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Family Health Radio

A daily series of 2 1/2 radio programs heard on over 250 radio stations.Providing practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments. A production of The WOUB Center For Public Media. And supported by the Osteopathic Community

Soy and Natural Protein

Is soy a complete protein? Soy protein, which contains antioxidants and essential amino acids required in a healthy diet, is also one of the few natural protein sources for vegetarians and vegans. Script Number: 30075 For archived Family Health ...
4 days ago

Charley Horses

What are charley horses, and what causes them? Although the origin of the phrase "charley horse" is unknown, some link it to nineteenth century major-league pitcher Charley Radbourne, nicknamed "Old Hoss", who suffered a leg cramp during a homerun. ...
5 days ago

High-fructose Corn Syrup

What is high-fructose corn syrup, and is it dangerous? To produce high-fructose corn syrup, manufacturers first mill corn into corn starch then process it further to yield a clear liquid consisting almost entirely of the simple sugar glucose. After ...
6 days ago

Age-related Macular Degeneration

What's the connection between diet and age-related macular degeneration? Macular degeneration, an uncurable eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in older adults. It damages the macula, the part of the retina that controls the center of the ...
7 days ago

The Mediterranean Diet

What is the Mediterranean diet and what makes it healthy? In recent years, the so-called "French Paradox" has given way to the "Mediterranean diet" in the headlines of popular media. Both terms relate to the low rates of heart disease among ...
1 week ago

Coping with a long car trip

What can you do to relieve the strain of a long automobile trip? My first piece of advice about a long car trip is similar to what I would give for airplane travel. Don't sit still in your seat for long periods of time. This can lead to stiff, aching ...
2 weeks ago

Eating fish and the risk of dementia

Can eating more fish reduce your risk of dementia? On a past program, we told you that eating fish a few times each week may not only benefit your heart and cardiovascular system but your brain as well. Now, three new European studies -- highlighted in ...
2 weeks ago

Exercise and the risk of cancer

Will exercise reduce your risk of dying from cancer? In the past I've told you about the many benefits of exercise in reducing the risk of a variety of diseases -- from diabetes, to heart disease to many forms of cancer. Today, I'd like to tell you ...
2 weeks ago

Epigenetics

What is epigenetics? Epigenetics is a relatively new field of study that may pay rich dividends in the future in mankind's fight against cancer. Simply defined epigenetics is the study of changes in gene function that come about without any change to ...
2 weeks ago

Flu shots and stomach flu

Can flu shots protect you from the stomach flu? A listener wrote and said the he and many of his co-workers had come down with the stomach flu. He said he was surprised to get the stomach flu because he had the flu shot last fall. Script Number: 30066 ...
2 weeks ago

Pets and Your Health

Are pets really good for your health? A few years ago, archaelogoists found a twelve-thousand-year-old human skeleton in Israel buried with its hand resting on the skeleton of a six-month-old wolf pup. The relationship between humans and pets seems to ...
3 weeks ago

The Safety of Accutane

Is the acne medicine Accutane safe? The safety of accutane is an important topic for discussion. Accutane is a powerful drug, with serious potential side-effects. It's also proven to be the most effective treatment for severe acne, clearing up skin ...
3 weeks ago

Bruxism

What is bruxism? The term "bruxism" comes from the Greek "brugmos", which means "gnashing of teeth". It refers to habitual teeth-grinding, often accompanied by jaw-clenching. Typically the behavior is subconscious or even unconscious, occurring during ...
3 weeks ago

Anti-Bacterial Products

Can anti-bacterial products weaken the immune system? A number of years ago, just a few dozen consumer products contained anti-bacterial agents. Now, more than 700 products - from soaps to window cleaners - are marketed as anti-bacterial. This is not a ...
3 weeks ago

Domestic Violence Month

What constitutes domestic violence? Domestic violence is any form of abuse - physical, sexual or emotional - of one household member by another. Although any experience of abuse is unacceptable, domestic violence does follow some recognizable patterns. ...
3 weeks ago

Mild to moderate dehydration treatment

Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
4 weeks ago

The cause and treatment of dehydration

Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
4 weeks ago

Vitamin E supplements

Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
4 weeks ago

Avoiding health frauds and quacks

Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
4 weeks ago