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Do you feel helpless in the face of "the system?" This show is to help you learn how to take control and steer your way to health. Hear how others have met these challenges and overcome them. Learn how you can do so too. This program is a forum to share your experiences, ask your questions, and learn how to create and manage your health care team. Make the healthcare system work for you!

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Is it possible, or even desirable, for all Americans to be able to afford healthcare? With the public and legislatures evenly divided, where do medical professionals stand? Dr. Melvin Kirschner is uniquely qualified to weigh in on the topic. He... more
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Getting to the right diagnosis is not an easy process. There are thousands of diseases to choose from – too much for any human being to hold in his or her head. Support is being sought from computers, but computers are only as smart... more
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According to a national PTA poll, nearly half of all dads fall short of their parental responsibilities. Dads, claiming job and outside the home responsibilities, are seriously limiting their family time. National educator and storyteller K. Sean... more
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There is a great deal of talk in the press about Comparative Effectiveness Research -- both pro and con. On one end of the spectrum people fear that the government will mandate the cheapest possible treatment. On the other,... more
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Worried about the holiday weight-gain? While holiday party buffets don't help, it's actually the big S -- stress -- that's to blame for most of our weight woes. Feeling overwhelmed causes many unhealthy habits. Under stress, we tend to sleep... more
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A new study from the University of Michigan looked at compounds derived from the spices turmeric and black pepper. Researchers found that they can stop the growth of stem cells that give rise to breast cancer. At the same time, the... more
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Dr. Heather Shenkman, a Los Angeles based cardiologist, is capable of performing complex angioplasties to open up clogged arteries of the heart, which can save the life of a heart attack victim. However, she would prefer to prevent... more
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the age-related overgrowth of specific prostate tissues, which often progresses to enlargement of the prostate. An enlarged prostate can constrict the urethra, causing various lower urinary tract... more
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Dr. Elayne Feinsod, a physician, long-term dieter and vegetarian, has read extensively on nutrition as it relates to health and weight control. She talks with Joyce about her new book, "The Perfect Cure for Your Ailing Willpower" and the... more
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Dr. Eric Jonasch speaks with Joyce about the Clinical Care Center he has organized for von Hippel-Lindau disease at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. We will discuss why it is important to coordinate care among... more
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