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Neurosurgeon Ali Hazama, MD, discusses the benefits of endoscopic spine surgery. Audiologist Jeffrey VanTassel explains why someone may consider a cochlear implant and toxicologist Michael Hodgman shares some precautions about marijuana edibles.

Microbiologist Jennifer Moffat, PhD, discusses how shingles is showing up in younger adults. And researcher Michael Marge, EdD, shares his work on preparing civilians who will live and/or work in outer space in future years.

Physician and author, Dr. Ricardo Nuila describes his quest for a more equitable health care system. And microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani provides tips for avoiding ticks, which may carry a variety of diseases, and how to make use of Upstate’s Tick Testing laboratory.

Dr. Amr Wardeh provides an overview of the role of artificial intelligence in health care. Dr. Seetharam Bhat talks about how robots and AI are used during surgery. Dr. Timothy Byler explains key facts about vasectomy.

Nephrology chief, Dr. Michael Lioudis discusses how to reduce your risk for kidney disease. Third-year medical student John Babich talks about eating for healthy kidneys. And orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rajin Shahriar explains how bones heal in children.

Nurse practitioner John Ringhisen tells about Upstate's new program for adults with ADHD. Upstate Global Health Institute director, Dr. Stephen Thomas discusses bird flu. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames provides precautions about heat illness.

Suggestions for getting a good night's sleep are offered by sleep specialist Ioana Amzuta, MD. Dog ticks and lone star ticks, and how to avoid the diseases they carry, are explained by microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani, PhD. What to consider when buying an over-the-counter hearing aid is discussed by audiologist Erin Bagley.

Nurse practitioner John Ringhisen addresses ways to deal with test anxiety. Nurses Lindsay Miner and Julie Moore tell what to expect at the Family Birth Center at Upstate Community Hospital. And microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani tells about mosquito-borne disease precautions.

Registered dietitian Heather Dorsey offers tips for eating healthy during the holidays. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames explores how aging happens, and ways to age well. Dr. Matthew Grier, co-director of the Concussion Clinic at Upstate, discusses what a concussion is, and how to treat it.

Professor Stephen Faraone discusses adult ADHD and the lifespan of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Pediatric infectious disease doctor Jana Shaw discusses the highly contagious measles virus. Registered dietitian Heather Dorsey gives ideas for healthy, tasty foods to bring to a party.