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This Week in Health, August 19, 2016: Saving brains Aug 19, 2016

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In this week’s episode: The push to understand the critical early years of a child's life, plus why changes in diet may be to blame for China's epidemic of heart attack and stroke, and as the Rio Olympics come to an end, we see if Zika fears ever materialized.

This Week in Health, August 12, 2016: How Obamacare is leading to improved health Aug 12, 2016

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In this week's episode: New evidence that Obamacare is leading to improved health for low-income adults, plus harnessing the power of social entrepreneurship.

This Week In Health, August 5, 2016: Zika and the Rio Olympics Aug 05, 2016

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One expert explains why the threat of Zika at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics is actually quite low.

This Week in Health, July 29, 2016: Induced labor and autism risk Jul 28, 2016

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In this week’s episode: A new study finds that induced labor is not linked with autism risk, plus the global rise in the use of air conditioning, and how our jobs impact our health.

This Week in Health, July 22, 2016: The dangers of excess weight Jul 21, 2016

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In this week's episode: The new study refuting the so-called "obesity paradox," plus the world gathers to formulate a response to the HIV epidemic, and why light pollution could make spring arrive earlier.

Special episode: Tracking police killings and police deaths Jul 19, 2016

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In a special episode we examine how the state of Tennessee is taking action to more accurately track police deaths and police killings—and explore how that could lead to changes in how police forces operate.

This Week in Health, July 15, 2016: How can we make biking safer and easier? Jul 14, 2016

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In this week’s podcast we explore what it will take to encourage more people in the U.S. to hit the road on their bikes. Anne Lusk, research scientist in the Department of Nutrition, recently compiled a list of 70 innovations that could transform bikes and the biking environment, and we spoke to her about the state of cycling in the U.S.

This Week In Health, July 8, 2016: Clearing up the confusion over fat Jul 08, 2016

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In this week’s podcast we attempt to clear up the confusion over fat. We'll ask if butter is really "back" and we'll have some ideas for incorporating healthy fats into your diet.

This Week In Health, July 1, 2016: A victory for abortion access Jun 30, 2016

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In this week’s podcast: A major Supreme Court ruling on abortion, plus the "bugs" riding the subway with you, and some healthy swaps for your July 4th cookout.

This Week In Health, June 24, 2016: Healthy eating habits Jun 24, 2016

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In this week’s podcast: The healthy eating habits with significant benefits, plus a new wrinkle in the fight over Obamacare, and the push to improve end-of-life care for those facing serious illnesses.

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