Survey of Alternative Medicine in America May 27, 2004 • The federal government has just issued the largest survey to date of Americans' use of complementary and alternative medicine. The findings compile data on who uses alternative treatments like echinacea and acupuncture, and why. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports. Survey of Alternative Medicine in America Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1913141/1913142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Judge to Deadbeat Dads: Vasectomy or Jail May 27, 2004 • Kentucky family court Judge Michael Foellger is giving some deadbeat dads a choice: Get a vasectomy or go to jail. Judge to Deadbeat Dads: Vasectomy or Jail Listen · 12:15 12:15 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1912336/1022948579" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Research News Prostate Test in Doubt May 27, 2004 • Most American men over 50 get an annual blood test, called a PSA, that is thought to indicate whether they may have prostate cancer. But a new study questions the accuracy of the widely used test and raises questions about how best to screen for the cancer. NPR's Richard Knox reports. Prostate Test in Doubt Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1911358/1912158" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Study: Aspirin Cuts Breast Cancer Risk May 25, 2004 • A new study shows that women who regularly take aspirin may be less likely to get breast cancer. The findings confirm previous research, but goes further by pinpointing why this common painkiller -- but not other painkillers -- has a beneficial effect. The study's results are in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association. NPR's Joe Palca reports. Study: Aspirin Cuts Breast Cancer Risk Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1909755/1909756" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Slate's Jurisprudence: Mothers, Fetal Rights and the Law May 25, 2004 • NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the legal questions involved when pregnant mothers reject medical advice, and doctors seek to override those decisions. Slate's Jurisprudence: Mothers, Fetal Rights and the Law Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1909396/1909397" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Lost & Found Sound 'Mental Hygiene' Films November 12, 1999 • As many as 3,000 "mental hygiene" films were shown in schools in the years after the Second World War. They provide lessons about dating, manners and delinquency, all wrapped up in a tidy 10-minute package. Lost and Found Sound got a tour through these films from author Ken Smith. 'Mental Hygiene' Films Audio will be available later today.