Special Report: Archived Reports - Page 8 of 66

  • Herb high

    Herb high

    Hallucinations, loss of control and a high so power that you need someone to watch you. It sounds like the effects of an illegal drug, but the substance we're talking about is completely legal. 7's Adam Williams says many young people are using it to get an "Herb High."

    Posted on 05/09/07
  • Unsuitable

    Unsuitable

    When you buy a bathing suit, you expect it's new and safe. But what you don't know is you may not be the first person to wear that bikini or one-piece.

    Posted on 05/07/07
  • Bronze beauty

    Bronze beauty

    Posted on 05/04/07
  • Too hot to handle

    Too hot to handle

    It's rule No. 1 when it comes to hygiene -- wash your hands! But hand-washing in some local public restrooms can be dangerous, especially for kids! The night team's Byron Barnett finds out that some water is “Too Hot To Handle.”

    Posted on 05/03/07
  • Get the lead out

    Get the lead out

    We all know that lead paint can be very harmful to kids. It can cause learning disabilities, behavior problems and even death. But paint's not the only place lead can be found lurking. 7's Sorboni Banerjee has the details on how hard it is to "Get the lead out."

    Posted on 05/02/07
  • Driven to Distraction

    Driven to Distraction

    A big, yellow school bus is supposed to be one place where your kids are safe. But 7NEWS found that some school bus drivers are putting your kids at risk. They're breaking the law and "Driven to Distraction."

    Posted on 05/01/07
  • Cell secrets

    Cell secrets

    Are you tired of spending top dollar to use your cell phone? We've found services to help you save cash and time. 7's Ryan Schulteis shows you the "Cell Secrets" hidden in your phone.

    Posted on 04/27/07
  • Doggy detectors

    Doggy detectors

    You've probably heard of drug dogs, bomb dogs, and search and rescue dogs. But now, there’s a different kind of doggy detective. Dogs trained to find mold that could be hiding in your home and making you sick! 7's Grant Greenberg shows us how these "Doggy Detectors" sniff it out!

    Posted on 02/28/07
  • Procreation vacations

    Procreation vacations

    Couples, hoping to add a baby to their family are taking "Procreation Vacations,” and returning home with more than traditional souvenirs. 7’s Victoria Warren has more on this booming, baby trend.

    Posted on 02/27/07
  • Serving up sickness

    Serving up sickness

    From spinach to peanut butter, hundreds of people across the U.S. have gotten sick, forcing major recalls. But food poisoning doesn't just happen from tainted food or a bad experience at a restaurant. The problem could be closer to home.

    Posted on 02/26/07
  • Nothing to sneeze at

    Nothing to sneeze at

    Want to stop the spread of germs? You will have to change the way you cough and sneeze. It is a technique taking over the hygiene world. Watch as we introduce you to a method that's "Nothing to Sneeze At."

    Posted on 02/23/07
  • Kids

    Kids' creations

    In a world where kids get their fair share of stimulation from TV, video games and computers, parents now can tap into their kid's creative side by making masterpieces out of art. Sorboni Banarjee has the details about these amazing "Kids' Creations."

    Posted on 02/21/07
  • Lettuce warn you

    Lettuce warn you

    Last fall's E. coli outbreak scared a lot of salad lovers. Now, many of us are getting are greens from bags of prewashed salads, but what's really in the bag?

    Posted on 02/19/07
  • Playing to win

    Playing to win

    Meet Tom Taylor, better known as T-Squared. These are his tools, these are his work clothes and this is his office. But T-Squared doesn't just play video games, he plays video games professionally.

    Posted on 02/16/07
  • Size zero pill

    Size zero pill

    Everyone is looking for the magic pill to make them lose weight, and some people say they've found it. What they don't tell you about are the dangers. 7's Anne Allred shows us the scary side of this "Size Zero Pill."

    Posted on 02/15/07
  • Seen on the screen

    Seen on the screen

    Have you ever watched a movie or TV and wanted what you see? From clothes, furniture to dinnerware and even boats, the 7's Sorbani Banerjee shows you how to get the stuff "Seen on the Screen."

    Posted on 02/13/07
  • Toting trouble

    Toting trouble

    Your kid's backpack is probably filled with books, warm clothes and healthy snacks. But when we put a bunch of them to the bacteria test, we found they could also be "Toting Trouble."

    Posted on 02/12/07
  • Real gem

    Real gem

    Remembering loved ones is a personal matter and carried out in many traditional ways...A beautifully carved tombstone, a plaque or even a photo. Now your loved ones can also be your favorite piece of jewelry. 7's Victoria Warren shows us the real gem.

    Posted on 02/09/07
  • Shop like a star

    Shop like a star

    Celebrities have stylists to get them dressed to impress. So, why not steal their style. 7’s Sorboni Banerjee shows you how to "Shop Like A Star."

    Posted on 02/08/07
  • High alert

    High alert

    They look harmless -- a tiny cloth rose stuffed inside a clear glass tube. They're cheap. Most sell for a buck, and they're often called love roses. But police tell 7News this is no sign of affection; it's a sign of addiction.

    Posted on 02/06/07

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