Dr. Joe Galati last week was on the radio with Frank Morano on THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. The show airs every evening between 1:00-5:00 a.m. EST on 77-WABC out of New York. Dr. Galati was discussing new data from the CDC on increased deaths from alcohol over the past few years. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealing a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, with nearly 500 Americans dying each day in 2021. The spike began during...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. This week, Dr. Dang Nguyen joins Dr. Galati discussing the strategies to screen for colon cancer. Colon Cancer knowledge facts: Colon CA Stats 2024: 106,000 new colon CA cases 46,000 new rectal CA cases 53,000 deaths (8.6% all CA deaths) **Younger people increasing CRC by 1-2%/year Lifetime risk: 1/23 men; 1/25 female Colon Cancer ranks as the #2 cancer death case, behind lung CA (breast is #4) Risk Factors: Overweight/obese T2DM Diet (red...

Over the past several weeks, we have been highlighting the connection between fatty liver and heart disease. This is a topic that we feel is not receiving enough discussion. The majority of individuals with fatty liver suffer from a constellation of disorders which is called metabolic syndrome. Within metabolic syndrome, patients have truncal obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol or triglycerides. This particular risk profile put you at high risk for the...

Dr. Sudha Kodali  was recently a guest on Your Health First with Dr. Joe Galati. Dr. Kodali is a hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital and is a favorite contributor to the program. With Dr. Kodali, we discussed the benefits of home cooking, and strategies to accomplish this while trying to manage busy work and family schedules. Considering the increasing rates in childhood obesity, as well as the continued concern for obesity in adults, cooking at home and controlling the ingredients, is...

Dr. Joe Galati this week on Your Health First shares a few ideas on longevity. Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team: Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-up Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick Facebook: Dr. Joe Galati Dr. Galati's YouTube Channel Please send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we share with you the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Joe Galati is joined by Lauren Mahesri, Registered Dietitian at Liver Specialists of Texas. She will share with everybody the elements of a Mediterranean diet which include fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, legumes, citrus, good fats, fish, and of course extra virgin olive oil. Data from around the world indicates that those that follow a Mediterranean diet have the least amount of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer,...

This week on the radio, doctor Galati talked about Wellness strategies for the upcoming year in 2024. The key take away is that everybody has a good understanding of various health metrics including your weight and body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, liver chemistries, and blood glucose. Good health never happens by accident. Wellness is something that is the result of paying attention to your own health details, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Where to find Dr. Joe...

Dr. Stephanie Coulter from Texas Heart Institute joined Dr. Joe Galati this week on the radio discussing heart health in women. Dr. Coulter is the Director of the Women’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health, the Director of Cardiology Education, and the Program Director of the THI Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship. Links of Interest: Heart Health from Texas Heart Institute BMI Calculator Keeping Your Heart Healthy Video Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team:Dr....

#coronarycalciumscore A Listener Calls InThis past week on Your Health First, Paul, a listener from New Jersey, called into the broadcast, and shared his recent experience with the results of his coronary calcium score. The tests results showed a very high calcium score, putting Paul at risk for a cardiac event-such as a heart attack. Joining us on the program was Dr. James Wilson, a cardiologist in the Texas Medical Center, in Houston. Dr. Wilson explained the various risk factors for...

This week on the radio, Dr. Galati invited his sister Celeste to comment on our health and wellness as we age, paying attention to our parents. In a sense, our parent are a window into our future. What diseased did they suffer from? What can we/you do now to intervene early and lower your risks. A lively discussion between brother and sister and they sort out a strategy for themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Amante, Physician Assistant, joined Dr. Galati this past weekend discussing fatty liver disease. Natalie is a PA-C at Liver Specialists of Texas, located in Houston, Texas. Fatty Liver, also called Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Joseph Rogers, CEO and President of Texas Heart Institute, joined Dr. Galati recently on his weekly radio program, sharing his thoughts on heart disease. Dr. Rogers spoke about risk factors for heart, disease, and lifestyle changes that can be made to reduce the progression of heart disease, as well as its associated mortality. Information on Dr. Rogers is available here, along with information about the Texas Heart Institute. Information from the American Heart Association Healthy...

This week we dedicate our program to the "Cost of Wellness". Jackie DeAngelis from Fox Business Network and John Grover from Grover Planning and Investing at Raymond James join the discussion. Without your health, you are jeopardizing your financial prosperity. Higher medical costs, reduced income and job advancement, earlier retirement, disability, and an overall decline in your financial outlook develop with chronic illness. Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team: Dr....

This week on the radio, we discuss a study looking at prostate cancer progression and a plant based diet. No surprise, the plan based diet slowed down the cancer growth. We fully endorse a plant based diet for overall health and wellness. Check out our latest webinar series replay where we discussed nutrition, FODMAP diet and intestinal gas, and the intestinal microbiome. The American Heart Association posted an excellent page on the 8 Essentials of Health. Simple and straight forward,...

#Fentanyl accounts for 67% of overdose deaths in the past year, with over 100,000 people in the United states dying of drug overdose or drug poisoning. The fentanyl crisis is truly the number one public health crisis that America faces. Many of these deaths are related to fentanyl being mixed in with other illegal drugs like heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. It's being found that many users are completely unaware that they are actually being exposed to fentanyl. Small amounts...

Personal Chef Chris Spinosa, who is on Season 2 of Fox's Next Level Chef, joins Dr. Joe Galati on the radio. They discussed food, cooking, and how not to overthink the fear of cooking. Chris shares his Chef journey, and the joy he gets from preparing food for his clients in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chris Spinosa and the Next Level Chef contestants will air on Fox following Super Bowl Sunday, February 12th. Follow Chris on TicTok and Instagram to keep up to date on his latest posts.Where to...

So what is a FODMAP diet?  FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience digestive distress after eating them. Some of the symptoms that people may develop, if they are intolerant of these foods high in fodmap, include stomach bloating and distention, intestinal gas and flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, and cramps. With a low FODMAP diet,...

#livertransplant#roboticsurgery#houstonmethodist#liveliverdonationThis podcast discusses robotic surgery, specifically robotic surgery for live liver donor transplant. The two experts that are with me in the studio today are Dr. Yee Lee Cheah and Dr. Caroline Simon. Both are transplant surgeons that are at Houston Methodist Hospital and the JC Walter Jr Transplant Center. Doctors Cheah and Simon, who are both experienced experts in robotic liver surgery, share their years of insight and...

This week we share with you a brief podcast episode which came from this past Sunday evening. On the radio, I talked about the various mentoring activities I been involved in over the past several years, working with high school students through young entrepreneur's. The theme of personal and business success is commitment, a sincere desire to achieve, put in the time, and do not take any shortcuts. It dawned on me that these same methodologies applied to your own good health. To remain...

Suffering a #stroke is a devastating medical complication. In this #podcast, we go over the various symptoms of stroke, the need to act quickly and initiate emergency medical services, and the risk factors of stroke. The hope is that after listening to this segment, you can make the necessary changes to reduce your risk of developing stroke.The risk factors for stroke include the following:·      a prior transient ischemic attack·      high blood...

Happy 2023! For this podcast episode, I want to share with you an unexpected medical emergency I faced right before Christmas, which warranted emergent surgery. All turned out well, and on the grand scheme of things it brought to light an important health and wellness concept I want to share with you all. Getting perfectly honest with yourself, are you, right now, prepare to undergo any kind of emergency surgery, emergency procedure, or face an unexpected health crisis? It's very well known...

On our latest SiriusXM radio program, I sat and spoke with Al Danto. Where to find Dr. Joe Galati and his team: Dr. Galati's newsletter sign-up Medical Practice: Liver Specialists of Texas Dr. Galati's Book Site: Eating Yourself Sick Facebook: Dr. Joe Galati Dr. Galati's YouTube Channel Please send feedback and suggestion. You can message me here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is from an interview with Jackie DeAngelis, Fox Business Network correspondent, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Jackie updated us on her recent diagnosis of breast cancer and her continued recovery. Diagnosed in 2021, she elected to undergo a bilateral mastectomy to reduce the chance of any further recurrence of the cancer. A big physical and emotional undertaking, Jackie was kind enough to share her story with us. Breast cancer links of interest we want to...

Early this morning, I was interviewed by Frank Morano, who hosts The Other Side of Midnight on 77WABC in New York City. We discussed fatty liver, obesity, and strategies to stay healthy and prevent chronic liver disease. The Other Side of Midnight is a weeknight show on between 1 am and 5 am EST and covers a wide range of topics. Outside of the New York metro area, it can be picked up through wabc.com or the iHeartRadio app. Links of interest regarding fatty liver are below: HEALTH...