Bacteria and beauty
The difference between being obese and being slim depend partly on the makeup of bacteria in your gut. But did you know that it may also have to do with the bacteria colonizing your nose?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Parents combating childhood obesity
David Creel, Ph.D., discusses how parents can help kids lose weight through a combination of diet and exercise. Samer Mattar, M.D, discusses bariatric surgery for teenagers as an alternative to diet and exercise..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Kidney transplants for pets
Sound Medicine" healthy pets expert Liz Murphy, DVM, joins Barbara Lewis in the studio to discuss kidney transplants for pets. Dr. Murphy discusses the process for cats and dogs, as well as how pet owners can prepare animals for such an operation..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Probiotics and colic
A study recently published in Italy found that feeding infants formula or breast milk that contained probiotics could help ease colic. The good bacteria in probiotics were found to help reduce crying time, constipation and spitting up. Bruno Chumpitazi, M.D., discusses the Italian study and the benefits of probiotics for infants..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Contaminated lab coats
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America recently offered recommendations that might help keep doctors from spreading infections. Sound Medicine's Eric Metcalf takes a closer look..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Patients leaving the hospital against medical advice
David Alfandre, M.D., MSPH, recently published an essay in The Journal of the American Medical Association about patients leaving the hospital against medical advice. Dr. Alfandre joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss his essay, how often this occurs, and how implementing shared decision-making can prevent patients from leaving..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Pain and sleep
Widespread pain affecting various parts of the body--a condition known as fibromyalgia--plagues around 13 percent of people older than 50. And did you know that one of the main risk factors may be restless sleep?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The cost of preventive care
According to the Affordable Care Act, most health care plans are supposed to provide preventive health care services at no cost. Michelle Andrews, a freelance writer for Kaiser Health News, discusses how these charges can sometimes slip through the cracks and how consumers can get their billing corrected..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Why a medical malpractice attorney might not take your case
Marshall Lewis, author of "When an Attorney Won't Take Your Case," joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss the cost of medical malpractice cases, how malpractice cases vary from state to state, and alternative forms of recourse for medical malpractices victims..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
When life isn't enough
Larry Cripe, M.D., a professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine shares a touching story of acceptance and death..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Medical linguistics
According to medical linguist Janet Byron Anderson, Ph.D., the complexity and historical meaning of words can become misconstrued. Dr. Anderson discusses what medical linguists do and why people should pay special attention to medical terminology..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
How to eat mindfully
You probably already know that eating mindfully is a good way to stay healthy and manage your weight. But what does it mean to be mindful, and how can you best achieve mindful eating? Jeremy Shere has answers..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Chronic skin wounds
Gene Lazarus, M.D., talks about who is at risk for non-healing skin wounds, the best way to treat them, and studies that could change the future of wound care..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Smartphones at night
Smartphones are great for helping us be more productive at work. But did you know that using a smartphone for work at night could actually make you less productive the next day?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - February 16, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Tobacco usage over the past 50 years
The first surgeon general's smoking and health report 50 years ago stated that smoking causes lung cancer. Michael Fiore, M.D., MPH, MBA, recently co-wrote an article about the report's effect on society. Dr. Fiore joins "Sound Medicine" to comment on the smoking culture before the report was published, the ramifications of the report, and current efforts to eliminate tobacco usage.
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Source: Sound Medicine - February 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
