Odd Medical Treatments of the Past (2018)
An expert examines how far we've come in medicine, leading him to conclude doctors in ancient Greece provided better care than those in the US 150 years ago.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about 10% of American women, but has such a wide variety of troubling symptoms that it’s often misdiagnosed.
Dreams vs. Reality for Children in Poverty
Poor children often can’t access healthcare in spite of decades of efforts. A pediatrician who has established clinics for the poor discusses the problem.
Long Term Psychological Damage of Natural Disasters
Mega-storms such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria disrupt uncounted lives and leave psychological scars that can last for decades and recur every hurricane season.
Staying Calm in Stressful Times
Meditation and mindfulness could be in even more demand as civility declines and stress increases. An expert explains how it works.
Hiccups (2017)
Hiccups are annoying and uncomfortable, and doctors don’t know why we get them. An expert explains what hiccups are and why most home remedies actually work.
Mental Health Treatment for Children (2017)
Experts discuss readiness of pediatricians to treat mental illness in children and efforts to be sure they’re prepared.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Holidays
Some people may get the blues or worse as the days get shorter, they suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a chemical change in the brain caused by decreased exposure to sunlight.
Human Trafficking: Slavery By Another Name
Experts disscuss why foreigners are especially at risk of being intimidated into forced labor and how they might be rescued.
Pancreatic Cancer
An advocate and a genetic counselor discuss the state of pancreatic cancer screening and the few alternatives available.
Alzheimer’s, Spouses, and Close Friends
Spouses of Alzheimer’s disease patients often struggle with depression while caregiving, some have started new relationships while their loved one is still alive but no longer recognizes them
Childhood Trauma, Later Disease (2017)
Researchers have found that severe emotional trauma in childhood triggers physical disease later in life, and has a cumulative effect.
