Every year, more than 6 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure injuries. Despite their prevalence, treatment hasn’t changed in decades — leaving patients vulnerable to infections, hospitalizations, and in the most severe cases, preventable amputations. The costs are staggering: an estimated $25 billion annually in direct care, not to mention the cascading burden on patients, families, and health systems. The lack of innovation in wound healing is not just a scientific problem, but a systemic one — rooted in misaligned incentives, slow regulatory pathways, and a lack of urgency in recognizing wounds as a major public health issue. Listen for a look inside the biotech race to regenerate skin and the End of Painful Skin Grafts, with Dr. Nikolai Sopko.

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Every day, emergency physician Dr. Ashely Alker faces the question we all secretly wonder: How am I most likely to die—and what can I do to prevent it? In her debut book, 99 WAYS TO DIE: And How to Avoid Them (St. Martin’s Press; January 13, 2026), Dr. Alker transforms decades of ER experience into an unforgettable, fast-paced collection of real medical stories and science-backed survival advice.

Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death-escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work keeping people from dying (or being unable to) has uniquely prepared her to write this book.

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Cardiologist and Medical Director, Dr. Kereiakes discusses Elixir Medical’s Bioadaptor Device for heart patients. Elixir's Bioadaptor device will save millions of heart disease patients over the next few decades. Unlike stents, the novel scaffolding design of this med-tech device affords a heart patient's arteries a chance to recover to the tune of 90% back to its original form. By comparison, those who receive stents, need more stents to thwart future blockages caused by the primary stent application. In ten years, the survival rate for those with a stent is generally not optimistic.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Dr. Jeremy Liff, who trained at NYU and practices on Long Island, joined the podcast to discuss practical strategies for stroke prevention. Their conversation centers on sustainable lifestyle measures: reducing added sugars and artificial sweeteners, maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and partnering with a primary care physician to manage cardiovascular risk. They also discuss GLP-1 medications within the broader context of risk reduction.

https://jeremyliffmd.com/

Straightforward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night’s sleep. 

Written by renowned family therapist and sleep coach Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper offers an attachment-based, research-backed approach to baby sleep, ending the heated online debate of “sleep-training.” With the understanding that knowing how to help your baby get good sleep can be overwhelming given the loud, contradictory voices doling out advice, Lawler relies on a flexible and personalized approach to share solutions that work for you and your family.

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Dr. Campazzi shows how to turn your smartwatch, smartphone, and everyday technology into life-saving health tools. In Better Health with AI, you’ll learn simple steps that personalize prevention, improve doctor visits, and protect the people you love—without needing to be tech-savvy.

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• A new daily oral form of semaglutide (Ozempic) was FDA-approved and should be available soon, costing around $150/month

• The cost of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) is expected to be similar, available directly from Eli Lilly by February

• Wellness tip: Carry a stainless steel water bottle and carafe for onboard hydration, as most airlines (except Delta) fail water safety tests

• After using the bathroom, clean your hands with alcohol wipes since airline bathroom water is also unsafe (except Delta)

...and much more!

Ondrasik reveals the compelling science behind our behaviors and beliefs when it comes to the notion of trying. Pulling from positive psychology, the science of habit formation, research studies, and more, motivational speaker Carla Ondrasik guides us to proven-effective strategies for better doing—and ultimately to goal achievement and a more fulfilling life. Achievement is just one “do or do not” decision away, and it starts with eliminating “try” from our vocabulary. STOP TRYING! shows us how to do that.

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• Sugar alcohols may increase clotting risk

• Talk to your doctor about aspirin use

• Avoid tanning beds

• Alzheimer’s disease: follow known prevention strategies

• Do the “40 things” from The Great Age Reboot

...and much more!

The Food and Drug Administration on recently approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug. The Wegovy pill, as it’s called, is first oral version of a GLP-1 drug that has been brought to market for weight loss. A second pill, from Eli Lilly, is also expected to be approved in the coming months. Nicolette M. Pace, a Registered Dietician, Chef, & Nutritionist, is here to talk about all this and more!

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

• FDA approval of the first oral GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) and discussion of alternative drugs like tirzepatide (Mounjaro)

• Strong warning that GLP-1 drugs should be paired with resistance (muscle-building) exercise.

•  Many retirement communities don’t have enough gym equipment, which hurts older adults’ health

..and much more!

Hair loss is one of the most misunderstood medical issues in America, and according to Fort Lauderdale hair transplant surgeon Dr. Brett Bolton, the truth is far more straightforward than most people realize. For men, he says 99.999% of hair loss is purely genetic male-pattern hair loss — not stress, diet, or lifestyle. If a man is thinning, he inherited it. Period. The gene can come from either side of the family and may skip several generations.

Women face a more complex picture. Dr. Bolton explains that hormonal shifts, thyroid issues, pituitary disorders, collagen vascular conditions, and other systemic factors can all trigger loss. A trained eye can immediately determine whether a woman is developing male-pattern recession — a genetic pattern typically visible at the hairline. Anything outside that pattern requires proper bloodwork and medical evaluation to find the root cause.

As for stress? Dr. Bolton compares it to an infection that flares when the immune system dips. Stress rarely creates hair loss; it typically accelerates a genetic program already in motion. Stress-related shedding is usually temporary, with regrowth following once the telogen (resting) phase resolves.

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• Can Coffee Reduce Atrial Fibrillation?
• Why Higher Education Matters for Health as You Age
• The Hidden Dangers of Smoking: Just a Few Cigarettes Can Double Your Risk
• How Does Light Exposure Impact Your Heart Health?
• Avoid This to Lower Your Risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 40%

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

• Severe flu season warning – A new H3N2 influenza strain is causing a particularly bad flu season, with strong evidence that flu vaccination significantly reduces hospitalizations, especially in younger adults.

• Flu vaccine effectiveness – Discussion of how well the flu shot prevents hospitalizations in different age groups.

• Coffee and heart health – New randomized research showing coffee consumption reduces episodes of atrial fibrillation.

• Dangers of light smoking and vaping – Even smoking just 2–5 cigarettes per day (or vaping) significantly increases death rates, especially in older adults.

• Education and brain health – Higher educational attainment is linked to better memory and cognitive function as people age.

• Physical activity and dementia prevention – Staying physically active in midlife lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life.

Dr. Otis Brawley of Johns Hopkins shares his insight about cancer screening, focusing on prostate cancer. Dr. Brawley explains that while prostate cancer is common and serious, evidence supporting routine PSA screening is limited and inconsistent, leading major organizations to recommend shared decision-making between doctors and patients rather than universal screening. Men of Northwestern Sub-Saharan African ancestry have higher risk, but outcomes are equal across groups when high-quality care is provided, highlighting that disparities stem mainly from access to care, not biology. He emphasizes the importance of individualized screening decisions, treatment at strong medical centers, and patient engagement, and briefly describes Johns Hopkins’ MAPS peer-support program for cancer patients.

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Former carbs-addicted journalist and bestselling author Connie Bennett (Sugar Shock! and Beyond Sugar Shock) knows firsthand how quickly we can lose our willpower. After eating wholesome, sugar-free, gluten-free foods for more than a decade, she blew her diet big-time and packed on 21 pounds after a heartbreaking year helplessly watching her mother succumb to cancer.

Connie felt ashamed. But hitting rock bottom made her determined to discover: Why do millions of people overeat junk foods? What events, conditions, or emotions trigger mindless bingeing? How can you shed unhealthy excess weight while you heal your heart, claim calm, and shed your shame?

I Blew My Diet! Now What? is the result of Connie’s seven-year quest for answers. This engaging, eye-opening book guides you to:

• Discover 21 Reasons You Blew Your Diet
• Implement research-backed FEASTS (Fast, Easy, Awesome, Simple, Tested Strategies) to take back your power
• Create nutritious, delicious, blood-sugar-balanced, modified ketogenic (KetoMod) meals or snacks
• Boost oxytocin (the feel-good hormone) with Connie’s fun, science-based Hum-Hug-Rock Relief Process.

This groundbreaking book—which includes entertaining cartoons by Isabella Bannerman—will help you shift your mindset from powerless to powerful while you create the healthy body you desire and the fulfilling life you deserve. For more information, visit www.connieb.com.

Dr. Sideroff is an internationally renowned psychologist, consultant, and associate professor at UCLA, who’s established innovative training and treatment programs around the world. He has hosted summits on longevity, resilience and leadership, and published pioneering research in brain and behavior. He’s a thought leader called on to speak on his groundbreaking approach to resilience, peak performance & transformational psychology. His new book is, "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging & Increase Vitality." He is also the host of the acclaimed podcast: “Quantum Leadership”. 

Dr. Sideroff will discuss his groundbreaking work on resilience, exploring the nine key pillars that can help us navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth and turn bad stress into good stress. Practical strategies for building mental toughness and emotional well-being that will increase your quality of life.

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Discover the critical importance of newborn hearing screening with Dr. Regina Zappi, an esteemed audiologist and associate director at ASHA. Learn why early detection of hearing loss can significantly impact a child's language development and social skills.

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from Ruth: “As a 30-year blood cancer "patient" and now a cancer care partner to my husband, in addition to my patient advocacy work and health/medical writing, including as a contributor to the New York Times, I do honestly believe I bring a unique perspective to any conversation about the chronic effects of many of today's cancers.”

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Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

An essential and empowering guide for women who struggle—often silently and alone—with the challenges of ADHD.

ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or entirely overlooked, leaving millions silently fighting an internal, invisible battle. Outwardly, they can be labeled flaky, intense, dramatic, or unreliable, while inwardly they’re juggling severe overwhelm, emotional chaos, chronic stress, catastrophic thinking, and the unshakable feeling of being misunderstood—by everyone.

In Invisible ADHD, Shanna Pearson—founder and director of the world’s largest one-on-one ADHD coaching company, shares what actually works for women in real life. Drawing on insights from hundreds of thousands of coaching sessions, and her own turbulent ADHD journey, Shanna reveals the never-before-published strategies and solutions that have transformed thousands of lives for over two decades!

Foot problems are widespread, with a significant portion of the population experiencing them at some point in their lives. Approximately 75% of Americans will experience foot problems, and many suffer from chronic pain. Foot pain is a common-- about 19% of the US population experiences an average of 1.4 foot problems each year. 

Dr. Glen N. Robison serves as Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He's board certified in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Robison is a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner and certified Myopractor. Trained in releasing deep restriction of motion in the body that resides at the root of our symptoms and ailments. He is here today to discuss foot conditions including: bunions, plantar fasciitis & everything in between.

Who’s responsible for all the crap swirling around in the middle of the ocean? Brian Belefant deserves at least part of the blame. For decades he worked in advertising and marketing, doing his best to manipulate people like you into craving things you truly don’t need––Pepsi, Nissan, Taco Bell, Visa, Toyota, Pizza Hut, US Bank, Frito-Lay, and others.

He made enough money to buy a lot of stuff, but the fuller his closets got, the emptier he felt.

This book is a form of penance. And it’s not a one-off. So much of what Brian writes deals with themes of consumption, waste, and American cultural imperialism. ‘The Sultan of Garbage' shares 4 tips on how to reduce waste and be a more responsible consumer.

Brian’s short stories appear in American Writers Review, Magpie Messenger, The South Shore Review, JAKE, Story Unlikely, The Blue Mountain Review, and Half and One. He’s written two novels and a how-to book, Spouse Hunting: Using the Rules of Real Estate to Find the Love of Your Life (spoiler alert: it works).

His novel ‘Egregious” was a finalist for the Unleash Press 2024 WIP Prize and was shortlisted for The Letter Review Prize.

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Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is here today to discuss the findings of a recent study on ultra processed foods. Ultra processed foods are becoming dominant in the global food supply. Prospective cohort studies have consistently found an association between high consumption of ultra processed foods and increased risk of several noncommunicable diseases and all-cause mortality. The study aimed to (1) estimate the risk of all-cause mortality for ultra processed foods consumption and (2) estimate the attributable epidemiologic burden of ultra processed food consumption in 8 select countries.

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With cannabis products popping up everywhere—from wellness aisles to dispensaries—there’s still a lot of confusion around what’s legal, what’s safe, and what actually works. There’s a lot of confusion surrounding cannabis, hemp, THC, and their role in health — especially as more patients explore alternative treatments for anxiety, chronic pain, and neurological conditions. Dr. Leigh Vinocur - emergency physician, national media medical expert, and one of the first graduates from the University of Maryland’s groundbreaking master’s program in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics - is here to help clear things up. Dr. Leigh’s new book, Never Let Them See You Sweat: How Science Can Help Us Harness Stress for Success (Bloomsbury, June 2025), explores how stress, mental health, and the body’s endocannabinoid system are more connected than we ever knew — and how plant-based medicine, including cannabis, may play a vital role in future treatment protocols.

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Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer, discusses the IMF’s work and what lies ahead in the fight against myeloma. Dr. Mikhael leads the IMF’s M-Power Project, which seeks to improve the care delivered to African Americans, who have double the incidence of white people. He spends about 20% of his time in the developing world, seeking ways to enhance access to myeloma therapies in underprivileged countries.

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UVA School of Nursing scientist Randy Jones will discuss a decision tool he developed to help prostate cancer patients make treatment choices. Created with support from a $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant, the tool is a valuable guide for patients when starting, stopping, or altering cancer treatment.

Jones also talks about what conversations are important to have for patients like Biden and what advice he would have for patients beginning prostate cancer treatment.

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This book will change your life, as an IBS patient. A Unique, Pivotal and “out of the box” Book about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The author of this book is Dr. Mohammad Farivar, an exceptional gastroenterologist with extensive expertise in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. He has served as a Professor at Harvard Medical School, Boston University, and Tufts University.

Millions of people in the United States are suffering from IBS like symptoms. They are being diagnosed and treated as IBS. The purpose of this book is to help these patients figure out what is causing their symptoms and take care of it. For the majority of them diet is the culprit and by recognizing and avoiding it one can put an end to future suffering. In this book, more than 40 reasons are blamed and several real life examples illustrate how difficult it may be to find the cause if you are not knowledgeable about the pathophysiology of GI tract and digestion and absorption of food.

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How we struggle to grieve the loss of our pets. It’s a challenge not only faced by teachers and parents, as they try to help their kids, but by any pet-owner, young, elderly, and especially those with a disability who have a therapy dog or veterans who are partnered with a therapy or service dog. Jean M. Alfieri, author of: 21 WAYS TO WEATHER THE LOSS OF YOUR PET: An Idea Guide to Grieving & Healing, offers a variety of TWENTY-ONE tried and true activities to commemorate your pet. It allows space for you to grieve, express gratitude, and celebrate the life you shared. There are basic and more “advanced” projects, as well as mindset words to help on your journey of healing. It also includes tips to consider your physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Revolutionize your beauty and health routine with The Beauty Molecule, the groundbreaking new discovery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Nicholas Perricone, the pioneer of the anti-inflammatory movement. Explore the science of neuroceuticals—cutting-edge compounds that harness the brain-body connection to reverse cellular aging, restore skin radiance, and unlock unparalleled vitality.

In The Beauty Molecule, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, M.D. introduces acetylcholine (AcH), a groundbreaking discovery that works on a cellular level to boost energy, enhance cognitive function, fortify overall health, and rejuvenate the skin. At the forefront of this revolutionary program is Antioxidant 3.0, a next-generation approach to combating inflammation and cellular aging. Together, these innovations form the foundation of a science-driven program that connects the brain and body to unlock optimal health, lasting vitality, and true beauty from the inside out.

Backed by decades of research, Dr. Perricone’s transformative program combines neuroceuticals, anti-inflammatory nutrition, hydrogen water, and practical lifestyle strategies to deliver visible results in just 21 days.

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Discover the #1 New York Times bestselling training system that has developed world champions, from performance coach Jim Murphy, who merges two decades of research, interviews with top athletes and leaders, and hard-earned lessons into a step-by-step manual for mastering your mind for peak performance and living with absolute fullness of life.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

In this compassionate guide, Dr. Julius Birnbaum offers essential advice for navigating the complex world of various autoimmune diseases. This resource will help patients, caregivers, and health care professionals understand the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

Medicare works well because we do it together. We chip in from our salaries every week and we appreciate the medical care after age 65. And Medicare can take better care of you if you help by taking care of yourself
It is the backbone of America’s social safety net programs. In this episode celebrating Medicare’s 60th anniversary, Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the program’s evolution and its lasting impact on healthcare for seniors and people with disabilities. He highlights how Medicare has improved access to care, supported innovation in treatment and prevention, and helped set national standards. Dr. Oz also addresses financial challenges, including concerns about long-term funding, and emphasizes the importance of making healthcare more efficient and affordable, especially with promising advances like lower-cost gene therapies on the horizon.

https://www.doctoroz.com/

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There are an estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, as well as adults who are concerned about developing dementia. Who does not worry about Alzheimer's? Peter Rabins, a trusted physician, takes you in a bite-size question-and-answer style from "when to worry" to "what to do and say" and from early changes through tough care decisions. Suggestions are practical and specific despite thoughtfully acknowledged.

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Swallowing is something that most of us don’t think twice about—until it becomes difficult. But what if counting how many times you can swallow in 30 seconds could help flag potential health concerns?

That’s the idea behind a study that has generated recent public and media attention. Researchers examined how healthy individuals performed on the Repetitive Saliva Swallowing Test (RSST). It’s a quick and simple screening tool used to check for signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia, a disorder that can affect people with neurological conditions, head or neck cancer, and other medical conditions.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evaluate patients for—and treat—swallowing disorders. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is sharing the following information to put the study’s findings—and its broader application with the general public—into context.

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The Peptide Blueprint by Regan Archibald is a concise, science-backed guide to using peptides as powerful tools for optimizing health, reversing aging, and improving performance. The book breaks down complex medical concepts into simple, actionable strategies, showing readers how to naturally boost energy, enhance recovery, balance hormones, and extend longevity. It's designed for anyone looking to take control of their health through the latest in regenerative medicine and functional wellness.

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SmileHub is a nonprofit tech company that uses data to rate charities, and provides resources that make it easy for donors to find more information and maximize the impact of their donations. Our platform is designed to help users find and donate to causes and charities that align with their values and interests. With over $7.2 billion going to be invested in cancer research in the United States during 2025, the non-profit organization SmileHub today released new reports on the Best Charities for Research and the Best States for Cancer Research in 2025.

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Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

There is perhaps no more common life event than becoming a widow. Two thousand eight hundred women become widows every day. That’s one million widows a year. Our book, which we're excited to share with you, offers a unique perspective on widowhood. It's a collection of our personal experiences as widows, along with the stories of widows we've surveyed and interviewed. These stories cover a wide range of topics, from financial challenges to the importance of self-care, and we also provide practical advice on pre-planning financial and legal needs, protecting against 'brain fog,' and supporting widows through intentional friendships.

We all know that messes (both physical & mental) can feel incredibly overwhelming making it hard to create space in your life for the things that really matter. Enter Tyler Moore: a school teacher, husband and father of three (who all share a tiny but very tidy apartment in NYC) known as “Tidy Dad” on Instagram. 

In his first book, TIDY UP YOUR LIFE: Rethinking How to Organize, Declutter, and Make Space for What Matters Most (1/14) Moore offers not only practical, authentic tidying/organization tips, but just as important, ways to bring focus to your life and address the mental clutter than can happen as well.

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Cancer-fighting implant shows promise in treating melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal tumors. Rice-led study serves as foundation for FDA investigational new drug application and emerging new company to launch from RBL LLC. Veiseh’s team at Rice University has created an implant that functions like a “cytokine factory,” delivering IL-12 — a powerful immune-stimulating molecule — directly into the tumor environment. This approach boosts the body’s ability to fight cancer while avoiding the severe side effects usually associated with systemic IL-12 therapy.

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When we celebrate the New Year in 2025, we are also marking a quarter century into the new millennium. We often think it's going terribly, but is it really? How has the past quarter-century set us up for the next 75 years?

In THE BRIGHT SIDE: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One (on sale January 7th) Dr. Sumit Paul-Choudhury—former editor-in-chief of The New Scientist—provides an impassioned defense of optimism as a catalyst for change and declares it a moral imperative. He can help put the past 25 years in perspective as we look toward the future.

Per Sumit, submitting to fear is easy. Optimism, though, in the face of the unknown—a willingness to accept and confront uncertainty—is the definition of true moral courage. Realism, for all the good press it receives, often leads to passivity and surrender. (See below signature for other topics).

This thought-provoking deep-dive into the roots and implications of optimism drops Jan 7th, after the New Year and before the inauguration—a perfect time to measure our reserves of optimism and look back on all that we have accomplished. In THE BRIGHT SIDE¸ Sumit offers a corrective to the tidal wave of pessimism that regularly rises up to engulf us all. (See below for other topic ideas).

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Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

You know I've been in this sleep game for a while now, right? Well, I'm working on this new book, "Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Wellness is too F*cking Complicated," and it's challenging a lot of what we think we know about health.

Here's the deal: sleep isn't just important - it's the cornerstone of wellness. Get this right, and a lot of other health stuff falls into place. But we're in a serious sleep crisis. Most adults are getting crap sleep, and it's wrecking their health in ways they don't even realize.

Even Volleyball player and three time Olympic gold medal winner Kerri Walsh Jennings admits that “Sleep could be the hardest thing to accomplish on my to-do list, but it always makes a difference.”

Remember when I told you about chronotypes? Bears, Lions, Wolves, and Dolphins? Knowing which one you are is like having a cheat code for better sleep and health. It's not just cool trivia - it can be a total game-changer.

I've got some sleep hacks that'll surprise you too. Like, that morning coffee? You're probably drinking it at the wrong time. And don't get me started on bedroom temperature - it could be messing with your sleep big time.

Here's what kills me: we've made wellness so damn complicated. Everyone's obsessing over green juices and cold plunges, but they're missing the basics. Sleep, hydration, breathing - get these right, and you're golden.

I've been talking about this stuff on TV, in books, you name it. I know how to break it down so people actually get it and can use it.

What do you think? Want to dive deeper into this? We could do something cool with it. Maybe I could even figure out your chronotype - trust me, it's eye-opening.

Let me know if you want to chat more and we can brainstorm. You can download my press kit here and you can check out the trailer here.

Cybersecurity and Medical Records and how to keep safe.

We live in a screen-dominated world, with most Americans spending 7 to 9 hours a day staring at devices. The result? Digital eye strain is now an epidemic, causing blurred vision, headaches, and even fueling a surge in nearsightedness—especially in children. But you don’t have to sacrifice your eyesight for technology. Dr. Rudrani Banik shares five simple ways to protect your eyes and keep your vision sharp in the digital age. In this interview your audience will gain practical insights on how to improve their eye health that will also be shared at The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7 coinciding with National Healthy Vision Month. This summit, hosted by Dr. Rani, will feature more than 35 expert-led discussions on topics from eye strain and ocular nutrition to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. At the summit, participants will learn practical strategies to help safeguard their vision now and for the future.

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Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease is the complete guide to achieving better health, providing everything from tips on how to structure your day to take full advantage of higher energy periods, to tailor-made workout programs designed to boost mobility and balance. Studies have shown that exercise improves fitness and energy levels in Parkinson’s patients, while also relieving pain and helping them retain control in their daily life.

There is perhaps no more common life event than becoming a widow. Two thousand eight hundred women become widows every day. That’s one million widows a year. Our book, which we're excited to share with you, offers a unique perspective on widowhood. It's a collection of our personal experiences as widows, along with the stories of widows we've surveyed and interviewed. These stories cover a wide range of topics, from financial challenges to the importance of self-care, and we also provide practical advice on pre-planning financial and legal needs, protecting against 'brain fog,' and supporting widows through intentional friendships.

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• Achieving diabetes remission and the benefits for overall health
• Latest Alzheimers updates 
• Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30-40's and why
• PLUS so much more..

"Healthy veins are crucial for smooth and efficient circulation," explains Dr. Chuback, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. "When vein health is compromised, it can lead to leg discomfort, fatigue, and affect your overall quality of life. Many people think of vein issues only in terms of varicose veins, but they play a much larger role in how your body feels and functions."

Dr. Chuback emphasizes that supporting vein health doesn't have to be complicated. Simple adjustments to your daily routine can significantly improve how your veins function.

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Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana

This book tells the truth about marijuana and other cannabis products from a medical and scientific perspective in an easy-to-read, enjoyable manner. This standard edition was written for use in public schools, law enforcement agencies, other government agencies, and for those only wanting the medical perspective and who do not want to learn about the spiritual implications of cannabis. This edition limits or eliminates biblical and spiritual content to allow for use in secular institutions.

The Official Study Guide for Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana

This study guide is for use with the companion standard edition and is great for strictly secular group or personal study. Public schools, secular community youth programs, and secular addiction treatment and recovery programs will find this study guide an essential resource. Those wanting a deeper understanding about the subject of marijuana will want this resource.

Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana, Expanded Edition: A Medical and Biblical Perspective

This book tells the truth about marijuana and other cannabis products from a medical, scientific, and biblical perspective in an easy-to-read, enjoyable manner. The Expanded Edition contains the medical information from the standard edition. This edition contains three additional chapters covering a biblical perspective about marijuana. This edition also contains more heartwarming true stories and expanded versions of the ones in the standard edition. This is the edition most people will prefer.

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Food has power to nourish your mind, supporting emotional wellness through both nutrients and pleasure. In this groundbreaking book, journalist Mary Beth Albright draws on cutting-edge research to explain the food/mood connection. She redefines “emotional eating” based on the science, revealing how eating triggers biological responses that affect humans’ emotional states both immediately and long-term. Albright’s accessible voice and ability to interpret complex studies from the new field of nutritional psychology, combined with straightforward suggestions for what to eat and how to eat it, make this an indispensable guide. Readers will come away knowing how certain foods help reduce the inflammation that can harm mental health, the critical relationship between the microbiome and the brain, which vitamins help restore the body during intensely emotional times, and how to develop a healthful eating pattern for life—with 30-day kickoff plan included. Eat and Flourish is the entertaining, inspiring book for today’s world.

Mary Beth focuses on the science-based connection between food and mental health in her new podcast, Eat You’ll Feel Better, and in her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Words from Dr. Kadar: I am the Cedars-Sinai doctor who became a Cedars-Sinai patient when I unexpectedly had an episode of chest pain. Despite all I knew about heart disease, my first reaction was all too normal—denial. But I got over that, and ten days later, I was having open-heart surgery for a condition known as the “widow maker.” I wrote Getting Better to help people facing a medical crisis (and their loved ones) navigate the road to recovery. I learned a lot from my time as an open-heart surgery patient, and would like others to benefit from my experience. I graduated from Yale Medical School, completed my residency at Stanford and Harvard Universities (Massachusetts General Hospital), and was working as an anesthesiologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where I routinely took care of cardiac patients. I got the shock of my life when I suddenly went from doctor to patient. I had always been in great health and had expected that to continue for a long time. I was familiar with illness denial and the symptoms of coronary artery disease. Despite that, I went into denial when I first experienced symptoms. After my diagnosis, I expected to recover in record time from my surgery. That didn’t turn out so well either, since I experienced several complications. My eventual recovery is an encouraging story.

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Started in 2010, Stand for the Silent is an organization on a mission to help eliminate bullying nationwide. Kirk and Laura Smalley founded the group after their child took his own life due to bullying. They offer free resources for parents and educators and travel to schools to host presentations. They have been to over 6,025 schools and spoken with more than 4.15 million students. To get more information, visit the site at: https://standforthesilent.org/

We’re all tired. We feel sluggish and unfocused and out of sync with our bodies. We know that circadian rhythms are important, but we aren’t exactly sure how they work. Instead, we’re bombarded with solutions—blue-light blocking glasses, melatonin, light lamps, complicated eating schedules—without a clear explanation of the problem they’re solving or the science behind them. The truth is circadian rhythms are a bigger part of our lives than we ever realized. Their wide-ranging effects can boggle the mind, and researchers are just starting to discover exactly how they function—and how much our modern lives have thrown them out of whack. It’s time to give up that late-night TikTok doom scrolling. Science writer Lynne Peeples is here to help us reclaim the rhythms that profoundly affect our health and well-being in her groundbreaking book THE INNER CLOCK: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms (Riverhead Books; On Sale September 24, 2024) which has already received glowing praise (below) from James Nestor, Daniel Pink, Mary Roach, Dan Fagin, Deborah Blum and more.

Misaligned circadian rhythm disrupt sleep, reduce productivity, and raise the risk of serious, life-threatening ailments. Our bodies are full of tiny timepieces synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in our environment, but they’re up against modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals that wreak havoc on our internal clocks and health. THE INNER CLOCK explores the emerging and fascinating science behind circadian rhythms and its transformative applications. Peeples seeks out the scientists, astronauts, athletes, and patients at the forefront of a growing movement. We learn about experts and enthusiasts experimenting with their circadian clocks, with surprising results. Alongside rigorous reporting, Peeples tests the research as she sleeps in a Cold War–era bunker, chases the midnight sun, spits into test tubes, and wears high-tech light sensors to decipher what makes our internal clocks tick and how we can reset them for the better. She discusses everything from jet lag to aging connections with our circadian rhythms, productivity and athletic performance peaks to connections between circadian rhythms and our gut microbiome and even Alzheimer’s disease.

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Diagnosed with dermatomyositis in 2016, Karen Alexander, a top high fashion model for two decades, has become a powerful advocate for those living with this rare, debilitating condition. Using her platform, she tirelessly raises awareness about the urgent need for better diagnosis, treatment, and care for women of color who are disproportionately affected by myositis.

With a career spanning over four decades, Karen broke barriers for Black women in the fashion industry, gracing the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue and Elle, and working with iconic brands such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Chanel. Now, she channels that same passion into advocating for her “myositis sisters,” emphasizing the importance of increasing diversity in clinical trials, educating healthcare providers about health disparities, and reducing diagnosis times.

Myositis refers to a group of rare, chronic, and incurable neuromuscular diseases that cause muscles to become weak, painful, and tired. The disease can affect not only muscles but also the skin, lungs, and heart, leading to severe and potentially life-threatening complications. Women of color, particularly African American women, are more likely to develop severe forms of myositis and face higher mortality rates than their white counterparts. They also experience challenges in diagnosis due to symptoms like unusual rashes and muscle weakness, which may not be easily recognized on darker skin tones.

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Prevent Cancer Foundation wants to make sure that every man gets up to on their routine cancer screenings. One good place to start is by encouraging men to take charge of their own health! Prevent Cancer Foundation's Early Detection Survey found that 20% of men don't make their own doctor's appointments! That’s right, nearly 1 in 5 men confessed that a relative or partner usually schedules their health care appointments for them.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s annual Early Detection Survey found that:

65% of U.S. men are behind on at least one routine cancer screening.
33% of men say they worry about experiencing stress while waiting for the results of a routine cancer screening.
More than a third of men reported that they are better about reviewing their bank or credit card statements (33%) or getting their car’s oil changed (32%), than they are about scheduling their routine cancer screenings.

The prevalence of certain cancers among men—including colorectal, skin (melanoma), oral and prostate cancers, all of which have routine screenings available—illustrates the importance of empowering men to take charge of their health during Men’s Health Month and all year long. 

The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s mission is to remind everyone – men and women – that when it comes to cancer, early detection can mean better outcomes.

Migraine affects an estimated more than 10% of people worldwide, occurs most often among people aged 20 to 50 years, and is about 3 times more common in women than in men. In a large US survey, 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men reported having migraine symptoms. What Are Episodic and Chronic Migraine? Dr. Fred Cohen is here to share his thoughts.

Dr. Debra Parker Oliver is here to discuss everything you need to know about Hospice. She is focused on developing, testing and implementing interventions to improve hospice care, palliative care, and caregiving experiences.

Studies have shown that regular exercise can significantly improve fitness, energy levels, and pain management in Parkinson's patients, helping them retain control over their daily lives. Renowned medical fitness expert William Smith, MS, NSCA-CSCS, MEPD. Smith is author of the highly acclaimed book Exercises for Parkinson's Disease: The Complete Fitness Guide to Improve Mobility, Strength and Balance and brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the Parkinson's community.

His expertise and practical insights developed over 25 years working in fitness, healthcare, and medical settings make him a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson's disease.

Dr. John Chuback, a board certified cardiovascular surgeon and the founder of Chuback Vein Center, is here to discuss Varicose Veins, and lymphedema a common but poorly understood problem in the United States AND Vein Care for Optimal Cardiovascular Wellness FOR ALL.

To learn more visit ChubackVeinCenter.com and VitasupportMD.com.

Dr. Dean Ornish, MD is a Lifestyle Medicine Pioneer and Founder and President of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute.

Cash Lambert discusses his book, SURF THERAPY: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental & Emotional Well-Being, which takes a deep look into the surf therapy movement, the therapists at the forefront of this radical new treatment, and its many applications for treating anxiety, PTSD, and more.

link to book here: https://books.google.com/books/about/Surf_Therapy.html?id=IcrxEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description

Yizhou Dong, Ph.D is here to discuss recent research on novel lipid nanoparticle-mRNA regimen reverses inflammation and aids recovery as well as "Nano Drug Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing in Mice."

Bullies exist everywhere: families, workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, politics and government, and organizations of all types and sizes. And in a media landscape where conflict, crisis, chaos, and fear reign supreme, every day we see the worst behavior of celebrities, politicians, and other public figures who serve as role models.

Winners and losers. Friends and enemies. Heroes and villains. People with high-conflict personalities think almost solely in these extremes. They regularly express unmanaged emotions, routinely blame others, and do harmful things that 90% of people would never do. Bullies share these characteristics, plus a drive to dominate or destroy their victims.

But all bullies act in the same highly predictable patterns, regardless of their demographics and situation. By focusing on the ten hidden powers bullies employ--from their unrestrained nature and bully story to manipulating emotions and playing the victim--Bill Eddy unpacks the way bullies rely on primitive emotions and nonverbal behavior. He helps readers spot these behaviors and offers practical actions before they become immobilized by helplessness, blame, and shame.

In today's world, we all may have an adult bully in our lives sooner or later. For anyone who has a bully in their life now, for professionals who counsel victims of bullying, and for anyone who is concerned about the fraying of our culture and society, this book gives effective strategies to prevent bullies from taking over. Eddy's six-step approach includes useful advice on how to:

Recognize the patterns of bully behavior; Pull the plug on the bully's story; Set limits with credible threats; Impose serious consequences; Communicate effectively about bullies to others; Stand strong with others against bullies; Our New World of Adult Bullies takes a closer look at the dangerous behavior of bullies and how to stop the behavior before it starts.

With workplace-related stress costing the economy $300 billion per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024's Most & Least Stressed Cities in America, as well as expert commentary, to show where people are struggling and may need assistance. Writer/Analyst Chip Lupo is here to discuss these findings.

WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 39 key metrics. The data set ranges from average weekly work hours to the unemployment rate to divorce and suicide rates.

To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:

https://wallethub.com/edu/most-least-stressed-cities/22759

Meltem Ece Kars, MD, PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at the Personalized Medicine Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Her research at the Itan Lab focuses on identifying the genetic underpinnings of complex disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease and congenital heart disease using genetic and phenotype data from individuals with diverse ancestral origins.

Patrick K. Porter, PhD is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With 20 years of experience operating the largest self-help franchise in the world, he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry, having sold over 3 million of his self-help products worldwide. Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology for 32 years. He was a co-developer of the MC2, the first personal light & sound brain training machine, voted “Best New Gadget of the Year” at the 1989 Consumer Electronics Show. And his team was voted the “Best New Health APP” at 2019 Consumer Electronic Show.

His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity. The BrainTap headset uses light & sound technology in combination with Dr. Porter’s proprietary guided visualization audio-sessions to help people achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, lose weight, stop smoking, manage pain, accelerate learning, enjoy superb sleep and make any number of lifestyle improvements. Additionally, he offers personal improvement providers a turnkey system for helping their clients achieve these same goals, and more. Dr. Porter also is dean of mind-based studies at the International Quantum University of Integrative Medicine (IQUIM).

https://braintap.com/

A deadly secret lurks within our spice racks, medicine cabinets, backyard gardens, and private stashes. Scratch beneath the surface of a red pepper flake, a poppy seed, a magic mushroom cap, or an apple seed, and we find a bevy of strange chemicals. We use these to greet our days (caffeine), cure our infections (penicillin), calm our nerves (CBD), and even kill our enemies (cyanide). But why do plants and fungi produce such chemicals? And how did we come to use and abuse some of them? Based on cutting-edge research, MOST DELICIOUS POISON: The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices by Noah Whiteman (October 24, 2023; Hardcover) reveals the origins of toxins produced by plants, mushrooms, microbes, and even some animals, the mechanisms that animals evolved to overcome them, and how a co-evolutionary arms race made its way into the human experience, forever changing the trajectory of humanity. This perpetual chemical war not only drove the diversification of life on Earth but is also intimately tied to our own successes and failures as individuals and as a species. You will never look at a houseplant, mushroom, fruit, vegetable, or even human history, the same way again. Among other topics, the following surprising phenomena are discussed:

 • Pain – caused by toxins – activates a circuit deep in our brains, subsequently creating feelings of pleasure and generating a feedback loop associated with addiction.

• Endorphins are opioids made in the brains of all animals, including our own. These opioids evolved to alleviate pain and are triggered by spices like black pepper and wasabi.

• Many toxins mimic our own hormones and neurotransmitters. These include caffeine, cardiac glycosides, opioids, psilocybin, and THC, which bind to receptors needed to run our brains and hearts, twisting a molecular logic born into our animal ancestors 500 million years ago.

• Nature’s toxins did not evolve with us in mind at all – plants, fungi, and microbes compete to evolve the next best defense, which their animal enemies eventually overcome and may co-opt as weapons.

As deadly fungi make national headlines, our current reality eerily resembles a sci-fi movie in which evolutionary biologists like Noah Whiteman are essential in demystifying the unknown and revealing the origins, mechanisms, and nature of toxins. Furthermore, the sensational reaction to The Last of Us and books like Entangled Life, I Contain Multitudes, and Wicked Plants demonstrate a strong curiosity and appetite for tales about hidden (and sometimes gruesome) aspects of the natural world, and how they shape the human condition.

Previously featured in The New York Times, Nature, Science, Scientific American, and Popular Science, Noah Whiteman received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2020 to write this book. In his own words, “In my mind, I am scientist, colleague, brother, son, uncle, husband, and friend first. But I am also a gay, first-generation college student with rural, rust-belt roots. To my knowledge, I was the first out LGBTQIA+ tenured faculty member in my department at the University of Arizona and the same is true now at the University of California, Berkeley, in Integrative Biology.”

https://www.mostdeliciouspoison.com/

Today we sit down with gastroenterologist Dr. Haleh Pazwash as she shares tips on topics such as: how to maintain a healthy gut and avoid tummy upset during a heat wave; summer safety tips to keep your gut health in check; and food safety tips from outdoor entertaining to advice on travel. She will also cover:

How to ID food poisoning – signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention plus the 101 on mayo and summer sun
Dehydration & heat stroke – best beverages to keep you from wilting in the summer heat plus signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention
Travel & your tummy – from jet lag to Montezuma’s revenge, how to enjoy your summer vacation while maintaining “regularity”

Long COVID Awareness Day was on March 15. The day highlighted the far-reaching effects of this disabling, chronic, and sometimes lethal disease worldwide, and sound the alarm for governments to accelerate the search for effective treatment. Long COVID means that post-infection symptoms persist for at least three months after contracting COVID-19—and may significantly impair one’s ability to perform day-to-day activities.

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, co-author of the new book called You Can Heal From Long COVID (DEVA Publishing June 2024), is here today to discuss his new book and how you can get back to your life after long COVID.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Healthy protein intake amounts
• Syphilis increase this year - what you need to know and why it's happening
• Heart failure updates
• PLUS so much more...

The Source: Judith Orloff, MD, is author of the new book, The Genius of Empathy: Practical Skills to Heal Your Sensitive Self, Your Relationships, and the World with Foreword by the Dalai Lama (Sounds True, April 9, 2024). Dr. Orloff is a member of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty and a New York Times bestselling author. She’s a leading voice in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, empathy, and intuitive development. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, Talks at Google, TEDx, and the American Psychiatric Association. She has also appeared in USA Today; O, The Oprah Magazine; Scientific American; and The New England Journal of Medicine. She specializes in treating highly sensitive people in her private practice. Learn more at drjudithorloff.com.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Alarming rise of alcohol and nicotine youth
• Women trying to get pregnant and vaccine updates
• Warning against raw milk 
• PLUS so much more...

Marijuana and medical research: what may happen in medical research if marijuana is rescheduled, and why our understanding of marijuana's impact is now limited. The Biden administration recently proposed reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance, a change that acknowledges the medical benefits of the drug and would get rid of a lot of research red tape. While we currently have a basic understanding of how marijuana impacts the body and the brain, rescheduling the substance will bring more researchers to the table and make it easier to study the THC products people are currently using today.

Easy to learn and fun to play, pickleball is also a surprisingly athletic sport. In this user-friendly book, fitness superstars, the Brungardt brothers, focus their expertise on the needs of pickleball players of all levels, applying the same innovative training methods they’ve used with NBA MVPs, Cy Young Award-winners, and Olympic and tennis champions, to make picklers more athletic and injury-resistant.

To safely reach your pickleball potential, health and fitness professionals agree that the sport should not be your only form of exercise. To fill this critical gap, the Brungardts have created PB-150, a comprehensive program that delivers all the components of an elite pro training center experience—with the fun and flexibility of the pickleball spirit.

The Complete Book of Pickleball brings together a dream team of experts in the fields of strength and conditioning, sports movement, sports vision, physical therapy, sports psychology, athletic training, performance nutrition, and sports medicine. Along with the Brungardts, these experts will coach you through an interactive, easy-to-follow, holistic workout. Combining your passion for the game with the PB-150 training program gives you a portal into all the transformative benefits of exercise, while allowing you to enjoy the game you love, for a lifetime.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Probiotics and vitamin D supplementation are tied to benefits in mental illness
• Arthritis can often follow ACL repairs and how to manage
• Americans short on sleep
• PLUS so much more...

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Gene associated diseases vs lifestyle and how much you can control
• Benefits of aromatherapy
• Stress management and nutrition and what to avoid
• PLUS so much more...

When treating allergies, your wallet may drain faster than your sinuses.

According to the latest ValuePenguin study, 31.8% of American adults have allergies — whether seasonal, food or eczema. And spending on allergic reactions rose 230% between 2000 and 2021.

In addition to exploring our findings, stick around to learn how you can utilize your health insurance to save on allergy spending.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Less TV lowers risk for stroke
• Stress levels found via hair DNA samples
• PLUS so much more...

Dr. Edoardo Marcora, Ph.D, is here today to discuss Immune Cells Identified as Key Player in Brain Health: New Discoveries for Alzheimers and other lipid rich tissue related diseases.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Latest updates on kidney disease
• Recent Alzheimers updates 
• Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30-40's and why
• PLUS so much more...

Gretchen Rubin is the bestselling author of The Happiness Project and other books, co-host of the hit podcast Happier, and one of our most influential observers of happiness and human nature writing today. In LIFE IN FIVE SENSES, Rubin explores how fully plugging into her senses personally helped her experience her own life in a more fulfilling way, and shares research and tips for how we all can harness the power of our senses to increase our happiness and well-being.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• COVID affects, long term and short
• Latest Alzheimers updates 
• Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30-40's and why
• PLUS so much more...

Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and the Hope of Resilience (Penguin Random House / Avery; 3/12/24) by neurobiologist and educator Marc Hauser, PhD shows the importance of these dimensions, shows how they generate signatures of trauma, and provides a road map for treatment that emphasizes the idea of a toolkit of options.

This book offers a hopeful new pathway to understanding children’s trauma and providing effective interventions to build healthier communities. 

Each year at least a billion children around the world are victims of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that range from physical abuse to racial discrimination to neglect and food deprivation.

The brain plasticity of our most vulnerable makes the adverse effects of trauma only that much more damaging to mental and physical development. Those dealt a hand of ACEs are more likely to drop out of school, have a shorter life, abuse substances, and suffer from myriad mental health and behavioral issues.

 The crucial question is: How do we intervene to offer these children a more hopeful future?

Dr. Hauser provides a novel, research-based framework to understand a child’s unique response to ACEs that goes beyond our current understanding and is centered around the five Ts—the timing during development when the trauma began, its type, tenure, toxicity, and how much turbulence it has caused in a child’s life.

Using this lens, adults can start to help children build resilience and recover—and even benefit—from their adversity through targeted community and school interventions, emotional regulation tools, as well as a new frontier of therapies focused on direct brain stimulation, including neurofeedback and psychedelics.

While human suffering experienced by children is the most devastating, it also presents the most promise for recovery; the plasticity of young people’s brains makes them vulnerable, but it also makes them apt to take back the joy, wonder, innocence, and curiosity of childhood when given the right support.

“AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness,” says Dr. Andrea Zimmerman, Low Vision Specialist at Lighthouse Guild. “If you are over 60, you are at risk for AMD, which is why even if you have no symptoms, you should get an eye exam once a year,” In addition to age, other risk factors for AMD include: a history of smoking, genetics and family history, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. Dr. Zimmerman is here today to discuss everything you need to know about AMD and steps you can take to protect your vision.

The New Approach to Health: Using Power Foods to Cause Rapid, Permanent Weight Loss

Scientists have found that certain foods trigger weight loss automatically. Unlike the usual approach to dieting which focuses on going hungry and avoiding the foods you love, the Power Foods approach encourages you to add specific foods that cause weight loss.
Power Foods work in three ways: First, they trigger satiety, taming your appetite so that you naturally eat less. Second, they trap calories in your digestive tract and carry them out with the wastes. Third, they ramp up your metabolism, so you burn calories faster hour after hour.

There are dozens of Power Foods, including common, everyday foods, like blueberries, melons, apples, and asparagus, as well as certain spices (cinnamon, ginger, and hot peppers). Blueberries, for example, get their color from anthocyanins, which have been associated with weight loss in research studies. Cinnamon contains a natural ingredient that boosts metabolism. Weight loss can be as easy as including these foods in your daily routine, say, with French toast made with cinnamon and topped with blueberry syrup.
The Power Foods and how to use them are spelled out in the Power Foods Diet, the new book by Neal Barnard, MD, author of the best-sellers Power Foods for the Brain and The 21-Day Weight-Loss Kickstart.

In this scientifically proven program, Power Foods do the work for you at home, at restaurants—anywhere you eat. You will never count calories again. And while exercise is always a good idea, the program works whether you exercise or not.
The Power Foods Diet includes 120 mouthwatering recipes, from French Toast and Wild Blueberry Muffins to Creamy Chipotle Butternut Soup, Southwest Chili, and Pesto Spaghetti with Broccoli and Sundried Tomatoes. And don’t forget dessert! The Power Foods ingredients are built into Blueberry Pops, Triple Berry No Churn Sorbet, a Fruity Banana Split, and Carrot Cake. There are also plenty of tips for people who prefer convenience foods or who generally eat in restaurants.

The approach is revolutionary:
• Power Foods bring you a healthier weight, healthier cholesterol level, lower blood pressure, and healthier blood sugar.
• Power Foods boost your energy, making you look and feel younger.
• Power Foods let you end “dieting” forever.
• Power Food allow you to enjoy eating again—at home or restaurants. No more skimpy portions.
• Among the Power Foods are those under study for their ability to reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss
By Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, with menus and recipes by Dustin Harder and Lindsay S. Nixon.
Balance Books (Hachette) Publication date: March 26, 2024

Much of what we know about women’s bodies and health has come from men. Their points of view have helped shape the way we feel about our bodies—and the kind of medical attention we receive. Our “normal” bodily functions—as well as our pain, pleasure, strength, and intellectual capacity—have been based on an overwhelmingly male narrative uninformed by women’s own voices, and often used to shame and subjugate us. The result is a cultural and societal legacy that continues to shape our health and care, despite recent advances that challenge it. In ALL IN HER HEAD: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today (Harper Wave; on-sale February 13; ISBN: 9780063293014; 448 pages), medical historian and Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist Elizabeth Comen, M.D. unpacks this legacy and reframes the conversation to empower women.

Comen shines a light on the female medicalized body and illuminates the myths and blind spots we’ve unwittingly inherited through generations. She takes readers back in time to meet the legendary—and sometimes infamous—doctors who shaped the field of medicine, as well as the patients they cared for (or in some cases, didn’t.) Comen explores the sanitariums of 18th century Europe, the anatomy labs of Victorian New York City, the makeshift hospitals of the Antebellum South. She connects the dots to show how a legacy of ignorance, indifference, oppression, and subjugation toward women’s medical issues commands women’s medical present.

Dr. McConnell, through his work with the American Heart Association and the National Fitness Foundation, highlights the many ways our society can reduce heart disease for all. Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer covers, among other topics: 

• simple and powerful therapies to reverse heart disease and prevent heart attacks and strokes
• digital health technologies, including wearable devices and artificial intelligence, that broaden access for detecting and monitoring heart disease
• prevention techniques that incorporate both a heart-healthy lifestyle and medical help when needed and screening for early heart disease

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Achieving diabetes remission and the benefits for overall health
• Latest Alzheimers updates 
• Cervical cancer increasing in women in their 30-40's and why
• PLUS so much more...

As far back as the sixth century B.C., physicians have looked to treat diabetes through diet. Today, it is estimated that over 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with this chronic disease and up to 9 million suffer undiagnosed. In RETHINKING DIABETES: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments (Knopf, Nonfiction; January 2, 2024), Gary Taubes explores the history of diabetes research to look towards more effective treatment in the future. Delving into the history of diabetes research shows at times conflicting and contradictory medical advice. Taubes re-examines this research alongside the most recent studies to provide new insight that shows the current standard treatment is not enough. He argues for doctors to look beyond prescribing drugs to incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes as an essential part of treatment.

In his latest book, Taubes challenges conventional medical thinking to reveal the limits of medical science for diabetes treatment. The proposed changes in RETHINKING DIABETES could revolutionize how people live with diabetes and help the millions of Americans struggling for years to come.

A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world’s top memory researchers radically reframes the way we think about the everyday act of remembering. Combining accessible language with cutting-edge research, Ranganath reveals the surprising ways our brains record the past and how we use that information to understand who we are in the present, and to imagine and plan for the future.Memory, Dr. Ranganath shows, is a highly transformative force that shapes how we experience the world in often invisible and sometimes destructive ways. Knowing this can help us with daily remembering tasks, like finding our keys, and with the challenge of memory loss as we age. What’s more, when we work with the brain’s ability to learn and reinterpret past events, we can heal trauma, shed our biases, learn faster, and grow in self-awareness.Including fascinating studies and examples from pop culture, and drawing on Ranganath’s life as a scientist, father, and child of immigrants, Why We Remember is a captivating read that unveils the hidden role memory plays throughout our lives. When we understand its power-- and its quirks--we can cut through the clutter and remember the things we want to remember. We can make freer choices and plan a happier future.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Updates on prostate health
• High stress ups your cardio-metabolic risks
• Weight loss and diabetes and the lowered risk of heart disease
• PLUS so much more...

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

• Well beyond wellness updates
• Decreasing inflammation is key to longevity
• PLUS so much more...

Three years on, COVID is clearly here to stay. So what do we do now? Drawing on his expertise as one of the world’s top virologists, Dr. Paul Offit helps weary readers address that crucial question in this brief, definitive guide.

As a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee and a former member of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices to the CDC, Offit has been in the room for the creation of policies that have affected hundreds of millions of people.In these pages, he marshals the power of hindsight to offer a fascinating frontline look at where we were, where we are, and where we’re heading in the now-permanent fight against the disease.

Accompanied by a companion website populated with breaking news and relevant commentary, this book contains everything you need to know to navigate COVID going forward. Offit addresses fundamental issues like boosters, immunity induced by natural infection, and what it means to be fully vaccinated. He explores the dueling origin stories of the disease, tracing today’s strident anti-vax rhetoric to twelve online sources and tracking the fallout. He breaks down long COVID—what it is, and what the known treatments are. And he looks to the future, revealing whether we can make a better vaccine, whether it should be mandated, and providing a crucial list of fourteen takeaways to eradicate further spread.

Filled with pragmatic analysis and sensible advice, TELL ME WHEN IT’S OVER is for anyone interested in finding new solutions to the new normal.

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• Hidden killers about radon
• Odds for dementia and what triples t hem
• Recent cannabis use
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We are living in an age of monetized anger, writes Anderson, who’s helped launch more than 100 magazines. If we don’t change course soon, the disease will be terminal. Thankfully, the author offers a remarkably straightforward remedy: Think less about commerce and more about simple, grassroots generosity. As the head of the TED organization, Anderson has lived the idea, bringing interesting and useful ideas to millions of people for free. In this uplifting book, the author examines how social media has become a maze of algorithms designed to glue people to screens in a fog of simmering resentment, unwilling to even talk to strangers, let alone help them. Yet signs of change do exist, and Anderson recounts stories of people acting generously—the hairdresser who started to give free cuts to homeless people or the anonymous donors who distributed substantial grants to help good causes. Video records of these incidents and many similar ones were circulated online; in numerous cases, people who watched them were inspired to become generous themselves, volunteering at or making a donation to a worthy organization. Anderson sees this pattern as proof that social media can be a positive force—and that many people want to be generous. He cites research showing that those who perform real-world generous acts are happier than self-centered people who live online. “Whether our collective future is a good one or not depends largely on whether the majority of people give more to the world than they take from it,” he writes, continuing, “Generosity is a key ingredient for a contented life.”

A joyful road map away from a polarized, selfish society to the hopeful, humane place where we should be.

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• Updates on cardiovascular health and controlling blood pressure
• High stress from teenage years to adulthood ups your cardio-metabolic risks
• Weight loss and diabetes and the lowered risk of heart disease
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Have you seen the Gwyneth Paltrow movie, SLIDING DOORS? It features the inimitable Gwyneth, playing Helen, freshly fired from her corporate job, stumbling into a train station, still in shock. The movie parallels the life-altering consequences of Helen missing her train home. 

Brian Klaas moves the “sliding doors” theory one step further in FLUKE: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters (on sale Jan 23). In it, Klaas demonstrates how linear ideas of progress are (at best) outmoded and suggests that “embracing the unpredictable” is not only more realistic—but is ultimately the key to happiness. Using history, evolutionary biology and chaos theory, Klaas shows how “letting go” is not only better for mental health, it can also be an empowering tool for success. The core argument of the book is that our world—and our lives—are more swayed by the accidental than we imagine. As people accustomed to recognizing patterns, we often wrongly weave unrelated data points together into a more pleasing tapestry. That is that the “storybook reality” produced by our modern simplified computer models, which systematically search for “the signal” and delete “the noise.”

Recall that for Gwyneth, her life was altered less by losing her corporate job than missing her train afterward.

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If you could rewind life and redo one moment, would everything turn out the same? Or could catching a train or missing an exit change your life—or history itself? Would you even know what to change, being blind to the radically different worlds you unknowingly left behind? 

In the perspective-altering tradition of Malcolm Gladwell’s Tipping Point and Nassim Taleb’s The Black Swan comes a provocative challenge to how we think our world works—and why small, chance events can divert our lives and change everything, by social scientist and Atlantic writer Brian Klaas.

In FLUKE: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters (on sale Jan 23rd, 2024), Klaas tackles these questions and changes the way we look at the world. Klaas encourages a shift away from our obsession with linear ideas about progress and suggests that embracing the unpredictable nature of life is not only a more reality-based outlook—but is the secret to happiness. For Klaas, all of our fates are inextricably linked to a web of people and events not only outside of our control, but not even within our purview whatsoever. Pull on one thread and it effects the whole web. It is these often random “flukes” that have outsized influence on our lives. Drawing on social science, chaos theory, history, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, FLUKE provides a brilliantly fresh look at why things happen and offers lessons on living smarter, being happier, and learning to let things go.

What causes schizophrenia? Is it a genetic glitch or are environmental factors at play? A combination of the two? Whatever the reason, what medication and course of action will give the patient the best chance at a normal life?

 Of all the mental illnesses, schizophrenia eludes us the most. Despite the strides scientists have made in neurological research and doctors have made in psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia remains misunderstood, almost complacently mythologized. Without a reason for the illness, patients feel even more alienated than they already do, families are left hopeless, and doctors struggle to provide effective care.

After an almost forty-year medical career dedicated to caring for those affected by schizophrenia, Dr. Steven Lesk became determined to find the answer to its existence. In Footprints of Schizophrenia, he presents a groundbreaking theory that weaves evolutionary evidence with neurological findings. His conclusions promise to forever change the lives of the mentally ill by generating much-needed cultural dialogue about this stigmatized illness, and ultimately by provoking new psychiatric and pharmacological research.

Dr. Lesk’s “primitive organization theory” has its basis in human evolution—from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens—and the specific changes to our brains after the emergence of language. We’ve existed in human-like form for six million years, but we’ve only had language for 50,000; as Dr. Lesk explains, within the vast span of evolutionary time that’s hardly any time at all. He posits that the twenty million people in the world who have schizophrenia don’t suppress the hormone dopamine, which is affected by language, in the way evolution has trained us, so their brains don’t process language well, leaving them to function as if they’re in a hallucinatory, delusional dream state.

In addition to focusing treatment efforts for schizophrenia, Dr. Lesk’s theory could affect what we can do to help people with other dopamine-related illnesses like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s chorea, Tourette’s, ADD, and more. Calling on such diverse fields as anthropology, language theory, neurochemistry, evolution, and even the second law of thermodynamics, Footprints of Schizophrenia offers hope to those with schizophrenia whose dopamine doesn’t flow in our new, adaptive way. It will usher in a new era of psychiatric understanding—one that the field and the public desperately need.

Did you know that each year, up to 1.5 million women are diagnosed with pelvic (adnexal) masses? While most of these masses are noncancerous, a pelvic mass diagnosis can lead to a significant decision: the potential removal of one or both ovaries, known as oophorectomy, which may result in surgical menopause. A pelvic mass is a growth or enlargement originating in or around the uterus, which can involve the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and neighboring tissues (adnexal masses).

Ovarian cancer, though relatively rare, impacts about 20,000 women annually in the United States. Early identification is crucial for positive outcomes.
The decision to proceed with surgery is not one to be taken lightly, as 6 out of 7 women who undergo ovarian removal due to pelvic masses do not have cancer.
Surgical menopause, particularly before natural menopause, can lead to immediate and long-term health implications, affecting bone health, neurological conditions, mental health, and heart health.

To empower women facing these challenges, here are three proactive steps they can take:

• Assess Ovarian Cancer Risk:
  • Understand personal ovarian cancer risk, considering factors like family history.

• Seek Informed Decisions:
  • Request blood tests that provide valuable information for decision-making.

•  Consult Healthcare Providers:
  • Engage in meaningful discussions with doctors, weighing the risks and benefits of surgical approaches and exploring options to preserve ovaries.

What Women Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer - 
 

According to The American Cancer Society, Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women and is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers. It accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Ovarian cancer is often called the "silent killer" because symptoms may be subtle, but they can include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating, and frequent urination.

Estimates for ovarian cancer in the United States for 2023: about 19,710 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and about 13,270 women will die from ovarian cancer.

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• Menstrual cycle disorders and their ties to other health issues
• Gradual weight loss is best to help achieve ideal weight
• Brushing teeth lowers risk for hospital acquired pneumonia
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When Dr. Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research, he realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. We don’t need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young—we already have the tools. In How Not to Age, the internationally renowned physician and nutritionist breaks down the science of aging and chronic illness and explains how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our journeys through life.

Physicians have long treated aging as a malady, but getting older does not have to mean getting sicker. There are eleven pathways for aging in our bodies’ cells and we can disrupt each of them. Processes like autophagy, the upcycling of unusable junk, can be boosted with spermidine, a compound found in tempeh, mushrooms, and wheat germ. Senescent “zombie” cells that spew inflammation and are linked to many age-related diseases may be cleared in part with quercetin-rich foods like onions, apples, and kale. And we can combat effects of aging without breaking the bank. Why spend a small fortune on vitamin C and nicotinamide facial serums when you can make your own for up to 2,000 times cheaper?

Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of centenarians and residents of “blue zone” regions where people live the longest, Dr. Greger presents simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to preserve the body functions that keep you feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Brimming with expertise and actionable takeaways, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for achieving ultimate longevity.

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• The "Great Age Reboot"
• Benefits of Omega 3's and fatty acids
• As one spouses' blood pressure rises, so does the other, a new study shows
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• Retirement deduction
• Substance abuse disorders from last year to this year
• Smoking habits of young adults
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"You may have spent years saving for retirement—but have you thought of the best way to use the money you saved? How you withdraw from your IRA, 401(k), and other accounts can have a major impact on how much you will pay in federal income taxes during retirement. After searching in vain for helpful information on retirement withdrawal strategies, I decided to create a retirement tax simulator I call the Retirement Tax Saver tool. The tool shows that how and when money is withdrawn from retirement accounts can have an enormous impact on taxes. I thought the information was important enough to share that I interrupted my attempt at early semi-retirement to write the book, From Savvy Saver to Smart Spender: How to Pick a Tax-Wise Retirement Withdrawal Strategy."

Longevity trailblazer and NYT bestselling author Dan Buettner. In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Dan reveals an all new Blue Zone. And we will have exciting news that we will share later this month!   

Nearly 20 years ago, journalist Dan Buettner landed in the mountain villages of Sardinia, Italy, with a backpack and a National Geographic assignment to investigate hotspots around the world where people are thriving into their 100s. A wealth of dedicated research, extensive global travel, five books, and a groundbreaking national wellness project later, Buettner returned to his original five Blue Zones—Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California, along with Sardinia—for a follow-up visit.     

In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth (National Geographic; August 29, 2023), Dan Buettner shares updates on the communities known for their super-agers—centenarians who maintain healthy, fulfilling lives and sharp brains until the end—as well as his Blue Zones Project across the United States. Yet, this book is much more than a recap. Within a captivating tour of the Blue Zones through beautiful photographs and engaging anecdotes, Buettner offers vital new insights and expanded practices for adding 10 or more vibrant years to life expectancy.

Among timely topics and never-before-published information, Dan Buettner discusses his investigation into an all-new and exciting “Blue Zone 2.0”—the first intentionally created Blue Zone yet explored—where government policies have increased longevity, reduced healthcare costs, and strengthened a sense of family and kinship.

 The remarkable success of his Blue Zone Project, the largest preventative health program in America, in more than 70 cities, from Fort Worth, Texas, to Naples, Florida, as well as the entire states of Iowa and Hawaii. Stunning results include double-digit drops in obesity, smoking, and BMI; significant reductions in employee absenteeism; and millions of dollars of savings in healthcare costs.

 His priority on making it easier for everyone to develop and sustain habits proven to increase longevity by changing their surroundings. He can share simple tips for redesigning any home, room by room, to naturally encourage longevity-enhancing practices from plant-based eating to regular exercise to taking time to downshiftThe toll of the typical American diet and sedentary lifestyle not only across the USA—where rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia continue to rise as we spend billions on vitamins, protein supplements, and prescription drugs—but also in the Blue Zones, due to the forces of globalization and technology.  

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• Benefits of different diets and how they help lose weight
• Substance abuse disorders from last year to this year
• Smoking habits of young adults
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Joey Wallace’s work in the Bone Biology and Mechanics Lab at Purdue University in Indianapolis has focused on the role collagen in bone plays in several different disease models. Joey Wallace is becoming one of the nation's foremost leaders in bone collagen research. He's discovered new identification techniques, while studying the key role collagen plays in diabetes and kidney disease.

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• Diet and fatty liver disease
• Smoking habits of young adults
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