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Second Opinion: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder affecting the large intestines, which often has life-altering effects.
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P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table MARATHON
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 6:00am
on WXXI Create
P. Allen Smith, gardener extraordinaire, will show you how to take summer fruits and vegetables fresh from the garden to your dinner table.
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DR. CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP – WOMEN'S BODIES, WOMEN'S WISDOM
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 11:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Dr. Christiane Northrup encourages women to achieve the best health possible.
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The Grove
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 7:00pm
on WXXI World
More Americans have been lost to AIDS than in all the U.S. wars since 1900, and the pandemic has killed 22 million people worldwide. However, few know about the existence of the National AIDS Memorial
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Healthy Friday "Weight of the Nation" segment
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WXXI's Elissa Orlando interviewed Dr. Nancy Bennett from Center for Community Health about the Center's H.E.A.R.T. initiative.
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Community Health Resources

University of Rochester Medical Center
URMC's The Center for Community Health
Rochester Health
Unity Health
Rochester General Health System
Clic-on-Health
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

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PBS Parents: Food & Fitness
PBS Take One Step Health Campaign
Sid the Science Kid: Health Topics
WXXI Teacher Health Lessons/Interactives

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Second Opinion's Caregivers Outreach
Second Opinion Live Twitter Events
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This American Life: Hot In My Backyard
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 9:00pm
on AM 1370 - NPR News & Talk
After years of being stuck, the national conversation on climate change finally started to shift — just a little
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Intelligence Squared US: "Is the FDA Hazardous to Our Health?"
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:00pm
on AM 1370 - NPR News & Talk
When it comes to public health, is it ever okay to sacrifice safety for speed?
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Second Opinion: ALS
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 10:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS physically and mentally affects each person differently.
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Second Opinion: Lyme Disease
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 10:00pm
on WXXI-TV
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the microscopic bacteria that is carried by ticks.
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Humankind: Diet - Climate, Part 1
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 9:00pm
on AM 1370 - NPR News & Talk
What was the carbon footprint of your dinner last night?
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Next Avenue - Where grown-ups keep growing.

Visit WXXI's new online destination NEXT AVENUE for people over 50 to explore and connect.

Health on TV

Second Opinion
Keeping Kids Healthy
Homework Hotline "Healthy You" Segments
Get the Lead Out
PBS Newshour Health Coverage

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Healthy Friday
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NPR Health
Silver Threads Podcast
Sound Body Podcast

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