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For decades, epidemiologists have noted that people who eat breakfast seem to weigh less and live longer. But it hasn’t been clear if eating breakfast helps people stay healthy, or if healthy people tend to eat breakfast. How much does that matter when people in the US appear to have switched from eating three meals […]

What could be more natural than eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full? That simple approach is far from easy for many people. Hunger and eating get disconnected in eating disorders. How can these complex problems be recognized and treated? How Common Are Eating Disorders? Many people think of anorexia nervosa […]

When you go to see the doctor because you are sick, the first order of business is to get a diagnosis. How does the doctor arrive at that? What does she need to know? And is there any way you can help your doctors with diagnostic challenges? Meeting Diagnostic Challenges: Getting the right diagnosis is […]

Sperm counts have been falling around the world for the last several decades. In some regions, such as Europe and North America, the counts are down as much as 60 percent. What could account for this dramatic drop? Are Endocrine Disruptors to Blame? Compounds in many ubiquitous products, such as the BPA found in hard […]

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit der wunderbaren Marie Pfeifer-Disterer. Die Frau hinter den beeindruckenden Geburtsfotos unserer Ausstellung SUPERKRAFT ERLEBEN. Die selber drei ganz unterschiedliche Geburten in ganz unterschiedlichen Settings erleben durfte und die in der zweiten Schwangerschaft in Vorbereitung auf eine Hausgeburt feststellte, dass die Bücher zur Begleitung für ihre kleine Tochter, die bald eine große Schwester sein würde, alles was spannend war, wegließen. Woraufhin sie sich mit ein paar tollen Menschen zusammen getan hat und ein großartiges Buch gemacht hat, in dem ...

People get excited about their favorite diets. Maybe you do, too. Are you a low-carb champion or a low-fat fan? Which one really is your best diet? The DIETFITS Study: A big study from the Stanford Prevention Research Center assigned 600 people to either a healthy low-fat diet or a healthy low-carb diet. (No junk […]

The treatment of mental illness has a discouraging history in this country. Even in the 21st century, psychiatrists rely principally on antipsychotic medications without much else in the way of support. These drugs have serious side effects, and although they are helpful for those who truly need them, they are too often prescribed inappropriately. Finding […]

Dan Ariely is a behavioral economist with a genius for figuring out why we do the things we do. His popular column in The Wall Street Journal is called “Ask Dan.” Listeners have the chance to do just that this week. What’s Your Motivation? Dr. Ariely’s latest book is Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes […]

If you were to list the organs of the body, would it occur to you to include fat? Most people think of fat as a nuisance, an intruder or even an enemy to be overcome. But fat is crucial for normal physiological processes. What should you know about the secret life of fat? Discovering the […]

Consumer Reports recently had a cover story on “Too Many Meds? America’s Love Affair with Prescription Medication.” It turns out that half of American adults take at least one prescription drug. Actually, the average number of prescriptions is four. That’s a lot more pills than people in other countries, and it is more than we […]

Do you wish you could hear better? Do you have trouble hearing what others are saying? Many people find it difficult to follow a conversation with multiple voices, especially in a crowded restaurant. In fact, by 2060, more than 70 million Americans will probably be experiencing hearing loss. Most of them will be over 70. […]

In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C discuss the most common supplements they recommend for women in various hormonal stages, particularly during menopause. They emphasize the importance of quality and sourcing when buying supplements. From demystifying magnesium types to explaining the synergy between vitamin D and K2, this conversation offers clarity and actionable advice for anyone looking to support their health with evidence-based supplementation. Quotes “You can never out-supplement an unhealthy lifestyle.” - Dr. Polly Watson“We think a lot ...

Ogni settimana questi dialoghi realizzati in collaborazione con la Società Italiana di Psichiatria ospitano i più qualificati esperti italiani in un progetto di educazione sanitaria e divulgazione scientifica mai organizzato prima in tali termini di quantità e qualitàGianluca Serafini è psichiatraAbbonati a questo canale per sostenere il lavoro di Volontariato Culturale e Scientifico di Psychiatry on line Italia.Si parte da 10 centesimi al giorno per farlo.Contiamo sul tuo sostegno, segui il link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PUzR2-4eTBwucYhVXuSOw/joinDiventa un supporter di questo ...

In this episode of the VJHemOnc podcast, join us for an insightful conversation with Dr Graham Collins, MA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCPath, DPhil, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK. Dr Collins discusses the significant shifts in treatment approaches for patients with advanced-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma over the past decade. He also explores the excitement around newer regimens, including nivolumab-AVD, BV-AVD, and more. To conclude, Dr Collins shares his approach to treating patients with relapsed disease, drawing focus on the role of autologous stem cell transplantation....

Welcome to a very special bonus edition of The Menopause and Cancer Podcast. I’m Dani Binnington — cancer survivor, menopause advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer — and today marks the start of something I’ve been quietly working on for years.In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my brand-new book, Navigating Menopause After Cancer. This book didn’t just appear overnight — in fact, the journey started back in 2018, when I first signed with a literary agent and began dreaming of putting everything I’d learned into one place.Over the next few Fridays, I...

For years, we’ve been hearing from listeners who swallow a shotglass of pickle juice or a spoonful of yellow mustard to make a muscle cramp disappear. They often report relief within a few minutes. How could such a weird remedy work so quickly to alleviate muscle contraction? Muscle Cramps Strike at Sea: Neurobiologists Rod McKinnon […]

In the recent election, voters in several more states approved the use of medical marijuana. Now more than half the states in the US accept the medicinal use of cannabis, but the federal government does not. As a recent New York Times article about a cannabis company in California illustrates, that creates a certain amount […]

Inflammatory! is making a real difference, helping people feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey with inflammatory arthritis. If you’ve found value in what we do, please consider donating to help us continue creating meaningful content. Every contribution, big or small, makes a huge impact.👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/inflammatoryIn this heartfelt and humorous Q&A episode, Debbie and Katy discuss the lighter and often hilarious side of living with Inflammatory Arthritis (IA). From hospital mishaps to dodging duty-free trolleys on long-haul flights, they ...

For decades, we’ve been told that we need to avoid fat if we want to lose weight. So Americans turned to highly-processed low-fat foods that are full of sugar. Is it a coincidence that we are fatter than before? More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. Turning the Food Pyramid Upside Down: […]