Dr. Li Hua shares insight on traditional Chinese medicine and how it works with Shen's spiritual aspects, in order to bring about health and energy alignment within the mind, body and spirit.
DeKalb Medical's Dr. John S. Kennedy, Emily Beard and McClellon D. Cox discuss the importance of each patient's team in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Space clearing expert Felix Conradi discusses how to use the third eye through meditation, in order to internalize one's consciousness, awaken subtle perception to inner worlds and manage the body of energy.
Spiritual consultant Brian James discusses the use of pathworking, which draws from hermetics, theosophy, Kabbalah, and Jungian transpersonal psychology to pull back the many veils that limit the view to a higher self and unseen truths.
In his new book, Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform, the political strategist widely credited with revitalizing the Democratic Party brings his perspective as a doctor to bear on what needs to be done to reform health care in America.
North Fulton Regional Hospital presents a panel discussion on Caregiver Relief and the options for those who care for others, whether professionally or through personal responsibility. *VITAS and PBA co-sponsor the event.
Dr. Harold Katner, chief of infectious diseases and professor of internal medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine, presents a graphic explanation of HIV/AIDS.
Roberta Berry explains why this question poses a difficult challenge for policymaking in modern, pluralistic, democratic societies and proposes how we might best respond to the challenge.
Leslie Bennetts discusses the evolution of today's working mother and the key factors to consider when facing the choice of returning to work or staying at home.
Helene D. Gayle, president of CARE, and Peter White, president of the Southern Center for International Studies, discuss the world, as seen through the eyes of the humanitarian organization.
PRI's The World hosts a live panel discussion on health and obesity in support of Patrick Cox's in-depth report on the global problem of obesity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Susan Richard Shreve, discusses her new memoir, Warm Springs, the story of her battle with polio as a teen and her recovery in Georgia's own Warm Springs.
Steven Dawson discusses his team's efforts to create a complete synthetic human that can simulate responses to injuries and medical procedures. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Barry Zuckerman discusses the way we think about health care by emphasizing prevention and developing programs to promote school readiness. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Martha N. Gardner explores the life and work of Lucy Ellen Sewall, who, in the late nineteenth century, was one the earliest women to get a US medical degree. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Doctors Paul D. Biddinger and Lisa Stone describe the medical disaster preparedness needs of Massachusetts and the risks if there is legislative inaction. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Howard Manly moderates a panel discussion on heart disease prevention after a screening of excerpts from PBS' The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Pagan Kennedy celebrates her latest book, The First Man-Made Man: The Story of Two Sex Changes, One Love Affair, and a 20th Century Medical Revolution. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Miri Navasky and Karen O'Connor discuss issues raised by Living Old, FRONTLINE's new documentary examining America's looming health care crisis. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Karp discusses the stories of 50 teenagers and adults (himself included) who have ambivalent relationships and experiences with psychiatric drugs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tracy Kidder discusses Dr. Paul Farmer, an infectious-disease specialist who brought the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who needed them most. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
WGBH, FRONTLINE, and CRI co-host a preview screening and panel discussion around FRONTLINE's four-hour series "The Age of AIDS". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Michael Rich discusses his career change from Hollywood filmmaker to pediatrician at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Conor James Walsh discusses his invention of a robotic device for minmizing discomfort during biopsies at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Margaret M. Gullette argues that we are aged more by culture than by chromosomes in her discussion of contemporary American attitudes toward aging. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Scott Weber explains the work of the Animal Health Department in a public aquarium, sharing a few medical case histories. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Bergen and Kierstead discuss sustainable fishing practices, ocean-friendly menu planning, and how NEAQ contributes to "The Seafood Choices Movement". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Terrie Williams moderates "Inform Your Mind, Fuel Your Spirit", a panel discussion about mental health awareness in the black community. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Terrie Williams moderates "Inform Your Mind, Fuel Your Spirit", a panel discussion about mental health awareness in the black community. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Physicians discuss a revolutionary new approach by Doctors Without Borders to respond to nutritional crises and famine around the world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Internationally renowned medical experts and producers from the six hour PBS documentary RX for Survival, discuss global health issues and challenges. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Fernando Camargo discusses the potential for discovery about cancer cell activity based on new research on stem cell replication. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Leaders in disease control efforts discuss potential pandemics at a conference for journalists on "Increasing Health Risks in Our Globalized World." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Experts on global health issues discuss crisis and child survival at a conference for journalists on "Increasing Health Risks in Our Globalized World." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Journalists report on their experiences covering global health issues at a conference for journalists on "Increasing Health Risks in Our Globalized World." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Campbell reads from her new novel about a mother trying to save her daughter from mental illness and the system meant to care for it. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
William Sargent, environmental author and NOVA consultant, reveals intense debates currently surrounding horseshoe crabs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Senator Edward Kennedy and leaders from the health care community discuss the need for better health technology information in hospitals and doctors' offices. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Judy Norsigian discusses the media's impact on women's medical decisions and on public perception of illnesses such as breast cancer, depression, and addiction. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Contributors to the recent modern update of Our Bodies, Ourselves discuss the book's special value to non-heterosexual women. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr David Scadden and others describe the current state and the future prospects in the exploding field of tissue engineering. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Amanda Vincent, Director of Project Seahorse, explains how overly large trades in seahorses are depleting wild populations. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Robert Barlow explains how our eyes change at night and what horseshoe crabs, which have remarkable night vision, can teach teach us about blindness. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Paul Farmer, world-renowned infectious disease specialist, discusses global health equity and the future of public health. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Michael Porter, author of "Redefining Competition in Health Care," in the June 2004 Harvard Business Review argues for a more competitive health care system. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr Farmer and others address necessary steps for communities in poverty around the world to escape the oppression of hunger and infectious disease. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
How do drugs come to be? What differentiates a drug from a dietary supplement? How is the FDA involved? Are drugs really safe? (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ann Parsons, science journalist and author, discusses stem cell research with four scientists at one of the country's leading research laboratories. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Philip Cash speaks about the history of smallpox in Boston, from the inoculation controversy through the vaccination debates. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Healthcare professionals discuss the infectious diseases all around us, what's causing all of them, and what can we do to protect ourselves and our families (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Robert Gilbert reveals the story of President Calvin Coolidge's deep depression during his tenure in the White House. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Amalie M. Kass provides illuminating perspectives on medicine, society, and women's reproductive lives in nineteenth-century America. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Kevin R. Loughlin relates little-known tales of presidential illnesses and deaths from George Washington to the present day. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Held during the Republican National Convention, this panel centers on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was enacted on July 26, 1990. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., environmental lawyer and author, discusses the risks to public health in New England posed by urban sprawl. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Held during the Democratic National Convention, this panel centers on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was enacted on July 26, 1990. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Held during the Democratic National Convention, this panel centers on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was enacted on July 26, 1990. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Held during the Democratic National Convention, this panel centers on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was enacted on July 26, 1990. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Held during the Democratic National Convention, this panel centers on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that was enacted on July 26, 1990. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Angela Belcher explains how she adapts the conditions and control mechanisms found in nature to non-biological inorganic materials. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Collins shares how he is developing nonlinear dynamical techniques and devices to characterize, improve and mimic biological function. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Guarente discusses how calorie restriction and natural substances in red wine are part of his research on how to add decades to expected lifespans. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Nawal Nour, founder of the nation's first clinic for female African immigrants who have been genitally circumcised, discusses her efforts to help these women. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A forum on hunger in the Boston area held as a part of the Boston Foundation's "Understanding Boston" lecture series and in honor of World Hunger Day. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Richard McNally contends that traumatic experiences are unforgettable and the evidence for repressed memories is surprisingly weak. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A discussion by members of the Noonan Family, featured in the the PBS broadcast The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Harold Cox and other Massachusetts community and health advocates discuss how local politicians can best respond to the threats posed by HIV. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Goldberg explains how the recent revolutionary progress in understanding living cells at the molecular level is leading to new therapies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Louis Wiley, executive editor of FRONTLINE, and Raney Aronson, producer and director of The Alternative Fix, discuss the complexities of alternative health care with several experts from the field. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jessica Henderson Daniel discusses the milestones and issues affecting women's mental health and the medical assistance that is available to them. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Baiev, a trauma surgeon who worked through the long, bloody Russian-Chechen war, discusses his experiences and his new book. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This forum celebrates the contributions of family members who care for disabled children, middle aged adults, and older relatives. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A group of doctors reveal how physicians curtail or stop services, move out of state, or retire early, in order to avoid astronomical professional liability insurance. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Cohen discusses the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychotic disorders, using brain imaging and clinical and laboratory pharmacologic approaches. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Weinberg and Daly show how genetic research is fighting cancer and how new genomic technologies are hunting for disease-causing genes. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Devra Davis describes how environmental toxins contribute greatly to diseases and argues for new ways of thinking about health and the environment. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Susan Lindquist presents research suggesting that proteins have the ability to fine tune the instructions embedded in a cell's genetic code. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Young discusses how researchers are using new approaches to biology to map out cell circuitry and illuminate the cause of disease. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This forum examines HIV/AIDS as the greatest health and human rights crisis in human history with 25 million people dead from the disease. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr Bhekinkhosi Sikhakhane discusses the need for educational transformation in South Africa, particularly concerning HIV-positive women. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Denise Faustman takes an honest look at sex-based biology and how it can help us to understand the real differences between men and women. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Kathleen McCartney explains how tests of child care policy provide convincing evidence about how child care assistance affects patterns of child care use. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
John Rodolico addresses ways for teens, parents, and those that work with teens to negotiate their way through the current drug culture. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jean Frazier, M.D. describes the differences between the normal development in adolescence and the warning signs of illness or future behavioral problems. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Drs. T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow discuss the emotional and behavioral development of children from three to six years of age. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Lander explores genomic maps of the human, mouse and rat genomes in order to better understand cancer, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure and dwarfism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Paul Wink suggests that there is more than one way to age gracefully, based on his findings in two long-term longitudinal studies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jon Kabat-Zinn discusses the mind-body connection in the context of Gunther von Hagen's sculptural work using real human bodies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Eva Schernhammer talks about her research on the effects of light at night on cancer risk, demonstrating that it may affect breast cancer as well as other cancers. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Cynthia Bamdad describes her company's nanoparticle-sized biochips, used to identify 'smart' drugs that only kill cancer cells. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Christina Scheel describes her research on how tumor cells communicate with, attract and exploit other cells to support their own growth and spread. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Marvin Doyley describes new imaging technology which may become useful for detecting breast cancer and reduce the need for some biopsies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Heather Eliassen talks about weight gain as a risk factor for breast cancer. Can weight loss decrease breast cancer risk? (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Harvey Lodish shares examples of how research on 'lower' organisms has provided insights into, and facilitated development of therapies for, several human diseases. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Oliver Sacks explores "your brain on music", asking why humans make music and what music-making does for the individual and society. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Kitty Dukakis describes her extended battle with severe depression and the success she has in recovery based on electroconvulsive therapy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Mark Pokras discusses health and environmental problems associated with lead and why a broad, ecological vision is important in finding solutions. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Robert Vinson discusses his personal experiences as a pilot during the Vietnam War, and in recovery from related, post traumatic stress. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jay Baruch discusses his new book Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers with The Sound of Ideas host Dan Moulthrop. (Lecture contributed by WCPN)
Steven Dawson discusses his team's efforts to create a complete synthetic human that can simulate responses to injuries and medical procedures. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Barry Zuckerman discusses the way we think about health care by emphasizing prevention and developing programs to promote school readiness. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
PRI's The World hosts a live panel discussion on health and obesity in support of Patrick Cox's in-depth report on the global problem of obesity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Kathryn Lipson describes some of the newest diabetes research, including her own studies into the effects of cell stress on insulin regulation in diabetics. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jon Kabat-Zinn discusses the mind-body connection in the context of Gunther von Hagen's sculptural work using real human bodies. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Eva Schernhammer talks about her research on the effects of light at night on cancer risk, demonstrating that it may affect breast cancer as well as other cancers. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Experts on global health issues discuss crisis and child survival at a conference for journalists on "Increasing Health Risks in Our Globalized World." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Judy Norsigian discusses the media's impact on women's medical decisions and on public perception of illnesses such as breast cancer, depression, and addiction. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Harold Cox and other Massachusetts community and health advocates discuss how local politicians can best respond to the threats posed by HIV. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Louis Wiley, executive editor of FRONTLINE, and Raney Aronson, producer and director of The Alternative Fix, discuss the complexities of alternative health care with several experts from the field. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Baiev, a trauma surgeon who worked through the long, bloody Russian-Chechen war, discusses his experiences and his new book. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Lander explores genomic maps of the human, mouse and rat genomes in order to better understand cancer, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure and dwarfism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Janice Erlbaum reads from her new memoir, the story of her attempts to rescue a brilliant, homeless, nineteen-year-old junkie who reminded her of herself. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Baltimore moderates a Davos-style panel discussion at the annual meeting of the AAAS that explores global health challenges from three perspectives. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
