A series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 275 radio stations. We provide practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments.
Weighing the Evidence in Diet Ads
Posted: February 2012Are get-thin-quick schemes ever helpful? It would be nice if we could lose weight by taking a pill or wearing a patch or rubbing a cream on our skin. Unfortunately, we all know there is no quick-fix... but that doesn't stop companies from advertising dangerous weight-loss products and diets. In fact, Americans invest more than $30 billion a year in weight-loss products and services.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Lasik eye surgery
Posted: February 2012How successful is Lasik surgery? Lasik surgery has changed the way we think about our eyes and reduced our dependency on glass and contact lenses. The procedure permanently alters the shape of the cornea using a laser. The cornea is the clear covering of your eye that helps your eye to focus and make sense of what it sees.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Vitamin content of microwaved food
Posted: February 2012How does cooking food in a microwave oven affect its vitamin content? Some people would say that the microwave oven is one of the greatest inventions ever. It's estimated that over 94% of homes in America have at least one. But contrary to what some people believe, food cooked in a microwave oven retains more of its vitamin content than food cooked in a plain old convection oven.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Balloon angioplasty
Posted: February 2012How can balloons help people with heart problems? A surgical procedure that uses balloons can help people who have atherosclerosis. That's a condition in which the arteries become blocked with plaque. It is especially serious in the coronary arteries -- that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen -- where severe blockage can cause heart attacks. The plaque often is made up of cholesterol, and that's why I advise you to eat a diet that is low in cholesterol and fat.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Treating wrinkles
Posted: February 2012Can anything be done to treat wrinkles? Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of growing older. Everybody develops them, but they're worse in people who smoke or who spend a lot of time in the sun.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Exercise to control diabetes
Posted: January 2012How can exercise help people with diabetes? First a little background. Nearly 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. This is about 8.3 percent of the population. Unfortunately, because of the nation's "obesity epidemic" the number of diabetes cases is on the rise.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Blowing your nose
Posted: January 2012Can blowing your nose harm your ears? A listener wrote to "Family Health" about a problem with his ears. He said that when he had a cold, he blew his nose, and felt his ear fill up as he did so. At that point, he noticed his hearing got worse, and he wanted to know why.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Diverticulitis
Posted: January 2012What is diverticulitis? One of our listener asked for information on a condition called diverticulitis. It's a disease of the large intestines, or colon, that can be quite painful and in some cases a very serious problem. Before I explain this disease more fully, though, I first need to tell you a little bit about the colon itself.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Healthy nails
Posted: January 2012What can your fingernails tell you about your health? The condition of your fingernails can provide some important clues to your doctor about the condition of your overall health. Normally, your nails should be colored pink. If instead they are white or pale, you may have anemia. If they are blue, that may indicate that there isn't enough oxygen in your blood, which could be due to a chronic lung condition, a heart problem, or certain other conditions.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Finger and toe nails
Posted: January 2012What purpose do fingernails and toenails serve, and how should they be cared for? Most people don't give much thought to their fingernails or toenails unless they like to paint them. But nails serve a far more important role than just decoration. They protect the fragile tips of our fingers and toes and also improve our dexterity.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Infant safe sleep recommendations
Posted: January 2012What are the main safety hazards for infant sleep? Over the past few decades, rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, have significantly decreased. This seems to be primarily due to the good practice of placing infants to sleep on their backs, rather than their stomachs, although there are a lot of other factors involved in SIDS.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.HPV Recommended for boys too
Posted: January 2012Should boys get the HPV vaccine, too? In late October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended routine HPV vaccinations for boys eleven or twelve years old. HPV stands for the Human Papalloma Virus, and it's best-known as the virus that causes cervical cancer.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Friday, 10th February 2012
