The greatest danger for beachgoers may be millions of microbes also swimming in the water. While many are there naturally, stormwater runoff and sewage system failures can overwhelm coastal waters. One percent of NC's beaches were closed for short times in 2012 because of microbial contaminants. A marine biologist has now developed a rapid water test to keep the public safe.
Health
Fruit Infusion
Researchers have found a way to extract the "good stuff" from fruits and vegetables for use in other foods!
What's My Story: Food Scientist
Mary Ann Lila knew she loved plants when she worked in a greenhouse in her home state of Illinois. Starting at the University of Illinois with this passion, she took every plant science class she could find. When she found out that plants make chemicals that improve the health of plants and animals alike, she found her career path. She is now the director of an institute focused on the discovery and delivery of innovative plant-based solutions to advance human health.
The Citizen Patient
D.G. Martin has a conversation with UNC-Chapel Hill Professor of Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology Nortin Hadler M.D. about his new book, "The Citizen Patient," on NC Bookwatch. In this book, Dr. Hadler shares his insights on how current issues within the U.S. healthcare system such as medical treatment, healthcare finance, and attitudes about health and medicine can be addressed. Original Broadcast Date: 05/02/2013.
Exploration Station
Maria Lundberg takes us to downtown Lumberton to visit Exploration Station, a regional children's museum designed to help youngsters open their minds to creativity through 12 interactive exhibits that focus on literacy, science, math, arts, health and safety. Exploration Station is the only museum of its kind in Robeson County and receives visitors from North and South Carolina. Original Broadcast Date: 05/17/2013
Discovery Place Kids - Rockingham
Discovery Place KIDS museum in Rockingham not only serves kids but caregivers alike throughout the Sandhills/South Central Piedmont region of North Carolina. Using the "I Can" theme, the museum empowers youngsters to become more confident, healthier and have a zest for lifelong learning. Heather Burgiss stops by to take a tour. Original Broadcast Date: 04/26/2013
Dr. Samuel Sears
Erica Starke-Knight introduces us to the 2013 O. Max Gardner Award recipient, Dr. Samuel Sears. The East Carolina University professor is a nationally-recognized expert in the psychological care and quality of life outcomes of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients. Original Broadcast Date: 04/15/2013.
UNC Pembroke Nursing School
A $30-million dollar shot in the arm investment at UNC-Pembroke's Nursing Program has resulted in new facilities and state of the art training aids. Kelly McCullen examines how in this story from North Carolina Now. Original Broadcast Date: 04/10/2013.
Western Carolina University SimLab
Frank Graff heads to Western Carolina University to introduce us to "Sim-Man," a rather human-like mannequin who teaches students how to respond to real life medical situations. "Sim-Man" is part of the university's new $46 million state of the art teaching labs located in the Health and Human Science Building.
Wounded Warriors Fishing
A special therapy is helping North Carolina soldiers heal from injuries sustained from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The medical prescription doesn't necessarily involve pills… but a fishing pole. Frank Graff reports.