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Show 966: The Benefits of Butter Oct 15, 2014

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For decades, Americans have been warned to step away from the cheese and leave the butter untouched. Saturated fat was believed to clog the arteries and lead to heart attacks and early death. But what was the basis for those admonitions? Where’s the science? The science of the popular prescriptions for a low-fat diet is […]

Show 965: Is Your Doctor Lying to You? Oct 09, 2014

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Dishonesty in Health Care Health care, it seems, is not immune to the dishonesty that prevails in many other parts of society, whether it is the polite lie that someone looks good (despite a hospital pallor) or a more serious deception or omission, such as a provider’s financial relationship with a drug or device manufacturer. […]

Show 964: Should You Go Gluten Free? Oct 01, 2014

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Gluten has become a household name in the last few years, with many crackers, cereals and other food products advertised as gluten free. What Is Gluten, and Should You Be Avoiding It? In the past, the only people who paid much attention to gluten were those with celiac disease. This condition was thought to be […]

Show 963: Easing Joint Pain without Surgery Sep 25, 2014

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Playing a sport, leading an active lifestyle or taking an unexpected tumble can lead to joint injuries such as a sprained ankle or a torn rotator cuff in the shoulder. Sometimes joints just start complaining because of accumulated wear and tear. Sports medicine specialists often need to evaluate the best methods for overcoming pain and […]

Show 962: Taming the Beast in the Belly (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Sep 22, 2014

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More than a million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are usually considered autoimmune conditions, although it is not necessarily clear what may trigger the immune system to attack the lining of the digestive tract. Find out about the symptoms of IBD and how it is distinguished from IBS, […]

Show 960: Mastering the Maze of Health Care Bureaucracy Sep 06, 2014

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Most of us have experienced the frustration of a phone tree that seems designed to keep us from speaking to the person who could actually do what needs to be done. Have you ever considered the impact of an insurance pre-authorization requirement on a physician’s work day? We speak with Dr. Danielle Ofri about a […]

Show 907: Ticks, Fleas & Mystery Disease Aug 30, 2014

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Most people are familiar with tick-borne diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever or Lyme disease. But other diseases transmitted by ticks and fleas and biting flies may be flying under the radar. One such organism is called Bartonella. More Than Cat Scratch Fever Bartonella is known as the cause of cat scratch fever, but […]

Show 958: Flipping the Food Pyramid Upside-Down Aug 16, 2014

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People often hold fast to their favorite dietary dogma and get annoyed if it is challenged. But lately there has been a great deal of controversy about the best diet for good health, especially for people with diabetes or heart disease. One sign of a possible paradigm shift is the publication of three different articles […]

Show 957: Help and Hope for ALS Aug 09, 2014

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Tune in to our radio show on your local public radio station, or sign up for the podcast and listen at your leisure. Here’s what it’s about: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. What does a diagnosis of ALS mean, and how do doctors and patients work together to improve […]

956 Beat the Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer Aug 02, 2014

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Tune in to our radio show on your local public radio station, or sign up for the podcast and listen at your leisure. Here’s what it’s about: Hot summer temperatures can be uncomfortable for anybody, but for some folks they may be downright dangerous. Which drugs require extra caution because they make a person more […]

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