Episodes

  • Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids

    Curbing needle phobia in adults starts with making shots less painful for kids
    Apr 29 2024
    Approximately one in four adults has a fear of needles, according to the CDC. Many of those people say the phobia started when they were kids. Researchers developed a five step plan to prevent what they call "needless pain" for kids getting injections or their blood drawn. NPR's Short Wave talks with Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, who works with a team to implement the plan at his own hospital, about how to eliminate pain during shots.

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    14 mins
  • Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know

    Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise. Here's what to know
    Apr 25 2024
    In the 1990s, colorectal cancer was the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Now, it's the first in men and second in women — and rates are rising among people under age 50. This episode, we explore how you can lower your risk and make sure you catch colorectal cancer early.

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    14 mins
  • Protect your ears from hearing loss

    Protect your ears from hearing loss
    Apr 15 2024
    People of all ages are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss, but few know how to protect against it. This episode, build out your ear care routine with the help of hearing experts — and get surprising advice on phone volume, noise exposure and Q-tips.

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    24 mins
  • How to take care of your eyes

    How to take care of your eyes
    Mar 21 2024
    Eye health is more than just an annual eye exam. Learn how to protect your eyes from screens, read your prescription and understand what does and does not affect your vision.

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    23 mins
  • How much protein do you need?

    How much protein do you need?
    Mar 18 2024
    Our bodies need protein to maintain muscle. That's important because muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then declines. In this episode, tips about understanding how much protein you really need.

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    21 mins
  • Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor

    Thoughts on Ozempic from a body-positive doctor
    Feb 27 2024
    The popular weight loss drug Ozempic makes shedding pounds seem like magic. But the reality is more complicated, says family physician Dr. Mara Gordon. She explains why it's hard to talk about Ozempic without addressing weight stigma and diet culture.

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    18 mins
  • Here's how to take better naps

    Here's how to take better naps
    Feb 26 2024
    Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to snooze. A sleep psychologist and a sleep physician explain the factors of the perfect nap and the importance of daytime rest.

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    21 mins
  • 5 simple ways to minimize stress

    5 simple ways to minimize stress
    Feb 6 2024
    Dr. Aditi Nerurkar offers five accessible ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary.

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    17 mins