Health

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-07-05/pink-ribbon-culture-and-breast-cancer

"Pink Ribbon Culture" and Breast Cancer

Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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We talk with sociologist and author Gayle Sulik about the impact of "pink ribbon culture" on breast cancer and women's health.

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Living Vegan

Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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What veganism is, what it isn't, and why many people choose not to eat (or maybe even use) any animal products.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-06-13/measuring-medicare

Measuring Medicare

Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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A new Medicare plan will track spending on millions of individual patients, and tie hospital performance to how much they spend.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-06-01/cell-phones-cancer-risk-0

Cell Phones: A Cancer Risk?

Wednesday, Jun 1, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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The World Health Organization issued an announcement yesterday to say they now classify use of cell phones as "possibly carcinogenic to humans." This means your average cell phone user is at the same level of risk as a firefighter or...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-06-01/gone-fishing

Gone Fishing

Wednesday, Jun 1, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Time to pull out your lures and cast your line - we're going fishing.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-05-31/tech-tuesday-mapping-brain

Tech Tuesday: Mapping the Brain

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 12:19 p.m.
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How technology is helping researchers look into our grey matter, and decipher the way genes shape our identity.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-05-26/nonprofit-organizations

Nonprofit Organizations

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Fees, spending freezes and empty coffers have non-profit organizations across the U.S. struggling to stay afloat. We'll talk about how they're coping.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-05-23/banning-smoking-outdoors

Banning Smoking Outdoors

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.
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Time Square, Central Park, and Brooklyn's Boardwalk are all smoke-free. Should the National Mall be next? React to New York City's Outdoor Smoking Ban which takes effect today.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-05-19/grief-counseling-morgue

Grief Counseling at the Morgue

Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 1:41 p.m.
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Identifying a body at the morgue can be difficult experience for family members, yet DC is one of only a few cities that offer grief counseling.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-05-16/midwifery-our-region

Midwifery in our Region

Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore the debate about "natural" versus "medicalized" birth.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-04-21/biking-our-region

Biking in our Region

Thursday, Apr 21, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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Whether you're a daily bicycle commuter or a weekend warrior, we've got tips on staying safe and having fun.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-04-18/goal-eliminating-health-disparities

Goal: Eliminating Health Disparities

Monday, Apr 18, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.
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Minority populations have poorer overall health than other U.S. residents, in part because they lack access to quality healthcare. With America on track to become a majority minority country by 2042, the problem is a growing concern. The...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-04-06/changing-priorities-organ-transplants

Changing Priorities in Organ Transplants

Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore the ethical and medical issues in deciding how donated kidneys are allocated.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-04-04/mental-health-first-aid

Mental Health "First Aid"

Monday, Apr 4, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.
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Use CPR if someone stops breathing. Use the Heimlich manuever if someone is choking. But would do you do if someone is having a mental health crisis?

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-03-30/foraging-finding-wild-foods

Foraging: Finding Wild Foods

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.
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Humans long ago stopped relying on foraging in favor of agriculture. But not everybody has given it up entirely. With Spring right around the corner, we look at the wild bounty available in our backyards and parks, and find out how to...

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