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PANDAS–The Mysterious Childhood Disorder After a Strep Throat (2019)

>> July 7, 2019

The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date – PANDAS: Dangerous Aftereffects of a Strep Throat. Strep infection may prompt a severe reaction in some children, causing their own immune system to attack …

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The Psychology of Procrastination

>> July 7, 2019

Most people procrastinate at least now and then. But when we put something off, we’re usually facing not a time management problem, but an emotion management problem. Experts discuss what’s going on in our heads when we procrastinate. Guest …

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Medical Notes: Week of July 7, 2019

>> July 7, 2019

The rotavirus vaccine could give you some extra protection—against type 1 diabetes. A surprising study in the journal Scientific Reports shows that children who’ve been vaccinated against rotavirus have a 33 percent lower risk of developing type 1 …

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CBD––The Truth About the Latest Health Craze

>> July 3, 2019

Suddenly, cannabis-related, hemp-derived CBD is almost everywhere. CBD’s FDA status is murky, and we know very little about its benefits, thanks in part to its former place on DEA Schedule 1. How much has been proven about its supposed health qualities? What …

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Genetic and Genomic Testing

>> July 3, 2019

When most of us think of genetic testing for health, we imagine tests to detect whether we’ve inherited genes that predispose us for cancer or other serious disease. But another kind of gene testing—genomic testing of tumor cells for their susceptibility to …

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Medical Notes: Week of June 30, 2019

>> July 3, 2019

You may be surprised to hear that eating chicken can be just as bad for you as eating red meat… and researchers were surprised too. Current government dietary guidelines suggest poultry is a healthier alternative to red meat. But a study in the American …

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The State of the World’s Children

>> June 24, 2019

Each year, the humanitarian organization Save the Children develops a nation-by-nation scorecard on how likely children are to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. The organization’s CEO, Carolyn Miles, discusses how most nations have improved …

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Generic Drug Safety (2019)

>> June 24, 2019

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – Keeping Generic Drugs Safe (2021 version). Since the 1980’s, almost all production of generic drugs has moved overseas, where FDA inspectors have a much tougher time making …

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Medical Notes: Week of June 23, 2019

>> June 23, 2019

If you’re feeling burned out at work, it’s not quite as likely to be dismissed anymore. The World Health Organization now says burnout is a legitimate medical diagnosis. However, it’s only job-related stress that applies, so you can’t be burned …

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Inside Look: The Safety of Generics

>> June 19, 2019

Reed Pence speaks with investigative Reporter Katherine Eband, author of Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom about the quality of regulation of generic drugs. Guest Information: Reed Pence, host of Radio Health Journal Katherine Eban, …

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Lung Cancer and Its Stigma

>> June 16, 2019

Most forms of cancer have a built-in constituency of patients, loved ones, and concerned others. Lung cancer patients, instead, are often blamed for their own disease because of its frequent connection with smoking. Patients are often isolated, and research …

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Tasty Food vs. Health Food: Finding a Balance (2019)

>> June 16, 2019

Many Americans believe that healthy food doesn’t taste good, and tasty food isn’t healthy. A chef who is also a cardiologist discusses how to find a balance by seeking out healthy ingredients rather than whole categories of foods. Guest …

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PANDAS–The Mysterious Childhood Disorder After a Strep Throat (2019)

The Psychology of Procrastination

Medical Notes: Week of July 7, 2019

CBD––The Truth About the Latest Health Craze

Genetic and Genomic Testing

Medical Notes: Week of June 30, 2019

The State of the World’s Children

Generic Drug Safety (2019)

Inside Look: The Safety of Generics

Lung Cancer and Its Stigma

Tasty Food vs. Health Food: Finding a Balance (2019)

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