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Malaria is not a problem we hear much about in the US. It’s been decades since Malaria was for all intents and purposes eradicated from our shores. But worldwide, it is still a deadly problem. On this week’s Health Show, we’ll talk about Malaria, from the bugs that spreads the bug, to new hopes for a vaccine. Then we’ll hear about the advances in the use of stents to prevent heart attacks...and a story about the Asian king of fruits, that some say tastes like heaven and smells like hell.
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MALARIA - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SKEETERS
Every 30 seconds, a child dies from Malaria. That’s a shocking statistic and it’s one the World Health Organization wants to cut dramatically. The WHO’s goal is to eradicate Malaria completely by 2015. The group is working with many partners in the fight against Malaria. The Gates Foundation has poured in 1.4 billion dollars into the effort to fight Malaria. And the number one target of this fight is the mosquito. The World Vision Report's Cynthia Graber reports.
Malaria - New Hope For A Vaccine
Researchers have been looking for a Malaria vaccine for 70 years. The new R-T-S-S vaccine has shown real promise in early testing and the final phase of the trial is about to begin across Africa. The World Vision Report's Megan Williams has that story.
Advances In Heart Stent Technology
Recently the number of open heart surgeries has been decreasing as less invasive treatments for heart disease become more available. The increased use of stents, particularly drug eluting stents has made this possible. Here to talk about the advances in stent technology is Dr Stephen Ellis, a professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Durian - The Smelly King Of Fruits
Southeast Asians love durian...a fruit that looks like a spike-covered football and smell likes the team’s locker room. The vitamin-packed durian is often described as tasting like heaven and smelling like hell. But that’s Westerners’ reaction to the fruit that Southeast Asians sniff, swallow and savour. Enterprising Southeast Asians are now masquerading durian to get queasy Westerners accustomed to this beloved, healthy fruit. Nancy Greenleese took a taste test in Malaysia and Brunei.
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