Run from a cold
It's easy to catch a cold this time of year, so many people search for ways to boost their immune system.
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Ultrasound
Heart defects are difficult to detect in fetuses because their small size and constant movement in the womb make it difficult to get a good picture. But a Virginia doctor has created the first automated ultrasound, making it a simple one-shot process.
Kidney donation
Two couples in Virginia give each other the gift of life in what can only be described as the ultimate kidney swap. It happened a year ago, and until now the couples had never met.
Bubbles & babies' lungs
A surprising new treatment is offering new hope tonight for premature babies. Believe it or not, it involves bubbles.
MRSA light treatment
Recent studies have shined the spotlight on the antibiotic resistant bacteria called MRSA. In fact, in this country the infection may kill more people than AIDS. But there is new research offering hope.
Heart transplant
A California woman is alive, thanks to an organ donor. She traveled to Spain to meet the donor's family. It's an emotional reunion more than four years in the making.
Get organized
Millions of Americans will try to lower their stress level by making a New Years resolution to clean up the clutter in their home or office.
Magnets and depression
People suffering from depression often use medication or seek counseling to help treat the disease. Now there's another experimental treatment option that uses magnets to help patients beat the blues.
Health year ender
Getting healthy is a top new year’s resolution for many people, and we're looking back on some of the big medical stories of 2007.
Exercise resolutions
Millions of Americans will make a new year's resolution involving exercise. But how many will stick to it? There are some simple steps to help you reach your goal.
Compassion meditation
The stress of the holiday season takes its toll on many of us. If you're looking for a way to find some peace this time of year, meditation can help you relax and even have more compassion for others.
Winter running
If you've been eating too much this holiday season, you might brave the cold and head out for a run. But if you do, there are some things to consider.
High tech helmets
In Healthcast today, providing insight into brain injuries suffered by football players. New technology is allowing trainers to monitor players during a game, right through their helmets.
Holiday stress
It's a big travel day, shopping day and cooking day, and if you're feeling the stress of the holidays, you're not alone. Almost everyone gets stressed this time of year, and psychologists say it can be harmful to your health.
Chicken pox
We all know that the chickenpox vaccine can help protect you from the potentially deadly virus. Last year, the government began recommending kids get two shots before turning six years old. But a shortage may make it difficult to get that booster.
Osteoporosis
Important news today for women. It concerns the importance of bone density testing. New studies show some of the most common bone fractures can be detected years before they happen.
Meditation and depression
Every year around this time, we hear a lot about the holiday blues. A new study demonstrates the key to battling bouts of depression is actually a very old remedy.
Sick season
Besides the mall, doctor’s offices are some of the busiest places this time of year. That's because this is the season when more people get sick.
Healthy holiday eating
Just one typical holiday meal with all the trimmings can contain enough calories to make you gain over a pound, but there are healthy alternatives to those fattening holiday treats.