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New Science on Sleep

Wavelengths
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In this episode of Wavelengths, we will look at fascinating studies on sleep, for instance, how much sleep do patients get in a hospitals intensive care unit? Also, what is sleep apnea and why is it becoming more widespread? We will also learn how sleep may affect the learning of children with Down syndrome and, what can you do if you have trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep? Continue

How to Keep Your Teeth for Life

Next Avenue

One in four Americans over 65 has no teeth. If you want to hold on to your smile, follow these 11 tips. Continue

TTC Extra: Women and AIDS

To The Contrary

Women make up half the world's HIV infection, and adolescent girls are at particular risk. Experts at this week's International AIDS Conference experts call women an 'unfinished agenda' in the AIDS respose and urge action on education and treatment. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue

When Asthma Strikes Later in Life

Next Avenue

Forty percent of asthma victims don't have their first attack until after age 40. If you're not breathing easy, take action now. Continue

One Woman's Quest to Stop Snoring

Next Avenue

Given the choice of sleeping in the her home office or finding a cure for her snoring, one woman assesses her options. Continue

An English Neurosurgeon in the Ukraine

Global Voices

In the early 1990s, British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh traveled to Kiev, Ukraine and was horrified by its medieval brain surgical procedures. The Emmy Award-winning film, The English Surgeon looks at the dilemmas of the doctor-patient relationship and the moral choices of modern medicine. Continue

7 Questions to Ask About Every New Prescription

Next Avenue

Before you step out of a doctor's office with a new prescription, be sure to ask these seven questions. Continue

Bionic Boomers: New Advances in High-Tech Medical Devices

Next Avenue

Bionic implants are not new, but thanks to innovations they are turning up in the bodies of more Americans over 40. Continue

I Was a Breast Cancer Support Group Dropout

Next Avenue

A traditional breast cancer support group didn't give the author the help she needed during her recovery, so she pursued other options. Continue

June 29, 2012

To The Contrary

The future of women's health after the Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare bill; a study revelas in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and use of younger eggs gives older women the same chance of having a baby as younger women; Israeli lawmaker Orit Zuaretz and USAID's Sarah Mendelson talk about the challengs governments and non-profits face in combatting trafficking around the world. Continue

Killer Stress: A National Geographic Special - Preview

PBS Presents

In the beginning, stress saved our lives. It made us run from predators and enabled us to take down prey. But now, scientists are discovering, stress is measurable and dangerous. 8/3/11 Continue

How the XBox Kinect Will Revolutionize Caregiving

Next Avenue

The Xbox Kinect gaming system is just beginning to show its potential value as a tool for doctors and caregivers. Continue

Is Your Loved One's Caregiver Qualified?

Next Avenue

A new report exposes shoddy hiring practices by home-care agencies, such as hiring caregivers through Craigslist Continue

TTC Extra: Dancing Around Controversy

To The Contrary

The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue

Stop Slouching: Poor Posture Leads to Poor Health