Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice | Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice

• Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness.

Guests: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness

Host: Elizabeth Westfield
Producer: Kristen Farrah

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

• Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.

Guests:

• Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside
• Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside

Host: Greg Johnson
Producer: Kristen Farrah

Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination

• Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using tagatose. How to fight against procrastination.

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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