What An Extra Five Pounds Can Do To Your Spine – And How To Prevent It
Rather than chasing quick fixes, our experts explain small, steady habits that can protect the body and support healthier aging.
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The Science Behind Happiness And Human Emotion
This segment explores how emotions guide our daily lives, and whether learning to understand them can change how we respond to the world.
Medical Notes: Why Women Need To Eat More Produce, A New Test For Food Allergies, And Why Kids Learn Better When They’re Moving
We can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?
Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine
Three years into the war in Ukraine, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of medical specialists as doctors flee the fighting. In some cases, patients with life-threatening conditions are being treated by physicians without the training they need.
Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research
Each year, thousands of bodies enter a system with minimal oversight, where past cases have revealed misuse, profit-driven practices, and violations of consent. Now, experts are pushing for ethical standards in an industry that’s long operated in the shadows.
Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis
Dr. Zivin's story exposes how common and overlooked perinatal depression truly is, and why stigma keeps so many women from getting help. In this powerful memoir-turned-case-study, she hopes to show struggling mothers that they’re not alone.
You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter?
Our experts discuss what scientists are learning about radiation exposure in medical and occupational settings, and explain practical ways people can protect themselves from harmful radiation.
How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone
A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care.
Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options
New research is uncovering how risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and food insecurity disproportionately affect certain communities.
Medical Notes: Why You Should Spend More Time On Your Phone, The Dangers Of Kids Playing Tackle Football, And How Light Therapy Can Mend Your Heart
Are sound waves the next big thing in cancer treatment? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Why you may want to spend more time on your phone. Light therapy could mend your heart.
Saving A Life: How To Reverse An Overdose
As education and access expand, the goal is to make harm reduction strategies as familiar as any other life-saving precaution.
Hypothyroidism And The New FDA Ruling
Dr. Anne Cappola and Tenille Davis explain why patients are still using DTE and why they’re being transitioned to other options.
