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Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends. A production of our staff and WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Health in a Heartbeat airs on public radio stations in more than 55 markets nationwide.
Recent Episodes
Fewer parents choosing to vaccinate for HPV
June 19, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Doctors have come to rely on several methods in the battle against cancer, but there are still very few techniques that work to stop it in the first place. One of the well-explored preventives include anticancer vaccines used to combat viruses linked to certain types of cancer. The [...]
» Read more... Herpes virus could be to blame for senior moments
June 18, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Having yet another senior moment? Those keys seem to just grow legs and hide somewhere, don’t they? And the name of even your own daughter escapes you for seemingly no reason. Old age may not be to blame. A study published in the journal Neurology found that older [...]
» Read more... A safe grapefruit: is it possible?
June 17, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Grapefruit lovers, rejoice! Scientists have developed a new version of your favorite citrus treat, one they believe is safe to enjoy no matter what medication you take. This hybrid is designed not to mess with enzymes in your body that break down medications, a problem caused by compounds [...]
» Read more... Fighting frailty
June 14, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Frailty is a condition, not a certainty. This is what researchers proposed in 2001, contradicting the belief that frailty was simply a characteristic of getting older. With one-fifth of Americans expected to be over 65 by 2030, they sought to understand why some older people are robust and [...]
» Read more... Measure breath to predict obesity
June 13, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download You can step on a scale or try squeezing back into your old jeans to determine whether you’ve gained weight. But what if you were able to forecast whether you’ll be fat? It’s all in your breath. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology [...]
» Read more... Better behavior in adolescents whose families eat together
June 12, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download As today’s modern family gets pulled in more directions with both parents pursuing careers and children experiencing increased school demands and extracurricular activities, the notion of a regularly scheduled sit-down family dinner seems to be fading into history. And for once, maybe old-fashioned really is better. Such are [...]
» Read more... The angry cries of babies
June 11, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Parents take pains to listen for the cries of their babies, staying within earshot of the nursery or a baby monitor. But can parents make a health diagnosis based on the woeful wails of infants? For new parents especially, babies are more than just bundles of joy … [...]
» Read more... More people are kicking the can — of soda, that is
June 10, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Has coffee overthrown cola as the caffeine king? Soft drink sales have been slipping over the past eight years, partially a result of public health officials targeting the sugary beverages as a leading cause of diabetes and obesity. More and more consumers have been opting for alternatives such [...]
» Read more... Beware the bounce house
June 7, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download What kid doesn’t love to bounce? Bounce houses, those giant, colorful inflatable amusements, have become a staple at children’s birthday parties and festivals. But medical experts say you may want to think twice before allowing your child to play in one. Numerous concerns have been raised about the [...]
» Read more... Baldness could signal prostate cancer for black men
June 6, 2013Podcast: Play in new window | Download Baldness could be more than a vanity issue if you’re a black male – it could signal a real health risk. You may want to be a little extra vigilant when it comes to screening for prostate cancer. A new study of more than 500 black men from [...]
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