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AUDIO PODCASTING - e-Health News 
  Men's Health - Sleep Apnea Raises Risk for Death
A study suggests that sleep apnea may double the risk for premature death among middle-aged and elderly men.

     
  Women's Health - Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher in Women with Metabolic Syndrome
Findings from a new study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association suggest that women with metabolic syndrome are at greater risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke.

     
  Heart Health - For Your Heart's Sake, Get a Flu Shot
Getting a flu shot may help lower the risk of dying from heart disease or having a heart attack.

     
  Breast Health - Breast Cancer Deaths Drop 2 Percent
There's good news from the American Cancer Society (ACS). In its report, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2009-2010, the ACS notes that deaths from breast cancer are down.

     
  Diabetes Health - Good Blood Glucose Control Is Your Ally Against Alzheimer’s
People with diabetes are one and a half times more likely than those without diabetes to develop cognitive impairment, or trouble with memory and thinking, including Alzheimer's disease.

     
  Child's Health - Make the Most of Family Meals
The most important part of a holiday meal is not the turkey, the stuffing, or the homemade apple pie. It's not even the gifts you may exchange. What is? Family. Sharing a meal with your family provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. It's a time to reconnect and share what's going on in each other's lives. This is especially true during the holidays, when families come together to celebrate.

     
  Mind and Body - Fear Not: Learn to Overcome Common Phobias
People with phobias know logically that their fear doesn't make sense, but they feel helpless to stop it. However, there are stress management strategies that can help keep fear and anxiety at bay.

     
 
AUDIO PODCASTING - Test & Procedures 
  Cardiovascular - Chest X-ray
Detailed information on chest x-ray, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

     
  Gastroenterology - Appendectomy
Detailed information on appendectomy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, anatomical illustration of the digestive system, and an illustration of laparoscopic appendectomy.

     
  Gynecology - Breast Biopsy
Detailed information on breast biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

     
  Neurology - Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan of the spine, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine .

     
  Orthopaedics - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
Detailed information on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the bones, joints, and soft tissues, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

     
  Pulmonary - Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) of the chest, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

     
  Urology - Cystography
Detailed information on cystography, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the urinary tract.