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Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome, a neurological condition, strikes people at night, creating some of the worst sleep conditions known by any patients. Experts discuss identifying and treating the syndrome. Hosted by Lynn Holley. Guest Information: Karla …
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The Bystander Effect

It’s a psychological paradox that the greater the number of people present when a person needs help, the less likely help will be rendered. Experts discuss reasons why this effect occurs, how it can be broken by technology, and the background of intense …
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Thyroid Disease

Thyroid disease affects millions of Americans, many of whom have not been diagnosed. Experts discuss symptoms, causes, and treatments. Guest Information: Dr. Jordan Geller, endocrinologist, Beverly Hills, CA Shannon Rosen, thyroid disorder patient, Cincinnati, …
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Zika Virus

Mosquito-transmitted Zika virus has arrived in Central and South America, and while most people are not affected by it, the virus has been linked to microcephaly, a severe birth defect. Experts discuss the virus, how it’s transmitted, its spread to the …
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New Findings on Stuttering

Stuttering has been blamed even fairly recently on parenting, but new research has several new findings: a structural deficiency in the brain’s wiring in stutterers; an inability to perceive rhythms; and a much more successful way to treat stuttering. …
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Harmful Inflammation

Low-level systemic inflammation is being tied to many disorders including heart disease, and now research has even tied inflammation to intermittent explosive disorder, a syndrome of repeated rage. Experts discuss these findings and how inflammation can be …
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ICU PTSD

A surprisingly high percentage of people who’ve been treated in intensive care units later suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, often including hallucinations recalling horrible ICU incidents. This has led to coining a new syndrome–PICS, or …
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