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.
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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.
Dog diabetes
A teen who suffers from diabetes has a state-of-the-art glucose monitor. It has four legs and a nose and can monitor blood sugar. 7's Frances Rivera has the story in tonight's health cast.
Super shoes
What if you could drop pounds and tone up without ever stepping foot in a gym? 7's Frances Rivera shows us it could be as simple as stepping up your routine with a special pair of sneakers.
Sports injuries
Parents want to ensure kids are prepared when it comes to the classroom. But with a rise in athletic injuries due to students playing multiple sports and not properly training, experts warn to take the appropriate steps to stave off injuries as they head back to school. Frances Rivera has the story in tonight's health cast.
Healing garden
Imagine having to stay in a hospital for months, maybe even more than a year to recover. One local hospital is helping long term patients heal using the benefits of nature and the outdoors without ever leaving the hospital. Frances Rivera has the story in tonight's health cast.
Need for knees
Each year a half million people suffer an injury to their knee cartilage. For those under 40 it can mean giving up a favorite activity and a life time of pain.
Kids & Parents Plastic Surgery
We all inherit certain traits from our parents, and sometimes that's not always a good thing, see how one new trend in plastic surgery has kids and parents getting the same procedure to change what nature gave them. It's tonight's health cast.
Video game seizures
Playing certain video games can lead to seizures in children. It happened to one local girl, and now her mom is trying to help other families by sharing their story. It's tonight's health cast
Paralytic polio
Polio is a debilitating disease that severely limits ones capabilities. The disease can return many years later as paralytic polio, one local woman is surviving and making great strides, and she's sharing her story of encouragement and hope. Frances Rivera has the story in tonight's health cast.
Eyelash drug
There are products that promise to help you get rid of wrinkles, make your teeth whiter and even add fullness to your lips. 7'S Frances Rivera shows us in tonight's Healthcast, there's now a product promising longer, thicker eyelashes, that starts with a trip to your doctor's office.
Corneal transplant
A New England woman has new hope thanks to a local doctor who helped restore her sight after a horrific accident. We should warn you, the pictures you are about to see are graphic. 7’s Frances Rivera has the remarkable story in tonight's health cast.
SPF
There haven't been many opportunities this summer, but for some it's the season to hit the beach and work on that tan. With so many different sunscreens on the market, it's hard to tell which one to get. Tonight we're talking to a local dermatologist to try and separate some of the facts from fiction about sunscreens.
Laser lipo
It's a painless new laser treatment that melts away pounds and inches with no pain and no side effects. The story in tonight's health cast.
Rainy day blues
We're already into July and it seems the whole month of June was a wet one... and health experts say the soggy weather can take a toll on your mood and overall health, Frances Rivera tells you how to beat the rainy weather blues in tonight's Healthcast.
Water workout
Swimming is a great summer activity. But it can also be a compete body work out all year round. 7's Frances Rivera has tonight's Healthcast.