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982 - An Uncertain Outlook for Injury Prevention in the U.S.
Season 12 Episode 982
About this episode:
Injury prevention—a field focused on preventing injuries from falls, choking, homicides, car crashes, and other incidents—saves l…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
981 - Maine's Largest Ever HIV Outbreak
Season 12 Episode 981
About this episode:
For over two years, the city of Bangor, ME, has been in the throes of a serious HIV outbreak, exacerbated by a combination of loc…
10 months ago
980 - Why Early Introduction Helps Reduce Children's Peanut Allergies
Season 12 Episode 980
About this episode:
Since 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that parents and caregivers introduce peanuts to children's diets …
10 months, 1 week ago
979 - Why Are More People Choosing Not to Vaccinate Their Pets?
Season 12 Episode 979
About this episode:
As hesitancy about human vaccines rises, so too does skepticism of routine pet immunizations. In this episode: Veterinarians Megh…
10 months, 1 week ago
978 - Advancing Robotic Telesurgery
Season 12 Episode 978
About this episode:
Robotic telesurgery allows providers to conduct minimally invasive surgeries across long distances, reaching remote communities. …
10 months, 1 week ago
977 - The Health Risks of Alcohol
Season 12 Episode 977
About this episode:
Long-cited research has promoted potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. But updated information disproves the…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
976 - Championing the Just Treatment of People Who Use Substances
Season 12 Episode 976
About this episode:
A single court case in North Carolina is holding skilled nursing facilities accountable to adopt anti-discrimination policies for…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
974 - A Tumultuous Year for NIH Funding
Season 12 Episode 974
About this episode:
Between lawsuits, layoffs, and lags in funding, NIH has undergone significant changes in how it reviews and approves grant propos…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
974 - Caring for Children in War-Torn Ukraine
Season 12 Episode 974
About this episode:
As the conflict in Ukraine nears its fourth year, what help is available for vulnerable children caught in the crossfire? In this…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
973 - Baltimore's Record Low in Homicides
Season 12 Episode 973
About this episode:
Since taking office in 2020, Mayor Brandon Scott and his administration have embraced a public health approach to reducing gun vi…
10 months, 3 weeks ago