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HealthCast: New gene therapy helping children with rare genetic disorder

There is a new game changer for children with a certain form of muscular dystrophy.

Menopause can take toll on mental health, experts say

Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman goes through, but experts say the physical and emotional changes that come with it can have a major impact on mental health and well-being.

HealthCast: AI tool helps researchers assess patients’ lung cancer risk

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of new health screening tools, and lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the world, so there is a tool in the works.

Doctors explore weight-loss drugs as possible relief for endometriosis symptoms

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects millions of women and currently has no cure.

HealthCast: Pastor shares his journey with rare autoimmune disorder

Christian Fellowship Center Rev. Brian Dube was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder, in 2023.

HealthCast: Tuberoplasty helping patients dealing with serious shoulder injuries

Around two million Americans, most of them over the age of 40, will have a rotator cuff tear this year.

South Florida program uses exercise to help cancer patients recover, reduce recurrence risk

Regular exercise is key to good heart, bone and mental health. But growing research is also showing how vital it is for cancer patients -- even helping lower the risk of cancer coming back.

HealthCast: Bedtime stacking may be hurting the quality of your sleep, expert says

Rising grocery costs spark questions about food expiration dates

With grocery prices rising, you might be wondering whether food expiration dates are really something you need to follow.

GLP-1 weight loss drugs surge in popularity as doctors flag rare vision risks

At first, GLP-1 medications were taken for diabetes control. But now, these drugs continue to explode in popularity for those seeking weight loss.

South Florida mother beats colon cancer, urges others to listen to their bodies

Colorectal cancer isn’t just a concern for older adults anymore. Doctors say cases are rising in younger people, with about 1 in 5 diagnoses now occurring in patients under 55.

HealthCast: Caring for your kids’ heart starts early with nutrition, expert says

Caitlin R. Bauer, a registered dietitian at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, said it is never too early to protect our hearts.

HealthCast: Expert explains ways to reduce risk of colorectal cancer

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to learn about risk factors to be proactive.

Born with rare condition, woman defies odds on the ice rink

A woman born with a rare genetic condition has never let it limit her passion -- especially when it comes to hockey.

HealthCast: More blood donors needed amid supply shortage alert

January is National Blood Donor Month, and this year the American Red Cross declared there is a “severe blood shortage” in the United States.

HealthCast: American Cancer Society provides projections for upcoming year

We’re less than two weeks into a new year, and on Tuesday, a leading U.S. health organization released its annual report on what to expect in 2026 when it comes to cancer cases and death rates.

Study finds walking may slow changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease

The steps to a healthy brain may be just that, according to a new study examining the impact of walking on cognitive health.

HealthCast: South Florida doctor performs life-changing hip replacement on 12-year-old

A one-of-a-kind surgery has a young boy walking again after two years in a wheelchair.

HealthCast: Experts stress importance of vaccinations ahead of potentially dangerous flu season

The U.S. may be heading toward another severe flu season.

HealthCast: How to be proactive ahead of respiratory virus season peak

The respiratory virus season, which runs from fall through early spring, peaks between December and February in the United States.

3D bioprinting technology helping women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year alone, more than 316,000 women in the U.S. are projected to be diagnosed with an invasive form of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.

HealthCast: Cleaning is important, but so are the products you choose to use

Washing hands and highly touched surfaces are two keys to keeping viruses and other illnesses from spreading, but some of the cleaning supplies in your home can be dangerous if used the wrong way.

Here is what a physician has to say after Trump suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism

Dr. Joanna Bedell asked her patients on Tuesday to avoid getting medical advice from politicians.

Healthcast: Synthetic drug 20 times stronger than fentanyl is killing again, expert says

Dr. Shravani Durbhakula warned that Nitazenes, an old group of synthetic opioids that are 20 times more potent than fentanyl, are fueling a new public health crisis.