Health

Gun control, CPR v. 3.0, O's opening day, a review of "God of Carnage" at Everyman

This morning the House of Delegates begins debating Governor O'Malley's gun control bill.  As it stands, the measure would ban assault-style weapons and strengthen the requirements to buy a handgun in Maryland.  We talk with two of the delegates involved in the debate:  Luiz Simmons, Democrat of central Montgomery County, and Mike Smigiel, Republican of the Upper Shore.



Midday on Health: Monday April 1 , 1– 2 p.m.


Experts predict a virulent and long allergy season this spring. Those who suffer might now have a painless alternative to allergy shots. Also, an implantable lens could help those who suffer from age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of irreversible vision loss. Plus, a look at the Oklahoma dental practice that might have infected thousands of patients with hepatitis or HIV. Our guest: Midday health contributor Dr. John Cmar.



Humanities Connection

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"Humanities Connection" explores the intersection of the humanities and our daily lives, reflects on the past to inform our future, celebrates the power of literature, and demonstrates the importance of a healthy civics education.

In each segment, MHC Executive Director Dr.

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Midday on the Mind: Thursday March 14, 12-1 pm

Disagreements over money can ruin romantic relationships and inject stresses into family life. Why does money have such a powerful hold on our emotions, and what are some of the best ways to talk about money with those we love? Columbia-based psychologist Brad Sachs shares tips on balancing financial troubles and relationships. 



Lead Poisoning: The Decades-Old Problem That Won't Go Away

Courtesy of the Photography Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

March 13, 2013

In 1950, Baltimore city banned the use of lead paint in homes. But, city residents, of whom children and pregnant women are the most affected, are still being poisoned by the lead paint that was applied more than sixty years ago.



The Link Between ICUs and PTSD, A World Premiere At Center Stage

 

Many of us may think of post-traumatic stress disorder as happening to soldiers, or survivors of sexual assault. But, a new study from Johns Hopkins finds that symptoms also occur among patients in Intensive Care Units. We talk about how it can be prevented with the study's leader, psychiatrist Joseph Bienvenu.

Then, the play “Mud Blue Sky” has its world premiere at Center Stage tomorrow. Tom Hall talks with the playwright Marisa Wegrzyn and director Susanna Gellert.

 



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