Voices In The Family

January 2001 Voices In The Family shows

1/8/01
Peaceful Coexistence in the Middle East

The recent wave of violence in the Middle East has left hundreds dead and thousands wounded. But even during the most violent times, many Palestinians and Israelis are searching for a peaceful solution to this conflict. On the next Voices in the Family Dr. Dan Gottlieb is joined by the directors of the Israel / Palestine Center for Research and Information, an organization in Bethlehem that is dedicated to fostering peaceful coexistence. Listen »

1/15/01
Youth Crime Prevention

Every day, we hear about violent crimes committed by children, often targeting other children - a New Jersey teenager is going on trial for holding his class mates hostage. While many argue about whether children should be tried as adults the real issue is what we can do to prevent youth violence and make our communities safer. Join Dr. Dan Gottlieb for a discussion on Youth crime and violence prevention, our guest is Jack Calhoun, president of the National Crime Prevention Council. We'll also hear about local examples of violence and crime prevention. Listen »

1/22/01
Night Eating Syndrome

Several new studies conclude that more than half of all US adults are overweight, and obesity is increasing in epidemic proportions. On the next Voices in the Family, we'll discuss a disorder called "Night Eating Syndrome" that mostly affects obese people and is characterized by nightly eating binges. Dr. Gottlieb's guest is Dr. Albert Stunkard of the University of Pennsylvania. We'll also be joined by Dr. Denise Bruner, president of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Listen »

1/29/01
Psychology of Genetics

The more scientists learn about specific genes, the more they can predict the health of a human being - but what does this knowledge mean to our society? What do parents do who know that they have a strong likelihood of passing on a genetic disease to their children? Or an expecting mother who has been told that her baby will be born with a mental or physical disability? Dr. Dan Gottlieb's guest is Dr. Max Muenke, a geneticist with the Human Genome Project in Washington. We will also hear from a mother whose son suffers from the genetic disorder Opitz G BBB, and talk with genetic counselor Vivian Weinberg.