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The Power of Tears

Researchers are learning that tears shed for different reasons are chemically different. Emotional tears, for example, contain high levels of stress hormones, indicating they may be a way for the body to reduce stress. Experts discuss why it’s good for …
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Online Pharmacies, Fake Drugs

Consumers who purchase medicines online for convenience and price are taking a big risk–experts say 97% of online “pharmacies” are rogue sites operating illegally. Often the medications they sell are counterfeit or substandard. Experts …
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Your Brain With Tinnitus

Scientists have discovered that tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears,” involves many more areas of the brain than just those involved with hearing. Experts explain why the findings mean it will be difficult to develop treatments for tinnitus, and what sufferers …
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Child Suicide Survivors

Children whose parents die by suicide face a difficult emotional recovery. Well-meaning adults often make it worse with their mistakes in how they talk about the death. Experts discuss the right and wrong ways to help children cope with parental suicide. Guest …
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The Joy of Singing

Research shows that singing in a group has health benefits, as well as simply making people feel good. Experts and participants discuss this increasing singing trend in society, and how singing is being used to treat one serious disease. Guest …
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Maternal Mortality

The death rate surrounding pregnancy in the U.S. has been climbing to the point it compares with some third world countries rather than the western European nations we once compared to. Experts discuss possible reasons for the increase and one possible way to …
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Air Pollution and Lung Health

Air pollution is blamed for one of every eight deaths worldwide, including 200,000 in the U.S. each year. A noted lung physician discusses some of the diseases smog can cause and ways to keep your lungs safe. Hosted by Nancy Benson. Guest Information: Dr. …
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TV Doctors: Truth or Fiction?

TV doctors wield tremendous influence with patients, sometimes even more than a person’s own doctor. Yet studies show that the advice you hear on TV is often unsupported by medical research. Experts discuss how celebrity doctors miss the mark and why …
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