90.3 WCPN ideastream®: Tuesday Checkup
Tuesday Checkup: September 2009
“Silver” Dental Fillings Come Under Scrutiny
Originally aired Wednesday, September 9
Questions arise over the level of mercury they contain.
Tuesday Checkup: Reducing overdoses from common painkillers
Originally aired Tuesday, September 15
FDA panel recommends lowering acceptable dosage of acetaminophen, a common ingredient in painkillers.
Tuesday Checkup: Sugars in Food
Originally aired Tuesday, September 29
Heart Association releases new recommendations for how much sugar people should consume.
About the Tuesday Checkup
WCPN is collaborating with the Plain Dealer to bring listeners the latest health-related news from across our region. From The Cleveland Clinic, to MetroHealth Medical Center, to University Hospitals, there’s a lot going on in northeast Ohio when it comes to health care. The latest research, controversies, and ethical issues are all fair game.
