Radio Shows

Pharmaceutical scientists have been striving to get amyloid plaques out of the brain to treat Alzheimer disease. New res...

In the last 20 years, pharmaceutical manufacturing has shifted to other countries from the US. Find out what difference ...

We have remarkable capacities for self-healing. Learn about the serious research on the connections between our bodies a...

At times, complementary medicine such as mindfulness meditation or guided imagery may be better than conventional pills ...

Tick-borne diseases now cover a wider range than they once did. How can you keep from getting infected, and what should ...

As the earth warms, environmental disaster has become more common. How does this affect your physical and mental health?

Scientists tested low-carb vs low-fat and tried to find markers that would show which one is best for who. Your best die...

Are you getting enough sleep? If not, Dr. Chris Winter has a sleep solution that may help. Exercise and exposure to brig...

How healthy is your diet? Listen to the experts explain why some people should take vitamin supplements while others may...

The FDA does not require clinical trials before it approves most medical devices. The consequences can be frightening. W...

Fast food deprives the body and the mind of nutrition and sets us up for unhealthy behavioral patterns as well. How can ...

Babies and young children are especially vulnerable to harm from environmental poisons. How can we better protect them f...

Find out how to save money on medicines from the Deputy Editor for Special Projects at Consumer Reports. And share your ...

Couples having difficulty conceiving a child can get help from a fertility specialist. What should you say (and not say)...

Learn how low-dose lithium may help treat mental illness, and how bipolar disorder can disrupt everyday life. How does l...

We often associate aging with chronic illnesses. Learn how centenarians in a remote Chinese village stay healthy. Will y...

Dizziness has many potential causes. Find out which are most likely and how they can be treated.

The old wives were right when they said you should eat your vegetables. A fiber-rich diet, including vegetable stems, is...

Learn how the business of medicine fails to help doctors take care of patients. What is driving the high prices, and wha...

Find out how to avoid or treat the most common foot problems so you can keep your feet happy and healthy.

Enjoying "forbidden" foods such as alcohol, steak, butter or even diet soda in moderation is unlikely to damage your hea...

We discuss controversies in cardiology such as the re-definition of hypertension and the proper utilization of stents wi...

When kids learn to love healthy foods, they are less likely to suffer from diet-related health conditions. Helping in th...

Dr. Lisa Sanders writes about diagnostic challenges for The New York Times. She shares some fascinating cases in this sh...

Hearing aids can be extremely pricey, but new research shows some over-the-counter products can help you hear better. So...

Dr. Greenblatt describes the approaches that can be used to manage ADHD naturally, including sleep, exercise, diet and s...

If you find an activity you love, like tennis or dancing, and have friends who are counting on you, you are more likely ...

Your nails are almost always visible, to you and to others, so why not learn how to keep them healthy? That helps make t...

People who practice compassion are healthier and happier, even though their primary focus is on doing something to mitig...

Lasting relationships are built on kindness and generosity, in which each partner can feel empathy for the other and con...

Some everyday compounds can interfere with the proper function of our hormones. Such endocrine disruptors can have profo...

Essential oils from healing plants can be used to calm anxiety, lift depression, fight fungus, ease pain or reduce diges...

Get the full story on celiac disease and learn when you should and when you should NOT follow a gluten free diet for you...

Eating disorders are common and can affect people of any age or gender. Learn how to recognize the problem and how it ca...

There are risks as well as costs of taking too many prescriptions. Is it time to ask your doctor and your pharmacist to ...

Even when a person has been diagnosed with an incurable disease, doctors can provide palliative care to help the patient...

Treating thyroid disease can be more complicated than it may seem. An endocrinologist and a patient explain what you nee...

Do changing recommendations about what you should eat and which medications to take drive you crazy? We explore salt and...

If your hectic life means you don't have regular meals, learn how when you eat can affect your health almost as much as ...

Learn how to keep your bones strong throughout your life and what you can do to counteract osteoporosis if you develop i...