Health & Wellness

Dan Winter’s advocacy for ending his life is discussed by dementia researcher Lewis Cohen, hospice specialist Jeff Zesiger, and Winter’s husband John Forsgren.

from Life Examined

It’s hard to tell, but we have no way to know for sure.

from Second Opinion

KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding the health, safety and logistical questions regarding cleanup from the fires.

Wildfire cleanup questions: Health concerns, how long it takes, insurance, and more

KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding the health, safety and logistical questions regarding cleanup from the fires.

from KCRW Features

The mental health effects of battling wildfires are enormous. But firefighters aren’t always willing to ask for help.

Firefighters are starting to process trauma from Palisades and Eaton Fires

The mental health effects of battling wildfires are enormous. But firefighters aren’t always willing to ask for help.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday to lead HHS. His views of alternative medicine are increasingly embraced by the MAGA movement.

RFJ Jr. brings New Age thinking to MAGA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. begins Senate confirmation hearings Wednesday to lead HHS. His views of alternative medicine are increasingly embraced by the MAGA movement.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The CA Environmental Protection Agency secretary explains the cleanup phases for LA’s wildfires, and expects no complications from the Trump administration.

Cal EPA chief on removing hazardous waste following LA wildfires

The CA Environmental Protection Agency secretary explains the cleanup phases for LA’s wildfires, and expects no complications from the Trump administration.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

AI is increasingly being used to collect and process clinical information. Whether this is a good thing depends on who you ask.

Will AI replace clinicians?

AI is increasingly being used to collect and process clinical information. Whether this is a good thing depends on who you ask.

from Second Opinion

Julia Van Soelen Kim shares advice for gardeners concerned about how ash from the Palisades and Eaton fires might impact their crops.

Is the ash and residue from the recent fires a danger to the fruits and vegetables in your garden?

Julia Van Soelen Kim shares advice for gardeners concerned about how ash from the Palisades and Eaton fires might impact their crops.

from Good Food

This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

Midweek Reset: On Arrival Fallacy

This week, Alex Hutchison , writer and author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene : Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map , talks about the Arrival…

from Life Examined

When one in three people have an abnormal lab test, does it become a disease?

When is a disease not a disease?

When one in three people have an abnormal lab test, does it become a disease?

from Second Opinion

KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires.

Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more

KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires.

from KCRW Features

Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.

The edge of death: Unraveling the mysteries of human resilience

Author and palliative care doctor Sunita Puri reflects on the hope that sustains life; endurance athlete and author Alex Hutchinson explores human endurance.

from Life Examined

By collecting health data across large populations of people, we can identify patterns that help us all.

How Medical Data Bases Lead to Better Individual Treatment

By collecting health data across large populations of people, we can identify patterns that help us all.

from Second Opinion

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

Toxic air quality amid wildfires: How to protect your health

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

from KCRW Features

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warning labels on all bottles of booze, but there are conflicting reports about the health impacts of alcohol.

The dispute over whether moderate alcohol can be good for you

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warning labels on all bottles of booze, but there are conflicting reports about the health impacts of alcohol.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Unfortunately, I can offer no strong advice. The drugs seem to be effective, but, like with any new drug, we just don’t have all the answers.

Thinking of taking one of the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Unfortunately, I can offer no strong advice. The drugs seem to be effective, but, like with any new drug, we just don’t have all the answers.

from Second Opinion

Known for his examination of nature on the plate, Michael Pollan alters consciousness in this clip from Life Examined.

Michael Pollan's long, strange trip from food to psychedelics

Known for his examination of nature on the plate, Michael Pollan alters consciousness in this clip from Life Examined.

from Good Food

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

The Japanese art of happiness: From ikigai, to ritual, to embracing old age

Traveler and author Pico Iyer explains what makes Japan so unique and why he’s made it his home.

from Life Examined

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

Listening to music in Refugee Camps

Music has benefits that relate hope and social connections

from Second Opinion

Writer and author Katherine May shares her love for winter, and explains why it is time for both joy and sadness.

Winter wisdom: Katherine May on grief, loss, and the power of celebration

Writer and author Katherine May shares her love for winter, and explains why it is time for both joy and sadness.

from Life Examined