Health/Science Calendar

Lobotomy reexamined WGBH 2 will continue its series "American Experience" with a new episode about Walter Freeman, the neurologist who developed lobotomy as a surgical approach to reducing psychotic symptoms. Airs at 9 p.m. on Channel 2 and again throughout the week on Channels 2 and 44. Go to wgbh.org.

Science on Screen The Coolidge Corner Theatre will show Woody Allen's comedy classic, "Sleeper," as part of its ongoing Science on Screen series. Brock Reeve, executive director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute will lead a discussion on stem cell research prior to the film. General admission tickets are $9.75. Available in advance at the box office or online at coolidge.org/science.

Women's health lecture Emerson Hospital will host a seminar on women's health issues, including the HPV vaccine, breast cancer, and menopause. Begins at 7 p.m. in the North Assembly Room at Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord. Go to emersonhospital.org.

Take control of drinking The Harvard Coop will host a discussion and book signing with Michael Levy, author of the book "Take Control of Your Drinking . . . and You May Not Need to Quit." At 7 p.m. on Level 3 of the Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Go to harvard. bkstore.com.

The most important fish The MERI Center for Marine Studies will kick off its Ocean Environment 2008 Series with a lecture about the decline of herring in Maine's waters and the local impact of industrial trawl fishing. Lecture at 7 p.m., preceded by a silent film presentation at 6 p.m., at the MERI Center, 55 Main St., Blue Hill, Maine. Go to meriresearch.org.

Physical examination Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin, author of the new book, "Your Inner Fish," an in-depth look at human anatomy and origins, will speak at 7 p.m. at the Harvard Bookstore, 1256 Massachusetts Ave. Go to harvard.com.

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