University of Iowa Health Care Today
University of Iowa Health Care Today is a health information radio program produced by UI Hospitals and Clinics in collaboration with KXIC-AM Radio 800 in Iowa City, Iowa. The show airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at approximately 7:30 a.m. and 9:50 a.m.
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January 2007
New Year's Diets
Don't try to change too much too quickly.
Donating Blood
The need for blood products is always is issue, but this time of year, the demand is especially high.
Kidney Disease
Research may help people with kidney disease get better results from dialysis treatments.
Special Gifts for Special People
Your presence and your gift of time are probably the most important thing that you can give your child.
Jack Frost
One possible drawback to long hours playing outdoors is frostbite.
Tanning Beds
Indoor tanning increases risk of developing skin cancer.
January Is Birth Defects Prevention Month
Four million babies born every year in the United States, and out of that four million, 120,000 are born with a birth defect.
New Cholesterol Approach
A clinical trial may offer a new approach to cholesterol levels and heart disease risks.
Find a Dentist
Good dental care maintains good teeth and gums for your lifetime.
Weight Loss
Is it time to get serious about losing weight?
Winter Sports
Along with all that jumping and running often comes an increase in foot and ankle injuries.
Osteoporosis
It's common problem that happens naturally with aging in men and women.
Glaucoma
An estimated 2 percent of people over the age of 40 have some form of glaucoma.
Age-related Macular Degeneration
There are a lot of treatments available and UI has been involved in all of them.
Cervical Cancer Awareness
Cardiovascular Disease
CT coronary angiography offers a comprehensive view of the area of the heart, lungs and arteries.
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