Disease and Ethnicity
Dr. Ed McCabe, Chief of the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, talks about the link between certain genetic disorders and ethnicity. He focuses on Tay-Sachs disease, which shows up most commonly among Ashkenazi Jews and..
Domestic Violence: A Global Perspective
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about efforts underway globally to stem the tide of domestic violence, particularly when children are the targets.
Drug Companies and Research
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron talks about the ethics challenges that arise when drug companies do clinical research. One example that Professor Capron discusses concerns compensation that participating physic..
Elder Abuse
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about a project aimed at dealing with elder abuse and abuse of the dependent adult, including disabled or mentally ..
Family Violence
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about abused women who come into her practice. Dr. Heger explains that many of them come not so much to protect the..
Family's Struggle, A
Dr. Ed McCabe, Chief of the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, talks about the challenges faced by a Colorado family in which two children were afflicted by a serious genetic disorder.
Feels So Good...Hurts so Bad: Body's Response to Alcohol Abuse, The
Even if the drinker does not recognize the effects alcohol is having, the body does. It causes memory impairment and loss, vitamin deficiency, and blackouts. Alcohol affects the interaction among nerve cells in the parts..
Feels So Good...Hurts so Bad: Health Dangers of Smoking, The
Smoking is a dangerous habit. It is the leading source of preventable illness and death in the United States. There are over 4,000 chemical compounds present in the gases and particles that make up cigarette smoke. Some ..
Feels So Good...Hurts so Bad: Increased Incidence of Smoking Among Adolescents and Teens
A recent survey of 12th grade students showed that 1/3 did not believe there was a great risk in smoking cigarettes. Although smoking rates among adults have declined significantly, adolescent rates have climbed, particu..
Feels So Good...Hurts so Bad: Put Down That Cigarette: Difficulties and Rewards
Two genetic indicators may influence whether or not people are successful in their attempts to quit smoking: dopamine and serotonin transporters. Because the process of withdrawal is difficult, counselors often recommend..