Leprosy (2016)
We hear little about leprosy today, but it still exists, and because it’s now treatable, often the stigma is worse than the disease.
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- Biological Engineering (3)
- Biomedical Engineering (10)
- Inflammation and Pain (55)
- Life Expectancy/Lifespan (22)
- Microbiology (23)
- Reproductive Health (43)
- Sex (25)
- Sleep (128)
- Smell (11)
The Brain Science of Drunk Driving
Scientists are learning that people who repeatedly drive drunk are not all the same in the personalities and brain chemistries that motivate their behavior. An expert discusses new research suggesting different ways to reduce recidivism in each of these personality types.
Lucid Dreams
The dreaming brain is nearly as active as it is when we are awake. Experts discuss ways to shape dreams to help solve problems.
Our New Genetic Knowledge (2016)
A physician/Pulitzer-prize-winning author explains what our new knowledge means for our immediate medical future, given our struggles with genetic knowledge in the past.
Living Through Pain (2016)
A noted university professor who became a quadriplegic in a bicycle accident discusses her constant pain and the way it changes life.
Egg Freezing
Freezing eggs in their 30's allows women to preserve fertility well into their 40's. Experts discuss the procedure and its uses.
Curing Sinusitis (2016)
Many people confuse allergies, colds, and sinus infections. A physician describes the differences, and the new ways sinusitis can be treated.
Biofilm
Biofilm is resistant to many antibiotics and is gaining new attention as a source of hard to eradicate infections.
Incidental Genetic Findings
Genetic testing has become a widespread reality in the past five years, but doctors are struggling with what many genetic findings really mean.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome strikes people at night, creating some of the worst sleep conditions known by any patients. Experts discuss identifying and treating the syndrome.
The Psychology of Egg Donation (2016)
An author and journalist who has donated twice with vastly different results discusses the technology and what to look out for when approaching egg donation.
Zika Virus
Mosquito-transmitted Zika virus has arrived in Central and South America, and while most people are not affected by it, the virus has been linked to microcephaly, a severe birth defect. Experts discuss the virus, how it's transmitted, its spread to the US, and how to protect yourself from it.
