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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.
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Eating more read meat is linked to greater disease risk
July 25, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou might want to put down the steak knife once in a while: People who eat larger quantities of red meat are at greater risk of dying from one of nine diseases. That’s the upshot of a study published recently in the journal BMJ. After studying responses from more […]
» Read more... Pets benefit baby even before birth
July 24, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadDog’s status as man’s best friend may begin before the human half of that duo is even born. When there’s a furry pet in the home during a woman’s pregnancy, and especially when a dog or cat is present after the baby is born, the child has more diverse […]
» Read more... Medical marijuana laws could be saving taxpayers money
July 21, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMedical marijuana could be saving U.S. taxpayers major bucks when it comes to Medicaid expenses. That’s according to a new study released on HealthAffairs.org. As of December, 28 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing medical marijuana. Two researchers from the University of Georgia conducted a […]
» Read more... Think that low-fat snack is healthy? Check the label
July 20, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’re craving your favorite cookies as you browse the aisle at the local grocery store. To your delight, you find a low-fat version. Should you pile a few boxes in your cart and head home with what you believe is a healthier version of your favorite treat? Maybe not, […]
» Read more... Study shows ‘love hormone’ oxytocin could be key to drug rehabilitation
July 19, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe number of people who die from a drug overdose or opioid usecontinues to rise in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose. But results from a new study published in the British Journal […]
» Read more... During workouts, a little effort goes a long way
July 18, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFor some people, feeling good after a workout doesn’t have to include a painful or exhausting routine. If you lead a sedentary life, even light physical activity can produce benefits, researchers at the University of Connecticut have found. They studied the habits of more than 400 middle-aged adults and […]
» Read more... Hallucinogenic drug effective in treating depression
July 17, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadKetamine, a drug used as an anesthetic and pain reliever in hospitals and also taken illegally as a recreational hallucinogenic, has been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression faster than some existing antidepressants. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects an estimated 350 million people globally, making […]
» Read more... Losing your job may lead to higher stroke risk
July 14, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs if losing your job isn’t stressful enough, a new study shows it could also greatly increase your risk of having a fatal stroke. Researchers at Osaka University in Japan studied over 40,000 workers, men and women ages 40 to 59, for more than 15 years. They found men […]
» Read more... Can coffee stave off prostate cancer?
July 13, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFor many of us, a cup of coffee is part of a morning ritual to shake off sleepiness or as a pick-me-up during a late-afternoon slump. But can it help decrease a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer? A study conducted by a group of Italian researchers suggests that […]
» Read more... At-home genetic tests gain FDA approval
July 12, 2017Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFirst came smartphones, then smart TVs, smart cars and even smart refrigerators. With tablets and watches joining cell phones as communication tools, it’s easy to be connected 24/7. The digital age just keeps getting more amazing. Health care is no exception. In what may be an indication of things […]
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