http://odeo.com/channels/2077-The-Health-Show no Tasty whole-grain public radio Tasty whole-grain public radio Tasty whole-grain public radio en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:22 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:22 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25446208-The-Health-Show-1128 Malaria is not a problem we hear much about in the US. It’s been decades since Malaria was for all intents and purposes eradicated from our shores. But worldwide, it is still a deadly problem. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about Malaria, from the bugs that spreads the bug, to new hopes for a vaccine. Then we’ll hear about the advances in the use of stents to prevent heart attacks...and a story about the Asian king of fruits, that some say tastes like heaven and smells like hell. Malaria is not a problem we hear much about in the US. It’s been decades since Malaria was for all intents and purposes eradicated from our shores. But worldwide, it is still a deadly problem. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about Malaria, from the bugs that spreads the bug, to new hopes for a vaccine. Then we’ll hear about the advances in the use of stents to prevent heart attacks...and a story about the Asian king of fruits, that some say tastes like heaven and smells like hell. Malaria is not a problem we hear much about in the US. It’s been decades since Malaria was for all intents and purposes eradicated from our shores. But worldwide, it is still a deadly problem. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about Malaria, from the bugs that spreads the bug, to new hopes for a vaccine. Then we’ll hear about the advances in the use of stents to prevent heart attacks...and a story about the Asian king of fruits, that some say tastes like heaven and smells like hell. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446208 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:22 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25425690-The-Health-Show-1127 Last year, we told you about a nationwide study of pregnant women who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Well that study continues...and the results are answering some important questions. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the ongoing PIANO study and its clinical registry. Then we’ll hear about a center that treats postpartum problems in new mothers...problems no one told them they’d experience. And a story about women in Ghana who are risking their health to lighten their skin color. Last year, we told you about a nationwide study of pregnant women who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Well that study continues...and the results are answering some important questions. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the ongoing PIANO study and its clinical registry. Then we’ll hear about a center that treats postpartum problems in new mothers...problems no one told them they’d experience. And a story about women in Ghana who are risking their health to lighten their skin color. Last year, we told you about a nationwide study of pregnant women who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Well that study continues...and the results are answering some important questions. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the ongoing PIANO study and its clinical registry. Then we’ll hear about a center that treats postpartum problems in new mothers...problems no one told them they’d experience. And a story about women in Ghana who are risking their health to lighten their skin color. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25425690 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:27:45 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25393291-The-Health-Show-1126 After a summer of screaming and shouting and name calling, the push for health insurance reform has quieted down a bit as congress begins the process of consolidating its various proposals into a single bill. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll discuss the process and the possible destinations. Then we’ll hear about workers in a Wisconsin city who are turning to health care as a second career after hundreds of jobs were lost when a GM plant closed its doors. And you think people over 50 need a little sex education? That’s what UK officials think as STD rates rise among the aging. After a summer of screaming and shouting and name calling, the push for health insurance reform has quieted down a bit as congress begins the process of consolidating its various proposals into a single bill. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll discuss the process and the possible destinations. Then we’ll hear about workers in a Wisconsin city who are turning to health care as a second career after hundreds of jobs were lost when a GM plant closed its doors. And you think people over 50 need a little sex education? That’s what UK officials think as STD rates rise among the aging. After a summer of screaming and shouting and name calling, the push for health insurance reform has quieted down a bit as congress begins the process of consolidating its various proposals into a single bill. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll discuss the process and the possible destinations. Then we’ll hear about workers in a Wisconsin city who are turning to health care as a second career after hundreds of jobs were lost when a GM plant closed its doors. And you think people over 50 need a little sex education? That’s what UK officials think as STD rates rise among the aging. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393291 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:51 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25357201-The-Health-Show-1125 Hey, remember back in January when the Swine Flu was just a memory from the 70s? A lot has happened since then...and it all began in a little town in Mexico. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the story of the H1-N1 flu’s patient zero. Then we’ll find out about a unique health problem that you probably haven’t thought about much...what happens when a meth lab is busted and new people move into the house? Plus we’ll hear from the family “health nudge”...and you know every family has one. Hey, remember back in January when the Swine Flu was just a memory from the 70s? A lot has happened since then...and it all began in a little town in Mexico. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the story of the H1-N1 flu’s patient zero. Then we’ll find out about a unique health problem that you probably haven’t thought about much...what happens when a meth lab is busted and new people move into the house? Plus we’ll hear from the family “health nudge”...and you know every family has one. Hey, remember back in January when the Swine Flu was just a memory from the 70s? A lot has happened since then...and it all began in a little town in Mexico. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the story of the H1-N1 flu’s patient zero. Then we’ll find out about a unique health problem that you probably haven’t thought about much...what happens when a meth lab is busted and new people move into the house? Plus we’ll hear from the family “health nudge”...and you know every family has one. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25357201 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:46 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25296473-The-Health-Show-1124 Earlier this year as the first cases of the Swine Flu were sweeping the country there were loud and frequent cries for a vaccine to fight the disease. Now, there’s a vaccine...and there are loud and frequent cries of “not so fast with the new vaccine”. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll explore the different reasons why so many people are avoiding the H1N1 vaccine. Then, as Breast Cancer Awareness month continues, we’ll take another look at genetic testing for Breast cancer...and the need for counseling when a bad test result calls for a life changing decision. Earlier this year as the first cases of the Swine Flu were sweeping the country there were loud and frequent cries for a vaccine to fight the disease. Now, there’s a vaccine...and there are loud and frequent cries of “not so fast with the new vaccine”. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll explore the different reasons why so many people are avoiding the H1N1 vaccine. Then, as Breast Cancer Awareness month continues, we’ll take another look at genetic testing for Breast cancer...and the need for counseling when a bad test result calls for a life changing decision. Earlier this year as the first cases of the Swine Flu were sweeping the country there were loud and frequent cries for a vaccine to fight the disease. Now, there’s a vaccine...and there are loud and frequent cries of “not so fast with the new vaccine”. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll explore the different reasons why so many people are avoiding the H1N1 vaccine. Then, as Breast Cancer Awareness month continues, we’ll take another look at genetic testing for Breast cancer...and the need for counseling when a bad test result calls for a life changing decision. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296473 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:16:40 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25263385-The-Health-Show-1123 If you want real health care reform, going high tech isn’t necessarily the answer. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor and best selling author about his approach to health care reform and keeping medical costs down. Then we’ll get a quick lesson in healthy eating with the author of the new book about the concept of “Clean Food”...complete with recipes and everything. If you want real health care reform, going high tech isn’t necessarily the answer. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor and best selling author about his approach to health care reform and keeping medical costs down. Then we’ll get a quick lesson in healthy eating with the author of the new book about the concept of “Clean Food”...complete with recipes and everything. If you want real health care reform, going high tech isn’t necessarily the answer. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor and best selling author about his approach to health care reform and keeping medical costs down. Then we’ll get a quick lesson in healthy eating with the author of the new book about the concept of “Clean Food”...complete with recipes and everything. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25263385 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:41:21 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25223472-The-Health-Show-1122 Last summer almost two dozen Canadians died after being exposed to Listeria bacteria. Now, officials in Ottawa are studying a long awaited report on the outbreak. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear how Canada proposes to keep its food safer. Then we’ll hear how a judge has restored a lawsuit by eight states against polluting power producers...and find out about a study that links air borne pollution to cardio-vascular disease. Plus a story on mammography and how it’s made it easier to detect breast cancers early...but only if you use it. Last summer almost two dozen Canadians died after being exposed to Listeria bacteria. Now, officials in Ottawa are studying a long awaited report on the outbreak. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear how Canada proposes to keep its food safer. Then we’ll hear how a judge has restored a lawsuit by eight states against polluting power producers...and find out about a study that links air borne pollution to cardio-vascular disease. Plus a story on mammography and how it’s made it easier to detect breast cancers early...but only if you use it. Last summer almost two dozen Canadians died after being exposed to Listeria bacteria. Now, officials in Ottawa are studying a long awaited report on the outbreak. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear how Canada proposes to keep its food safer. Then we’ll hear how a judge has restored a lawsuit by eight states against polluting power producers...and find out about a study that links air borne pollution to cardio-vascular disease. Plus a story on mammography and how it’s made it easier to detect breast cancers early...but only if you use it. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25223472 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:55:55 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25184530-The-Health-Show-1121 If you’re a sports fans this time of year is like hitting the jackpot. The baseball playoffs are about to begin, the college and pro football seasons are underway and basketball and hockey are gearing up for their new campaigns. But, for the past decade or so, the cloud of performance enhancing drugs has taken the shine off some of our heroes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the chief science officer of the US Anti-Doping Agency about the advances made in catching the cheaters. We’ll also learn how some young people in run down areas of the US have such a pessimistic view of life that they take serious risks to their health and safety. And an author talks about the problem of young girls cutting themselves in her new book. If you’re a sports fans this time of year is like hitting the jackpot. The baseball playoffs are about to begin, the college and pro football seasons are underway and basketball and hockey are gearing up for their new campaigns. But, for the past decade or so, the cloud of performance enhancing drugs has taken the shine off some of our heroes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the chief science officer of the US Anti-Doping Agency about the advances made in catching the cheaters. We’ll also learn how some young people in run down areas of the US have such a pessimistic view of life that they take serious risks to their health and safety. And an author talks about the problem of young girls cutting themselves in her new book. If you’re a sports fans this time of year is like hitting the jackpot. The baseball playoffs are about to begin, the college and pro football seasons are underway and basketball and hockey are gearing up for their new campaigns. But, for the past decade or so, the cloud of performance enhancing drugs has taken the shine off some of our heroes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the chief science officer of the US Anti-Doping Agency about the advances made in catching the cheaters. We’ll also learn how some young people in run down areas of the US have such a pessimistic view of life that they take serious risks to their health and safety. And an author talks about the problem of young girls cutting themselves in her new book. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25184530 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:40:12 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25164558-The-Health-Show-1120 With all the shouting about socialism and Hitler and death panels, it’s understandable that some people have completely tuned out the debate on heath insurance reform. But somewhere underneath all the noise and foolishness, a good idea has gotten a bad rap. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about palliative care...it’s a lot more than just hospice. We’ll also hear about a new tool in the fight against heroin and other opiod addictions. And then another story about addiction...or at least potential; addiction. It seems young Italians have started drinking like Americans...and old Italians are not pleased. With all the shouting about socialism and Hitler and death panels, it’s understandable that some people have completely tuned out the debate on heath insurance reform. But somewhere underneath all the noise and foolishness, a good idea has gotten a bad rap. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about palliative care...it’s a lot more than just hospice. We’ll also hear about a new tool in the fight against heroin and other opiod addictions. And then another story about addiction...or at least potential; addiction. It seems young Italians have started drinking like Americans...and old Italians are not pleased. With all the shouting about socialism and Hitler and death panels, it’s understandable that some people have completely tuned out the debate on heath insurance reform. But somewhere underneath all the noise and foolishness, a good idea has gotten a bad rap. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about palliative care...it’s a lot more than just hospice. We’ll also hear about a new tool in the fight against heroin and other opiod addictions. And then another story about addiction...or at least potential; addiction. It seems young Italians have started drinking like Americans...and old Italians are not pleased. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25164558 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:55:14 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25164559-The-Health-Show-1119 Osteoporosis is a pediatric problem with geriatric consequences. That’s the line that got my attention. Taking care of your bones health begins as your bones are forming. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to program director of the Bone Diseases Program at the Department of Health And Human Services about the Best Bones Forever program. Then we’ll talk to a couple of fitness instructors about two methods of staying in shape that get you off the bike and treadmill and into routines that will work muscles you didn’t know you had. Osteoporosis is a pediatric problem with geriatric consequences. That’s the line that got my attention. Taking care of your bones health begins as your bones are forming. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to program director of the Bone Diseases Program at the Department of Health And Human Services about the Best Bones Forever program. Then we’ll talk to a couple of fitness instructors about two methods of staying in shape that get you off the bike and treadmill and into routines that will work muscles you didn’t know you had. Osteoporosis is a pediatric problem with geriatric consequences. That’s the line that got my attention. Taking care of your bones health begins as your bones are forming. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to program director of the Bone Diseases Program at the Department of Health And Human Services about the Best Bones Forever program. Then we’ll talk to a couple of fitness instructors about two methods of staying in shape that get you off the bike and treadmill and into routines that will work muscles you didn’t know you had. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25164559 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:03:02 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25071772-The-Health-Show-1118 One of the reasons that the Swine Flu outbreak earlier this year may have been milder than first feared was it came towards the end of the school year. Well another school year is under way and no one seems to want to test that theory. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the government’s plans for the Swine Flu as schools open their doors Then mixed in with all the rhetoric being thrown around in the health care debate, US politicians are taking a lot of shots at the British National Health. Now, the British Empires strikes back. Plus commentary on wether the health care debate is the right debate at all...and we’ll find out about a problem that has hotels guests itching for relief...bed bugs. One of the reasons that the Swine Flu outbreak earlier this year may have been milder than first feared was it came towards the end of the school year. Well another school year is under way and no one seems to want to test that theory. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the government’s plans for the Swine Flu as schools open their doors Then mixed in with all the rhetoric being thrown around in the health care debate, US politicians are taking a lot of shots at the British National Health. Now, the British Empires strikes back. Plus commentary on wether the health care debate is the right debate at all...and we’ll find out about a problem that has hotels guests itching for relief...bed bugs. One of the reasons that the Swine Flu outbreak earlier this year may have been milder than first feared was it came towards the end of the school year. Well another school year is under way and no one seems to want to test that theory. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear the government’s plans for the Swine Flu as schools open their doors Then mixed in with all the rhetoric being thrown around in the health care debate, US politicians are taking a lot of shots at the British National Health. Now, the British Empires strikes back. Plus commentary on wether the health care debate is the right debate at all...and we’ll find out about a problem that has hotels guests itching for relief...bed bugs. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25071772 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:38:49 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/25036342-The-Health-Show-1117 Dealing with grief is the ultimate one size doesn’t fit all situation. Every person has to find their own path. But sometimes, while finding that path, you also have to take your children with you...and they may need a completely different road to get where they’re going. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a author and grief counselor about coming to terms with grief at any age. Then we’ll hear about how one country’s drastic reaction to the Swine Flu is causing a host of problems for the health of their people...and their economy. Dealing with grief is the ultimate one size doesn’t fit all situation. Every person has to find their own path. But sometimes, while finding that path, you also have to take your children with you...and they may need a completely different road to get where they’re going. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a author and grief counselor about coming to terms with grief at any age. Then we’ll hear about how one country’s drastic reaction to the Swine Flu is causing a host of problems for the health of their people...and their economy. Dealing with grief is the ultimate one size doesn’t fit all situation. Every person has to find their own path. But sometimes, while finding that path, you also have to take your children with you...and they may need a completely different road to get where they’re going. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a author and grief counselor about coming to terms with grief at any age. Then we’ll hear about how one country’s drastic reaction to the Swine Flu is causing a host of problems for the health of their people...and their economy. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25036342 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:01:23 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24998570-The-Health-Show-1116 If it's August, it must be time for our annual ! For something that’s the third leading cause of death in the US and the number one cause of ongoing disability...there are a whole lot of people that don’t know a whole lot about stroke. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the importance of knowing the symptoms of a stroke...and how quick action can lead not only to stroke survival...but perhaps stroke reversal. We’ll also get a report about a secret drug delivery system right to your home...your drinking water. And if you want to find some twins, triplets or even quads...take a trip to Massachusetts. If it's August, it must be time for our annual ! For something that’s the third leading cause of death in the US and the number one cause of ongoing disability...there are a whole lot of people that don’t know a whole lot about stroke. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the importance of knowing the symptoms of a stroke...and how quick action can lead not only to stroke survival...but perhaps stroke reversal. We’ll also get a report about a secret drug delivery system right to your home...your drinking water. And if you want to find some twins, triplets or even quads...take a trip to Massachusetts. If it's August, it must be time for our annual ! For something that’s the third leading cause of death in the US and the number one cause of ongoing disability...there are a whole lot of people that don’t know a whole lot about stroke. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the importance of knowing the symptoms of a stroke...and how quick action can lead not only to stroke survival...but perhaps stroke reversal. We’ll also get a report about a secret drug delivery system right to your home...your drinking water. And if you want to find some twins, triplets or even quads...take a trip to Massachusetts. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24998570 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:19:56 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24961960-The-Health-Show-1115 How about trying to diagnose this one. It’s a disease with lots of very specific symptoms...except when the symptoms are different, or there are no symptoms. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll learn about Celiac Disease and the bigger picture of gluten intolerance. Then we’ll have that conversation that every school child dreads...the healthy back to school conversation. This time, we’ll focus a little more on the schools. How about trying to diagnose this one. It’s a disease with lots of very specific symptoms...except when the symptoms are different, or there are no symptoms. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll learn about Celiac Disease and the bigger picture of gluten intolerance. Then we’ll have that conversation that every school child dreads...the healthy back to school conversation. This time, we’ll focus a little more on the schools. How about trying to diagnose this one. It’s a disease with lots of very specific symptoms...except when the symptoms are different, or there are no symptoms. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll learn about Celiac Disease and the bigger picture of gluten intolerance. Then we’ll have that conversation that every school child dreads...the healthy back to school conversation. This time, we’ll focus a little more on the schools. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24961960 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:41:22 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24923848-The-Health-Show-1114 We’ve been hearing an old Washington DC cliche a lot over the past few weeks...two things you don’t want to watch being made are sausages and laws. The way the current debate over health care reform is going, the sausage factory is starting to look good. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try to get it all explained, slowly and with small words. Then we’ll hear about a new survey that shows an alarming number of E-R nurses suffer violence on the job...and we’ll head to a European town that’s going all vegetarian, but only on Thursdays. We’ve been hearing an old Washington DC cliche a lot over the past few weeks...two things you don’t want to watch being made are sausages and laws. The way the current debate over health care reform is going, the sausage factory is starting to look good. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try to get it all explained, slowly and with small words. Then we’ll hear about a new survey that shows an alarming number of E-R nurses suffer violence on the job...and we’ll head to a European town that’s going all vegetarian, but only on Thursdays. We’ve been hearing an old Washington DC cliche a lot over the past few weeks...two things you don’t want to watch being made are sausages and laws. The way the current debate over health care reform is going, the sausage factory is starting to look good. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try to get it all explained, slowly and with small words. Then we’ll hear about a new survey that shows an alarming number of E-R nurses suffer violence on the job...and we’ll head to a European town that’s going all vegetarian, but only on Thursdays. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24923848 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:26:42 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24891272-The-Health-Show-1113 For the second time in less than two years an emergency shut down of a nuclear reactor in Canada has resulted in a severe worldwide shortage of radioactive isotopes...materials that are crucial for high tech medical imaging and other equipment. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get a report on the latest Canadian crisis. We’ll also have a look at reaction to the latest European country to ban smoking in public...Turkey. Then the story of a mom learning to care for her kids while coping with bi-polar disorder. And a few words of advise from the Forensic Pharmacist. For the second time in less than two years an emergency shut down of a nuclear reactor in Canada has resulted in a severe worldwide shortage of radioactive isotopes...materials that are crucial for high tech medical imaging and other equipment. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get a report on the latest Canadian crisis. We’ll also have a look at reaction to the latest European country to ban smoking in public...Turkey. Then the story of a mom learning to care for her kids while coping with bi-polar disorder. And a few words of advise from the Forensic Pharmacist. For the second time in less than two years an emergency shut down of a nuclear reactor in Canada has resulted in a severe worldwide shortage of radioactive isotopes...materials that are crucial for high tech medical imaging and other equipment. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get a report on the latest Canadian crisis. We’ll also have a look at reaction to the latest European country to ban smoking in public...Turkey. Then the story of a mom learning to care for her kids while coping with bi-polar disorder. And a few words of advise from the Forensic Pharmacist. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24891272 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:21:36 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24858052-The-Health-Show-1112 Sometimes there’s a problem that is getting so large that you want to give a list of huge numbers to try and get the message across. But when it comes to the America’s growing elder population and it’s struggles with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease...number just don’t do the problem justice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about some new studies into the minds of our elders. We’ll also hear from a physiologist who works with the elderly who says the fewer drugs the better. And then the story of an environmental health nightmare in the northeast that is still causing controversy even while it’s being cleaned. Sometimes there’s a problem that is getting so large that you want to give a list of huge numbers to try and get the message across. But when it comes to the America’s growing elder population and it’s struggles with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease...number just don’t do the problem justice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about some new studies into the minds of our elders. We’ll also hear from a physiologist who works with the elderly who says the fewer drugs the better. And then the story of an environmental health nightmare in the northeast that is still causing controversy even while it’s being cleaned. Sometimes there’s a problem that is getting so large that you want to give a list of huge numbers to try and get the message across. But when it comes to the America’s growing elder population and it’s struggles with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease...number just don’t do the problem justice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about some new studies into the minds of our elders. We’ll also hear from a physiologist who works with the elderly who says the fewer drugs the better. And then the story of an environmental health nightmare in the northeast that is still causing controversy even while it’s being cleaned. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24858052 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:59:42 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24820964-The-Health-Show-1111 In 1967, over a century and a half after the introduction of the Smallpox vaccine, there were still 10 to 15 millions cases of the disease worldwide. That was the year the world said “enough!”. On today’s Health Show, a discussion with Dr. D.A. Henderson, the man the World Health Organization enlisted to wipe Smallpox off the face of the earth. Then we’ll hear a story that we ran a while ago about a category of health care that is getting a lot more attention this year...concierge doctors. In 1967, over a century and a half after the introduction of the Smallpox vaccine, there were still 10 to 15 millions cases of the disease worldwide. That was the year the world said “enough!”. On today’s Health Show, a discussion with Dr. D.A. Henderson, the man the World Health Organization enlisted to wipe Smallpox off the face of the earth. Then we’ll hear a story that we ran a while ago about a category of health care that is getting a lot more attention this year...concierge doctors. In 1967, over a century and a half after the introduction of the Smallpox vaccine, there were still 10 to 15 millions cases of the disease worldwide. That was the year the world said “enough!”. On today’s Health Show, a discussion with Dr. D.A. Henderson, the man the World Health Organization enlisted to wipe Smallpox off the face of the earth. Then we’ll hear a story that we ran a while ago about a category of health care that is getting a lot more attention this year...concierge doctors. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24820964 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:54 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24778593-The-Health-Show-1110 When an airline pilot goes through training, he sits in a flight simulator...all of the stress but none of the danger. Emergency room teams...same deal. On this week’s Health Show we’ll sit in on an emergency room code simulation complete with a not so living but nonetheless breathing patient. We’ll also hear about a surprising condition for children: kidney stones. A fellow from as right of center think tank talks about health care reform and the public option. And then another kind of public option for health care...a clinic for musicians in New Orleans. When an airline pilot goes through training, he sits in a flight simulator...all of the stress but none of the danger. Emergency room teams...same deal. On this week’s Health Show we’ll sit in on an emergency room code simulation complete with a not so living but nonetheless breathing patient. We’ll also hear about a surprising condition for children: kidney stones. A fellow from as right of center think tank talks about health care reform and the public option. And then another kind of public option for health care...a clinic for musicians in New Orleans. When an airline pilot goes through training, he sits in a flight simulator...all of the stress but none of the danger. Emergency room teams...same deal. On this week’s Health Show we’ll sit in on an emergency room code simulation complete with a not so living but nonetheless breathing patient. We’ll also hear about a surprising condition for children: kidney stones. A fellow from as right of center think tank talks about health care reform and the public option. And then another kind of public option for health care...a clinic for musicians in New Orleans. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24778593 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:44:35 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24746181-The-Health-Show-1109 Sometimes a little knowledge can mean a heart wrenching decision. Advances in genetic testing have made it possible to tell who is at greater risk for cancer. But then what? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about counseling for patients who have gotten some bad genetic news. We’ll also hear about the nuts and bolts of the latest in genetic testing...and hear from the head of an organization that caters to the special needs of cancer patients in the L-G-B-T community. Sometimes a little knowledge can mean a heart wrenching decision. Advances in genetic testing have made it possible to tell who is at greater risk for cancer. But then what? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about counseling for patients who have gotten some bad genetic news. We’ll also hear about the nuts and bolts of the latest in genetic testing...and hear from the head of an organization that caters to the special needs of cancer patients in the L-G-B-T community. Sometimes a little knowledge can mean a heart wrenching decision. Advances in genetic testing have made it possible to tell who is at greater risk for cancer. But then what? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about counseling for patients who have gotten some bad genetic news. We’ll also hear about the nuts and bolts of the latest in genetic testing...and hear from the head of an organization that caters to the special needs of cancer patients in the L-G-B-T community. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24746181 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:49:34 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24745707-The-Health-Show-1108 OxyContin is a powerful pain medication first introduced in 1995. Since then it’s been a godsend to people suffering from trauma, injuries, muscle pain, dislocations, fractures, arthritis, lower back pain, and pain associated with cancer. However, it also has mood altering properties that make it a prime candidate for abuse. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll go to Alaska’s capital city and hear about the fight to keep young people away from Oxy. We’ll also hear about an east coast conference on opiate abuse...and we’ll hear from Dr. David Kessler, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on another serious addiction issue...America’s addiction to overeating. OxyContin is a powerful pain medication first introduced in 1995. Since then it’s been a godsend to people suffering from trauma, injuries, muscle pain, dislocations, fractures, arthritis, lower back pain, and pain associated with cancer. However, it also has mood altering properties that make it a prime candidate for abuse. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll go to Alaska’s capital city and hear about the fight to keep young people away from Oxy. We’ll also hear about an east coast conference on opiate abuse...and we’ll hear from Dr. David Kessler, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on another serious addiction issue...America’s addiction to overeating. OxyContin is a powerful pain medication first introduced in 1995. Since then it’s been a godsend to people suffering from trauma, injuries, muscle pain, dislocations, fractures, arthritis, lower back pain, and pain associated with cancer. However, it also has mood altering properties that make it a prime candidate for abuse. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll go to Alaska’s capital city and hear about the fight to keep young people away from Oxy. We’ll also hear about an east coast conference on opiate abuse...and we’ll hear from Dr. David Kessler, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on another serious addiction issue...America’s addiction to overeating. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24745707 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:45:38 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24731279-The-Health-Show-1107 In the 1990s, the US Food and Drug Administration claimed it had the authority to regulate tobacco as a drug. In 2000, the Supreme Court disagreed, saying the agency could not take such a step without Congressional authority. Cigarettes remained less regulated than cosmetics or pet food. All that just changed. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the law giving the FDA the final say on tobacco. We’ll also find out how woman may show very different symptoms than men while having a stroke. And we’ll hear an oral history of the AIDS crisis in American, from a New England village that was on the front lines. In the 1990s, the US Food and Drug Administration claimed it had the authority to regulate tobacco as a drug. In 2000, the Supreme Court disagreed, saying the agency could not take such a step without Congressional authority. Cigarettes remained less regulated than cosmetics or pet food. All that just changed. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the law giving the FDA the final say on tobacco. We’ll also find out how woman may show very different symptoms than men while having a stroke. And we’ll hear an oral history of the AIDS crisis in American, from a New England village that was on the front lines. In the 1990s, the US Food and Drug Administration claimed it had the authority to regulate tobacco as a drug. In 2000, the Supreme Court disagreed, saying the agency could not take such a step without Congressional authority. Cigarettes remained less regulated than cosmetics or pet food. All that just changed. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the law giving the FDA the final say on tobacco. We’ll also find out how woman may show very different symptoms than men while having a stroke. And we’ll hear an oral history of the AIDS crisis in American, from a New England village that was on the front lines. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24731279 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:32:00 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24696901-The-Health-Show-1106 Just a couple of weeks ago President Obama made history by nominating Judge Sonia Maria Sotomayor as the next associate justice to the supreme court. She would be the first Hispanic to serve on the court. So, what does this have to do with health? Glad you asked! We noticed in her biography that at age 8, she was diagnosed with what was then called juvenile diabetes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about growing up with type 1 diabetes...then and now. We’ll also get a progress report on a vaccine for the swine flu...and ask the big question: who gets it first? And we’ll get some tips about making sure your sunny picnic days don’t turn into green-faced bathroom evenings. Just a couple of weeks ago President Obama made history by nominating Judge Sonia Maria Sotomayor as the next associate justice to the supreme court. She would be the first Hispanic to serve on the court. So, what does this have to do with health? Glad you asked! We noticed in her biography that at age 8, she was diagnosed with what was then called juvenile diabetes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about growing up with type 1 diabetes...then and now. We’ll also get a progress report on a vaccine for the swine flu...and ask the big question: who gets it first? And we’ll get some tips about making sure your sunny picnic days don’t turn into green-faced bathroom evenings. Just a couple of weeks ago President Obama made history by nominating Judge Sonia Maria Sotomayor as the next associate justice to the supreme court. She would be the first Hispanic to serve on the court. So, what does this have to do with health? Glad you asked! We noticed in her biography that at age 8, she was diagnosed with what was then called juvenile diabetes. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about growing up with type 1 diabetes...then and now. We’ll also get a progress report on a vaccine for the swine flu...and ask the big question: who gets it first? And we’ll get some tips about making sure your sunny picnic days don’t turn into green-faced bathroom evenings. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24696901 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:27:22 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24655946-The-Health-Show-1105 The term “power couple” could have been invented for Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn. The pair have been mainstays on Washington DC scene for years. But there’s another member of that family...one who has received a lot of attention away from the limelight. On this week’s Health Show...we’ll meet the couple’s son Quinn Bradlee, who has spent years overcoming physical and learning disabilities in the shadow of world famous parents. We’ll also hear about Dioxin, the chemical pollutant that many cancer awareness groups call public enemy number one in the fight against cancer. And we’ll find out about the dangers of heavy snoring...apart from, you know, getting kicked out of bed in the middle of the night. The term “power couple” could have been invented for Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn. The pair have been mainstays on Washington DC scene for years. But there’s another member of that family...one who has received a lot of attention away from the limelight. On this week’s Health Show...we’ll meet the couple’s son Quinn Bradlee, who has spent years overcoming physical and learning disabilities in the shadow of world famous parents. We’ll also hear about Dioxin, the chemical pollutant that many cancer awareness groups call public enemy number one in the fight against cancer. And we’ll find out about the dangers of heavy snoring...apart from, you know, getting kicked out of bed in the middle of the night. The term “power couple” could have been invented for Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn. The pair have been mainstays on Washington DC scene for years. But there’s another member of that family...one who has received a lot of attention away from the limelight. On this week’s Health Show...we’ll meet the couple’s son Quinn Bradlee, who has spent years overcoming physical and learning disabilities in the shadow of world famous parents. We’ll also hear about Dioxin, the chemical pollutant that many cancer awareness groups call public enemy number one in the fight against cancer. And we’ll find out about the dangers of heavy snoring...apart from, you know, getting kicked out of bed in the middle of the night. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24655946 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:26:22 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24624948-The-Health-Show-1104 Here’s a tip for anyone looking into producing a program about health...if you want to get some nasty hate mail, do a show about Lyme Disease. We ran a segment earlier in the spring and yup, we got a few really good ones. On this week’s Health Show...why not, let’s take another shot...we’ll take a look at the vocal minority of people who believe that chronic, long term Lyme disease is a fact. We’ll also hear from a communication’s expert who has not so good grade for the government’s Swine Flu performance. Sandy D explains how losing weight doesn’t mean a quick trip to Nirvana. And the U-K is taking steps to shrink it’s population, at least it’s population’s waistlines. Here’s a tip for anyone looking into producing a program about health...if you want to get some nasty hate mail, do a show about Lyme Disease. We ran a segment earlier in the spring and yup, we got a few really good ones. On this week’s Health Show...why not, let’s take another shot...we’ll take a look at the vocal minority of people who believe that chronic, long term Lyme disease is a fact. We’ll also hear from a communication’s expert who has not so good grade for the government’s Swine Flu performance. Sandy D explains how losing weight doesn’t mean a quick trip to Nirvana. And the U-K is taking steps to shrink it’s population, at least it’s population’s waistlines. Here’s a tip for anyone looking into producing a program about health...if you want to get some nasty hate mail, do a show about Lyme Disease. We ran a segment earlier in the spring and yup, we got a few really good ones. On this week’s Health Show...why not, let’s take another shot...we’ll take a look at the vocal minority of people who believe that chronic, long term Lyme disease is a fact. We’ll also hear from a communication’s expert who has not so good grade for the government’s Swine Flu performance. Sandy D explains how losing weight doesn’t mean a quick trip to Nirvana. And the U-K is taking steps to shrink it’s population, at least it’s population’s waistlines. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24624948 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:09:23 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24595893-The-Health-Show-1103 Okay, a quick show of hands...how many of you are looking forward to spending your senior years in a nursing home? Even if I could see you right now, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t see your hands. But millions of Americans will need nursing home care in their final days. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a psychologist and author about the nursing home industry and why he calls life nasty, brutish and long”. We’ll also find out why managing medications is one of the most important aspects of senior care. And we’ll hear from a reporter in Germany who’s search for a way to feel better after a bout with the flu led her to a room full of salt. Okay, a quick show of hands...how many of you are looking forward to spending your senior years in a nursing home? Even if I could see you right now, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t see your hands. But millions of Americans will need nursing home care in their final days. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a psychologist and author about the nursing home industry and why he calls life nasty, brutish and long”. We’ll also find out why managing medications is one of the most important aspects of senior care. And we’ll hear from a reporter in Germany who’s search for a way to feel better after a bout with the flu led her to a room full of salt. Okay, a quick show of hands...how many of you are looking forward to spending your senior years in a nursing home? Even if I could see you right now, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t see your hands. But millions of Americans will need nursing home care in their final days. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to a psychologist and author about the nursing home industry and why he calls life nasty, brutish and long”. We’ll also find out why managing medications is one of the most important aspects of senior care. And we’ll hear from a reporter in Germany who’s search for a way to feel better after a bout with the flu led her to a room full of salt. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24595893 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:37:20 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24550639-The-Health-Show-1102 Lately there has been a lot of talk about health insurance and what to do for the millions of Americans that are uninsured. But there is another conversation going on, one that often gets drowned out by the big story. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a former Washington State legislator who is also an activist for mental healthcare parity. We’ll also take you to a noisy rally in Massachusetts held by people demanding single payer, universal health care in the US. And we’ll also revisit the topic of the HPV virus...this time from the male point of view. Lately there has been a lot of talk about health insurance and what to do for the millions of Americans that are uninsured. But there is another conversation going on, one that often gets drowned out by the big story. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a former Washington State legislator who is also an activist for mental healthcare parity. We’ll also take you to a noisy rally in Massachusetts held by people demanding single payer, universal health care in the US. And we’ll also revisit the topic of the HPV virus...this time from the male point of view. Lately there has been a lot of talk about health insurance and what to do for the millions of Americans that are uninsured. But there is another conversation going on, one that often gets drowned out by the big story. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a former Washington State legislator who is also an activist for mental healthcare parity. We’ll also take you to a noisy rally in Massachusetts held by people demanding single payer, universal health care in the US. And we’ll also revisit the topic of the HPV virus...this time from the male point of view. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24550639 Thu, 14 May 2009 07:30:52 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24550640-The-Health-Show-1101 A H1-N1. That’s the official name for the virus that everyone is calling the Swine Flu. The first outbreaks of the flu came from a rural region of Mexico...but is there anything about that region that makes it a good place for an epidemic to take root. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former president of the US/Mexico Foundation for Science and try to find out. We’ll also go around the world and see how other countries are dealing with the flu...including what they are calling it. And we’ll find out that losing weight is a good idea now that the saber tooth tigers are gone. A H1-N1. That’s the official name for the virus that everyone is calling the Swine Flu. The first outbreaks of the flu came from a rural region of Mexico...but is there anything about that region that makes it a good place for an epidemic to take root. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former president of the US/Mexico Foundation for Science and try to find out. We’ll also go around the world and see how other countries are dealing with the flu...including what they are calling it. And we’ll find out that losing weight is a good idea now that the saber tooth tigers are gone. A H1-N1. That’s the official name for the virus that everyone is calling the Swine Flu. The first outbreaks of the flu came from a rural region of Mexico...but is there anything about that region that makes it a good place for an epidemic to take root. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former president of the US/Mexico Foundation for Science and try to find out. We’ll also go around the world and see how other countries are dealing with the flu...including what they are calling it. And we’ll find out that losing weight is a good idea now that the saber tooth tigers are gone. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24550640 Fri, 08 May 2009 07:48:39 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24524504-The-Health-Show-1100 Ever since the first rumblings of the Bird Flu early in the decade, health and government officials have been gearing up for a possible flu pandemic. Now a developing story have sparked fears that one may be around the corner. On this week’s Health Show, a quick look at the current Swine Flu outbreak. Then we’ll hear about another condition that some are calling an epidemic: premature birth. There’s new hope that a simple test can be developed to identify aggressive prostate cancer. And we’ll listen to a Health Show story from 2004 by a reporter who has now been jailed as a spy in Iran. Ever since the first rumblings of the Bird Flu early in the decade, health and government officials have been gearing up for a possible flu pandemic. Now a developing story have sparked fears that one may be around the corner. On this week’s Health Show, a quick look at the current Swine Flu outbreak. Then we’ll hear about another condition that some are calling an epidemic: premature birth. There’s new hope that a simple test can be developed to identify aggressive prostate cancer. And we’ll listen to a Health Show story from 2004 by a reporter who has now been jailed as a spy in Iran. Ever since the first rumblings of the Bird Flu early in the decade, health and government officials have been gearing up for a possible flu pandemic. Now a developing story have sparked fears that one may be around the corner. On this week’s Health Show, a quick look at the current Swine Flu outbreak. Then we’ll hear about another condition that some are calling an epidemic: premature birth. There’s new hope that a simple test can be developed to identify aggressive prostate cancer. And we’ll listen to a Health Show story from 2004 by a reporter who has now been jailed as a spy in Iran. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24524504 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:30:12 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24495916-The-Health-Show-1099 You may or may not have noticed, but the economy has taken a bit of a tumble lately. Okay, so this isn’t exactly Marketplace...but with more people losing their jobs and more employers cutting back on benefits...a whole lot of Americans are in the market for individual health insurance plans. As you might expect, this has led to some serious problems. On this week’s Health Show, a Consumer’s Union health editor will try to help you avoid what she calls junk insurance policies. We’ll also get a detailed picture of post traumatic stress disorder from a Vietnam vet and his wife...and find out why Italians are so touchy. You may or may not have noticed, but the economy has taken a bit of a tumble lately. Okay, so this isn’t exactly Marketplace...but with more people losing their jobs and more employers cutting back on benefits...a whole lot of Americans are in the market for individual health insurance plans. As you might expect, this has led to some serious problems. On this week’s Health Show, a Consumer’s Union health editor will try to help you avoid what she calls junk insurance policies. We’ll also get a detailed picture of post traumatic stress disorder from a Vietnam vet and his wife...and find out why Italians are so touchy. You may or may not have noticed, but the economy has taken a bit of a tumble lately. Okay, so this isn’t exactly Marketplace...but with more people losing their jobs and more employers cutting back on benefits...a whole lot of Americans are in the market for individual health insurance plans. As you might expect, this has led to some serious problems. On this week’s Health Show, a Consumer’s Union health editor will try to help you avoid what she calls junk insurance policies. We’ll also get a detailed picture of post traumatic stress disorder from a Vietnam vet and his wife...and find out why Italians are so touchy. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24495916 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:37:41 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24464685-The-Health-Show-1098 The headlines spread like lightning around the world...actress Natasha Richardson dies after what seemed to be a minor fall on a ski slope, igniting a furious debate about safety. On this week’s Health Show...the ski helmet debate is raging in Canada. Then we’ll hear what another government, the French, is trying to do about its growing population of binge drinkers. Vitamin D is getting a lot more attention lately...we’ll chat up a British researcher and try to find out why. And a doctor is finding that after years of thinking she was holding on to a stethoscope, it was really the other way around. The headlines spread like lightning around the world...actress Natasha Richardson dies after what seemed to be a minor fall on a ski slope, igniting a furious debate about safety. On this week’s Health Show...the ski helmet debate is raging in Canada. Then we’ll hear what another government, the French, is trying to do about its growing population of binge drinkers. Vitamin D is getting a lot more attention lately...we’ll chat up a British researcher and try to find out why. And a doctor is finding that after years of thinking she was holding on to a stethoscope, it was really the other way around. The headlines spread like lightning around the world...actress Natasha Richardson dies after what seemed to be a minor fall on a ski slope, igniting a furious debate about safety. On this week’s Health Show...the ski helmet debate is raging in Canada. Then we’ll hear what another government, the French, is trying to do about its growing population of binge drinkers. Vitamin D is getting a lot more attention lately...we’ll chat up a British researcher and try to find out why. And a doctor is finding that after years of thinking she was holding on to a stethoscope, it was really the other way around. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24464685 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:19:16 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24435958-The-Health-Show-1097 Spring is finally starting to show its face in most of the country...and its bringing something we could probably do without: ticks. And ticks mean Lyme Disease. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor who specializes in this somewhat mysterious and controversial disease. We’ll also hear about what researchers say could be a breakthrough in the early detection of Pancreatic Cancer. And a folk singer from Maine struggles with his identity since losing his voice to cancer. Spring is finally starting to show its face in most of the country...and its bringing something we could probably do without: ticks. And ticks mean Lyme Disease. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor who specializes in this somewhat mysterious and controversial disease. We’ll also hear about what researchers say could be a breakthrough in the early detection of Pancreatic Cancer. And a folk singer from Maine struggles with his identity since losing his voice to cancer. Spring is finally starting to show its face in most of the country...and its bringing something we could probably do without: ticks. And ticks mean Lyme Disease. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear from a doctor who specializes in this somewhat mysterious and controversial disease. We’ll also hear about what researchers say could be a breakthrough in the early detection of Pancreatic Cancer. And a folk singer from Maine struggles with his identity since losing his voice to cancer. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,24435958 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:16:10 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24403122-The-Health-Show-1096 Arthritis of the knee...it’s almost painful just to say the words. For years the best chance for permanent pain relief was a total knee replacement. But there may be another choice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about less invasive partial knee replacement. We’ll also explore a mental condition that clutters more than your brain. Health coverage reform may mean a need for a lot more doctors. And an exhibit of the human body is creating a stir in Europe...months after doing the same in the US. Arthritis of the knee...it’s almost painful just to say the words. For years the best chance for permanent pain relief was a total knee replacement. But there may be another choice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about less invasive partial knee replacement. We’ll also explore a mental condition that clutters more than your brain. Health coverage reform may mean a need for a lot more doctors. And an exhibit of the human body is creating a stir in Europe...months after doing the same in the US. Arthritis of the knee...it’s almost painful just to say the words. For years the best chance for permanent pain relief was a total knee replacement. But there may be another choice. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about less invasive partial knee replacement. We’ll also explore a mental condition that clutters more than your brain. Health coverage reform may mean a need for a lot more doctors. And an exhibit of the human body is creating a stir in Europe...months after doing the same in the US. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24403122 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:16:25 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24373072-The-Health-Show-1095 Think about all the things we now store digitally. Music, pictures, school work, business records, recipes, phone messages....the list is so long we have to put in on a disc just to carry it around. So how come your doctor’s office still has that wall of file folders behind the receptionists desk? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the move to finally digitize your health records. Then we’ll hear about a rare disorder that’s not quite so rare anymore. The local food movement finds a friend in the new administration. And we’ll hear that weight loss takes time...but maintenance is forever. Think about all the things we now store digitally. Music, pictures, school work, business records, recipes, phone messages....the list is so long we have to put in on a disc just to carry it around. So how come your doctor’s office still has that wall of file folders behind the receptionists desk? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the move to finally digitize your health records. Then we’ll hear about a rare disorder that’s not quite so rare anymore. The local food movement finds a friend in the new administration. And we’ll hear that weight loss takes time...but maintenance is forever. Think about all the things we now store digitally. Music, pictures, school work, business records, recipes, phone messages....the list is so long we have to put in on a disc just to carry it around. So how come your doctor’s office still has that wall of file folders behind the receptionists desk? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the move to finally digitize your health records. Then we’ll hear about a rare disorder that’s not quite so rare anymore. The local food movement finds a friend in the new administration. And we’ll hear that weight loss takes time...but maintenance is forever. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24373072 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:47:29 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24339190-The-Health-Show-1094 The C-D-C estimates that as many as 60% of the people who die from colo-rectal cancer could be saved if all men and women aged 50 years or older were routinely screened. Since March is national Colon Cancer Awareness Month...on this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the continuing progress in the detection and treatment of colon cancer. Then we’ll hear the story of a doctor who fought the system in China to warn about the dangers of HIV/AIDS...and dealt with the consequences from the government. And a writer from Boston tells us why he dreams of giving all those smokers he sees huddled outside buildings an assignment. The C-D-C estimates that as many as 60% of the people who die from colo-rectal cancer could be saved if all men and women aged 50 years or older were routinely screened. Since March is national Colon Cancer Awareness Month...on this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the continuing progress in the detection and treatment of colon cancer. Then we’ll hear the story of a doctor who fought the system in China to warn about the dangers of HIV/AIDS...and dealt with the consequences from the government. And a writer from Boston tells us why he dreams of giving all those smokers he sees huddled outside buildings an assignment. The C-D-C estimates that as many as 60% of the people who die from colo-rectal cancer could be saved if all men and women aged 50 years or older were routinely screened. Since March is national Colon Cancer Awareness Month...on this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about the continuing progress in the detection and treatment of colon cancer. Then we’ll hear the story of a doctor who fought the system in China to warn about the dangers of HIV/AIDS...and dealt with the consequences from the government. And a writer from Boston tells us why he dreams of giving all those smokers he sees huddled outside buildings an assignment. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-19,24339190 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:02:59 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24297456-The-Health-Show-1093 Over the past couple of years we’ve been hearing a lot more about MRSA, a dangerous staph infection that has long been associated with health care facilities. But while the majority of MRSA infections still arise in a healthcare setting, about 15% are now found out in the community. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try and get to the bottom of where these infections originate. Then we’ll talk about a recent clinical trail that found a drug used for osteoporosis can help women with certain types of breast cancer. And we’ll hear from a breast cancer survivor who is working to keep her spirits up as she recovers from surgery. Over the past couple of years we’ve been hearing a lot more about MRSA, a dangerous staph infection that has long been associated with health care facilities. But while the majority of MRSA infections still arise in a healthcare setting, about 15% are now found out in the community. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try and get to the bottom of where these infections originate. Then we’ll talk about a recent clinical trail that found a drug used for osteoporosis can help women with certain types of breast cancer. And we’ll hear from a breast cancer survivor who is working to keep her spirits up as she recovers from surgery. Over the past couple of years we’ve been hearing a lot more about MRSA, a dangerous staph infection that has long been associated with health care facilities. But while the majority of MRSA infections still arise in a healthcare setting, about 15% are now found out in the community. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll try and get to the bottom of where these infections originate. Then we’ll talk about a recent clinical trail that found a drug used for osteoporosis can help women with certain types of breast cancer. And we’ll hear from a breast cancer survivor who is working to keep her spirits up as she recovers from surgery. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24297456 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:01:04 -0700 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24263314-The-Health-Show-1092 The consequences of war on health can be pretty obvious at times...battered bodies and families torn apart. But there are times when if you look a bit under the surface, a whole new nest of problems comes into view. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a woefully short look at lives affected by wars around the world. We’ll hear a discussion on pregnant women trying to survive and have a healthy birth in a war zone. Then stories on the mental toll war takes on soldiers and their families...both before they deploy and after they return. The consequences of war on health can be pretty obvious at times...battered bodies and families torn apart. But there are times when if you look a bit under the surface, a whole new nest of problems comes into view. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a woefully short look at lives affected by wars around the world. We’ll hear a discussion on pregnant women trying to survive and have a healthy birth in a war zone. Then stories on the mental toll war takes on soldiers and their families...both before they deploy and after they return. The consequences of war on health can be pretty obvious at times...battered bodies and families torn apart. But there are times when if you look a bit under the surface, a whole new nest of problems comes into view. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a woefully short look at lives affected by wars around the world. We’ll hear a discussion on pregnant women trying to survive and have a healthy birth in a war zone. Then stories on the mental toll war takes on soldiers and their families...both before they deploy and after they return. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24263314 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:37:47 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24222397-The-Health-Show-1091 A life can change forever in the blink of an eye. One wrong step, one wrong turn, one bad hit could cause a traumatic brain injury. The severity of such an injury may range from mild to severe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 3.17 million Americans currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll visit a center that uses creativity and compassion to try and reach a lost mind. Then we’ll hear about a British woman who is fighting for the rights of the terminally ill to get life prolonging drugs from the National Health. A life can change forever in the blink of an eye. One wrong step, one wrong turn, one bad hit could cause a traumatic brain injury. The severity of such an injury may range from mild to severe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 3.17 million Americans currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll visit a center that uses creativity and compassion to try and reach a lost mind. Then we’ll hear about a British woman who is fighting for the rights of the terminally ill to get life prolonging drugs from the National Health. A life can change forever in the blink of an eye. One wrong step, one wrong turn, one bad hit could cause a traumatic brain injury. The severity of such an injury may range from mild to severe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that at least 3.17 million Americans currently have a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll visit a center that uses creativity and compassion to try and reach a lost mind. Then we’ll hear about a British woman who is fighting for the rights of the terminally ill to get life prolonging drugs from the National Health. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24222397 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:46:24 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24151594-The-Health-Show-1090 Okay let’s get this out of the way in the first few seconds: heart attacks...bad! Seems like a pretty universal statement. But recent studies are showing that women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a stab at understanding just what’s going on in a woman’s heart. Then a conversation with former nutrition consultant for the Clinton White House, Dr. Dean Ornish, who’s new book covers the whole spectrum of good health and nutrition. And Sandy D finds that maintaining a weight loss can be a tale of two scales. Okay let’s get this out of the way in the first few seconds: heart attacks...bad! Seems like a pretty universal statement. But recent studies are showing that women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a stab at understanding just what’s going on in a woman’s heart. Then a conversation with former nutrition consultant for the Clinton White House, Dr. Dean Ornish, who’s new book covers the whole spectrum of good health and nutrition. And Sandy D finds that maintaining a weight loss can be a tale of two scales. Okay let’s get this out of the way in the first few seconds: heart attacks...bad! Seems like a pretty universal statement. But recent studies are showing that women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll take a stab at understanding just what’s going on in a woman’s heart. Then a conversation with former nutrition consultant for the Clinton White House, Dr. Dean Ornish, who’s new book covers the whole spectrum of good health and nutrition. And Sandy D finds that maintaining a weight loss can be a tale of two scales. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24151594 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:09:07 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/24151595-The-Health-Show-1089 If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has prescribed a Statin...a drug that works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. But a new study shows that Statins may help even those with normal cholesterol, but other risk factors. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get the results of the JUPITER station trials. We’ll also learn about a proposed new state law in Vermont that would shine a light on the amount of gifts doctors receive from drug companies. And we’ll hear why Dr. Stephanie Beling is flummoxed over the lifestyle led by many cancer survivors. If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has prescribed a Statin...a drug that works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. But a new study shows that Statins may help even those with normal cholesterol, but other risk factors. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get the results of the JUPITER station trials. We’ll also learn about a proposed new state law in Vermont that would shine a light on the amount of gifts doctors receive from drug companies. And we’ll hear why Dr. Stephanie Beling is flummoxed over the lifestyle led by many cancer survivors. If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has prescribed a Statin...a drug that works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. But a new study shows that Statins may help even those with normal cholesterol, but other risk factors. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll get the results of the JUPITER station trials. We’ll also learn about a proposed new state law in Vermont that would shine a light on the amount of gifts doctors receive from drug companies. And we’ll hear why Dr. Stephanie Beling is flummoxed over the lifestyle led by many cancer survivors. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-12,24151595 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:23:59 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23984929-The-Health-Show-1087 If there was ever a US regulation that qualified as a “political football” it’s the Mexico City Policy. It’s the rule that forbids international health organizations from even mentioning abortion as an option if they receive US government funding...and it’s been authorized and rescinded with each new administration in DC since Ronald Regan. On this week’s Health Show, reaction to the latest death of the policy. We’ll also hear about a very rare...and very unsettling condition: intersex - where a child is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male. If there was ever a US regulation that qualified as a “political football” it’s the Mexico City Policy. It’s the rule that forbids international health organizations from even mentioning abortion as an option if they receive US government funding...and it’s been authorized and rescinded with each new administration in DC since Ronald Regan. On this week’s Health Show, reaction to the latest death of the policy. We’ll also hear about a very rare...and very unsettling condition: intersex - where a child is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male. If there was ever a US regulation that qualified as a “political football” it’s the Mexico City Policy. It’s the rule that forbids international health organizations from even mentioning abortion as an option if they receive US government funding...and it’s been authorized and rescinded with each new administration in DC since Ronald Regan. On this week’s Health Show, reaction to the latest death of the policy. We’ll also hear about a very rare...and very unsettling condition: intersex - where a child is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-29,23984929 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:13:23 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23926880-The-Health-Show-1086 The Zone, Sugar Busters, Choose to Lose...these are just a few of the hundreds of diets and diet books on the market today. For the most part, if you follow what they say you’ll lose weight...but will you be healthy? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about a recent Health Magazine list of the ten healthiest diets. We’ll also get tips for eating a healthy diet on a low budget. Our weight loss queen returns with advice for her yo-yo sister...Oprah. And we’ll get a report on a competition that has nothing at all to do with healthy eating. The Zone, Sugar Busters, Choose to Lose...these are just a few of the hundreds of diets and diet books on the market today. For the most part, if you follow what they say you’ll lose weight...but will you be healthy? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about a recent Health Magazine list of the ten healthiest diets. We’ll also get tips for eating a healthy diet on a low budget. Our weight loss queen returns with advice for her yo-yo sister...Oprah. And we’ll get a report on a competition that has nothing at all to do with healthy eating. The Zone, Sugar Busters, Choose to Lose...these are just a few of the hundreds of diets and diet books on the market today. For the most part, if you follow what they say you’ll lose weight...but will you be healthy? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about a recent Health Magazine list of the ten healthiest diets. We’ll also get tips for eating a healthy diet on a low budget. Our weight loss queen returns with advice for her yo-yo sister...Oprah. And we’ll get a report on a competition that has nothing at all to do with healthy eating. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,23926880 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:21:26 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23888460-The-Health-Show-1085 During the 1940 and 50s, Polio was about the scariest word you could say around children in the US and western Europe. By the late 50s and early 60s, the Polio vaccine had begun taking the fear out of the word. Today, the disease has been eliminated from most of the world. Only seven countries world-wide remain polio-endemic with 98 percent of all global cases are found in India, Nigeria and Pakistan. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the efforts to vaccinate children in one of those countries. We’ll also talk with a certified mid-wife who specializes in home birth...and hear about her career as a mid-wife...and a movie star. During the 1940 and 50s, Polio was about the scariest word you could say around children in the US and western Europe. By the late 50s and early 60s, the Polio vaccine had begun taking the fear out of the word. Today, the disease has been eliminated from most of the world. Only seven countries world-wide remain polio-endemic with 98 percent of all global cases are found in India, Nigeria and Pakistan. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the efforts to vaccinate children in one of those countries. We’ll also talk with a certified mid-wife who specializes in home birth...and hear about her career as a mid-wife...and a movie star. During the 1940 and 50s, Polio was about the scariest word you could say around children in the US and western Europe. By the late 50s and early 60s, the Polio vaccine had begun taking the fear out of the word. Today, the disease has been eliminated from most of the world. Only seven countries world-wide remain polio-endemic with 98 percent of all global cases are found in India, Nigeria and Pakistan. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about the efforts to vaccinate children in one of those countries. We’ll also talk with a certified mid-wife who specializes in home birth...and hear about her career as a mid-wife...and a movie star. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,23888460 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:31:31 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23852639-The-Health-Show-1084 Okay, we really hate to do this to you...but we’re going to start the new year by giving you something to think about that you probably never gave a second thought. Ever see someone in the supermarket or on the bus wearing hospital scrubs? Ever think about what might be riding along on those scrubs? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former Lieutenant Governor of New York about a topic that’s getting a lot of attention in medical circles. We’ll also hear about the American College of Gastroenterology’s new set of guidelines for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And then a subject we can all relate to...trying to get a good night’s sleep! Okay, we really hate to do this to you...but we’re going to start the new year by giving you something to think about that you probably never gave a second thought. Ever see someone in the supermarket or on the bus wearing hospital scrubs? Ever think about what might be riding along on those scrubs? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former Lieutenant Governor of New York about a topic that’s getting a lot of attention in medical circles. We’ll also hear about the American College of Gastroenterology’s new set of guidelines for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And then a subject we can all relate to...trying to get a good night’s sleep! Okay, we really hate to do this to you...but we’re going to start the new year by giving you something to think about that you probably never gave a second thought. Ever see someone in the supermarket or on the bus wearing hospital scrubs? Ever think about what might be riding along on those scrubs? On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk to the former Lieutenant Governor of New York about a topic that’s getting a lot of attention in medical circles. We’ll also hear about the American College of Gastroenterology’s new set of guidelines for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And then a subject we can all relate to...trying to get a good night’s sleep! tag:odeo.com,2009-01-08,23852639 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:33:27 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23822229-The-Health-Show-1083 By now the presents are all put away, the leftovers are either gone or really funky looking and the last New Year’s party hat has been hidden from view. But like pine needles in the rug, there are still some memories of 2008 to go over. On today’s Health Show, we’ll sample a few one more time. We’ll hear my conversation with an author and on-line community leader working to help breast cancer survivors communicate and heal. I’ll remind you of such delightful medical conditions as exploding head syndrome. And we’ll go back in time with the story of one of history’s worst epidemics...the black death. By now the presents are all put away, the leftovers are either gone or really funky looking and the last New Year’s party hat has been hidden from view. But like pine needles in the rug, there are still some memories of 2008 to go over. On today’s Health Show, we’ll sample a few one more time. We’ll hear my conversation with an author and on-line community leader working to help breast cancer survivors communicate and heal. I’ll remind you of such delightful medical conditions as exploding head syndrome. And we’ll go back in time with the story of one of history’s worst epidemics...the black death. By now the presents are all put away, the leftovers are either gone or really funky looking and the last New Year’s party hat has been hidden from view. But like pine needles in the rug, there are still some memories of 2008 to go over. On today’s Health Show, we’ll sample a few one more time. We’ll hear my conversation with an author and on-line community leader working to help breast cancer survivors communicate and heal. I’ll remind you of such delightful medical conditions as exploding head syndrome. And we’ll go back in time with the story of one of history’s worst epidemics...the black death. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-01,23822229 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:55:41 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23814183-The-Health-Show-1082 We’re just about ready to put a wrap on 2008 but it’s always fun to look back and review the work we’ve done over the past 50 weeks here at Health Show central. So today seems as good a day as any to share some of those stories with you again. On this week's Health Show, our annual two week best of presentation begins. We’ll try to find out if cleanliness, while close to godliness, is also causing allergies. Hear about the growing trend in the US of giving birth in water. And revisit a comprehensive center for the treatment of eating disorders in New York State. We’re just about ready to put a wrap on 2008 but it’s always fun to look back and review the work we’ve done over the past 50 weeks here at Health Show central. So today seems as good a day as any to share some of those stories with you again. On this week's Health Show, our annual two week best of presentation begins. We’ll try to find out if cleanliness, while close to godliness, is also causing allergies. Hear about the growing trend in the US of giving birth in water. And revisit a comprehensive center for the treatment of eating disorders in New York State. We’re just about ready to put a wrap on 2008 but it’s always fun to look back and review the work we’ve done over the past 50 weeks here at Health Show central. So today seems as good a day as any to share some of those stories with you again. On this week's Health Show, our annual two week best of presentation begins. We’ll try to find out if cleanliness, while close to godliness, is also causing allergies. Hear about the growing trend in the US of giving birth in water. And revisit a comprehensive center for the treatment of eating disorders in New York State. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-25,23814183 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:11:02 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23779955-The-Health-Show-1081 Remember those old commercials that warned us “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”? Well with more and more chemicals from everyday products entering the environment...and our bodies...we may slowly be learning that was all too true. On this week’s Health Show we’ll hear a discussion on the toxins that are sneaking their way into our systems. We’ll also hear about research to battle a different kind of toxin...bacterial infections of the bloodstream. The Swiss are making it easier to buy Heroin. And Wyoming is trying to make it tougher on smokers. Remember those old commercials that warned us “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”? Well with more and more chemicals from everyday products entering the environment...and our bodies...we may slowly be learning that was all too true. On this week’s Health Show we’ll hear a discussion on the toxins that are sneaking their way into our systems. We’ll also hear about research to battle a different kind of toxin...bacterial infections of the bloodstream. The Swiss are making it easier to buy Heroin. And Wyoming is trying to make it tougher on smokers. Remember those old commercials that warned us “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature”? Well with more and more chemicals from everyday products entering the environment...and our bodies...we may slowly be learning that was all too true. On this week’s Health Show we’ll hear a discussion on the toxins that are sneaking their way into our systems. We’ll also hear about research to battle a different kind of toxin...bacterial infections of the bloodstream. The Swiss are making it easier to buy Heroin. And Wyoming is trying to make it tougher on smokers. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-18,23779955 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:26:47 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23755476-The-Health-Show-1080 In 2005, over 4000 Americans died while waiting for a kidney transplant. As the wait for a life saving donor gets longer, some are going to greater lengths to improve their odds. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about an investigation on the buying and selling of kidneys in India. Then we’ll get into the holiday spirit. Well, you know, that Health Show kind of holiday spirit, where we warn you not to overindulge in all the cookies and candies and you pretty much ignore us. And our weight loss story teller laments that keeping a healthy weight is not a piece of cake. In 2005, over 4000 Americans died while waiting for a kidney transplant. As the wait for a life saving donor gets longer, some are going to greater lengths to improve their odds. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about an investigation on the buying and selling of kidneys in India. Then we’ll get into the holiday spirit. Well, you know, that Health Show kind of holiday spirit, where we warn you not to overindulge in all the cookies and candies and you pretty much ignore us. And our weight loss story teller laments that keeping a healthy weight is not a piece of cake. In 2005, over 4000 Americans died while waiting for a kidney transplant. As the wait for a life saving donor gets longer, some are going to greater lengths to improve their odds. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll hear about an investigation on the buying and selling of kidneys in India. Then we’ll get into the holiday spirit. Well, you know, that Health Show kind of holiday spirit, where we warn you not to overindulge in all the cookies and candies and you pretty much ignore us. And our weight loss story teller laments that keeping a healthy weight is not a piece of cake. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-11,23755476 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:07:15 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23711348-The-Health-Show-1079 January first is the third birthday of the controversial Medicare Prescription Drug Program. It’s a unique program that is government funded but run by the private sector...and that means consumers have some work to do. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about what you should look for when shopping for Medicare D. We’ll also talk about racial differences in survival rates for patients with rectal cancer. We’ll hear from a woman who took her cancer diagnosis as a call to action. And there may be a new health food for pregnant women...chocolate! January first is the third birthday of the controversial Medicare Prescription Drug Program. It’s a unique program that is government funded but run by the private sector...and that means consumers have some work to do. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about what you should look for when shopping for Medicare D. We’ll also talk about racial differences in survival rates for patients with rectal cancer. We’ll hear from a woman who took her cancer diagnosis as a call to action. And there may be a new health food for pregnant women...chocolate! January first is the third birthday of the controversial Medicare Prescription Drug Program. It’s a unique program that is government funded but run by the private sector...and that means consumers have some work to do. On today’s Health Show, we’ll talk about what you should look for when shopping for Medicare D. We’ll also talk about racial differences in survival rates for patients with rectal cancer. We’ll hear from a woman who took her cancer diagnosis as a call to action. And there may be a new health food for pregnant women...chocolate! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-04,23711348 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:06:29 -0800 no The Health Show http://odeo.com/episodes/23679798-The-Health-Show-1078 There has never been a shortage of crime solvers on television. And doctors, from Marcus Welby to Dr. House there are MDs on TV just about every night of the week. Crime solving doctors...that’s a different animal. On today’s Health Show we’ll talk to the author who is behind the hit TV series Bones which features just that...a doctor who helps solve mysteries. We’ll also talk about a new approach to keeping kids healthy in school. Green purchasing...and how it keeps kids healthy and saves municipalities money. There has never been a shortage of crime solvers on television. And doctors, from Marcus Welby to Dr. House there are MDs on TV just about every night of the week. Crime solving doctors...that’s a different animal. On today’s Health Show we’ll talk to the author who is behind the hit TV series Bones which features just that...a doctor who helps solve mysteries. We’ll also talk about a new approach to keeping kids healthy in school. Green purchasing...and how it keeps kids healthy and saves municipalities money. There has never been a shortage of crime solvers on television. And doctors, from Marcus Welby to Dr. House there are MDs on TV just about every night of the week. Crime solving doctors...that’s a different animal. On today’s Health Show we’ll talk to the author who is behind the hit TV series Bones which features just that...a doctor who helps solve mysteries. We’ll also talk about a new approach to keeping kids healthy in school. Green purchasing...and how it keeps kids healthy and saves municipalities money. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-27,23679798 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:20:31 -0800 no The Health Show