We talk about why UW-Madison will offer an Aging Studies Certificate starting this fall. Then, we’ll talk about the worrisome increase in U.S. deaths from alcohol-related liver disease. Then, the Weather Guys return after another widespread heat wave.
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UW-Madison to offer Aging Studies certificate
Starting this fall, UW-Madison will offer a Certificate in Aging Studies to undergraduates pursuing a variety of degrees. We’ll talk to Jaime Goldberg, a clinical assistant professor, who will chair the certificate program.
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Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease on the rise
Deaths in the U.S. from alcohol-related liver disease increased during the COVID-19 epidemic. And mortality rates have only accelerated since then, according to new research. We talk to UW Health hepatologist Dr. Rita German about the increasing problem.
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The Weather Guys talk heat waves, tidal action on Lake Superior
Much of the U.S. survived another heat wave, and the consensus of the scientific community is that there’s more to come. The Weather Guys – Steven Ackerman and Jon Martin from the UW-Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences – return to explain and forecast.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Jaime Goldberg Guest
- Rita German Guest
- Steve Ackerman Guest
- Jon Martin Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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