Health

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-24/dr-herbert-benson-relaxation-revolution
Dr. Herbert Benson: "Relaxation Revolution"

Dr. Herbert Benson: "Relaxation Revolution"

August 24, 2010

Decades ago a young Harvard physician observed that the mind could aid in healing. He says now the science exists to back it up. Mind-body medicine pioneer Dr. Herbert Benson.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-24/new-studies-palliative-care
New Studies in Palliative Care

New Studies in Palliative Care

August 24, 2010

Palliative care can be a powerful therapy for the pain and stress of serious illness. A new study shows it not only improves the quality of life, it actually extends it.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-23/childhood-epilepsy
Childhood Epilepsy

Childhood Epilepsy

August 23, 2010

More than half of the nearly 3 million people who have epilepsy in the U.S. are children. What causes childhood epilepsy, treatments currently available and advice for families coping with this complex disorder.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-19/resurgence-bed-bugs
The Resurgence of Bed Bugs

The Resurgence of Bed Bugs

August 19, 2010

They're back! Bed bugs are infesting retail stores and offices as well as bedrooms. Diane and guests explore what's behind the resurgence and what to do about it.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-19/fda-drug-approval-process-0

FDA Drug Approval Process

August 19, 2010

An FDA advisory board recommended withdrawing government approval for the breast cancer drug, Avastin. Pros and cons of the decision and its implications for FDA's accelerated approval process to treat serious and life threatening diseases.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-18/pakistans-devastating-floods
Pakistan's Devastating Floods

Pakistan's Devastating Floods

August 18, 2010

Waterborne diseases and food-and-water shortages follow the worst floods in Pakistan's recorded history. Millions of lives and political stability are threatened. The international relief effort and why many are still not getting help.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-16/fertilitys-legal-issues
Fertility's Legal Issues

Fertility's Legal Issues

August 16, 2010

Advances in assisted reproductive technology have multiplied options for people wanting to have a baby. But the law has not kept up with the science. The new legal and ethical frontiers of modern parenthood.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-10/world-wheat-supplies
World Wheat Supplies

World Wheat Supplies

August 10, 2010

Drought and record high temperatures in Russia and locusts in Australia threaten global wheat production. How planting decisions made by farmers could affect world-wide grain prices and supplies.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-09/future-entitlements
The Future of Entitlements

The Future of Entitlements

August 9, 2010

According to a new government report, provisions in health care reform are likely to extend the solvency of Medicare. But for the first time in nearly three decades, Social Security will pay out more than it takes in. We explore the...

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2010-08-04/early-diagnosis-alzheimers
Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

August 4, 2010

Proposed news guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's include brain scans and spinal taps that may detect the disease before any symptoms appear. We explore the pros and cons of diagnosing Alzheimer's early and the ongoing search for new...

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