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Infectious disease chief, Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, explains how to stay safe from measles. Medical oncologist Jade Homsi, MD, discusses sarcoma diagnosis and treatment. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, talks about exercise to ease perimenopause symptoms.

Cardiologist Cynthia Taub tells about cardiac amyloidosis. Sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Ryan Butzko, discusses treatments for sleep apnea. Speech pathologist Carrie Garcia and rehabilitation psychologist Jessica Mungro explain how depression that develops after a stroke can impact recovery.

Hematologist/oncologist Jade Homsi discusses how melanoma is diagnosed and the treatment options for this dangerous skin cancer. Researcher Kristopher Paolino talks about the study underway that tests a treatment strategy for people with chronic Lyme disease. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman explains when someone may need to seek care from a geriatrics expert.

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.

Kenji Lopez-Alt left a restaurant job to test and write about the mysteries of food science. His new book details findings from how best to sear a steak to how to get more golden pancakes.

Award-winning science journalist Alison Richards is deputy supervising senior editor for NPR's science desk.