Health
Depression Advancements
One in six Americans will experience a major episode of depression at some point in their lives. And yet the drugs commonly used to treat the disease have been described as "blunt instruments"
by researchers. Newer approaches use magnets to stimulate some of the neurological signals that underlie depression.
Audio Report on Jul 20, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Reporter's Notes: Depression Advancements
This radio story tries to cram a lot into five minutes, so if you don't find what you need here, put a comment on the blog, below and I'll see if I can't provide a lead to more information.
Post on Jul 17, 2009 by Amy Standen
Risky Business: Genes Just Part of the Story
When talking about genetic pre-disposition to a condition, make sure you understand both the increased risk factor and the general risk.As the geneticist at the Ask a Geneticist blog, I get a lot of questions about diseases that run in the family. They usually run along the lines of, "My mother had diabetes, what is [...]
Post on Jul 06, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
Web Extra: Stem Cells and Horses Slideshow
At UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, competitive performance horses receive stem cell treatments that are still off limits to humans. Get a look inside a treatment facility at UC Davis.
Slideshow on Jun 19, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Stem Cells and Horses
At UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, competitive performance horses receive stem cell treatments that are still off limits to humans. Veterinarians say their success may pave the way for other animals… like us.
Audio Report on Jun 18, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Producer's Notes: The Sweet Science of Chocolate
Join QUEST TV Associate Producer Jenny Oh for a taste of the latest chocolate science.
Post on Jun 16, 2009 by Jenny Oh
The Sweet Science of Chocolate
Local chocolate makers explain the elaborate engineering and chemistry behind this tasty treat. And learn why it's actually good for your health!
Video on Jun 16, 2009 by Jenny Oh from QUEST Northern California
How toxic is a busted compact florescent bulb?
Which is worse for you, a can of tuna or a broken CFL bulb? Sorry, Charlie…
Post on Jun 12, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
QUEST Quiz: Sewage
If you live in Oakland, how long does it take for sewage to flow from your house, through the EBMUD plant and into the bay?
Video on May 26, 2009 by Josh Rosen from QUEST Northern California
Where the (Waste) Water Goes
Which treatment plants have had problems with unintentional spills of untreated water into the Bay? Find out on our online map of Bay Area publicly-owned sewage treatment plants and spills.
Post on May 26, 2009 by Rachel Zurer
Producer's Notes: Asthma
Researchers are still very much working to figure out what, besides changes in the way asthma is diagnosed, might account for the 160 percent rise in the rate of asthma in children younger than five.
Post on May 19, 2009 by Gabriela Quirós
Producer's Notes: Seahorse Sleuths
This planet may have seemed endlessly bountiful 2000 years ago, but today we can no longer afford to take the survival of non-human species for granted.
Post on May 19, 2009 by Joan Johnson
Asthma: What Brought on the Epidemic?
The rates of childhood asthma in the United States rose 160 percent from 1980 to 1994 and have remained high ever since, making this chronic lung illness the country's third most common pediatric disease. QUEST meets Bay Area researchers who are investigating possible environmental and social culprits.
Video on May 19, 2009 by Gabriela Quirós from QUEST Northern California
Web Extra: Can We Prevent Asthma?
Can parents do anything to help prevent their kids from getting asthma? QUEST takes a look at some leading hypotheses.
Video on May 19, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Being Green on the Way to Work
On Thursday, May 14th, expect a jump in the number of bikes on the road in San Francisco. The reason for the inflation? Bike to Work Day.
Post on May 13, 2009 by Cat
Fearing 1918
A lot of people have been commenting about the apparent overreaction of governments to the swine flu. Why go to such extreme measures to deal with simple influenza? The reason has to do with the flu pandemic of 1918-1919.
Post on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
What's the Scoop on Kitty Poop?
I am a cat owner who cares about the environment. What to do about their poop presents quite a conundrum.
Post on May 06, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
KQED's Health Dialogues launches discussion on health care reform
In his 100th day press briefing a few days ago, President Obama reiterated his desire to enact health care reform by the end of 2009 and called on all Americans to submit our ideas. So, Health Dialogues decided to let Washington know what Californians think.
Post on May 05, 2009 by Craig Rosa
Swine Flu and You
Why are health officials so worried about swine flu? A major reason is that against it, we are almost defenseless. Apart from the drugs Tamiflu and Relenza, which must be taken in the first 48 hours, swine flu is untreatable. The swine flu scare is only the latest chapter in an ongoing arms race between humans and viruses. But some scientists believe the end may be in sight.
Audio Report on May 04, 2009 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Reporter's Notes: Swine Flu and You
As this story is being produced, the reports on swine flu are changing hourly. Cases are popping up closer and closer to home, and the CDC is updating several times a day on the spread of the virus, and plans to fight it. The $64,000 question is how worried we should be.
Post on May 01, 2009 by Amy Standen
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