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Osteopathic Medicine Updated: 2012-02-10 05:00:00 Description: What can you expect from an osteopathic doctor? As I mentioned in a recent show, D.O.s -- like myself -- are doctors of osteopathic medicine. Like M.D.s, we osteopathic doctors prescribe medications, perform surgeries and practice as leading physi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reduce your chance of Heart Disease Updated: 2012-02-09 05:00:00 Description: How early should you start worrying about heart disease? You've probably heard that heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in the United States. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease, which occurs wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Warts Updated: 2012-02-08 05:00:00 Description: Are warts contagious? Warts are small skin tumors. They're caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV and are slightly contagious. As the University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter reports, the virus can enter through tiny breaks in your...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bronchitis Updated: 2012-02-07 05:00:00 Description: What is bronchitis, and what should you do if you have it? Bronchitis affects a part of your body called the bronchial tubes. They connect your windpipe with your lungs. In bronchitis, the tubes become infected or inflamed, making it hard for air...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Developing and testing drugs Updated: 2012-02-06 05:00:00 Description: How are new drugs developed and tested? Developing a new drug and getting it approved by the government is a lengthy process. It starts when researchers discover a possible new treatment. Sometimes they're looking for a way to treat a specific di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Weighing the Evidence in Diet Ads Updated: 2012-02-03 05:00:00 Description: Are get-thin-quick schemes ever helpful? It would be nice if we could lose weight by taking a pill or wearing a patch or rubbing a cream on our skin. Unfortunately, we all know there is no quick-fix... but that doesn't stop companies from advertis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lasik eye surgery Updated: 2012-02-02 05:00:00 Description: How successful is Lasik surgery? Lasik surgery has changed the way we think about our eyes and reduced our dependency on glass and contact lenses. The procedure permanently alters the shape of the cornea using a laser. The cornea is the clear co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vitamin content of microwaved food Updated: 2012-02-01 05:00:00 Description: How does cooking food in a microwave oven affect its vitamin content? Some people would say that the microwave oven is one of the greatest inventions ever. It's estimated that over 94% of homes in America have at least one. But contrary to what som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Balloon angioplasty Updated: 2012-01-31 05:00:00 Description: How can balloons help people with heart problems? A surgical procedure that uses balloons can help people who have atherosclerosis. That's a condition in which the arteries become blocked with plaque. It is especially serious in the coronary arte...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Treating wrinkles Updated: 2012-01-30 05:00:00 Description: Can anything be done to treat wrinkles? Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of growing older. Everybody develops them, but they're worse in people who smoke or who spend a lot of time in the sun. Script Number: 32131 For archived Family Health progra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exercise to control diabetes Updated: 2012-01-27 05:00:00 Description: How can exercise help people with diabetes? First a little background. Nearly 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. This is about 8.3 percent of the population. Unfortunately, because of the nation's "obesity epidemic" the number of diabetes cas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Blowing your nose Updated: 2012-01-26 05:00:00 Description: Can blowing your nose harm your ears? A listener wrote to "Family Health" about a problem with his ears. He said that when he had a cold, he blew his nose, and felt his ear fill up as he did so. At that point, he noticed his hearing got worse, an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Diverticulitis Updated: 2012-01-25 05:00:00 Description: What is diverticulitis? One of our listener asked for information on a condition called diverticulitis. It's a disease of the large intestines, or colon, that can be quite painful and in some cases a very serious problem. Before I explain this di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthy nails Updated: 2012-01-24 05:00:00 Description: What can your fingernails tell you about your health? The condition of your fingernails can provide some important clues to your doctor about the condition of your overall health. Normally, your nails should be colored pink. If instead they are w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Finger and toe nails Updated: 2012-01-23 05:00:00 Description: What purpose do fingernails and toenails serve, and how should they be cared for? Most people don't give much thought to their fingernails or toenails unless they like to paint them. But nails serve a far more important role than just decoration. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Infant safe sleep recommendations Updated: 2012-01-20 05:00:00 Description: What are the main safety hazards for infant sleep? Over the past few decades, rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, have significantly decreased. This seems to be primarily due to the good practice of placing infants to sleep on their bac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD HPV Recommended for boys too Updated: 2012-01-19 05:00:00 Description: Should boys get the HPV vaccine, too? In late October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended routine HPV vaccinations for boys eleven or twelve years old. HPV stands for the Human Pa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vitamin E and prostate cancer Updated: 2012-01-18 05:00:00 Description: Does vitamin E help prevent or actually contribute to the development of prostate cancer? Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. In 2011, more than 240,000 cases of prostate cancer were reported. The estim...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Decline in heart disease Updated: 2012-01-17 05:00:00 Description: Is the rate of heart disease in the United States really beginning to decline? Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. In one sense, this is actually positive sign. It results in part from the fact that mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lifestyle lowers diabetes risks Updated: 2012-01-16 05:00:00 Description: How does much lifestyle really affect the risk of diabetes? Almost 26 million Americans have diabetes. That's more than 8% of the U.S. population. The vast majority of adults with diabetes have type two diabetes, which tends to come on in adulthood...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reduce your chance of Heart Disease Updated: 2012-01-13 05:00:00 Description: How early should you start worrying about heart disease? You've probably heard that heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in the United States. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease, which occurs wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Arthritis Updated: 2012-01-12 05:00:00 Description: What's the difference between arthritis and degenerative joint disease? Degenerative joint disease is really just a fancy term for one of the most common kind of arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis differs in key ways from rheu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Battle Obesity Updated: 2012-01-11 05:00:00 Description: What are some simple changes you can make to lose weight and become healthier? Magazines at check-out counters like to portray health and weight loss as things you can achieve immediately by following a few easy steps. The promise of instant resul...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Get a Pneumonia Shot Updated: 2012-01-10 05:00:00 Description: Should you get the pneumonia vaccine? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, caused by bacteria or viruses. The pneumonia vaccine prevents against the most common form of pneumonia, which is caused by the bacterium pneumococcus. Although it can ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Healthy Pregnancy Updated: 2012-01-09 05:00:00 Description: What are basic tips to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery? First of all, a healthy pregnancy can and should begin before you're pregnant. Unplanned pregnancies -- which account for a full half of nationally reported pregnancies -- are associa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Calorie Information from Restaurants Updated: 2012-01-06 05:00:00 Description: How accurate is the nutritional information provided by fast-food restaurants? Some fast-food restaurants have tried to demonstrate transparency and health-consciousness by providing nutritional information on food packaging. Recent studies, howev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Environmental and Disease Calculator Updated: 2012-01-05 05:00:00 Description: What are some reliable sources for analyzing health trends and mortality rates? Patients often complain that they are daily bombarded with conflicting and biased health information. Today, I would like to share one of my favorite health informatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Volunteering Updated: 2012-01-04 05:00:00 Description: Can volunteering actually improve your health? Recent studies lend credence to the idea that virtue is its own reward -- especially among retirees. Among people in their 70s, volunteering may be one of the best ways to maintain physical well-being...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Arthritis Updated: 2012-01-03 05:00:00 Description: What's the difference between arthritis and degenerative joint disease? Degenerative joint disease is really just a fancy term for one of the most common kind of arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis differs in key ways from rheu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Age and alcohol Updated: 2012-01-02 05:00:00 Description: Is there a difference in how younger and older people metabolize alcohol? As we age our tolerance to alcohol changes. Studies show that the way our bodies metabolize alcohol does alter with age. Simply put: alcohol affects us more intensely as we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Laughter helps Alzheimer's Updated: 2011-12-30 05:00:00 Description: Can laughter ease agitation in Alzheimer's patients? Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia lead to agitation in between 70 and 80 percent of patients. Understandably, constant disorientation and confusion can be distressing, resulting in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Yawning cools your head Updated: 2011-12-29 05:00:00 Description: What is the purpose of yawning? Modern medicine may seem to work miracles at times. But it still hasn't figured out just why we yawn. We all know when we yawn. It seems to be a product of fatigue or boredom, and sometimes it's a product of seeing s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD B12 and cognitive problems Updated: 2011-12-28 05:00:00 Description: Can a B vitamin deficiency lead to brain shrinkage in older adults? Older adults who are deficient in vitamin B12 may be at greater risk for brain shrinkage and memory loss, according to a recent study. Script Number: 32108 For archived Family Heal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drug shortages Updated: 2011-12-27 05:00:00 Description: Why do drug shortages happen and what can be done about it? In 2010, prescription drug shortages reached a record high in the United States, with 178 total drug shortages. Then, in 2011, the number of prescription drug shortages broke that record. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Smart teenages Updated: 2011-12-26 05:00:00 Description: What do researchers know about the teenage brain? Don't worry, parents: teenagers really do get smarter with time! A recent study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio, found that as processes within the teenage brain ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Enjoy the holidays Updated: 2011-12-23 05:00:00 Description: What are some ideas for cutting down stress around the holidays? You've been cutting back on spending. Perhaps you're worried about gas prices and job security, or maybe you're concerned about your retirement funds. Is it any wonder that the Christ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Potassium lowers blood pressure Updated: 2011-12-22 05:00:00 Description: Can bananas lower your blood pressure? Recent studies have suggested that the element potassium may be able to help keep your blood pressure under control. High amounts of potassium are found in potatoes, bananas, spinach, lentils, apricots, and o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Temporomandibular joint Updated: 2011-12-21 05:00:00 Description: What is your temporomandibular joint, and what can go wrong with it? The temporomandibular joint, or the T-M-J for short, is the joint in your jaw. It has a unique construction which allows the mouth to open very wide and allows the jaw to make th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sense of taste Updated: 2011-12-20 05:00:00 Description: How common is it to lose your sense of taste? Many people, especially senior citizens, lose part of their ability to enjoy the taste of food. Sometimes this condition can be treated, but often we have to accept it and try other measures to compens...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Common foot pain Updated: 2011-12-19 05:00:00 Description: What are some common causes of foot pain? The typical American walks about four and a half miles a day just in the course of carrying out normal activities. That same "average person" will walk enough during his or her lifetime to circle the earth...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prunes Updated: 2011-12-16 05:00:00 Description: Do prunes really help relieve constipation? I've noticed that prunes are experiencing a PR make-over. I see them often in the grocery store labeled "dried plums", and the prune juice of days gone by is often now called plum juice. There's nothing m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Real sugar in your diet Updated: 2011-12-15 05:00:00 Description: Are you eating too much sugar? According to the American Heart Association, women should limit their sugar intake to about six teaspoons a day, men to about nine, and kids between the ages of four and eight -- they should only have three teaspoons ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Effective weight loss Updated: 2011-12-14 05:00:00 Description: What is the best strategy for effective weight loss? Eat right and exercise -- they're probably the most common recommendations of any health professional. The basic assumption is that if you use up more calories than you consume, you will lose wei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A teen's behaviour Updated: 2011-12-13 05:00:00 Description: What can you do to help your teenager make safe and healthy decisions? For most of human history, puberty marked the transition into adulthood, with adolescents learning a trade to help the family or even marrying to begin their own families. Howev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New medicine increases "good" cholesterol Updated: 2011-12-12 05:00:00 Description: Is a new heart-disease drug coming to the market? New research indicates that a treatment currently being studied may ward off heart attacks by preventing the build-up of plaque in artery walls called atherosclerosis. The study, conducted by resear...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fainting Updated: 2011-12-09 05:00:00 Description: What causes fainting, and is it a sign of serious health problems? Fainting is a relatively common medical problem. According to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, one in three people faints at least once in a lifetime, most ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Herpes simplex Updated: 2011-12-08 05:00:00 Description: What is herpes? When most people hear the word "herpes," they think of the venereal disease caused by the herpes virus. But herpes is actually a family of viruses that can cause a number of different illnesses. Script Number: 32094 For archived Fa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Myasthenia gravis Updated: 2011-12-07 05:00:00 Description: What is the disease called myasthenia gravis and can it be treated? Myasthenia gravis, or M-G for short, is a condition that's characterized by weakness in your muscles that are under voluntary control. Symptoms vary, but you may experience eyelid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Value of rice Updated: 2011-12-06 05:00:00 Description: How nutritious is rice? Rice isn't as nutritious as many vegetables, but it can play an important role in a healthful diet. It's relatively low in calories, has lots of complex carbohydrates, and little fat. Many brands of rice commonly found in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fibromyalgia Updated: 2011-12-05 05:00:00 Description: What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a muscle problem that can cause chronic pain. People with the condition often complain of having an aching feeling all over their bodies. In some cases, it feels like a deep ache; in other people, it's more o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Looking for health information on the web Updated: 2011-12-02 05:00:00 Description: How can you find trustworthy health information online? As a family physician, I've noticed that my patients tend to have more ideas and opinions about their health than ever before, mostly because of information that they've found while surfing th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD World Aids Day Updated: 2011-12-01 05:00:00 Description: What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day, celebrated each year on December first, originated back in 1988, and has grown to become one of the world's most recognized international health days. This is a chance to raise awareness about problems that p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Benefits of tea Updated: 2011-11-30 05:00:00 Description: Is drinking green tea really that good for you? Nearly five thousand years ago, the Chinese emperor Shennong touted the healing benefits of green tea on such ailments as tumors, bladder problems, abscesses and fatigue. If you look at the research d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Women react to stress differently Updated: 2011-11-29 05:00:00 Description: Is there a biological difference in how women and men react to stress? The differences between men and women have certainly narrowed in today's society -- both sexes work side-by-side in almost every professional field, and we increasingly share th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Co-worker's rudeness can go home with you Updated: 2011-11-28 05:00:00 Description: Is your work-related stress poisoning your home? The results of a recent study at Baylor University in Texas may not be news to many of you: researchers found that people who often feel disrespected at work tend to be more stressed out at home and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hemorrhoids Updated: 2011-11-25 05:00:00 Description: What are hemorrhoids, and how are they treated? A hemorrhoid is a disorder affecting the veins of the rectum. These veins all are interconnected, and when one of them becomes swollen and dilated, that's a hemorrhoid. It's not unlike a varicose ve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Burning fat Updated: 2011-11-24 05:00:00 Description: How can exercise help you burn off fat? Many times on "Family Health," I've talked about the importance of exercise in losing weight. All exercise will burn calories, but if you are exercising primarily to lose weight, there are certain steps you ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Taking medications with or without food Updated: 2011-11-23 05:00:00 Description: Is it best to take medications with food or on an empty stomach? There's no hard and fast rule about whether it's better to take prescription medications with food or on an empty stomach. Indeed, it varies from drug to drug. Script Number: 32083 F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GERD Updated: 2011-11-22 05:00:00 Description: What is GERD and how can it be treated? On our last "Family Health" program, I discussed the common symptoms of heartburn that are brought on by a failure of a muscular valve at the end of your food pipe, or esophagus. When the valve works prope...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Heartburn Updated: 2011-11-21 05:00:00 Description: How common is heartburn? Like sixty million other Americans, you might occasionally -- perhaps once a month -- experience a heavy, burning feeling under your breastbone after a large meal. Or you might have a bitter or sour taste of acid in the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lou Gehrig's disease Updated: 2011-11-18 05:00:00 Description: What is Lou Gehrig's disease? Ever since baseball player Lou Gehrig died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 1941, his name has been commonly associated with the condition. Script Number: 32080 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Great American smokeout Updated: 2011-11-17 05:00:00 Description: Great American Smoke-out In Ohio, where I live, a statewide ban on smoking in all enclosed public places went into effect in 2006. It was a tough transition for some, but by now, it's hard to believe that only about 5 years ago, our restaurants and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Panic disorder Updated: 2011-11-16 05:00:00 Description: What is panic disorder? Everybody feels panic now and then. It could be as a result of an immediate threat to your health, like a fire or an accident. Or you may feel panicked before speaking to a large group of people or while going through a jo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lupus Updated: 2011-11-15 05:00:00 Description: What is lupus, and how is it treated? If you have lupus, your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This can damage your joints, skin, blood vessels and organs. There are many kinds of lupus. Script Number: 32077 For archived ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teach kids to eat right Updated: 2011-11-14 05:00:00 Description: How can parents help their children become healthy eaters? It's a tough job teaching children to eat properly, especially when there are so many foods that taste good but are not nutritious. However, eating right is one of the most important thing...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Too old to exercise Updated: 2011-11-11 05:00:00 Description: Can you ever be too old to exercise? Not only is it a good idea for older people to exercise, but exercise can help them feel younger. Indeed, some experts say the symptoms we often blame on aging, like weakness, frailty, and a lack of energy, are...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cold weather tactics for staying active Updated: 2011-11-10 05:00:00 Description: What are some tips for staying active during cold winter months? The cold winter months often sabotage our healthier habits. Holiday feasts and warm fire places, a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables, and, of course, forbidding cold all seem to con...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Screening all newborns for heart defects Updated: 2011-11-09 05:00:00 Description: Why are some hospitals now testing newborns for congenital heart disease? In late August, the state of New Jersey became the first to implement a new routine testing of newborns. The procedure tests for congenital heart disease, and it's the result...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flu season Updated: 2011-11-08 05:00:00 Description: What do you need to know about flu season this year? The flu season technically runs from early fall to early spring. Its beginning seems to correspond with the start of the school year, and it can peak anytime between late November and March, depe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Peptic ulcers Updated: 2011-11-07 05:00:00 Description: Is it true that ulcers are caused by bacteria, and not by stress and diet? For a long time, the leading medical and popular view was that stress or spicy foods caused ulcers. But in the early nineteen eighties, Australian researcher Dr. Barry Marsh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Health problems for teens Updated: 2011-11-04 05:00:00 Description: What special health problems face teenagers? Among American youths between fifteen and nineteen, injuries are by far the most common cause of death. Indeed, injuries cause almost eighty percent of all fatalities in that age group, and the number o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lunch on the run Updated: 2011-11-03 05:00:00 Description: Is there a healthy way to eat lunch on the run? With our busy work schedules, many of us don't have time for a long, relaxing lunch. We need to get something quick, and too often that ends up being something unhealthy, probably a burger and fries ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hives Updated: 2011-11-02 05:00:00 Description: What can be done to treat hives? Many of us experience a bout with hives from time to time. Doctors call the condition "urticaria," and it's marked by itchy, red blotches or welts all over the body, especially on the face and torso. Script Number:...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Household medicines Updated: 2011-11-01 05:00:00 Description: What medications should you keep around the house? There are a handful of basic medications we all should keep on hand in case we need them. I'd advise you to check your medicine cabinet to make sure you have a supply of each of the following: Scr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Treating head injuries Updated: 2011-10-31 05:00:00 Description: How should head injuries be treated? A head injury often is a serious medical emergency. Each year, some one hundred thousand Americans die from head injuries, and another hundred thousand are permanently disabled from them. Script Number: 32066 F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Driving skills for elderly drivers Updated: 2011-10-28 05:00:00 Description: How can you determine when an older driver is becoming dangerous on the road? According to studies, driving skills begin to decline after the age of fifty-five. And of course, considering the age bracket of the baby boomers, that includes a lot of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Red meat and type 2 diabetes Updated: 2011-10-27 05:00:00 Description: Can cutting back on red meat also cut the risk for type 2 diabetes? The good news is that nuts, fish, beans, whole grains and low-fat dairy products can help significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The bad news, for all you meat lovers, is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bullying may contribute to lower test scores Updated: 2011-10-26 05:00:00 Description: Can a high rate of bullying impact your child's test scores? We send our children to school to learn about the world, not just through reading, writing and arithmetic, but also through peer interaction. Making friends and navigating social dynamics...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Treatments for sleep apnea Updated: 2011-10-25 05:00:00 Description: What is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea? The classic phrase, "the remedy is worse than the disease," dates back to ancient times. It goes to show that healthy decisions are not always comfortable, as anyone who's tried to start an exer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mold exposures may contribute to asthma Updated: 2011-10-24 05:00:00 Description: Does infant exposure to mold increase the risk of childhood asthma? About nine percent of American children have been diagnosed with asthma, and research has consistently shown that children in poor, urban neighborhoods are more likely to developme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Caregivers Updated: 2011-10-21 05:00:00 Description: How do caregivers receive support? The term "caregiver" refers to unpaid individuals who support a relative or friend restricted by disability or aging. For some, the term calls to mind a lifestyle limited by obligations to care for someone who is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Health literacy Updated: 2011-10-20 05:00:00 Description: What's the average health IQ? The amount of medical information available today is far greater than in previous times. In fact, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the volume of information out there. Adding to the confusion is the fact that medical ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wisdom teeth Updated: 2011-10-19 05:00:00 Description: Why are wisdom teeth so often removed? Most people get four wisdom teeth, the last adult teeth to arrive, in the back of their gums. They grow in late-adolescence. By this time, your other twenty-eight teeth are already in place, which often make...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Glaucoma Updated: 2011-10-18 05:00:00 Description: How serious is glaucoma and can you prevent it? Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness in the United States. It basically results from a blockage of fluids in the eye. Script Number: 32057 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ear Infection Updated: 2011-10-17 05:00:00 Description: How common are children's ear infections? Most kids have at least one ear infection before the age of two. Crying more than usual and trouble sleeping are both giveaway signs of a problem for any parent. In the case of ear infections, the child m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Heart attack Updated: 2011-10-14 05:00:00 Description: What is a heart attack? Heart attack is a leading killer of men and women in the United States. And the good news is that excellent treatments are available for heart attacks. These treatments can save lives and prevent disabilities. Script Number:...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A healthy heart Updated: 2011-10-13 05:00:00 Description: How can you keep our heart healthy? Maintaining a healthy heart requires some work and willpower on your behalf. If you want to control or prevent heart disease you might have to make some lifestyle changes. Script Number: 32054 For archived Famil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ovarian cancer Updated: 2011-10-12 05:00:00 Description: What can a woman do to lessen her chances of becoming a victim of ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer -- a malignant tumor that develops in the ovaries -- is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. The ovaries are the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Going to the emergency department Updated: 2011-10-11 05:00:00 Description: How can you tell when it's time to go to the hospital emergency department? Symptoms of serious diseases can sometimes mimic the symptoms of very minor medical problems. For instance, the crushing chest pain that accompanies a heart attack can als...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Walking devices Updated: 2011-10-10 05:00:00 Description: If you need help walking, how do you choose between a cane, a walker, or some other device? If you have trouble walking, devices like canes and walkers can be a true blessing. They can give you security and independence you wouldn't have otherwise...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saggy Eyes Updated: 2011-10-07 05:00:00 Description: How can you combat bags under your eyes? The skin is a tell-tale organ; it's a great indicator of what goes on inside. Some people's skin will age more rapidly than others. That problem, unfortunately, is often hereditary. For some, puffy eyes a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Aid Kits Updated: 2011-10-06 05:00:00 Description: How important are first aid kits? It only takes one accident to learn the vital importance of a first aid kit. Don't let that happen. Regardless of your medical history or lifestyle, you should always have a first aid kit on hand and stocked with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budget Shopping Updated: 2011-10-05 05:00:00 Description: How can you shop for good health on a tight budget? Almost everyone wants to buy more healthy foods, but it becomes more challenging when we see how high the costs can be. However, the truth is that junk food can be just as expensive as healthy f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Picky Eaters Updated: 2011-10-04 05:00:00 Description: What are some ways to address picky eating in children? The dinner table should not feel like a battle of wills. But like so many issues, a power struggle often lies at the root of children who are picky about their food. There are some methods t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What is celiac disease? Updated: 2011-10-03 05:00:00 Description: What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that prevents the proper absorption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. With celiac disease, the body treats gluten as if it were a virus rather than a harmless protei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eat more fruits and veggies Updated: 2011-09-30 05:00:00 Description: How can you get more fruits and veggies into your family's diet? September is Fruits and Veggies Month, a great excuse to sing the praises of produce. For one thing, eating more fruits and veggies can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brain scan for Alzheimer's Updated: 2011-09-29 05:00:00 Description: How accurate are early Alzheimer's diagnoses? At least of 18 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease. And, considering the unprecedented growth of the world's aging population, this number is set to double by the year 2025. Script Number:...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exercise and silent stroke Updated: 2011-09-28 05:00:00 Description: Can exercise help prevent silent strokes? Silent strokes produce small brain lesions that show up on MRI scans. However, they're so mild that people don't even notice they've had a stroke. This is different from mini-strokes, which are also mild --...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Second hand smoke Updated: 2011-09-27 05:00:00 Description: How does secondhand smoke affect the brain? Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It's one of the strongest carcinogenic substances in the world, causing about 90% of lung cancer deaths. Smokers are also six t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Coffee and prostate cancer Updated: 2011-09-26 05:00:00 Description: Can coffee help ward off prostate cancer? Coffee drinkers have gotten a lot of good news lately. Studies increasingly show that drinking coffee poses a low health risk for most people, if any. And in fact, coffee's been associated with a lower risk...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tonsillitis Updated: 2011-09-23 05:00:00 Description: Can tonsillitis be fatal? A complication of tonsillitis killed George Washington. Specifically, he died from a peritonsillar abscess, which, in the 18th century, was often a life-threatening condition, as doctors had trouble diagnosing it before i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Improving digestion Updated: 2011-09-22 05:00:00 Description: How can you improve your digestion? Many foods and drinks have acquired a mystique for aiding digestion. People even romanticize such products, with the French term, digestif. There is much debate over the merit behind these digestive-aid food and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Managing asthma Updated: 2011-09-21 05:00:00 Description: What are some tips for managing asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows airway passages. Symptoms include shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and bouts of wheezing or coughing. This disease affects nearly twenty...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hunger-inhibiting foods Updated: 2011-09-20 05:00:00 Description: Are there food that inhibit hunger? For years, scientists and dieticians have sought foods that inhibit hunger and provide a sense of fullness. Until recently, the studies have concentrated around certain foods' effects on the process of digestion...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exercise regimens Updated: 2011-09-19 05:00:00 Description: What is the best way to stick to an exercise regimen? Personal motivation is the most important factor in sustaining your exercise plan. Obviously, motivation levels differ for everyone. Some people train for marathons. Others are satisfied with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Treatment of kidney disease Updated: 2011-09-16 05:00:00 Description: How are kidney disorders treated? As I explained on a previous "Family Health" program, your kidneys remove impurities and excess fluid from your blood and change them into urine. In addition, the kidneys help control your growth and blood pressur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Kidney diseases Updated: 2011-09-15 05:00:00 Description: What do your kidneys do, and what can go wrong with them? You have two kidneys, each about the size of a fist and shaped sort of like a bean. They serve as the regulators of the body's liquid-waste disposal system. It's their job to remove impuri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bad breath Updated: 2011-09-14 05:00:00 Description: What causes bad breath? If you watch a lot of television ads for mouthwash and mints, you might be left with the idea that bad breath is a horrible disease that's sweeping the land. In reality, foul-smelling breath is much less common than the adv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sinus infections Updated: 2011-09-13 05:00:00 Description: What are sinus infections, and how can they be treated? Your sinuses are a set of cavities inside your skull. We're not sure what purpose the sinuses serve, some say they keep the head from being too heavy, but we do know this -- for many people t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Noise-induced hearing loss Updated: 2011-09-12 05:00:00 Description: How noisy does something have to be before it could damage your hearing? The amount of noise that can cause hearing damage varies from person to person. In general, though, you could be risking damage if you're in a place where you have to raise y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Smokeless tobacco and cigarettes Updated: 2011-09-09 05:00:00 Description: Is smokeless tobacco less dangerous than cigarettes? There are two types of smokeless tobacco: snuff and chewing tobacco. Both have a dangerously inaccurate reputation for being less harmful than smoking tobacco. Chewing tobacco and snuff contain ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hookahs and water-pipes Updated: 2011-09-08 05:00:00 Description: Are hookahs safer than normal cigarettes? Hookah pipes are becoming more and more popular with younger and younger generations. For many, it's touted as a safe alternative to smoking tobacco cigarette. But let's take a closer look at the facts. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Health benefits of ginger Updated: 2011-09-07 05:00:00 Description: What are the health benefits of ginger? Many of us remember ginger as a household remedy for colds or upset stomachs. Ginger tea and ginger ale have been key elements of American folk medicine for generations. However, this practice has waned a b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Child safety seats Updated: 2011-09-06 05:00:00 Description: How do you pick out the right child safety seat? Nowadays, few people doubt the importance of buckling your child into a car safety seat, regardless of whether you're going down the block or across town. Some states require that children up to the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cat and Dog Allergies Updated: 2011-09-05 05:00:00 Description: What's the best way to reduce allergic reations from cats and dogs? The watery eyes, itching, sneezing and runny nose. If you suffer from a pet allergy, you know the drill. Many people with pet allergies can mostly avoid the animal that causes th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD School should not be a pain in the back Updated: 2011-09-02 05:00:00 Description: What are some tips for avoiding aches and pains from heavy backpacks? As a kid, you don't think about back pain. That only comes later in life, which is why parents need to be especially careful in monitoring the burdens -- and specifically the bac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Recovery month Updated: 2011-09-01 05:00:00 Description: What is National Recovery Month? September is National Recovery Month, designed to remind Americans that addiction treatment and mental health services can empower individuals suffering from substance abuse or mental disorders to change their liv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pot smoking affects brain chemistry Updated: 2011-08-31 05:00:00 Description: Does daily marijuana use hurt the brain? We all know the stereotype of the daily pot smoker: poor memory, lack of focus, over-eating... A recent study now lends scientific support to this cliche. It seems that ongoing daily use of marijuana leads t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New drugs to treat melanoma Updated: 2011-08-30 05:00:00 Description: Can melanoma be treated? Although it's more rare than other skin cancers, melanoma is the most fatal skin cancer you can get. It develops when melanocytes, or skin pigment cells, grow out of control. The vast majority of the time, melanoma is cause...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Out with the pyramid in with the plate Updated: 2011-08-29 05:00:00 Description: How has the recommended "food pyramid" changed? Remember the Food Guide Pyramid? It was hard to miss. More than a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created this info-graphic of healthy eating that soon became an icon: taught in schoo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Osteopathic colleges Updated: 2011-08-05 05:00:00 Description: How do osteopathic medical schools rank nationally? This year's U.S. News and World Report confirm that osteopathic medical education is committed to producing primary care doctors. The Report's annual medical school ranking lists colleges of ost...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shortage of primary care doctors Updated: 2011-08-04 05:00:00 Description: What can be done to address the shortage of primary care physicians? It's predicted that a shortage of at least 40,000 family doctors and other primary care professionals will occur by the year 2020. Even now, more than sixty-five million Americans...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD DNA region linked to depression Updated: 2011-08-03 05:00:00 Description: Have scientists discovered depression genes? Researchers at two different institutions on different sides of the world independently discovered a DNA area that may be related to the depression. These separate studies each identified the same region...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Children's eye health and safety month Updated: 2011-08-02 05:00:00 Description: What are safety tips to keep your children's eyes healthy? In honor of Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, I would like to discuss early symptoms of some common eye conditions. Some signs are more obvious than others. If your child's eyes appea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD World Breastfeeding Week Updated: 2011-08-01 05:00:00 Description: Is breastfeeding really that much better than formula feeding? Every year for World Breastfeeding Week, we do a show on the importance of natural nursing. In 2001, the World Health Organization reported that infant formulas prepared according to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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