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Curing Leprosy
Posted: March 29, 2020
What diseases scare you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the ancient disease leprosy.
Stunting in Afghanistan
Posted: March 15, 2020
When children do not eat enough food, they do not grow correctly. Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at this serious problem in Afghanistan.
The Man with the Golden Arm
Posted: January 12, 2020
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the life-saving medicine Anti-D. This medicine comes from people like James Harrison and his special blood.
The History and Present Situation of HIV/AIDS
Posted: December 29, 2019
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the global situation of HIV/AIDS today. There is some bad news. But there is a lot of good news too!
How Vaccines Work
Posted: November 3, 2019
Liz Waid and Mike Procter look at what vaccines are, and how they work in the body. Vaccines are used all over the world to prevent disease.
The History of Vaccines
Posted: October 27, 2019
Vaccines are used all over the world to prevent disease. Liz Waid and Nick Page tell the story of the first vaccine.
Surviving Suicide
Posted: September 15, 2019
Adam Navis and Anne Muir talk about what happens when a person survives a suicide attempt. Life may change slowly, but there are reasons for hope.
The Science of Living a Long Healthy Life
Posted: September 15, 2019
How can you live a longer, healthier life? Megan Nollet and Adam Navis look at telomeres. These tiny parts of your DNA help determine your health.
Counterfeit Drugs: Dangerous Medicine
Posted: September 1, 2019
Do you trust your medicine? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at the amazing problem of fake, counterfeit drugs.
The Baby Blues: Treatment
Posted: August 11, 2019
Many women experience a time of sadness after they give birth to a baby. This is called the baby blues, or postpartum depression. Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at treatments for postpartum depression and the baby blues.

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