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Friday, January 12, 2007
BLOOD, SWEAT, & TEARS
Today on House Calls, we talk about your bodily fluids – blood, sweat, and tears. January is National Blood Donor Month and typically sees the lowest levels of blood supplies. We talk with Amy Eaton from the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Red Cross about how you can contribute your pint. We’ll also learn about a debilitating condition known as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, from Dr. David Pariser, dermatologist and President of the International Hyperhidrosis Society. And finally, did you know tears do a lot more than signal emotion? Ophthalmologist Dr. Stephanie Marineaux joins us to talk about the amazing function of tears.
Links
www.weneedblood.org
www.sweathelp.org
