Sick Schools
For every child, school is a place for education. But how healthy is the air children breathe? Jeff Derderian caught up with the Department of Public Health's Air Quality Control monitor to see why some schools are sick schools.
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Conquering Insomnia
Crankiness is on the rise in the U.S. According to a new study, more and more Americans are living on little sleep. Janet Wu has the latest advances in conquering insomnia.
Real Life Commune
For many of us New Englanders, Robert Frost's famous phrase "Good fences make good neighbors" has been taken to heart. But many are breaking down these fences and developing close, intentional communities. Kristy Kim has more in this 7News Reports.
Vowing to be Virgins
Young people across the globe are making a pledge to save sex until marriage, and it's catching on. How committed are they? And why many of them are vowing to be virgins.
Pet Blood Drive
It may look like a normal hospital, but something here is different, the patients are pets. And like many sick and injured people, animals need blood, but hospitals are continually challenged by an increasing need for transfusions.
Virtual Drug Dealing
An MIT grad student has re-programmed a 1980's computer game for new handheld electronic organizers. Now from Boston to Los Angeles, San Francisco to Miami, millions of people have downloaded the software. But it's the role they assume when playing the game and what they're buying and selling that has police concerned. Chris May looks at Dope Wars, the game of virtual drug dealing.
Faulty Filtering
When traveling on the information superhighway, many parents rely on Net-filtering software to keep their children safe, but just how well do these filters work? Kim Khazei has more on faulty filtering.
Sweet Temptation
Don't like the taste of beer? Right now, package liquor stores are brimming with the latest beer alternative -- it's hard lemonades. But are these drinks nothing more than soda with alcohol, targeted at teens? Kim Khazei has more on this sweet temptation.
Kick Alcohol Abuse
Chances are someone you know is struggling with alcohol. It's a powerful addiction that many are powerless to stop. Now, a new pill may be the answer. Kristy Kim takes a look at how it could help some kick alcohol abuse.
Layoff Fears
We've been telling you about the stock market slump and in this slowing economy, many people are worried about layoffs. Kristy Kim spoke to some recently laid-off workers for tips on how to cope with layoff fears.
Portion Distortion
If you eat out, you know restauranteurs aren't shy about tempting your taste buds, but bigger isn't always better. Janet Wu has more on the dangers of portion distortion.
Praying for Profit
A growing number of workers are embracing religion in the workplace, but does good faith mean good business? Jonathan Hall has more on praying for profit.
Carbonated Concerns
When they're thirsty, more and more teenage girls are reaching for soda. But are they putting their health at risk?
Colon Cancer
57,000 people will die this year from colon cancer, but if it's caught early, it is curable. Doctors say that is why clinical trials for new drugs and new procedures are so important. Healthcast reporter Janet Wu looks at new research going on here in Boston that could offer new hope.
Dangerous Drinks
Energy drinks are popping up everywhere and they're the latest drink craze. But recent incidents have some asking whether it's a "dangerous drink?"
Dying to Fly
Traveling by plane can raise apprehensions in the calmest of people. And now, something else to be concerned about when flying. It's a potentially deadly health problem. Janet Wu explains in dying to fly.
Falling Merchandise
Most of us have shopped inside a warehouse store, but is it safe? 7News takes a look at falling merchandise.
World Class or Second Class?
Logan airport is the first taste many visitors get of Boston. So how does the city compare to other tourist destinations? In tonight's 7News Reports, Andy Hiller asks whether Boston is world-class or second class.
Supplement Scare
They claim to build muscle and improve performance and teens are gobbling them up. But just because dietary supplements are sold over the counter, doesn't necessarily mean they're safe. Health reporter Janet Wu takes a closer look at the supplement scare.