Holding in your cough so no one thinks you have COVID? Locking yourself in the bathroom to privately give your lungs some relief? Learn when a cough is likely to be an infection, and when it's more likely allergies or even acid reflux.

Are you dying of a heart attack? Or just getting some reflux from those tacos? In this episode, the doctors take on one of the scariest symptoms. Learn when to call an ambulance, or pops a Tums. Chris regales Marc with stories from medical school.

Could this be the most important topic that the doctors discuss on this podcast? High cholesterol increases the risk of heart attack and stroke for millions of Americans. In this episode, the doctors explain how often to get tested, what numbers to look for, and how to know when your cholesterol needs treatment.

Everyone passes gas, but perhaps your tummy is a bit too talkative. The doctors cover the top reasons for excessive bloating and gas, with some tips on how to keep your guts in check. Chris pulls Marc's finger in the soundbooth, and immediately regrets it.

When is fatigue appropriate and normal? And, when is it a sign of a real problem? The doctors discuss this extremely common symptom and many of its causes. Then, we find out why Marc was voted "most likely to induce fatigue" at his high school.

Doctors call them "zebras" - the weird, unexpected symptoms or diagnoses that we usually only read about in books. In this episode, the doctors cover some of the stranger symptoms they've ever heard of, and what diseases they typically indicate.

Have you ever had a symptom that you felt was so embarrassing you could not even tell your doctor? Well, you are not alone. In this episode, the doctors assure us that you physician has seen most everything before and stress the importance of being honest and candid with your doctor. Its also fun to hear Chris embarrass mark with the details of some symptoms.

Everyone passes gas, but perhaps your tummy is a bit too talkative. The doctors cover the top reasons for excessive bloating and gas, with some tips on how to keep your guts in check. Chris pulls Marc's finger in the soundbooth, and immediately regrets it.

Millions of Americans have taken genetic tests, but are the results really that helpful? In this episode, the doctors review genetic testing and how it can affect your healthcare. Chris frets about privacy, while Marc reveals that he is part canine.

What condition effects more than 3 million Americans each year? Its Hypertension. The silent killer. Learn more about high blood pressure as the doctors explore its causes and the best treatments and monitors

Have you ever wanted to hear a doctor make another doctor comically uncomfortable? Well, you've come to the right place. On this episode Chris runs through a list of symptoms related to the testicles while Marc squirms in his chair.

Want to learn everything you need to know about Acid Reflux, but were afraid to ask? Dr. Jonathan Aviv, well known ear, nose and throat specialist and author of "The Acid Watcher Diet", joins the doctors to explain how to prevent acid reflux naturally.

Do you ever wonder if you could be allergic to pizza? Or if your hair grows in thicker after you shave? And why do pretzels make you thirsty? These listener questions and a few others are covered by the doctors and the answers may not be what you expect. Finally Marc asks the ultimate question about nails and death. You really want to listen to the end of the episode.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Is tryptophan in turkey effecting your Thanksgiving dinner? The doctors explore more medical myths and Chris describes to Marc what a a Scotch Egg is. Finally, Marc reveals his lack of control when it comes to Valentine's Day chocolate bars.

Can you catch a cold from going outside without a jacket? Do carrots really improve your eyesight? The doctors take on their favorite medical myths and Chris questions the healing qualities Marc's mother's chicken soup recipe.

Want to learn everything you need to know about Acid Reflux, but were afraid to ask? Dr. Jonathan Aviv, well known ear, nose and throat specialist and author of "The Acid Watcher Diet", joins the doctors to explain how to prevent acid reflux naturally.

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Everyone has one of those nights when they just can't fall asleep, but what if it becomes more commonplace? The doctors go over many potential causes of insomnia and then review some potential remedies.

Everyone's afraid of the big one, the widowmaker, the coronary... but what exactly is a heart attack? What happens in the body, and what can we do to prevent or stop it? The doctors cover the ins and outs of your ticker, with tips on how to keep it beating.

Do you experience back pain that interferes with your life in a meaningful way? Well the doctors are joined by Dr. Clark Smith, the director of interventional spine at Columbia University Medical Center and he shares his top 10 things we do to contribute to back pain.

Do you suffer from bloating, gas, fatigue and diarrhea? You may be suffering from celiac disease. Renown gastroenterologist Dr. Ben Lebwohl explains celiac disease to the doctors and tells them there is a singular cure.

Everyone has one of those nights when they just can't fall asleep, but what if it becomes more commonplace? The doctors go over many potential causes of insomnia and then review some potential remedies.

How often should a normal person pee? And if you're constantly getting up to relieve yourself, how can you tell if there's a serious problem? In this episode, the doctors tackle this common problem and let you know when urine the clear. Chris also reveals one of his greatest insecurities.

Think you've got a well-stocked medicine cabinet? In this episode the doctors cover the top ten medicines that all households need to keep on hand, and when to bust them out.

Everyone's afraid of the big one, the widowmaker, the coronary... but what exactly is a heart attack? What happens in the body, and what can we do to prevent or stop it? The doctors cover the ins and outs of your ticker, with tips on how to keep it beating.