Cereal box trix
Flashy cereal boxes may attract the eye, but why? Jill Ditmire has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports the latest health news headlines.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Dementia care decisions, part two
In her second segment regarding dementia care decisions, Deirdre Johnston, M.D., B.Ch., provides listeners with further insight on how to care for loved ones with dementia..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Prick free diabetes testing
Managing diabetes can be a hassle, but did you know that a simple breath test could soon make dealing with diabetes prick-free? Jeremy Shere has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The vaccination debate
Sydney Spiesel, M.D., Ph.D., recently published a column on Slate titled, "I'm a Pediatrician. Should I Treat All Children or Just the Vaccinated Ones?" Dr. Spiesel joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss the vaccine controversy, why he is pro-vaccine, and the role pediatricians play in treating unvaccinated children. Eric Meslin, Ph.D., discusses the ethical decisions a pediatrician must make when refu.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 10, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Hungry and angry
A new study shows that a snack might do more than just tame a hungry tummy it could stop a spat with your spouse. Researchers used blood glucose meters and voodoo dolls to prove the point. Sound Medicine's Jill Ditmire has more in this weeks Check Up..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Dementia care decisions
Deirdre Johnston, M.D., B.Ch., joins "Sound Medicine" to advise listeners about when it's time to put a loved one with dementia into a care facility, how to keep them safe until they can be transitioned, and why it's so important for family and caregivers to take care of themselves..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The drawbacks of free medical equipment
Durable medical equipment companies bombard the airways with advertisements for free motor scooters, braces, heating pads, etc. Yul Ejnes, M.D., discusses the ramifications of patients applying for and physicians signing off on free equipment that patients don't actually need..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports the latest health news headlines.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Healthy living
Did you know that healthy living is a good way to increase your odds of living longer?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Holistic ways to lower cholesterol
In contrast to using medications, Marissa Moore, MBA, RDN, explains why legumes help reduce LDL cholesterol; what constitutes a serving of legumes; and how listeners can work legumes into their everyday diet..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
New cholesterol medications
New cholesterol mediations that include a PCSK9 inhibitor, which reduces the amount of LDL cholesterol, or "bad cholesterol," in the bloodstream, are in the final stages of development. Michael Davidson, M.D., discusses how PCSK9 inhibitors work to lower LDL cholesterol, the potential side effects of drugs using such inhibitors, and how soon we can expect these medications to hit the market..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - May 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Improving emergency room visits
Leana Wen, M.D., M.Sc., recently published an article on Slate titled, "The 10 Types of ER Patients." Dr. Wen joins "Sound Medicine" to explain how a trip to the emergency room can be improved..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Yoga for breast cancer patients
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that the focus on meditation and deep breathing in yoga can help patients before, during , and after treatment. Kathy Miller, M.D., discusses when it's safe for breast cancer patients to begin exercising and why yoga is the best choice for patients seeking relief..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Can honey fight bacteria?
You've no doubt heard about the long-running battle to keep antibiotics from becoming resistant to common bacteria. There's a sweet new weapon emerging in the fight, Jill Ditmire has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
