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Health Kits and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
For years, doctors have warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest public health threats of our time. Now, as home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics become more widely marketed, Dr. Peter Papadakos , Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Roc…
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Northwest Battle Buddies and BEER
For thousands of veterans in our country, the toughest battle doesn't end when they leave the military — it continues as they transition back into civilian life and the workplace. I discussed the issues affecting Veterans in the workplace, with Shannon Walker, CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies AND…
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Highway Safety and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men. The good news is that screening, diagnosis, and treatment have all advanced significantly in recent years. Gina Carithers, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation told me where we’re still failing. AND, already this year, 12 ch…
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Bone Cancer and Sept. 11th
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on a group of rare cancers that many Americans have never even heard of, despite thousands of people being diagnosed every year. I spoke with Raymond Rodriguez-Torres, Chairman of the Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation …
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Food Labels and Project Yellow Light
It is arguably one of the most misunderstood things in our country. Food labels and what they do and DON’T mean. I got some clarity from Dr. Bryan Quoc Le a food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of the book 150 Food Science Questions Answered. AND, distracted driving continues …
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America 250
As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, it's a great time to revisit some of the stories we all think we know. Historian Kenneth C. Davis - author of the Don’t Know Much Series of Books – joined me to separate myth from history. AND the Smithsonian is treating our 250th like it like more than a b…
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Elton John AIDS Foundation and The USAO
More than 40-million people worldwide are living with AIDS….more than a million contracted the disease last year alone….and well over half a million died even though tens of millions were treated for the illness. I discussed the fight and how much further we have to go, with Anne Aslett global Ch…
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Heart Disease and Social Media
In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings. I spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, associate chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to…
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National Gun Violence Awareness
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the numbers continue to raise concern. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, while millions more young people are exposed to gun violence each year. David Hayes Cox, a certified firearms instructo…
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The World Cup and No Kid Hungry
The World Cup is like the Olympics, Super Bowl and March Madness all rolled into one — a global event that stops entire countries in their tracks. It gets under way this week and millions of Americans who may not normally watch soccer are suddenly getting curious about what makes the sport so belo…
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