Health Corner

Sunday, November 4 and December 23, 2007
9:30 a.m. / 8:30 a.m. Central
Show 425

Between 50 and 85 percent of women with BRCA gene mutations will develop breast cancer before they turn 70. Health Corner profiles a woman who has the gene, and what she's doing to help others faced with a difficult treatment decision. Plus, it's one of the most common neurological diseases - and one of the least talked about: epilepsy. An update on the latest treatment breakthroughs, and how they're making life better for the son of "Heroes" star Greg Grunberg. A daily routine is anything but when your family has more than one child with special needs. Leeza Gibbons and Dr. Jamie Huysman share a remarkable family's story of love and hope as they raise three boys with special needs. Do you have red, dry, itchy skin that never gets better? Health Corner host Dr. Lisa Thornton talks with Walgreens pharmacist Helen Jung about eczema. Its bright orange flesh means it's a nutritional powerhouse: pumpkins are rich in beta carotene and helps reduce cancer risk. Dr. John La Puma prepares pumpkin and crab bisque, a ChefMD®-approved recipe to enjoy on crisp autumn evenings or any time of year. Plus, image consultant Florida Perry Smith with the latest improvements in teeth whitening and home life expert Jill Repp on holiday crafts and gifts your kids will love to make and give. All that, and so much more.