Recent Episodes   February 13, 2021 Credit Card Debt and Deaths of Despair Both On the Rise Over half of adult Americans--who already owed money on their credit cards--added more to their card debt in the past year. A recent survey shows the millennial generation was hit hardest. Then, then a study of suicides and alcohol and drug-related deaths shows a disturbing rise in these “deaths of despair” over the past year. And, high blood pressure is unhealthy and your doctor may recommend a daily brisk walk to bring it down. But a recent study points to an even more effective activity to lower your blood pressure.   February 06, 2021 Kids and ERs During COVID, and Is Your Tap Water Safe? The pandemic has changed many things. One troubling trend is that some parents wait longer before bringing their sick children to the emergency room. Then, is your tap water safe to drink?  It's common knowledge that chemicals are used to treat the your community’s water supply. But the chemicals used may cause unintended consequences. And, a recent study suggests that without the right messaging, wearing masks could actually lead to more COVID-19 infections.   January 30, 2021 Prescription Drugs and Children Every day, US poison control centers get dozens of calls about kids being exposed to prescription drugs. An expert shares the disturbing facts. Then, the number of autism cases in the United States is rapidly growing. How are special education programs responding to the situation?   January 23, 2021 Growing Hunger In America & Heart Attack Disparities When families in America don't have enough food to eat, they not only suffer from hunger, but other problems too, such as fatigue and depression. And the pandemic has only made things worse, Then, women face a significantly higher risk of death then men following a heart attack. What are the reasons? And how can survival rates be improved? And, how we spend and save our money is influenced by psychological factors and ingrained habits according to one expert. Visit the complete archive...

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