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Evaluating Veterans’ Healthcare

>> July 30, 2017

There are about 22 million veterans in the United States, and odds are that you know at least one. More than 40% of veterans are enrolled in the Veteran Affairs Health Care System, or the VA, making it the largest healthcare system in the country. The VA …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 30, 2017

>> July 30, 2017

A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of July 30, 2017.

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Consolidating 911: Where do we draw the line?

>> July 23, 2017

The 9-1-1 system started in 1968 and while it may have efficiently done its job in its early years, today is a different story. Many argue that the problem lies in cell phones. When cell phones weren’t invented, 9-1-1 call centers could be sure that the …

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Healing Children: Not Just Little Adults

>> July 23, 2017

Many of us take our smiles for granted. Mary Otto, author of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality and the Struggle for Oral Health in America, claims that ⅓ of low-income Americans refuse to smile because they are embarrassed by their teeth. Our teeth, …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 23, 2017

>> July 23, 2017

A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of July 23, 2017, including: Smartphone use and carpal tunnel syndrome, the effect of pesticides on pregnant women, and the link between sex and brain power.

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Sibling Abuse

>> July 16, 2017

Psychological or physical abuse by siblings is much more common than most people realize. It can leave severe psychological scars. However, parents often downplay it, calling it “normal sibling rivalry.” Experts discuss the extent of the problem, …

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Teeth and the Struggle for Oral Equality

>> July 16, 2017

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Medical Notes: Week of July 16, 2017

>> July 16, 2017

A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of July 16, 2017, including: Side effects from antibiotics given in the hospital, environmental rules fatigue, and the link older dads and geeks.

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Our Obesity Obsession: Does Science Support It?

>> July 9, 2017

The cultural bias against obesity is often justified on health grounds. But recent studies show that people classified in the “overweight” BMI category actually have less mortality than normal weight people. Experts discuss how culture drives our obsession …

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The Science of Smell

>> July 9, 2017

The sense of smell evokes powerful memories and makes food taste good, but it also has important functions in interpersonal relations and personal safety. Experts discuss the science behind it. Guest Information: Dr. Charles Wysocki, Behavioral Neuroscientist …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 9, 2017

>> July 9, 2017

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of July 9, including: A new treatment for ulcerative colitis, the effects of smoking on future generations, and wind farms that help crops grow.

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Overwhelmed Teens

>> July 2, 2017

Stress is a familiar occurrence for adults in our hectic world, but recently it has also shown up in great numbers in high schools. A combination of social media, cyberbullying, and college pressure may be to blame. Online, teenagers often act as their own …

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Evaluating Veterans’ Healthcare

Medical Notes: Week of July 30, 2017

Consolidating 911: Where do we draw the line?

Healing Children: Not Just Little Adults

Medical Notes: Week of July 23, 2017

Sibling Abuse

Teeth and the Struggle for Oral Equality

Medical Notes: Week of July 16, 2017

The Science of Smell

Medical Notes: Week of July 9, 2017

Overwhelmed Teens

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