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Antibiotic Resistance

Season 18 Episode 1805 | 26m 46s

The misuse and overuse of antibiotics is contributing to the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria and endangering the efficacy of antibiotics. Considered the next pandemic, antibiotic resistance is a threat to global health and food security.

Aired: 01/31/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
We track “long-haulers” to learn more about the long-term health effects post-COVID.
Uncovering racial disparities in the treatment and health outcomes for women of color.
Joan and the panel discuss the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Joan discusses heart valve replacement, a procedure that is 94-97% effective.
Discussion on alopecia areata, one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.
Learn how stress affects our health and contributes to other mental health issues.
The panel discusses stopping pre-diabetes from turning into full-fledged diabetes.
The panel discusses vaccine hesitancy which continues to be an issue in the US.
Discussing what we can do to keep our brain healthy.
The spouse of the cancer patient feels the impact of the diagnosis.
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Uncovering racial disparities in the treatment and health outcomes for women of color.
Joan and the panel discuss the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Joan discusses heart valve replacement, a procedure that is 94-97% effective.
Discussion on alopecia areata, one of the most requested topics from viewers every year.
Learn how stress affects our health and contributes to other mental health issues.
The panel discusses stopping pre-diabetes from turning into full-fledged diabetes.
The panel discusses vaccine hesitancy which continues to be an issue in the US.
Discussing what we can do to keep our brain healthy.
The spouse of the cancer patient feels the impact of the diagnosis.