Select Page

Hypothyroidism

Autoimmune Conditions, Season 16

It is estimated that 20 million people in the U.S. have thyroid disease and 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. Thyroid disease can be life altering and debilitating, especially when left untreated. Source: Mayo Clinic...

Congenital Heart Disease

Heart Disease, Season 16

A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart, and they are the most common form of birth defect. While it is present at birth, some people do not become aware of their congenital disorder until they are older. Many congenital heart defects...

Insomnia

Insomnia, Season 16

Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and/or certain biological factors. No matter the cause, insomnia is the most commonly reported sleep disorder, and can cause incredible disruption in a person’s...

Pain Management Beyond Opioids

Addiction, Pain, Season 15

Opioid overdose caused more than 42,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2016, and the crisis continues. Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Two million Americans are dependent on pain pills and street drugs to deal with their...

Biologics in Orthopedics

Bone Health, Season 15

Biologics represent the cutting edge of biomedical research, and cover a wide range of therapies. From platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stem cell therapy, this line of treatment is recasting orthopedics. Source:  Food and Drug Administration What is a biological product?...

Produced by:

Distributed by:

Funded by:

The material on this Web site is provided for general information only and is not intended to contain or convey medical advice or instruction. Always consult with your physician or other appropriate health care professionals before making any changes in diet, physical activity and/or drug therapy. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Do not use this Web site for medical emergencies. WXXI did not create and does not recommend or endorse any specific opinions or other information that may be mentioned or referenced on this Web site. While WXXI strives to provide users with the highest-quality related resources on all of its sites, we cannot and do not ensure the quality or accuracy of the non-pbs.org content to which we link.
RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Copyright 2020 WXXI Public Broadcasting Council | All Rights Reserved