Digital Dieting
These days people don't have a lot of time, and for those trying to diet, it can be especially difficult. But thanks to some new online sites, it just got a whole lot easier. 7's Frances Rivera has the story.
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Robotic heart surgery
It takes month to recover from traditional open heart surgery, but now one Boston hospital is offering patients a new option that's getting them back on their feet a lot sooner.
Smoking babies
Smoking isn't just bad for you, it's a hazard to those around you, especially infants! That's why a new program is zeroing in on new parents that are having a hard time kicking the habit....Frances Rivera has more on tonight's 7Healthcast....
Impella device
New hope is on the horizon for heart patients... 7's Frances Rivera has the report.
Sleep apnea
Treating sleep apnea often means a choice between the cumbersome C-PAP machine or surgery, but there is another treatment you may not have heard of.
Ballet injuries
A lot of young girls are sustaining some serious injuries in dance class, particularly in ballet when they go on point before they are ready... Frances Rivera has the story in this 7Healthcast segment.
At home dialysis
People with kidney problems depend on dialysis to stay healthy, but traveling to clinics multiple times a week can cut into time that could be spent working or with family and friends. Now there's a new option for patients- a machine that lets them dialyze in the convenience of their own home.
Newborn screening
Screening newborn babies gives parents peace of mind. But when one local couple's baby tested positive for a disorder, they say they were crushed at first- but happy to know how to treat their child right away.
Acromegaly
If you don't feel well, you go to the doctor to find out what's wrong and get it treated. But what if your doctor can't give you a diagnosis, even after years of suffering through painful symptoms? That's exactly what happened to one local woman.
Fire pit safety
With the holiday weekend upon us, many people will be spending time around campfires and bonfires. But as one local man found out- if you're not careful, fun times around the fire can end with a trip to the emergency room.
Sunscreen Study
With the holiday weekend just around the corner, many of us will be soaking in the sun, and it's important to make sure you're protected from the sun's harmful rays. But according to a new study, some top brands of sunscreen aren't doing the job.
3D sports imaging
Sports injuries can be difficult to treat, until now. A new state of the art, 3D imaging system is helping doctors zero in on the injury from the inside of the joints. And as Kim Khazei shows us, you don't have to be a star athlete to get the pro treatment.
Endoscopic imaging
A new high tech tool is giving doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital a jump on preventing cancer.
Women & cardiovascular disease
Imagine having chest pain and trouble breathing, but your doctor can't figure out what's wrong. It happens to more women than you think, because they often have different symptoms than men when it comes to cardiovascular disease.
Hip resurfacing
Staying active gets tougher the older you get for several reasons. Today we have the story of one local man who thought hip surgery would sideline him from playing hockey, but thanks to a new procedure he was back on the ice in no time.
Spaulding rehab wrestler
A tragic accident with a happy ending- a high school wrestling champ is paralyzed during a big match, but thanks to his positive attitude and intense rehabilitation therapy, he was soon back on top of his game.
Breast imaging
More than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Catching it early is the key to beating the disease, and state of the art technology is aiding in the fight against breast cancer.