WPTF Morning News

Fall is the perfect time for a health reset — and Lisa Price discusses a heart risk many people overlook. Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman, Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at National Jewish Health, explains why inflammation — not just cholesterol — may be the real trigger behind heart attacks, even in seemingly healthy people. He shares simple lifestyle shifts and new therapies that can lower inflammation and protect your heart before the holiday stress and sugar hit.

Each year, more than 2.6 million children and teens visit the emergency room due to sports-related injuries. While high-contact sports like football and basketball are common culprits, activities such as gymnastics — and even ballet — can be just as risky. Dr. Naomi J. Brown, pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins Jon Champion to discuss the most common injuries, how to prevent them, and what parents and young athletes need to know to stay safe.

A passenger jet came within six minutes of running out of fuel, a flight forced to make an unscheduled stop after a passenger dies during the flight, and more as Lisa Price has her weekly conversation with Jay Ratliff

Jon Champion talks with Chris Hull, Co-Founder and President of OTUS — a learning management and data platform helping educators personalize and improve the teaching and learning experience.

Amid what could become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, CBS News Washington Correspondent Natalie Brand joined WPTF’s Lisa Price to explain what’s driving the shutdown, and why it continues.