No one said getting old is all fun. After 50 or 60 years of walking, running and other physical activity, the knees start to wear down. Now there's new hope for those who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, and it comes in the very pleasant form of a massage.
We recently reported on an outbreak of chicken pox at a school in Arlington. The students who came down with the disease had been vaccinated against it. So why did they end up getting chicken pox? 7Healthcast Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.
You watch what you eat and you work out, but you still gain weight. The reason may be in your medicine cabinet.
When we think of protecting our skin, most of us think about sunscreen and summer. But your skin can really take some abuse during the winter months. Even though it may not get the exposure it does from May to August, you still need to be mindful of the sun's damaging rays.
Researchers around the world really do believe an aspirin a day can keep the doctor away. The medical mainstay is being called one of the most valuable preventive health options. But, the rewards do come with some risks.
Getting kids to eat healthy food is a challenge for many parents...And doctors say kids aren't getting enough calcium. So in today's Healthcast, a few ways to help your children build strong bones.
Have you ever gone to work while you're feeling under the weather? You may think you're a model employee. But you're probably doing more harm than good.
Stents, or tiny tubes that hold open clogged arteries, have revolutionized the treatment of heart disease, enabling millions people to avoid bypass surgery.
A new study reports that the chicken you serve to your family could be dangerous to your health if you're not careful. Researchers found more than eight in ten chickens tested were infected with bacteria.
There is a new warning about a sweet drink that could have serious side effects. New research finds a link between pancreatic cancer and sweet tea. As well as other sugary drinks, we all have our indulgences.
"Can you hear me now?" If those words have come out of your mouth, you probably had a cell phone to your ear. An estimated 224 million Americans use the technology. Widespread use that has triggered an ongoing debate over the potential health risks.
One of the most dangerous risks of space travel is also the biggest risk faced by post-menopausal women. It's bone loss, and that's why NASA researchers are working to find a better way for astronauts to exercise in zero gravity.
Research shows kids watch about 40,000 advertisements every year, but it's time to take the commercials out of childhood. That's the battle cry from the country's largest group of pediatricians. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for government bans and restrictions on advertising to teens and children. They say the TV ads kids watch put their health and future at risk.
A Christmas tree always looks well dressed with a string or two of colorful lights, but did you know that many of them come with a warning about lead?
In the U.S., an estimated 300,000 people undergo hip replacement surgery every year, and the number keeps growing. Many surgeons do mini-incision hip replacements using specialized instruments. Now new technology means patients can avoid the main source of post-op pain.
Watching what you eat and getting regular exercise are important to your health. And this advice is especially important if you’re a cancer survivor according to a new report.
Most of us make plans about how we want our lives to be, but things may not always turn out as you planned. That's what happened to a Mashpee family, when their oldest son was born with a rare disease. 7Healthcast Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites is here now with more.
When doctors hear complaints of heartburn, they usually want a closer look. That often means, scopes while you're knocked out or even walking around with a tube down your nose. It can be very unpleasant, but not anymore.
Did your mother ever tell you to sit up straight at the dinner table? A new study finds her advice on posture may not be what's best after all.