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Insects: Most Are Good, But Watch the Bad

Insects can be helpful, while others can cause harm. Dr. Tuckson talks with entomologist Dr. Jonathan Larson about a healthy respect for insects.
Season 18 Episode 8 Length 26:41 Premiere: 11/20/22

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Season 18 Episodes

Insects: Most Are Good, But Watch the Bad
S18 E8 Length 26:41 Premiere Date 11/20/22

Melanomas: The Consequence of Too Much Sun
S18 E7 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 11/13/22

Healthy Practices: Inform, Cajole or Mandate, Whatever Works
S18 E6 Length 27:32 Premiere Date 11/06/22

Diverticulosis: Little Pouches, Big Problems
S18 E5 Length 27:32 Premiere Date 10/30/22

Down Syndrome: Chromosome Number 21 is Just the Beginning
S18 E4 Length 27:31 Premiere Date 10/23/22

COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
S18 E3 Length 27:01 Premiere Date 10/16/22

Over the Counter Medications
S18 E2 Length 27:01 Premiere Date 10/09/22

Meeting Medical Supply Needs at Home and Overseas
S18 E1 Length 27:01 Premiere Date 10/02/22

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Over-the-Counter Medications: What's Safe and Are They Effective?

The cost of medical care is one reason some people turn to over-the-counter medications that appear to be equivalent to medications that require a prescription. Dr. Angela Sandlin, pharmacy director at Baptist Health La Grange, discusses supplements, minerals, vitamins, and other over-the-counter medications.

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Wastewater Surveillance: Community-Wide Swabbing for Infections

Infectious diseases can be tracked using wastewater. Dr. Eric Rouchka discusses wastewater epidemiology.

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Diet and Nutrition: The Halos and Horns of Our Food

Do we have the information to make the best choices when deciding what to eat? Dr. Tuckson discusses the "halos and horns of food" with registered dietician Marianne Smith Edge.

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COVID-19 and Monkeypox: Deja Vu All Over Again

Dr. Tuckson discusses COVID-19, monkeypox and the resurgence of sexually transmitted diseases with infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Burns.

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Down Syndrome: Chromosome Number 21 is Just the Beginning

An expecting mother is told that her baby has trisomy 21 but doesn't understand exactly what that means. Dr. Tuckson talks about Down Syndrome with Julie Torzewski, executive director of Down Syndrome of Louisville.

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Dr. Tuckson talks with obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Ann Grider about birth control.

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Over-the-Counter Medications: What's Safe and Are They Effective? - S18 E2

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Supplies Over Seas: Meeting Medical Supply Needs at Home and Overseas - S18 E1

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Insects: Most Are Good, But Watch the Bad - S18 E8

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Melanomas: The Consequence of Too Much Sun - S18 E7

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Healthy Practices: Inform, Cajole or Mandate, Whatever Works - S18 E6

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