WEDU is proud to launch a new monthly series dedicated to sharing advances in medical science and introducing the inspiring and courageous people behind them. In a half hour program, the new WEDU series, Smart Health, will focus on advancements in medicine, healthy aging, innovative treatments and personal triumphs – real life stories that produce practical advice, insight and inspiration to viewers. Each program will introduce medical issues from the studio and discuss them in-depth, on location with doctors and patients. And, it doesn’t stop there; viewers will also be provided resources and ways to pursue additional information on each topic.

Join Smart Health host Angie Moreschi for remarkable medical news and advances that are right here in our own 'neighborhood' including.


Angie Moreschi is the Host of WEDU-TV’s Smart Health. more..
The Latest...


April 2008

Inflammation/the root of disease?
Why do people with healthy cholesterol levels have heart attacks? Learn why doctors are looking more to inflammation as an indicator.

Gender Knee
Men and women are different. Who knew? As it turns out, even our knees have distinct differences. For those who need knee replacement surgery, there's now one custom-made for women.

Living with multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis can be a devastating disease, But new research is bringing new hope.

Prayer and healing
And the healing power of prayer, Is it real? We'll share one woman's remarkable story.



Coming Up...
May 29th at 9:00pm


How to best detect and protect against colon cancer....

A look at the mysterious condition called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It confounds doctors and often debilitates those who suffer with it....

Experience the ancient healing art of Reiki therapy....

And a closer look at coffee. Has java gotten a bad rap? There's remarkable new scientific evidence that may just encourage you to have that second cup... coming up on the May edition of Smart Health.



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