer patients, it's called gama imaging, and it's helping doctors detect cancer earlier in patients. 7's Frances Rivera has more.
Infant swim
According to the consumer product safety commission, the number one cause of accidental child death is drowning. And most of the victims are toddlers.
Stem cell baby
See how one family's baby helped to save the life of his older sibling thanks to modern medicine. 7's Anne Allred has the story in tonight's health cast.
Bone marrow transplants
Transplants, topping today's health cast. Every year, more than 10,000 people are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses that require bone marrow transplants. And that includes a member of the Red Sox family. He's sharing his story with 7's Frances Rivera.
Juvenile diabetes
More than 15 thousand people are diagnosed with type-1 diabetes in the United States each year, and those numbers continue to increase.
Baby Pilates
If you're a new Mom and looking to shed some of the baby weight, there's some good news, a new class to help tone up, and bond with your baby. Shannon Allen, wife of Ray Allen introduces us to this new trend that's helping mom's get healthy! It's tonight's Health Cast.