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Osteopathic colleges How do osteopathic medical schools rank nationally? This year's U.S. News and World Report confirm that osteopathic
medical education is committed to producing primary care doctors. The Report's annual medical school ranking lists colleges of
osteopathic medicine in each of the top five slots when it comes to producing primary care residents. Six additional colleges of
osteopathic medicine made the top twenty (20) in this same category. Script Number: 32005 For archived Family Health ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Shortage of primary care doctors What can be done to address the shortage of primary care physicians? It's predicted that a shortage of at least 40,000
family doctors and other primary care professionals will occur by the year 2020. Even now, more than sixty-five million Americans
already live in an area with a primary care shortage. Script Number: 32004 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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DNA region linked to depression Have scientists discovered depression genes? Researchers at two different institutions on different sides of the world
independently discovered a DNA area that may be related to the depression. These separate studies each identified the same region
containing 90 genes. The two research teams were working independently, without collaborating in any way. Script Number: 32003
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Children's eye health and safety month What are safety tips to keep your children's eyes healthy? In honor of Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, I would
like to discuss early symptoms of some common eye conditions. Some signs are more obvious than others. If your child's eyes appear
red-rimmed, crusted or swollen, this is a pretty clear sign that something isn't quite right. But even when no visible symptoms are
present, you should be on the lookout for telltale behaviors. Script Number: 32002 For archived Family Heal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
World Breastfeeding Week Is breastfeeding really that much better than formula feeding? Every year for World Breastfeeding Week, we do a show
on the importance of natural nursing. In 2001, the World Health Organization reported that infant formulas prepared according to
certain standards were nutritionally adequate and safe to use as either a complement or substitute for breast milk. So why does the
same agency recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six to twelve months of a baby's life? Script Numbe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Early to bed, early to rise Do men need more sleep than women? According to a recent study, it shouldn't be uncommon for women to rise earlier
than men. In fact, women's bodies may naturally wake up about a half an hour before men do. This number was recently calculated in
a sleep study by researchers at Harvard Medical School. Script Number: 31260 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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Picking a nursing facility What are some tips for picking the right nursing home? Choosing the right nursing home for yourself or a loved one is
never an easy decision. First, find out whether the nursing home is Medicare and Medicaid-certified, and whether it has the level of
care you need. For example, many nursing homes have special services or units for dementia or rehabilitation. Script Number: 31259
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Nursing home infection rates Are nursing homes safe from infection? There's no way to guarantee against infections, especially when large numbers
of people live and work in close quarters. That's why it's especially important for the staff and administration of hospitals, schools
and nursing homes to practice good infection control practices. And in nursing homes, where immune systems are less robust, proper
infective control often becomes a matter of life and death. Script Number: 31258 For archived Family Healt ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Asthma pills versus inhaled steroids Are asthma pills an effective alternative to inhalers? Asthma affects about 300 million people worldwide, and the rates
are growing. Asthma sufferers experience inflammation in the airways, which causes coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and
tightness in the chest. Script Number: 31257 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Obese teens and vitamin D Do young people get enough vitamin D? Vitamin D, found in some foods, is also produced naturally in the body when the
skin is exposed to sunlight. Since vitamin D practically falls from the sky, it should be easy to get enough it, right? Not always. A new
study indicates that teenagers who are obese often have low levels of vitamin D. Script Number: 31256 For archived Family Health
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Chewing gum Does it hurt your teeth to chew gum? Gum is made from synthetic polymers, to which sweeteners and flavorings are
added. In some products, these sweeteners are sugar or corn syrup, while in others, artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sorbitol or
mannitolare are used. Script Number: 31255 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The damage from one hit of cocaine Can just one hit of cocaine be bad for you? Cocaine is one of the most dangerous drugs that's available on the streets.
Its effects are random and unpredictable, and even a single small dose can kill you. Cocaine can cause sudden, fatal heart attacks
even in completely healthy people. That's why your first experiment with cocaine could be your last. Script Number: 31254 For
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Postnasal drip Is postnasal drip a serious medical problem? Postnasal drip is the draining of mucus from the back of your nose into your
throat. Although it is an unpleasant sensation, postnasal drip is actually nothing to worry about. It is a normal part of the body's
respiratory system. Script Number: 31253 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Emergency warning signs What emergency "warning signs" should not be ignored? On a previous "Family Health" show, I talked about serious
conditions that, if not treated immediately, can lead to severe damage to your health or to death. I said that it's important to know the
"warning signs" of these conditions. Today, I will talk about other emergency signals you should know about. Script Number: 31252
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Emergency situations What "warning signs" of serious emergencies should you know? In this program and an upcoming show, I will talk about
a number of warning signs that signal true emergencies and should not be ignored. Script Number: 31251 For archived Family Health
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Doctor patient relationship Why is it important to have a family or personal doctor? The primary care provider, usually a family physician, serves on
the front lines of medicine. He or she is your first contact for any health concern and the person who monitors your ongoing health
through regular check-up visits. In short, primary care can address most health problems most of the time. Script Number: 31250 For
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Family meals means healthy kids Are family meals better for your children's health? For those of you who feel like you're all too busy to coordinate family
meals these days, listen to this. Sitting down for a family dinner at least three times a week not only strengthens your family bond -- it
may also help keep your kids slim and healthy. Script Number: 31249 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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Tai Chi and heart failure patients Can tai chi benefit heart failure patients? The ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi may benefit people suffering from heart
failure, according to a study by Harvard researchers. Tai chi means "supreme life energy." It has been practiced for centuries in China
for reasons of defense training, mind and body health benefits and meditation. Script Number: 31248 For archived Family Health
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Lupus treatment What new treatments are available to treat lupus? Lupus is a serious and sometimes fatal autoimmune disease that can
attack various body parts, including the skin, joints, lungs, heart, brain and kidneys. It causes swelling in the joints, fever, chest pain,
hair loss, light sensitivity and fatigue. Script Number: 31247 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Juvenile arthritis Can kids get arthritis? Arthritis is an ailment we usually associate only the aging population, but the problem affects many
young people as well. Almost three hundred thousand children are currently affected by juvenile arthritis, and it ranks as one of the
most common childhood diseases in the United States. Each year as many as 850,000 visits are made to the emergency department
as a result of juvenile arthritis. Script Number: 31246 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Double jointed What does it mean to be double-jointed? People often talk of someone being "double-jointed" when that person can bend
their joints in unusual ways. Some double-jointed people can pop their thumbs and shoulders out of their sockets, others can bend
their knees and elbows a little way backwards. Acrobats may be using their double-jointedness when they walk on all fours, bent
over backwards. Script Number: 31245 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Spinal injury treatment How are spinal injuries treated? Frequently, spinal injuries are alcohol related. This time of year, doctors often see spinal
injuries in people who were hurt in alcohol-related diving, boating, hunting, or bicycling accidents. In addition, alcohol-related car or
motorcycle accidents are a major cause of spinal injuries. Script Number: 31244 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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Spinal injuries from diving What summertime activity can put you at risk for spinal injuries? Diving accidents are a major cause of spinal injuries, and
because of the warmer weather, such accidents are especially common this time of year. A spinal injury can have quite serious
consequences. It even can result in paralysis. Script Number: 31243 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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Rumbling stomach What makes your stomach rumble? The loud rumbling noises your stomach makes can be embarrassing at times, but this
is just part of normal digestive function. When you eat, food passes down your esophagus into your stomach, from your stomach
into your small intestine and then into your large intestine, or colon, before leaving the body. Script Number: 31242 For archived Family
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Food safety for the forth. How can you make your Fourth of July barbecue a more healthful one? Today, as Americans in all 50 states celebrate
Independence Day, many of us will fire up the backyard barbecue for that family cookout. Unfortunately, some people will also
abandon the good meal planning they use inside in the kitchen. On today's program, I'll help you avoid this problem by giving you tips
that'll help you prepare meals on that outdoor grill that are both delectable and nutritious. Script Number: 31 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Radon gas What is radon, and how does it get into your house? Radon is a gas that occurs naturally in nature. It's odorless,
colorless, and tasteless, and produced by decaying uranium that's found in the rock and soil all over the nation. The problem comes in
when it escapes from the earth into the atmosphere. Outdoors, it dissipates into the air and is no cause for concern. But indoors, it
can get trapped in the house and become concentrated to harmful levels. Script Number: 31240 For arch ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The ideal weight What is your ideal weight? Today there are many charts and tables provided by the insurance industry that tell you
what you should weigh. Some of these charts list statistics on the relationship between height, weight and longevity. While such
information can be useful, it does have some problems. Script Number: 31239 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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Sore feet What are some of the causes of sore feet? Our feet are probably the most abused parts of our bodies. In addition to
having to support all of our weight, they often are forced into poor fitting shoes or forced to perform acrobatics like walking on high
heels. It's no wonder sore feet are such a common complaint. Script Number: 31238 For archived Family Health programs visit
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Alcoholism How can a person tell if he's an alcoholic? Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. It's a major
cause of death, not only from the physical diseases it causes, but from car crashes, falls, burns, drownings, homicides, and suicides.
And tragically, often the person who dies from an alcohol-related accident is an innocent by-stander, not the one who's been
drinking. Script Number: 31237 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Walking to get in shape Can you get in shape just by walking? Today, I'd like to share with you some of the benefits of an exercise program
consisting of regular walks. A daily brisk walk can burn off calories almost as effectively as a good run, and can do it with a lot less
pain and sweat. By the way, a "brisk walk" is one that moves you along at about four miles per hour. Script Number: 31236 For
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Special needs of a diabetic athlete Are there certain limitations or precautions for athletes with diabetes? Seven percent of the American population has
diabetes -- that's almost 26 million Americans. And about six million people don't even realize that they have the disease. There are
two kinds of diabetes, but both involve high blood sugar levels, either because the body doesn't produce the insulin it needs to
process sugar -- diabetes type 1 -- or because the body fails to use its own insulin properly, which is diab ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Exercise is medicine Is exercise good medicine? Exercise has been shown to treat and prevent hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high
cholesterol, high blood pressure and dozens of other diseases. In fact, if the health benefits of exercise could be sold in pill form, it
would likely be the most prescribed medicine in history. Script Number: 31234 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org.
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A new heart-valve replacement procedure Are there less-invasive alternatives to traditional open-heart surgery? There may be a new, minimally invasive heart
valve surgery on the horizon. A new procedure called transcatheter aortic valve implantation (or TAVI) replaces faulty heart valves
by snaking the valve through an artery or by making only a tiny incision in the left ventricle of the heart. Script Number: 31233 For
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Diabetes as a cancer risk Does diabetes increase the risk for cancer? If you suffer from diabetes, you're probably already aware that the disease
increases your chances of developing a host of other serious problems, including heart disease and stroke. But does having diabetes
put you at a greater risk for cancer? Script Number: 31232 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Prayer reduces stress Can prayer actually help reduce stress? Saying a prayer for other people may help tame a bad mood. A series of recent
studies showed that people who were intentionally provoked by researchers calmed down more quickly when they were then asked
to pray for someone less fortunate. It seems that praying for someone in dire straits -- like a family member battling cancer -- takes
the edge off of anger. Script Number: 31231 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Cellulite A listener asks, what is cellulite? If you believe the TV shopping channels and the magazine ads, cellulite is a type of fat
that accumulates on women's thighs and buttocks and is resistant to diets and exercise. The word was made popular in 1973, when
a book about it by a French woman sold over two hundred thousand copies in America. Script Number: 31230 For archived Family
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Mountain sickness What is mountain sickness and what can be done about it? Have you ever traveled to see a breathtaking view from a
high place and found you really couldn't catch your breath? You were probably suffering from mountain sickness, a common ailment
that affects many people at high altitudes. Script Number: 31229 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Cause and treatment of acne What causes acne and how is it treated? There are many myths surrounding acne. Despite the beliefs of some people,
acne is not caused by eating sweets or using the wrong soap. Of course, eating a good diet and practicing good hygiene are
important for your overall health, but it's unlikely one chocolate bar would cause your face to break out. Often, tracing the exact
cause of acne is difficult, since there is a long list of things that can bring it on. Script Number: 31228 For arch ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Placebo effect What are placebos and how do they work? The word "placebo" comes from the Latin term for "to please" or "to serve."
A placebo is a drug that contains no active ingredients. But as a report in the Mayo Clinic Health Letter explains, sugar pills and other
placebos can sometimes serve patients just as well as active drugs. Script Number: 31227 For archived Family Health programs visit
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Urinary incontinence What causes bladder incontinence? Bladder or urinary incontinence is most common among the elderly. Women are
more likely than men to have this problem. Infants and children are not considered incontinent, but merely untrained, up to the time of
toilet training. Occasional accidents are not unusual in children up to age 6 years. Script Number: 31226 For archived Family Health
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Melanoma How can you prevent melanoma? Melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer, and it's also highly preventable.
The best way to prevent it? Use sunscreen. But our culture tends to throw caution to the wind, along with sunscreen. As a family
physician, I can assure you that the majority of melanoma cases I see, especially among young people, are caused by sunbathing. In
fact, a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 should be applied every day, even in the winter. Continued sun expos ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Diabetes testing meters Are there painless ways for people with diabetes to measure their blood sugar levels? Diabetes is a problem of too
much sugar. People with diabetes don't produce enough insulin, which the body needs to process sugar. So their levels grow out of
control unless they get replacement insulin treatment. The best way to test blood sugar levels is through a finger prick. But starting in
2002, technology started to get more friendly. Script Number: 31224 For archived Family Health programs vi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Type 1 diabetes complications Do people with diabetes always get serious health complications later in life? A new study, conducted by researchers
at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston and published in Diabetes Care, showed surprising results. It seems that people who have
lived for many years with type 1 diabetes may have a stronger defense against dangerous complications of diabetes in middle and old
age, such as eye, kidney and heart disease. Script Number: 31223 For archived Family Health programs visit fhra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Concussion How serious are sports-related concussions? For kids, summer is the time for casual football matches, bicycle races
and other spontaneous sports. This is healthy. By all means, I encourage you to get your kids outside and active -- far away from
video games and computers. But bear in mind that there are some unavoidable hazards to summer fun. Script Number: 31222 For
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction Are there health benefits to meditation? Reducing stress and calming your thoughts have many benefits. One method of
achieving this calm is by mindfulness meditation. This relaxation method cues into our breathing and makes us more conscious of the
present moment. Script Number: 31221 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Eating out while on a diet Do dieters have to break their diets when they eat out? Dining out has always presented a problem to the weight-
conscious person. Fortunately, restaurants these days are more health-conscious, and if you follow a few tips, you can enjoy a
restaurant meal without going off your diet. Script Number: 31220 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Home blood pressure monitors Is it a good idea to get one of those home blood pressure monitors? For most people checking their blood pressure at
home is a good idea, but a home medical test can never replace a doctor's examination. Script Number: 31219 For archived Family
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Blood pre donation What is blood pre-donation, and is it a good idea? Simply enough, pre-operative autologous donation or pre-donation is
donating your own blood for use during a surgical operation you plan to have. If you pre-donate your own blood, you will receive it,
instead of blood from the public supply, if you need a transfusion during the surgery. Script Number: 31218 For archived Family Health
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Pots and pans and lead Can the pots and pans in your kitchen be dangerous? While most of the pots and pans we have in our kitchen are
perfectly safe, a few types can be dangerous. For instance, some kinds of imported ceramic cookware contain dangerous amounts
of lead that can leach into your food. Script Number: 31217 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |