When it comes to medicine, the understanding of what is best for a patient can change over time due to new advances made in research, clinical trials and the like. Even so, many practices and products are adopted with little testing, leading to what a hematologist-oncologist at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) described as a vast amount of medical reversals. Dr. Vinay Prasad joined us to discuss medical reversal on "Take Care," he's an associate professor of medicine at OHSU and co

Decades ago, people got their health information from their doctors. Today, information is much more available (thanks, internet). So much so that we're bombarded by it: lose weight forever with this one simple trick; here's the cleanse that will cure your bloat; don't lie awake in bed at night, take this supplement, cure insomnia. Many of these tips, tricks, cures and secrets are misleading and inaccurate, spread by celebrities and laypeople alike. Timothy Caulfield has spent most of his career

The widespread use and popularity of the internet means that health information is available 24/7 from a wide array of sites, but it has also lead to the spreading of false health information on a large scale. Dr. Nilay Kumar is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health . Today on "Take Care," he shares why the accessibility of health information can help encourage people to make positive health choices, and also lead to a lot of

Our understanding of suicide has evolved over the years, as have prevention methods. The Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide (CSPS) at the University of Rochester is dedicated to better understanding suicide and how to prevent it. Joining us on "Take Care" to discuss is Kimberly Van Orden, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and principal investigator at the HOPE (Helping Older People Engage) lab.

When patients suffer from a mental illness, it can be difficult for their physicians to get an accurate representation of their symptoms because the patients’ self-assessments can vary in accuracy, but one company is out to change that. Medibio , a mental health technology company with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Melbourne, Australia, is hoping to bridge the gap with a mission to build tools to objectively measure the link between physiological measures and mental health. We spoke

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline serves as a resource for all. It’s not just the phone number. With online resources for loved ones and professionals, and services catering to specific populations, it’s an all-encompassing lifeline when it comes to suicide prevention. We spoke to the associate director of the lifeline, Shari Sinwelski, about the resources available on “Take Care,” WRVO’s health and wellness show.

A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that suicide rates increased in nearly every state in the United States between 1999 and 2016 . It’s a significant rise, one that left many health practitioners and citizens asking “Why?” Joining us today on “Take Care” is one of the authors of the study. Dr. Alex Crosby is Surveillance Branch chief in the Division of Violence Prevention. Crosby’s work includes research and assistance in the prevention of self

In an article published in Slate Magazine, author Erica S. Perl advocated for an increase in books available and written for children on suicide and severe mental conditions to spread awareness and help eliminate the stigma that often comes with the subject of mental health. Perl, author of “All Three Stooges” and other books, wrote “Alone in the Dark: Why we need more children’s books about suicide and severe depression” to explain why mental health education is important at a young age. She

Even though it ranks among the lowest suicide rates in the nation and the highest in mental health resources, Connecticut is still seeing significant increases in suicides, but Mental Health Connecticut is one of the nonprofits working to change that. Luis Perez is president and CEO of Mental Health Connecticut, a statewide nonprofit that, for over a century, has worked to implement resources for Connecticut citizens to use to live mentally healthier lives. He spoke to us this week on "Take Care

Though obstacles still impede its application, telemedicine -- using technology to remotely connect physicians to patients -- is growing throughout the nation and the world, and a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) believes it's a crucial tool to treating patients in the modern age. Amar Gupta teaches a popular telemedicine course at MIT, and his work has led to several major technological advancements at MIT and other universities. Gupta said telemedicine has an