Episodes
A cardiologist describes the ways that drugs developed for treating diabetes, and used for weight loss, impact cardiovascular health.
Published 11/13/24
These can feel like turbulent times, for children and adults. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or any adult with kids in your life, we all know that children these days face unique challenges growing up these days. A child psychologist offers helpful ways to foster resilience and support the mental health of kids. It’s advice that can also apply to adults navigating the world today.
Published 11/06/24
A multi-cancer survivor is joined by two oncologists from her care team to talk about what it took to beat metastatic breast cancer.
Published 10/30/24
A sports medicine doctor shares the joys of running, how to stay injury free, and ways to become a more efficient runner.
Published 10/23/24
An oncologist explains what genes put people at higher risk for breast cancer and what to know about testing.
Published 10/16/24
A palliative care physician describes the resources available to family caregivers who are responsible for both older adults and children, and offers tips for avoiding burnout.
Published 10/09/24
The connection between what we feel in our guts and how we feel in our brains — called the gut-brain axis—creates a strong link that shows how much of our well being depends on the health of our digestive tract.
Published 10/02/24
Dr. Andrew Chan discusses how we may all be suffering from Tech Neck, the pain and stiffness in our neck and back from using devices. He discusses ways to prevent and treat it, including posture adjustments, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Published 09/25/24
A urologist explains why it’s so important to get screened for prostate cancer — and how screening is not as invasive as you may think.
Published 09/18/24
Pain, anger, sadness, relief, numbness are all part of grief. A psychiatrist who specializes in grief discusses the importance of facing the many emotions that come with the death of a loved one or other losses.
Published 09/11/24
A psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discusses the connections between mental health and procrastination, and offers strategies for addressing procrastination in both kids and adults.
Published 09/04/24
A gastroenterologist describes the lack of fiber in most American diets, and explains how and why fiber is key to long term health.
Published 08/28/24
Dr. Susan Broner, neurologist and headache specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, shares how to recognize migraines and ways to get relief.
Published 08/21/24
Dr. Hoosna Haque, an OBGYN at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, helps listeners understand birth control, including what to know about IUDs and hormonal birth control pills.
Published 08/14/24
Sleep is the first thing we sacrifice when life gets busy — but we shouldn’t. Dr. Ana Krieger, a sleep medicine expert at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, shares techniques to help you prioritize quality sleep.
Published 08/07/24
Dr. Rahul Sharma, Emergency Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, shares crucial tips on preventing heat illness, recognizing signs of dehydration, and how to know if you’re getting enough fluid in a day.
Published 07/31/24
A gastroenterologist explains how gut microbiome impacts our health and demystifies what we need to do to maintain gut health.
Published 07/24/24
This week, a radiation oncologist explains what we know about brain tumors and how current treatments offer hope to patients with metastatic cancer in the brain.
Published 07/17/24
Will robots help us reimagine surgery? This week, we answer this question with an episode from another NewYork-Presbyterian podcast: Advances in Care. This podcast features clinical experts discussing the latest research and new treatments that are shaping the future of medicine. Dr. Jason Hawksworth, Dr. Tamatha Fenster, and Dr. Arnar Geirsson come from different specialties, but one thing unites them: the implementation of surgical robotics to advance their practices. In this episode, the...
Published 07/10/24
This week, we talked to a dermatologist to debunk myths about sunscreen and how best to protect your skin in sunny weather.
Published 07/03/24
An endocrinologist explains the function of the small and mighty thyroid, common thyroid disorders, and how to support thyroid health.
Published 06/26/24
A pediatrician shares tips on how to keep your kids safe while having fun this summer.
Published 06/19/24
A urologist explains why it’s so important to get screened for prostate cancer — and how screening is not as invasive as you may think.
Published 06/12/24
Found a tick latched onto you after a day outdoors? An infectious disease expert shares the next steps you should take with a healthcare provider — and how to prevent tick bites in the future.
Published 06/05/24