Water safety
As a part of the "Help Yourself" series, Sandy Roob talks with Brenda Fisher, director of the swim lesson program at the Washington Township Swim Club in Indianapolis, about water safety, swim lessons and the importance of learning how to float..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Summer fitness for pets
As part of the "Healthy Pets" series, Liz Murphy, DVM, joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss the importance of keeping pets active and healthy during the summer. According to Dr. Murphy, walking dogs once or twice a day may not be enough to keep some dog breeds healthy. She suggests alternate activities such as canine freestyle and flyball..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Fake laughs fool few
Ever wonder how often you fool people by pretending to laugh at their dumb jokes? Greg Bryant, Ph.D., an associate professor of communications studies at UCLA explains why fake laughs fool few..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
"The Fault in Our Stars"
John Green is the author of The New York Times best-selling young-adult-novel-turned-movie, "The Fault in Our Stars." Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort star as Hazel and Augustus, the main characters, while cancer patients from The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh appear as extras. Field producer Erika Beras and host Barbara Lewis speak with Green about the movie adaption as well as with teenage.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports on the latest health news headlines including androgen deprivation therapy for men and an update on the MERS virus..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Stat
"Sound Medicine's" Eric Metcalf takes a look at medicine by the numbers in the new series, Stat. This week Metcalf explores the ways HIV/AIDS is portrayed by actors and actresses on screen..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
HIV prevention
In 2012, the FDA approved Truvada, the first prescription medication for HIV prevention in high-risk adults. The Damien Center in Indianapolis focuses on HIV prevention, testing and treatment; two employees, Jeremy Turner and Susan Murphy, R.N., join "Sound Medicine" to discuss the points of controversy surrounding Truvada..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 7, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Preventing histoplasmosis
"Sound Medicine's" Eric Metcalf takes a look at medicine by the numbers in the new series, Stat. This week Metcalf explores the CDC recommendation for preventing histoplasmosis..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The legal aspects of physician aid in dying
David Orentlicher, M.D., J.D., is the lead author of "The Changing Legal Climate for Physician Aid in Dying," which traces the legalities of physician aid in dying throughout history as well as current end-of-life laws. Dr. Orentlicher discusses the article and why many states may begin allowing physician aid in dying..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Who do free drug samples benefit?
According to a study published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, free pharmaceutical samples benefit drug manufacturers and encourage doctors to prescribe high-cost name-brand pharmaceuticals as opposed to low-cost generic drugs. Eric Meslin, Ph.D., discusses why free drug samples may not save patients money in the long run..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Shame and guilt
No one really wants to go to the doctor. But what if the visit really does create bad feelings about your self? Jill Ditmire tells us more in this week's Check Up..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
A new way to screen for cervical cancer
In April, the FDA approved the use of a new human papillomavirus test for primary cervical cancer screening. Aaron Ermel, M.D., discusses the newly approved test, the reasons it should not be used in women under 25 and the impact this test will have on cervical cancer screenings in the future.
Sydney Spiesel, M.D., Ph.D., joins Dr. Ermel to discuss why parents may be reluctant to vaccinate the.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports on the latest health news headlines including Cialis being available without a prescription and teens not meeting fitness goals..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
"Heart Health Bible"
John Kennedy, M.D., recently published "The Heart Health Bible," which is dedicated to preventing cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kennedy discusses his book and what listeners can start doing now to prevent cardiovascular disease..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - June 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Sugar and heart disease
A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that consuming added dietary sugar increased the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, R.D., comments on the recent study and how people can cut their sugar intake..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 31, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
