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Medical Websites
01:48 | Released 2004
How do you know if you can trust medical information found on a website? Hear Dr. John Messmer list medical websites that give sound advice on a range of medical topics.
Related to: Medical Minute
Myths of Love
13:45 | Released 2001
Get a different viewpoint on the most common assumptions about relationships from Pepper Schwartz, author of “Everything You Know About Love and Sex is Wrong.” Watch her pick apart a few of the 25 myths she addresses in her book.
Related to: Take Note
Portion Control
01:58 | Released 2006
Lack of portion control on our plates is the biggest culprit of weight gain. But how do you know when enough is enough? Hear Dr. John Messmer give tips on how to control portions.
Related to: Medical Minute
What Should I Eat?
57:18 | Released 2009
Marion Nestle proves how difficult it is to answer the seemingly simple question, “What should I eat?” Find out how to decode food labels and clarify nutrition claims and make healthy choices.
Related to: Common Ground Lobby Talk
Infectious Diseases
56:45 | Released 2008
Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and they are on the rise. Listen to two experts discuss the history of infectious diseases, how they affect Americans, and what is being done to stop their spread.
Related to: To the Best of My Knowledge
Fiber For Kids
28:28 | Released 2008
Are your kids eating enough fiber? How can you increase their fiber intake? Watch parents and diet experts discuss the importance of this wholesome element in the diets of preschool age children.
Forced to Be Family
14:36 | Released 2008
Relationships between female family members can be fierce. Forced to be Family is a book that focuses on how to overcome such relationships. Hear the author explain why it can be hard to be family.
Related to: Pennsylvania Inside Out
A Conversation with Mark Schapiro
59:02 | Released 2009
Toxic chemicals from clothing, toys, and makeup have been found in our blood streams. Join investigative journalist Mark Schapiro as he discusses toxic chemicals, what they mean to our health and the U.S. economy, and Americans' reluctance to ban them.
Related to: Common Ground Lobby Talks
Over-hydration
01:26 | Released 2007
Do we really need to drink eight glasses of water every day? Is it possible to over hydrate? Watch this medical minute to find out how much water you should be drinking a day.
Related to: Medical Minute
Sleep Patterns
07:39 | Released 2006
How many sleep disorders exist, and what are the causes? How can you remedy a restless night of sleep? Listen to Dr. Angelo Illuzzi, a sleep expert from DuBois, Pa., answer these questions and more.