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Dr. Susan Love on the Science Behind Menopause

Dr. Love is known as the "breast doctor" because of her writings and research on the subject. In her new book (with, Karen Lindsey) "Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book," she takes a look at menopause. She addresses the symptoms, medication, and questions some women face when approaching this life phase. Love is a breast surgeon and an adjunct associate professor of clinical surgery at UCLA.

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Other segments from the episode on March 11, 1997

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 11, 1997: Interview with Peter Edelman; Interview with Susan Love.
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Peter Edelman Breaks from the President's Welfare Policy

The Professor of Law at the Georgetown University Law Center was Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation with the Department of Health and Human Services. He resigned last September because of his disapproval of President Clinton's welfare-reform bill. Edelman criticizes the bill as not promoting job obtainment and as damaging to the lives of poor children and legal immigrants.

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Dr. Susan Love on the Newest Thinking About Breast Cancer

Love is the founding member of the Breast Cancer Coalition and founding director of the UCLA Breast Cancer, which is one of the world's leading breast treatment facilities. Her book Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book (Addison Wesley) is said to be one of the most important books in women's health in the last decade. A new, updated edition has just been published.

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This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics

Tonya Mosley interviews Dr. MARY FARIBA AFSARI, a board-certified ob-gyn who walked away from a traditional practice, bought a 31-foot RV, and turned it into one of the country's only mobile gynecology clinics. Her book, Labor: One Woman’s Work, recounts her decision to leave traditional practice to reach communities most abandoned by our current healthcare system.

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There's 'Hope' for this divisive alien invasion film that mixes art and schlock

Our film critic, Justin Chang, recommends the monster movie "Hope," which takes place in a South Korean border town that becomes the site of an alien invasion. It's the latest from the director Na Hong-jin, who's known for his thrillers such as "The Yellow Sea" and "The Wailing." "Hope" is now playing in theaters. Here is Justin's review.

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