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Psychiatrist Joseph Strayhorn discusses aggression and violence and ways to lessen them. Trauma social worker Tafara Timmons talks about Upstate University Hospital's Violence Education Prevention Outreach Program, or VEPOP. Emergency physician Jay Brenner gives advice for bringing a senior to the emergency room.

Anesthesiologist Susan Samudre discusses the various types of anesthesia. Orthopedic surgeon Eric Bellinger talks about minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries. Physician assistant Robyn Chalupa explains the PA profession.

Nurse Cathy Narcavage-Bradley explains how breastfeeding can benefit both infant and mother. Dr. Hesham Masoud discusses how contemplative healing is an ancient approach to healing that can also help the healer. And Dr. Vandana Sharma tells how chronic back pain may be treated.

Lawyer and ethics consultant Edward McArdle discusses New York's new Medical Aid in Dying Act. Registered dietitian Heather Dorsey goes over changes to the food pyramid and healthy eating advice. Gynecologist Maureen Burke answers whether estrogen replacement therapy is safe for women at menopause.

Pediatrician Danielle Daniels explains how the measles virus spreads and how to protect your children and yourself. Toxicologist Michael Keenan discusses unintentional poisonings. And neurologist Antonio Culebras goes over 10 tips for getting good sleep.

Cardiologist Kiran Devaraj talks about OmniaSecure, a new type of lead for implanted cardioverter-defibrillators for patients with irregular heart rhythms. Computational neuroscientist Chris Gaiteri explains tau "seeds" and their role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Nurse Michelle Vallelunga goes over the warning signs of a stroke.

Pediatrician Lou Pellegrino discusses how autism is diagnosed, and the best way to reduce a baby's risk. Child life specialists Abigail Loehrke and Rachel Stinson talk about their role in the hospital and how parents can help children facing medical appointments. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames shares exercise ideas for seniors.

First lady Michelle Obama, who ranked No. 1 last year, is now at No. 8. The increasing importance of some, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, made for changes in the rankings.

A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks.

New York Congressman John Mannion checks with Grant Reeher on topics ranging from SNAP benefits to the war with Iran.