Health & Wellness

Podcast: Perimenopause: What Actually Helps

 Perimenopause affects millions of women, yet many enter the transition with little understanding of what to expect or where to turn for help. Learn about modern approaches to care and how lifestyle changes may help improve your quality of life.

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Podcast: More than Lyme: The Tick-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About

September 24, 2026

Public Health Veterinarian Natalie Kwit and tick surveillance lead Patti Casey look at Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses.

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Podcast: Why Ticks Are Showing Up in More Places

September 18, 2026

Ticks are small, but the health risks they create are growing. Hear why some tick species are moving into new areas, what wildlife has to do with it and what the latest surveillance is showing.

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Cancer Care

Could a Menopause Drug Help Men with Prostate Cancer?

September 9, 2026

The drug fezolinetant, has been prescribed since 2023 to women in menopause to reduce the severity of hot flashes. A new study at UVM Cancer Center is discovering that the same drug may help men undergoing prostate cancer treatment who also experience the same symptom. About 20-30% of men undergoing the hormone-based prostate cancer treatment experience moderate to severe hot flashes. In severe cases, some men may choose to stop cancer treatment.

Primary Care

Podcast: Getting Up to Speed: Why E-Bike Safety Hasn't Caught Up

September 4, 2026

Living Healthy Together sits down with pediatric critical care physician Dr. Rebecca Bell, MD, MPH, and injury prevention specialist Stephanie Busch, AEMT, CPSTI to explore questions about safety of e-bikes, especially for children and teenagers.

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Primary Care

5 Ways to Make E-bikes Safe

September 2, 2026

Pediatric critical care physician Dr. Rebecca Bell and injury prevention specialist Stephanie Busch explain how families can reduce risks and help riders enjoy the benefits of e-bikes safely.