FEATURED MEDWATCH
Living with peripheral artery disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD is a dangerous and sometimes even life-threatening condition where arteries experience a reduction in blood flow. The disease affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, and cardiologists like Dr. Eugen Ivan at the...
KSWO brings you the latest local, state and national health news on MedWatch. During the evening broadcast, MedWatch reporter, Skylar Teddington, informs you about new advances in medications, tests and procedures to diagnose and treat all types of illnesses.
KSWO brings you the latest local, state and national health news on MedWatch
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
MedWatch airs about the middle of the evening news broadcasts
Monday – Saturday, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday, 5:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Foodborne illnesses
Foodborne illnesses from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. About nine percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it's almost impossible for most people to know where the bacteria may live. A new study finds cloth towels and sink faucets are commonly...
Foods could interact with certain medications
Food interactions from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Some foods, even the good-for-you ones, can interfere with how certain medications work. When your doctor prescribes you a medication, sometimes there's a warning about what foods you should or shouldn't eat while...
Thyroid
Thyroid from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate metabolism. The thyroid also has other important effects throughout the body. An overactive thyroid can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A recent study examined...
Yoga is heart healthy
Yoga from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Having a healthy heart comes down to lifestyle, a healthy diet and exercise, but you might want to consider adding yoga to the mix. The calming nature of yoga can do wonders for your heart.
Birth defects
Birth defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Birth defects affect around one in every 35 babies each year and are responsible for one in five infant deaths. While many birth defects are genetic and not preventable, there are steps that women can take to help protect...
Limiting screen time for children
Screen time from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Researchers with the American Academy of Pediatrics say kids are spending as many as seven hours a day in front of screens. This unhealthy habit is addicting for some kids.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The possible complications from diabetes are many and severe: blindness, amputations, kidney damage and more. Diabetes is also implicated in a set of factors which can damage the heart. It's called metabolic syndrome,...