The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for an entire family. But for the families of the more than 40,000 American babies born each year with congenital heart disease, it also brings fear and uncertainty. Dr. Jonathan Chen, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) shares has details about the various treatment options that parents might not be aware of.
According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 45 million Americans can get the flu each year. With flu season upon us, infectious disease specialist Dr. Cedric Spak has information to help you avoid the flu and what to do if you get it.
Coming up this week on Talk! with Audrey, joining Audrey with information about how families can recognize when stress and anxiety have exceeded manageable levels, and when to ask for help, Nabil El-Ghoroury, the Executive Director of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Executive Chef and partner of El Jardin, Claudette Zepeda shares her favorite recipe for enfrijoladas. And celebrity stylist Christian Ramirez is going to guide us through arranging the perfect Valentine’s Day for that special someone in your life. And, speaking of love, Alfred Edmond Junior and Zara Green, authors of Loving in the Grown Zone talk to me about the impact of our personal relationships in life and in love.
Amy Goodson is a registered dietician and wellness expert and she shares her tips to help you kick off the New Year so that you can be the best you in 2020 and beyond.
Meat alternatives and plant-based options are one of the fastest growing trends in food. From casual dining and fast food restaurants to your neighbourhood grocery store, Americans are seeking out more vegetarian options. Ben Sussna, Head of Marketing at Quorn Foods USA tells me all about a new meatless option being introduced at Hooters restaurants across the U.S.: Unreal Wings made with Quorn!
In celebration of Black History Month – watch my full interview with Ruth Hunt, Genealogist, who was inspired by Alex Haley to trace her family’s lineage.
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Nearly 6.4 million people in the U.S. live with plaque psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause a great deal of discomfort. Dr. April Armstrong, Professor of Dermatology & Associate Dean for Clinical Research joins me to talk about a recent survey by Sun Pharma of people with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis revealed that while psoriasis appears on the skin, its overall effect on people can go much deeper having an invisible impact on people’s everyday lives.
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Taking the SAT can be intimidating for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Priscilla Rodriguez, Vice President, College Readiness Assessments, The College Board tells us about the benefits of the taking the SAT and how the test can help students with applying to college.
College Age Students at Risk: A wellness visit with their doctor to ensure they’re up to date on vaccinations, including meningitis vaccination could save their life. My guests are Tiffany Williams, GSK spokesperson and meningitis advocate who lost her brother, Nico, to meningitis and Dr. Len Friedland, VP, Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, Vaccines, North America at GSK.
School Choice refers to the process of selecting a K through 12 education option from among the myriad of choices that parents now have. National School Choice Week president Andrew Campanella talks to Audrey about school choice, the education options available and what it could mean for your family.
