Lose Weight On The Cookie Diet
When you go on a diet, the last thing you expect to be eating is a cookie. But not if you choose the so-called "cookie diet." 7's Janet Wu takes a look at this new diet and sees if it works - or it's half-baked.
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Local Figure Skater Ready For Her Close-Up In Disney’s "Ice Princess"
While she hadn't done much acting the reading teen did know something about being on center stage. That may have helped her beat out thousands of girls for a part in a new Disney movie, Ice Princess.
Million Dollar Hopeful
It's fight night in Lowell for this 31-year-old; all 112 pounds of her--packing quite a punch.
New Hair For Spring
Spring is just a few weeks away. With this change in season comes new styles. So what's hot when it comes to hair?
Tub Troubles
A tool to help parents bathe their baby -- has actually proven to be dangerous if not used properly. Dozens of children have been hurt or killed while using bath seats. A new design promises to protect kids, but it may not be the perfect solution.
Mercury Rising
High levels or mercury can cause health problems for you and your baby. but how much fish do you have to eat to be at risk? We put three Massachusetts women to the test to see whether their diets had their mercury rising.
Smoother Skin
There's a new treatment on the horizon to smooth out wrinkles and acne scares. It uses custom-made injections from our own skin. The results appear to be so good, they're even surprising some doctors. 7Healthcast reporter Janet Wu has more.
Remodel or Move?
Is your home feeling a little squeezed or out of date? Well, you're probably looking for a change - leaving you with two options remodel or move. 7’s ????? helps you decide whether you should stay or you should go.
Wipe Away Wrinkles
In the never-ending search for the fountain of youth - some believe they've found a key. It's being touted as the most potent antioxidant to hit the market yet. 7's Amy Johnson puts it to the test to see if it can "Wipe Away Wrinkles."
Brady’s Benz
Cruising like a MVP - now you can make your own game winning drive-in Tom Brady's Mercedes. He's got the looks, he's got the girl, and now if you have the money, you can have his old car. eBay is auctioning off Tom Brady's used Benz-- but it'll cost you. 7's Amy Johnson has the story new at six.
New England Heroes
Two Massachusetts doctors are saving lives overseas. Both are helping injured troops at Lanshtuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. It may be hard to believe, but they are the only two cancer specialists for the military in all of Europe. 7's Phil Lipof traveled to Germany to meet these New England heroes - beyond the battlefield.
Treading into Trouble
How old are your tires? What you don't know might hurt you. One safety group says if your tires are too old, you could be in for a dangerous ride. How you can avoid "Treading into Trouble."
New England Heroes
Coalition troops face violence everyday inside Iraq, and when they're badly injured an airbase and a hospital in Germany spring into action. The wounded are flown out of the war zone and into the hands of doctors and nurses...many from our area. 7's Phil Lipof travels to Germany to introduce you to New England Heroes... Beyond the Battlefield.
Gym Germ
For years, killer staph germs were only found in hospitals. Now, similar super-bugs are turning up in locker rooms and on sporting equipment - even at a local high school. And what's worse...this gym germ is growing resistant to antibiotics. 7’s Randy Price has more on the story…
New Yellow Pages
It has happened to everyone: the name of a restaurant or store you like-- but you just can't remember it...but that's not good enough for the phone book-- it needs to be precise. A new directory web site can actually help you 'see' what you're looking for. 7’s Juli Auclair has the 4-1-1.
Holes in the Heart
As we saw with Patriots player Tedy Bruschi, strokes can attack any one - at any age. For one New Hampshire mom - a rare condition put her at risk. And what's more frightening - it can happen to anyone. 7’s Janet Wu has more on her story.
Better Mortgage Rates
It's a homeowner’s nightmare - paying off those dreaded mortgage payments. But cutting costs isn't difficult - and 7’s Chris May shows you how to get more bang for your mortgage buck.
Boink at B.U.
A revealing side of Boston University shown in a racy read. The magazine is called "Boink" and hits stands today. 7’s Chris May has reaction to its debut.