Family Health Radio
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Mild to moderate dehydration treatment
Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
The cause and treatment of dehydration
Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Vitamin E supplements
Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Avoiding health frauds and quacks
Family Health With Harold C. Thompson D.O.. Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009