Health

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-12-06/health-care-open-season

Health Care Open Season

Monday, Dec 6, 2010 at 12:17 p.m.
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With many people facing healthcare premium hikes and pay freezes, this might be a good time to look more carefully at health plan options.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-29/haiti-election-update

Haiti Election Update

Monday, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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Haitian voters went to the polls Sunday for island's first post-earthquake election, but twelve of the eighteen presidential candidates were crying foul even before polls closed. We get an update.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-23/where-your-tires-end

Where Your Tires End Up

Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the technical and environmental issues involved with turning discarded tires into usable products.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-18/fighting-epidemic-planning-election

Fighting An Epidemic & Planning an Election

Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We get an update on the fight against cholera in Haiti, where thousands of people have fallen ill and hundreds have died.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-17/vegetable-centered-thanksgiving-ideas

Vegetable-Centered Thanksgiving Ideas

Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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The turkey may be the traditional center of attention on Thanksgiving. But many families' holiday tables include an array of delicious, healthy vegetable dishes.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-16/future-nursing

The Future of Nursing

Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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Nurses are a crucial part of patient care, in private practice, community clinics, and hospitals. But some say it is time to rethink their training. We find out why.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-09/health-and-haitis-cholera-outbreak

Health and Haiti's Cholera Outbreak

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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We get an update on measures being taken to prevent the spread of cholera across Haiti.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-09/green-solutions-haitis-energy-challenges

Green Solutions to Haiti's Energy Challenges

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.
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Before the earthquake, only 13 percent of Haitians had access to electricity. We examine new green initiatives to meet Haiti's energy needs.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-26/how-3d-technology-changing-product-development

How 3D Technology Is Changing Product Development

Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tech Tuesday explores the cutting edge of three dimensional printing, and examines how new technology could transform assumptions about medicine, manufacturing and economics.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-25/cholera-outbreak-haiti

Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

Monday, Oct 25, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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More than dead and thousands sickened -- what the world can expect from Haiti's first cholera epidemic in more than 50 years.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-20/liquid-calories

Liquid Calories

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the "liquid calories" Americans consuming, and how it's affecting our health.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-07/health-reform-and-your-insurance

Health Reform and Your Insurance

Thursday, Oct 7, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore the local effects of the new national health care rules.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-09-23/sports-long-term-effects-concussions

Sports & The Long-term Effects of Concussions

Thursday, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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New research shows that concussions--and even just hits to the head--can result in permanent brain damage. We explore the growing concern over brain trauma in professional and recreational sports.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-09-21/flu-season-returns

Flu Season Returns

Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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Last year's H1N1 flu pandemic is officially over, but health officials say that’s no excuse to let your guard down against the upcoming flu season. October marks the start of flu season, and this time there’s more than enough vaccine...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-09-16/antipsychotic-drugs-and-young-children

Antipsychotic Drugs and Young Children

Thursday, Sep 16, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore the effects of antipsychotic drugs on children.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.