Parents have their plates full...dealing with the tough economic times. More and more people are having trouble putting food on the table. Now they're turning to the schools in an effort to help feed their children. 7's Tracie Potts has more on free lunches.
If you've ever thought the weather has caused your headache, you're not alone, and now researchers say there might be something scientific to that theory.
It's a disease that little is known about, yet 20 million Americans suffer from it. And many times the symptoms can be misdiagnosed. 7's Matt Lorch has the story its tonight's health cast.
If you let your young children watch television... listen up! There's a new study that finds there's no benefit for kids, even with those special educational DVDs. In fact, they could actually interfere with the child's development.
Can men suffer from a form of male menopause? A study shows more men have decreasing testosterone levels that are leading to more serious health problems. But now a new treatment for low t as its called is helping men regain their lives back. 7's Frances Rivera has the story.
A drug known to erase wrinkles now has another added benefit for migraine sufferers. 7's Francis Rivera shows us how it dramatically improved life for one woman in tonight's Healthcast.
Many people are looking to jump start their weight loss and improve their overall health for the New Year. And some are turning to pricey detox kits that claim to cleanse the system. But, are they cleaning out anything more than your wallet? 7's Christa Delcamp has the story in today's Healthcast.
If you are trying to control your child's cold or cough - one study says you may want to rethink using a common over the counter cold remedy.
A new year means a new you. This is for the people who've made a resolution to quit smoking in 2009. But how do you kick the habit and get on the road to better health? Frances Rivera shows us a new program helping people quit.
Many people turn to acupuncture to ease pain or help heal various medical problems- but the treatments can get pricey. One Boston clinic is trying a new approach that's helping them cut cost for patients.
It's the time of year that humidity goes down and our skin dries up. But you can prevent dry and scratchy skin this winter. Frances Rivera has more in tonight's Healthcast.
It's something you would think that only middle aged people would have to worry about, but a new study reveals that a growing number of kids are getting kidney stones. 7's Frances Rivera has more.
They say a dog is man's best friend, but one dog went above and beyond -- her owner says she helped diagnose her cancer! 7's Frances Rivera has this dog's tale in tonight's health cast.
Imagine doing away with your periods permanently! It's being done, and the procedure itself is done in less than 90 seconds!! It's now possible and a simple trip to your doctors office can now do away with "that time of the month" 7's Frances Rivera has the story.
In this tough economy, many families are forced to skip expensive visits to the doctor or dentist. Now, thanks to the Massachusetts Dental Society, kids can get expert dental care at no cost!
Many of us are turning up the heat this time of year, but Felice Lewis is feeling a different kind of heat.
A new tool developed by doctors in Boston and its great for heart patients who typically have to endure an invasive procedure.It's called "optical frequency domain imaging". And thanks to this new technology doctors can get a look inside the arteries. 7's Matt Lorch reports.
Lyme Disease has been in the spotlight lately and a documentary is hoping to prevent doctors and insurance companies from turning their backs on patients of this disease. 7's Frances Rivera has the story in tonight's Health Cast.
A new type of radiation for breast cancer patients touts more intensive therapy, in half the time of traditional treatments. 7's Frances Rivera has the story.
It's tough enough going away to college, the work load, adapting to new classes and a new environment, and then worrying about packing on excess weight. 7's Frances Rivera has the scoop on how to avoid the dreaded freshman 15. Its tonight's Health Cast.