Bench Talk | First Female Indigenous Physician - Moderate Drinking & Health | Jan. 13, 2025

Hear the story of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915), the first indigenous woman to earn a medical degree in the US. Mary Williams reports on this fascinating woman of the Omaha tribe. Then, have you heard that a glass of wine every night is good for your health? But is it true? There is accumulating evidence that any alcohol we drink has a negative effect on our overall health and longevity. Dave Robinson examines the evidence from both sides of this controversial question. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly radio program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal