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Health Matters
Tuesdays at 1 pm during The Mix (repeats at 11 pm Tuesday and 9:30 am Saturday)
Advice for living well. Dr. Michelle Wright addresses your health concerns and questions.
Health Matters: Hands-only CPR not as hard as it looks
Tuesday, 31 January, 2012Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. She highlights a British Heart Foundation video starring actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones. Plus, the symptoms and treatment of appendicitis and when wisdom teeth should come out:
Tuesday, 31 January, 2012Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. She highlights a British Heart Foundation video starring actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones. Plus, the symptoms and treatment of appendicitis and when wisdom teeth should come out:
Health Matters: Webcam doctor visits and cling film weight loss
Tuesday, 24 January, 2012People can now go to a Swiss pharmacy to consult a doctor via a webcam. The service allows the patient to leave the pharmacy, medicine in hand—for things like back pain or a urinary tract infection. Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about the details. They also discuss the link between some deodorants and cancer. Plus your questions get answered, including whether wrapping up in cling film can actually help you lose weight:
Tuesday, 24 January, 2012People can now go to a Swiss pharmacy to consult a doctor via a webcam. The service allows the patient to leave the pharmacy, medicine in hand—for things like back pain or a urinary tract infection. Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about the details. They also discuss the link between some deodorants and cancer. Plus your questions get answered, including whether wrapping up in cling film can actually help you lose weight:
Health Matters: Treating croup and bronchiolitis in kids
Tuesday, 17 January, 2012In keeping with the cold season, Dr. Michelle Wright explains what croup and bronchiolitis are. The viral infections mainly affect kids. Croup symptoms include a barking cough and difficulty in breathing. Antibiotics aren’t needed to treat either. Dr. Michelle also talks about how to treat kids with these conditions so that they start feeling better:
Tuesday, 17 January, 2012In keeping with the cold season, Dr. Michelle Wright explains what croup and bronchiolitis are. The viral infections mainly affect kids. Croup symptoms include a barking cough and difficulty in breathing. Antibiotics aren’t needed to treat either. Dr. Michelle also talks about how to treat kids with these conditions so that they start feeling better:
Health Matters: What to do when insomnia strikes
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012Tired during the day but wide awake at night—or at least for a few hours at night? About one in five people suffers from insomnia. Dr. Michelle Wright discusses what it is and what it’s caused by. She also talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about how much sleep adults generally need and what to do for short-term and chronic insomnia:
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012Tired during the day but wide awake at night—or at least for a few hours at night? About one in five people suffers from insomnia. Dr. Michelle Wright discusses what it is and what it’s caused by. She also talks to WRS’s Susan Flory about how much sleep adults generally need and what to do for short-term and chronic insomnia:
Health Matters: A cure for the common cold?
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011Dr Michelle Wright shares the health care news that’s caught her eye over the past few weeks—including how zinc may be able to help treat the common cold—and tips to keep your heart healthy over the festive season:
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011Dr Michelle Wright shares the health care news that’s caught her eye over the past few weeks—including how zinc may be able to help treat the common cold—and tips to keep your heart healthy over the festive season:
Health Matters: Going abroad for infertility treatment
Tuesday, 13 December, 2011Infertility is rising in Switzerland, with an estimated 15 percent of Swiss couples facing problems getting pregnant. Dr. Michelle Wright talks to fertility consultant Mindy Berkson about why couples have trouble conceiving and what can be done about it. Advanced treatments include egg donation and surrogacy, which are not allowed in Switzerland. This is why some Swiss couples go to the U.S. seeking treatment:
Tuesday, 13 December, 2011Infertility is rising in Switzerland, with an estimated 15 percent of Swiss couples facing problems getting pregnant. Dr. Michelle Wright talks to fertility consultant Mindy Berkson about why couples have trouble conceiving and what can be done about it. Advanced treatments include egg donation and surrogacy, which are not allowed in Switzerland. This is why some Swiss couples go to the U.S. seeking treatment:
Health Matters: What to do when febrile seizure strikes
Tuesday, 6 December, 2011Six out of 100 children will have a febrile seizure before their sixth birthday. Dr. Michelle Wright talks about these seizures, which can strike during a high fever. She discusses what they look like, why they happen and how common they are. We’ll also be hearing from a mother whose daughter had a febrile seizure:
Tuesday, 6 December, 2011Six out of 100 children will have a febrile seizure before their sixth birthday. Dr. Michelle Wright talks about these seizures, which can strike during a high fever. She discusses what they look like, why they happen and how common they are. We’ll also be hearing from a mother whose daughter had a febrile seizure:
Health Matters: How to avoid trans fats—and why
Tuesday, 29 November, 2011Dr. Michelle Wright explains the evils of trans fatty acids and how to make sure you’re not consuming them:
Tuesday, 29 November, 2011Dr. Michelle Wright explains the evils of trans fatty acids and how to make sure you’re not consuming them:
Health Matters: Proper antibiotic use, and your health questions answered
Tuesday, 22 November, 2011Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Hansine Johnston about health stories in the news, including a study linking the pill to prostate cancer, the role of antibiotics in treating viruses and a look at the symptoms and relief for “mommy thumb”:
Tuesday, 22 November, 2011Dr. Michelle Wright talks to WRS’s Hansine Johnston about health stories in the news, including a study linking the pill to prostate cancer, the role of antibiotics in treating viruses and a look at the symptoms and relief for “mommy thumb”:
Health Matters: How we can hold back the 'diabetes tsunami'
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011A new case of type 2 diabetes develops in the world every 10 seconds. That translates into an increase from 366 million cases this year to 552 million by 2030. World Diabetes Day on November 14 highlights the issue and what’s behind the problem, including bad habits such as smoking, too much alcohol and lack of exercise. Dr. Michelle Wright discusses the problem and what can be done about it:
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011A new case of type 2 diabetes develops in the world every 10 seconds. That translates into an increase from 366 million cases this year to 552 million by 2030. World Diabetes Day on November 14 highlights the issue and what’s behind the problem, including bad habits such as smoking, too much alcohol and lack of exercise. Dr. Michelle Wright discusses the problem and what can be done about it:
