This week's topics include avoiding too many tests that require radiation, the benefits of a whole grain diet, asthma and antibiotic use in early life, and estrogen use to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. Program notes:

Program notes:
0:20 Radiationi using tests
1:05 Newer tests use increased radiation
2:10 Indicated tests only
3:02 Prevent secondary tests
3:56 Whole grain benefits
5:00 4 or more per week
6:02 Have antioxidants
6:46 Asthma and antibiotic use
7:56 Disrupts normal flora
8:50 Narrow spectrum better
9:33 Estrogen use and heart disease
10:55 Coronary artery calcification
11:45 Subset of women helped
12:22 Controversial use
12:51 End

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