Dr. Jonathan LaPook
Coverage of Dr. Jonathan LaPook in the Nexus archive.
- Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
Childhood obesity rates have risen from 1 in 20 in 1970 to 1 in 5 today. Dr. Jonathan LaPook examines programs promoting healthy eating and exercise to combat the issue.
- Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
Childhood obesity rates have risen from 1 in 20 in 1970 to 1 in 5 today, driven by factors like diet and exercise. Dr. Jonathan LaPook examines programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity to reduce obesity-related risks such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
- Extended interview: Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman, a famed violinist, discusses his experience with polio and its impact on his life, as well as the importance of vaccination and the effect of music on the brain. He shares his advice for those questioning vaccines and how he wishes to be remembered. Perlman's conversation is with Dr. Jonathan LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent.