Medical Reports - Week of 5/19
KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough discusses holiday safety, being healthy, breast reconstruction during a mastectomy, music's effect on blood pressure and Phila. being unhealthy for women. (4:00)
Medical Reports - Week of 5/12
KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough discusses alligators and infection, genes masking steroid use, parents avoiding the 'sex talk', body types prone to atrial fibrillation and smoking bans may discourage teen smoking. (3:20)
Medical Reports - Week of 5/5
KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has this week's dose of health information. (3:35)
Analyzing Psychoanalysis
CBS correspondent Jeff Greenfield reports the once stigmatized treatment now has mainstream acceptance. (9:38)
The Bypass Effect On Diabetes & Cancer
CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl reports surgery can send diabetes into remission, and may reduce risk of certain cancers. (13:02)
Medical Reports - Week of 4/14
KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough talks about notifying doctors about FDA drug concerns, e-prescribing, plastic surgery, your genes and your eating habits, and artificial sweetners. (3:29)
A Health Check-Up at the Airport
Airports are now installing health clinics to make receiving medical care more convenient for travelers. PHL's Director of Aviation for Property Management and Business Development Jim Tyrrell spoke to KYW's Michelle Durham.
Breathe to Relax
There's an interesting course that teaches you how to relax, and it all begins with how you breathe. KYW's Michelle Durham spoke with one the course instructors, Swamy Yeleswaram.
Medical Reports - Week of 4/7
KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has this week's dose of medical information. (3:39)
Adam Taliaferro Set to Graduate Law School
Taliaferro's comeback from a devistating neck injury suffered while playing football at Penn State has been remarkable. Today he graduates from Rutgers School of Law-Camden. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with him about his journey.
Archbishop Carroll Product Mike Costanzo
Costanzo was the Phils top draft choice in 2005, but was sent to Houston in the Brad Lidge deal. Then he was traded to Baltimore, and he's currently playing for their Triple-A team in Norfolk. KYW's Matt Leon caught up with him.
Soul DL Gabe Nyenhuis
Nyenhuis has been a dominant pass-rusher for the Soul, he has a team-high 7.5 sacks this season. KYW's Matt Leon caught up with the Colorado product to talk about his success.
Soul Go For 11-2 vs. Kansas City
Soul would clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Brigade. KYW's Matt Leon caught up with Head Coach Bret Munsey to talk about the match-up.
Changes At Ancora State Psychiatric Hosp.
New Jersey governor Jon Corzine along with Human Services Commissioner Jennifer Velez and hospital administrators announce changes at Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital. (21:07)
Phila. Celebrates Air Force Week
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter joined with Air Force colonel Balan Ayyar, commander of McGuire Air Force Base, declare May 26th to June 2nd as Air Force Week in Philadelphia.(16:56)
Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics
KYW's community affairs reporter Karin Phillips got a peek at the exhibit which opens Saturday at the Academy of Natural Sciences. It examines the story of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics. (22:06)
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