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Taking Body Basics Seriously

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Published: March 24, 2019 by RHJ Producer

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 answers are sometimes humorous, often they are more complicated and important than we imagine. An expert physician/writer discusses.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. James Hamblin, Senior Editor, Atlantic Magazine and author, If Our Bodies Could Talk: A Guide to Operating and Maintaining a Human Body

Links for more info:

James Hamblin, M.D. – The Atlantic

Program #: 19-12Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Biology| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Education| Health Care| Myths| Social Science| Stigma and StereotypesGuests: Dr. James HamblinPublications: If Our Bodies Could Talk: A Guide to Operating and Maintaining a Human Body| The AtlanticProducers: Jason Dickey
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