Tavis Smiley . Health & Science | PBS

Abraham Verghese

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:30:05 PST

Physician explains the takeaway of his medical novel, Cutting Stone, and talks about the quality of medical training around the world and issues involved in healthcare reform.

Keith Black

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:30:05 PST

World-renowned neurosurgeon discusses the issues of healthcare for the poor and faith vs. science.

Alonzo Mourning

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:30:05 PST

NBA all-star discusses how faith will help him through the disappointment if he's not able to return to basketball.

Laura Ziskin

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:30:05 PST

Producer discusses her experience as a breast cancer survivor and why she's hopeful that cancer can become a manageable disease.

Larry Hagman

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:30:05 PST

Actor talks about why he hosts the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games.

Evan Handler

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:30:05 PST

Sex and the City and Californication star explains how he found faith and trust while battling leukemia and a grim prognosis.

Jessica Queller

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:30:05 PST

TV writer and author of Pretty Is What Changes explains why she decided to have a double mastectomy at age 35.

Steve Lopez

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:30:05 PST

Los Angeles Times columnist and author of The Soloist discusses how a homeless violinist helped him find his passion.

Bill Frist

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:30:05 PST

Former Senate Majority Leader discusses his involvement in the Save the Children Survive to Five campaign.

Lonnie Ali

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:30:05 PST

Businesswoman, activist and 'The Champ's' wife, Lonnie Ali, talks about the campaign to connect Parkinson's caregivers.

Jill John-Kall

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:30:05 PST

International Medical Corps' medical director in Darfur discusses the danger of being outspoken about the situation in the region.

Joseph Califano

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:30:05 PST

Former HEW secretary talks about the devastating effects of substance abuse.

Michael Moore

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:30:05 PST

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker can't understand why the public is divided on his films.

Marian Edelman

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:30:05 PST

Children's Defense Fund founder comments on the Leave No Child Behind act.

Neal Barnard

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:30:05 PST

Health advocate discusses the relationship between diet and diabetes.

Bill Novelli

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 06:30:05 PST

AARP CEO says America spends twice as much on health than any other industrialized nation, but without results.

Angela Blackwell

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:30:05 PST

Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.

Angela Blackwell

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:30:05 PST

Panelists discuss the continued impact of Hurricane Katrina one year later.

David Satcher

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 06:30:05 PST

Former Surgeon General comments on major health problems in the populations displaced by Katrina.

Deepak Bhargava

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 06:30:05 PST

The Center for Community Change executive director examines the health care system.