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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
 
Skin cancer

Do you know someone who's had skin cancer and was successfully treated? Although 95 percent of the time most skin cancers are treatable, the remaining five percent of the cases can lead to death. Marcie Fraser has more.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/11/2008 11:07 AM
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New drug for transplant patients

A clinical trial is underway for a new drug to help transplant patients with host versus graft disease.

FULL STORY >> 05/10/2008 05:00 AM
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New way of treating acne

If you are women and you're over 25 and getting acne, don't be surprised -- it's just another thing we get to blame on hormones. Marcie Frasier has more.

FULL STORY >> 05/09/2008 05:00 AM
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New Harvard study on women and smoking

A new Harvard study shows women who are able to successfully quit can decrease their risk of dying from serious disease within just five years of smoking their last cigarette.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 05:48 AM
Dentist restores more than just a smile

Dentist volunteers with "Give Back a Smile" program.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 05:00 AM
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Osteoporosis a risk when taking steroids

Thousands of New Yorkers take oral steroid treatments like prednisone, but what they don’t know is that those drugs can put them at risk for steroid-induced osteoporosis. Diana Palotas has more.

FULL STORY >> 05/05/2008 05:00 AM
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Women and perfectionism

In society today, many women have the need to do things perfectly. An attitude that brings more stress than relief.

FULL STORY >> 05/04/2008 05:00 AM
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Acupuncture

Most of us recognize acupuncture as a traditional Chinese approach to medicine that involves inserting tiny needles through the skin around different parts of the body for healing. Diana Palotas reports.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/03/2008 05:00 AM
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Pet therapy

More children and adults with disabilities will be able to benefit from pet-assisted therapy. Diana Palotas has more.

FULL STORY >> 04/28/2008 05:00 AM
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Health shakes

Each year billions of dollars are spent on weight loss products like shakes. Do they work? Are they safe? Marcie Fraser has more.

FULL STORY >> 04/27/2008 09:22 AM
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Bill aims to standardize field of acupuncture

Acupuncture is a practice many scientists have said has helped restore the balance between yin and yang for centuries. Now, new standards are being sought that could bring what's been thought of an alternative form of medicine into the mainstream. Our Kafi Drexel has more.

FULL STORY >> 04/25/2008 05:00 AM
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Massage offers comfort while awaiting results

For some, mammograms can be very stressful. Diana Palotas tell us how chair massages are helping to calm some patients down.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 04/21/2008 05:00 AM
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Hot yoga

Yoga has been around for about 8,000 years and it is still here today and it's hot, it's really hot. So, what do you get when you add pilates to yoga and turn up the heat? You get Hot Fusion.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 04/20/2008 05:00 AM
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Exercise program eases MS burden

The MS Society has teamed up with physical therapy students at Nazareth College for a personalized exercise plan. Diana Palotas has the details.

FULL STORY >> 04/18/2008 04:59 PM
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The health of the pope

When Benedict XVI became the pope in 2005, he also became the oldest elected pontiff in 275 years. From the beginning there have been questions about just how well he'd hold up due to his age and past health problems. He's not only celebrating his first trip to the United States as pope, but Benedict just turned 81. Health & Fitness reporter Kafi Drexel takes a closer look at just how well insiders say he's doing now.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 04/18/2008 05:00 AM
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