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Global health headlines have recently been dominated by hantavirus. With several confirmed cases and tragic fatalities, you might be wondering how this family of viruses typically associated with rural and agricultural regions appeared in the middle of the ocean. You might also wonder if you or your loved ones are at risk. Our guest expert for this episode is Tushi Singh, M.D., a pulmonologist with Texas Tech Physicians. She answers for us: What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome; what symptoms should we look out for; how is it diagnosed; how the virus spreads; how we can protect ourselves and more importantly, how it’s treated because yes, people have been successfully treated.

Singh's previous episdes:

• When Breathing Gets Hard: Understanding COPD
• Clearing the Air: The Truth About Vaping and Lung Health
• Smoking, Vaping as a Coping Mechanism

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Every year from May 6 - 12, we celebrate National Nurses Week. For this episode, we invited three nurses who, when combined, have over 130 years of experience. Cathy Galey, Cynthia Hester and Donna Thames sat with us and shared their insights on how they became interested in nursing, their experience in nursing school and training, challenges and changes to their careers, the impact of technology on patient care, what advice they have for future nurses and the most rewarding part of their careers.

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Menopause is a natural part of aging, yet it remains one of the most scary and misunderstood stages of a woman’s life. For this episode, our guest expert helps us separate fact from fiction regarding this transition. David Rogers, M.D., an OB/GYN with Texas Tech Physicians and associate professor and vice chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the TTUHSC School of Medicine, joins us to talk about the basics of menopause — what is actually happening in the body during this shift, the common symptoms to look out for, and the truth behind some of the most persistent myths. Dr. Rogers also provides insights into how women can manage their health during this phase and how to advocate for themselves.