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Emotional Support Animals

A woman who suffered abuse as a child describes the mental health benefits of owning a dog, and an expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act discusses requirements for emotional support animals. Guest Information: Julie Barton, author of Dog …
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Exploding Head Syndrome

A sleep disorder strangely named “exploding head syndrome” may keep more than 10 percent of people awake at night by inflicting them with crashing sounds that only they can hear. A sufferer and an expert discuss. Guest Information: Walter Michka, …
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Preparing for Disaster

It’s much more convenient to dismiss the idea of having to survive a natural disaster, yet the recent surge of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires in the continent of North America alone has left the unprepared scrambling to put together a survival …
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Blood Substitutes

Donated blood saves 4.5 million American lives each year, but has a short shelf life, low portability and must be available for all blood types. Researchers have sought safe and effective blood substitutes for 60 years, and a few viable alternatives are in …
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Intergenerational Living

Some retirement homes are offering local college students room and board in return for interaction with elderly residents. Students and experts involved discuss how it’s a win/win for everyone. Guest Information: Shelby Miller, student, Northern …
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Plagues and Dreaded Diseases

Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains. Guest Information: Jennifer Wright, author, Get Well Soon: History’s Worst Plagues and the Heroes …
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Hangovers

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – All About Hangovers (2019). As St. Patrick’s Day approaches—one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year—an expert discusses why hangovers occur and what might work to …
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Misconstrued Body Basics

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – Have You Been Fooled by These Common Medical Myths? Many people have questions about their bodies that seem so silly, they never bring them up with their doctors. While the …
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