WBZ NEWSRADIO 1030 - Medical Minutes

Medical Minutes Podcast

Every weekday at 11:41am, and weekends at 10:40am and 11:40am Dr. Murray Feingold delivers the latest in health-related news and information.

About Medical Minutes

Every weekday at 11:41am, and weekends at 10:40am and 11:40am Dr. Murray Feingold delivers the latest in health-related news and information. Dr. Feingold is a local health care professional affiliated with St. Elizabeth�s Medical Center.

Marital Disharmony
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about sports and the Internet.

Telemedicine
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this growing practice.

Acetaminophen
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the side affects of acetaminophen.

Women and Chest Pain
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says women don't always get the same treatment as men.

Vitamin D
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explains its importance.

NFL Linebackers
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at their health.

Computers
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says computers cause a lot of stress.

Erythema Ab Igne
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold describes this rash, usually associated with laptop use.

Meralgia Paresthetica
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this tingling thigh syndrome.

Dangerous to Your Health
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about dangers in life.

Whooping Cough
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says whooping cough is making a comeback.

Falls
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says falls can be fatal.

A Parent's Diet
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says what parents eat has very little impact on what children eat.

Arthritis
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about arthritis' relationship to heart disease.

Persistent Insomnia
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold describes treatment.

Hearing Loss and Music
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says higher decibel levels are dangerous for all.

Hot Dogs
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says hot dogs may be less healthy than burgers.

Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says it's a lot like OCD.

Cheerios
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says that the FDA is cracking down on Cheerio's claims.

Coping with Death
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about different ways of expressing grief.

Sweating
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this important process.

Finding a New Doctor
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about Zagat.

Hospitalists
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this position.

Salt and High Blood Pressure
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about their correlation.

Head of Household
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says grandparents are primary caregivers in a lot of homes.

The Flu
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about flu epidemics.

Canker Sores
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about a new treatment for canker sores.

Household Dangers
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about glass tables.

Bunions
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says surgery may be necessary.

Social Networking
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explores the world of My Space and more.

Covering Your Cough
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about different methods for covering your cough.

Medical Stigmas
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about stigmas attached to some diseases.

Psoriasis
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this skin condition.

Children and Cars
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about car safety and children.

Benefits of a Pooch
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says having a dog may benefit your health.

Work Related Ailments
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says women in the workplace are catching up with men as far as ailments are concerned.

Sudden Death
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the most common causes of sudden death.

Medical Studies
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says some medical studies need more studying.

Move-a-phobia
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the fear of change, or moving.

Religion and Serious Illness
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at religion and serious illness.

Cruciferous Vegetables
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about these healthy veggies.

Melanoma
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about skin cancer.

Decreased Heart Attack Death
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says the numbers have dropped.

Cyberchondriac
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about surfing the Internet for medical info.

Cell Phones vs. Passengers
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold studies talking on cell phones while driving versus talking with passengers.

Today's Music
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about lyrics.

Music and CPR
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says music may help you keep the rhythm of CPR and other things.

Video Games
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at today's video games.

Kidney Transplants
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold has some statistics.

Grey Hair
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold unravels the mystery.

Head Injuries
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at head trauma.

Maggots
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the use of maggots in medicine.

Fat Necks
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at heart disease indicators.

Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.

Resting Heart Rates
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at resting heart rates.

Thoracic Surgical Errors
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at what's happening on the table.

Wheezing
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about childhood wheezing.

Child Stimulation
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the best ways to stimulate your children.

Child Endangerment
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about one specific case.

Vitamins
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at vitamins.

Instant Communication
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at cell phone use.

Catching Falling Objects
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the art of catching falling objects.

Discipline
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says it's not always the grandparents responsibility.

Excercise
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the benefits of excercise.

Zagat
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says Zagat now includes doctor ratings.

Private Practice
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says private practice may be disappearing.

Affection
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says affection needs to carry through to adulthood.

Severe Back Pain
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about proper treatment.

Defensive Medicine
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explains defensive medicine.

Military Injuries
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the ailments of soldiers.

Diabetes
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about diabetes.

Cell Phone Chatter
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold gives you a jingle.

Kidney Donation
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the kidney donation process.

Patient Prognosis
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold questions what the right information is to share with families.

Med Flights
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about med flights.

Infant Death
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about accidental death of infants.

Obvious Studies
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the impact the common cold has on life.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the inappropriate use of the above.

Darvon
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the possible ban of Darvocet.

Embryo Implantation
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold takes a look at the decision process involved.

Economy Stress
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this worry and anxiety.

C-Reactive Protein
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explains an association between high cholesterol and heart disease.

Hip Replacement
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about hip replacement surgery.

Pregnancy and Physical Activity
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says recommendations have changed.

Multiple Sclerosis
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this autoimmune condition.

Vitiligo
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about this condition.

The Wii
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says the Wii has its benefits and disadvantages.

Childhood Obesity
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about the recent emphasis on childhood obesity.

Friends
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about friends.

Hot Flashes
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold has information regarding hot flashes.

Weight Loss
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold focus' on temptation.

The Economy
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says the economy is taking it's toll everywhere.

The Petting Zoo
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explains the health hazards.

Ear Wax
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold talks about treatments for ear wax blockage.

Free Friday Flicks 2009

Celebrate the Fourth of July with WBZ!

List of July 4th events in Massachusetts - LINK

Blue Angels Boston flyover cancelled

50/50 Off Fridays

Early morning Fourth of July accidents kill eight

Rt. 93 accident causes traffic mess

Latest crash involving elderly driver sends woman to hospital

Things you should know before heading to the Hub on the Fourth

Dozens of Boston firefighters race to retire

Woman killed, 3 seriously injured in Cape crash

5th Annual Boston Navy Week Activities

MA will close 11 motor vehicle offices, open 5 new ones

"T" union calls for change in cellphone rules

Turnpike insiders get a free ride

Owners charged after child disfigured at Fall River day care center

Boston seafood supplier recalls tuna steaks

Lightning kills man on Cape, damages 195-year-old church in Upton

Fox killed after attacking woman, rescuer

Pope declares MA man's recovery a miracle, beatifies Cardinal Newman

Free Friday Flicks 2009

Delays at Logan

City union approves wage freeze

Blue Angels Boston flyover cancelled

Markoff's fiancee issues new statement

Rt. 93 accident causes traffic mess

MA will close 11 motor vehicle offices, open 5 new ones

Anthony Silva

Bradley Jay

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MA assigns more civilian traffic flaggers

Hannaford warns of recalled beef

Lawmakers hear impassioned plea to test elderly drivers

Dozens of Boston firefighters race to retire

5th Annual Boston Navy Week Activities

MA wants solar power at some public buildings

TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Diamonds and Pops on the Fourth
Neil Diamond and the Boston Pops thrilled thousands of fans with a stirring 4th of July concer at the Hatch Shell Saturday night.

WBZ's Jim Smith was there:

The facade of The Boston Globe building is seen in Boston Thursday, April 30, 2009. The publisher of The Boston Globe has warned employees to be ready to make sacrifices but said he's hopeful that the paper will survive a threatened closure by its owner,

Initial bids due this week to buy The Boston Globe
A deadline is approaching for the possible sale of The Boston Globe. The New York Times Co., which owns the Globe, has set a Wednesday deadline for initial, nonbinding bids. That's according to a confidential letter sent by Goldman Sachs to potential buyers. The letter was obtained by the New York Times.

This March 2009 photo provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows two temperature probes attached to a lobster trap sitting on a dock in Woods Hole, Mass. The probes are part of a project known as eMOLT (Environmental Monitors on

MA bill calls for study of lost lobster traps
A bill making its way through Beacon Hill would require the state to investigate the hazards posed by lost lobster traps.
The bill calls for the state Division of Marine Fisheries to conduct "an investigation and study relative to lobster traps washed ashore by natural causes."

FILE - This undated image made available in London, Wednesday April 8, 2009 by Maersk Line, shows the 17,000-ton container ship Maersk Alabama, when it was operating under the name Maersk Alva, which has been hijacked by Somalia pirates with 20 crew membe

Skipper of hijacked ship honored with a parade
The first mate of the U.S. cargo ship that was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia in April is being honored with a parade in Boston. The parade for Capt. Shane Murphy of Seekonk comes at the end of this year's Boston Navy Week at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Jail evacuated after sprinklers flood building
A county jail in Cambridge has been evacuated after a group of inmates allegedly broke the building's sprinkler system.
Middlesex County Sheriff James DiPaola says several Middlesex Jail inmates became unruly Sunday morning after 15 of them were sent to area hospitals with flu-like symptoms.

Connecticut man unhurt after crash landing plane
A Connecticut pilot with 20 years of flying experience managed to avoid hitting a house while crash landing his small plane in the front lawn of a home in Westerly. Fourty-four-year-old Doug Durand of Danielson was pulling an advertising banner on his way back to Westerly Airport from New Haven when his one-seat, single-propeller plane lost power at about 5 p.m Saturday.

Obama highlights country's challenges; McCain hails Iran's opposition
President Barack Obama is blending his domestic efforts with the July Fourth holiday in his weekly address. Obama says the "unyielding spirit" that's been present throughout our history is being called upon again. In the Republican address, Arizona Senator John McCain talked about the political turmoil in Iran. He said the U.S. has a moral obligation to publicly denounce the Iranian government, and support Iranians who feel cheated by their recent presidential election.

New Bedford Oceanarium
New Bedford is celebrating more than just Independence Day as the city welcomes the full-time opening of the Ocean Explorium. More than a decade in the making, the aquarium and ocean science center overcame major financial hurdles and finally opened to the public last year - but on Saturdays only. As of July 4, it will be open seven days a week.

Report: Movie incentives not moneymaker
A new report says Massachusetts taxpayers are not getting their money's worth from an incentive program to boost filmmaking in the state. The Boston Globe reports that according to the state Revenue Department, Massachusetts is getting only 16 cents for every dollar it gives up in incentives and much of the benefits from the program go to out-of-state companies and workers.

MA will close 11 motor vehicle offices, open 5 new ones
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is closing 11 branches statewide and opening five new branches in a move to deal with a $13 million cut in its budget. The agency says the closings will save $1.7 million annually. The shutdowns begin this month in Lowell and end in December in Boston. Branches are also closing in North Attleboro, Cambridge, New Bedford, Springfield, Southbridge, Framingham, Falmouth, Eastham and Beverly.

Pope declares MA man's recovery a miracle, beatifies Cardinal Newman
Pope Benedict XVI placed Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th century Anglican convert, on the path to possible sainthood Friday by approving a recent miracle in Massachusetts attributed to his intercession. Newman, a hero to many Anglicans and Roman Catholics alike, can now be beatified. A second miracle is necessary for him to be declared a saint - an event which, if it happens, would make him the first English-born saint since the Reformation. The miracle approved Friday by the pope concerns the medically inexplicable cure of a Marshfield resident, John Sullivan, who suffered from debilitating back pain for years but was cured after praying to Newman.

Continuing Coverage: Michael Jackson
The latest developments on the death of pop music icon Michael Jackson, including his funeral and ongoing reaction to his will. Information is updated throughout the day and listen to WBZ Newsradio 1030 for more developments.
Click here for a photo gallery of Michael Jackson

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Elderly driver in fatal crash had been re-cleared
An elderly driver involved in a fatal crash had previously lost his license and then been recertified, suggesting legislative proposals to require increased reviews for older operators may not be a panacea.Registry of Motor Vehicles records released Wednesday show 83-year-old Joseph Casey of Malden had his license revoked after a surchargable accident in February 2004. It was reinstated in September 2004 after he participated in a driver retraining program, did road work with a certified driving instructor and received medical clearance.

Michael Jackson - Album Art
The music of Michael from Thriller to Invincible

Michael Jackson in 2007 (AP)

Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop - SOUNDOFF
When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC? Surely, in a modern music history that has given us Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and so many other greats, that title was more than a bit inflated.

Michael Jackson - Memorial in Hollywood
The scene surrounding Michael Jackson's Star on Hollywood Blvd.

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