Karen Brown
Health Report on Cataracts
Thursday, September 04, 2008
It's a condition that affects our elderly in great numbers and there are serious consequences if left unchecked. In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown centers on cataracts with Dr. Bo Huang, an ophthalmologist and assistant professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Hyperbaric Medicine
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
It's a form of medicine that's been around since the 1600's and best known for its ability to treat "the bends" in deep sea divers. In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown speaks with Dr. Harriet Jones, about the latest uses for Hyperbaric Medicine. *Dr. Harriet Jones is the Medical Director of The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at River Oaks.
Immunizations. How Many, How Often
Thursday, August 07, 2008
In part two of our look at immunizations, MPB's Karen Brown asks Internist and Pediatrician, Dr. Jason Hicks, when the cycle of vaccinations is complete.
Immunizations
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown asks, is there a connection between immunizations and autism? She is joined by Dr. Jason Hicks, an internist and pediatrician practicing in Ridgeland.
Juvenile Arthritis
Thursday, July 31, 2008
We commonly associate arthritis with older people but that doesn't tell the story for some 50,000 children in this country. In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown talks with pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Linda Ray about Juvenile Arthritis.
Heat and Asthma
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The summer heat can take its toll on all of us in a variety of ways. For a person with asthma, just breathing can be a task when the temperatures rise. In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown discusses the impact of heat on those with respiratory problems, with Dr. Marti Jordan, a nurse practitioner, and an assistant professor for the School of Nursing at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Beat The Heat Part Two
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
As record temperatures blanket the state, MPB's Karen Brown and Dr. Kevin Young discuss heat related illnesses and what should be done when someone becomes overheated. *Dr. Kevin Young is Board certified in Family Medicine and practices in Flowood.
Beating the Heat
Thursday, July 17, 2008
It's just a given that summers in Mississippi are hot. very hot. In today's Health Report, MPB's Karen Brown asks Dr. Kevin Young of Flowood, How hot is too hot? *On Tuesday, Dr. Young talks specifically about who's most vulnerable to heat issues and how to treat someone who's exhibiting the symptoms of heat stroke.
Sun Exposure
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Sun exposure is certainly more common during these summer days. And, sun exposure is a direct link to skin cancer. MPB's Karen Brown talks with Dr. Joseph Terracina of Greenville's Skin Institute. Starting with the most common types of skin cancer.
Men's Health
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Today's Health News is all about men ... MPB's Karen Brown and Dr. Ken Harvey, Medical Director of North Mississippi Medical Clinics talk about the health issues that most affect our male population and ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Sleep Disorders
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea. What's keeping you up nights? In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown talks with Pulmonologist, Dr. Maria Rappai, about what can be done to get a good night's rest.
Sleep Patterns
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
How many hours of sleep do we really need? What is our body doing during each stage of sleep? In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown gets the answer to those questions from pulmonologist, Dr. Maria Rappai. In Thursday's health segment Dr. Rappai will address such sleep disorders as insomnia, sleep apnea and snoring.
Women's Health - Menopause
Thursday, June 19, 2008
It was once only referred to in whispers as ""The Change"", but today women are more vocal about this transitional period of their lives. In today's health news, MPB's Karen Brown puts Menopause into perspective with Dr. Rodney Meeks, Director of Gynecology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
The Headache That Tops the Rest
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
If your head hurts, you're not alone. During this National Headache Awareness Week and in today's Health News, Dr. James Corbett, speaks to MPB's Karen Brown, about the one headache that trumps the rest.
Asthma Season
Thursday, May 22, 2008
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and in today's health news, MPB's Karen Brown talks with Dr. Ann Yates, a specialist in allergies, asthma and immunology, about the condition itself, prevention, and the latest treatments.
Diabetes Related Amputations
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
One of the grimmer aspects of having diabetes is that the rate of diabetes related amputations are increasing every year. In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown talks with the President of the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi. Dr. Rick Carlton stresses the importance of prevention so that amputations never have to become a reality.
Alzheimer's
Thursday, May 15, 2008
It's a disease that's on the rise simply because people are living longer. In today's health news MPB's Karen Brown talks about Alzheimer's, with UMC Geriatrician, Dr. Rick DeShayzo.
Health News on Speech and Hearing
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
May is "Better Hearing and Speech Month." In today's Health News, MPB's Karen Brown speaks with Dr. Brett Kemker, Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi. He says, it's what you're hearing now that may determine what you won't be hearing later.
Preventative Medicine Worth a Pound of Cure
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
You've heard the expression "prevention is worth a pound of cure," but how many of us know how to effectively prevent illness. For tips about herbal remedies, supplements and other measures of prevention, MPB's Karen Brown spoke with Dr. Chad Rhoden, a Preventative Medicine Specialist with Baptist Health Systems. She starts today's Health News with a question about multivitamins for every age.
Allergy Season
Thursday, March 27, 2008
In MPB Health News, we just discussed allergy season last week, but because so many people continue to suffer with its symptoms, MPB's Karen Brown asked Dr. Rick DeShayzo of the University Of Mississippi Medical Center to recommend specific products and procedures to help allergy sufferers feel better.