New and Old Research on Vitamin Supplements + Unconscious Bias And Debates About Race

Summary: <p>NEW AND OLD RESEARCH ON VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS : Many people take a multivitamin daily, or specific vitamins for a particular reason, like Vitamin C to ward off a cold. But a growing body of research shows that, for many people, taking supplements may do nothing at all — and overdoing it by taking several times the recommended daily allowance can even be harmful. FDA oversight of vitamin supplements is limited, so it's up to consumers to watch what they take. We explore the risks and benefits of taking your vitamins. (21 min.) UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AND DEBATES ABOUT RACE : Few people would suggest there is no racism in this country, but few would describe themselves as racist. In the wake of the not guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, social scientists are pointing to unconscious bias to explain the disconnect. They say such bias can affect our actions in everything from medicine to criminal justice. Kojo explores unconscious bias and how to counteract it. (28 min.)</p>