The Body Show

Summer is coming, and it gets hot around here. As kids and adults go outside to exercise and play, there can be consequences like muscle cramps and overheating that can be prevented. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak will talk with experts that know the tips to staying in shape and being safe.

The legislative session just passed a bill authorizing medical aid in dying for the residents of Hawaii. What does this mean come January 1st of 2019? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk about the logistics, and how this process will be made available in just a few short months.

Have you ever tried to breathe through a straw? That's what some people say it feels like when they have an asthma attack. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak talks with an expert about the way to breathe with ease, even if you have asthma.

How to have a healthy pregnancy. That's the topic of tomorrow's edition of The Body Show. Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk with Dr. Angel Willey about the common myths and truths of pregnancy tales.

Varicose veins. They may not look so nice on your legs, but when does it become a medical problem that requires removal? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak talks with an expert about the best and the worst ways to treat varicose veins.

Who is the first responder for student-athletes on the field? It's an athletic trainer, and they know exactly how to manage the most common injuries that can arise from all different sports and activities. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kozak talks with Hawaii Athletic Trainers' Association President Sam Lee to learn more about a trainer's duty.

Kidney transplants are desperately needed, and can be life saving for those who have kidney failure. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk with a local transplant surgeon about the process of receiving and giving a kidney for someone you love.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. And if you haven't checked your colon and you're over 50; it's time to get it done. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk with a cancer expert about the reasons to check early, and how that can make all the difference.

Hawaiʻi has one of the highest rates of liver cancer in the United States. But why? Well, one reason might be coming from our food, and there are local experts very concerned about it. Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk to Dr. Wei Jia from the University of Hawaiʻi's Cancer Center about what needs to be done to help combat this potentially preventable disease.

Parents are often the first ones to know when something just isn't right with their child. But what should they do next? Next time on The Body Show , Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk about a new neurodevelopmental center that will bring all the experts together at the same time to help.