Dec 23, 2017
Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer. But listen in as we discuss other COMMON causes of lung cancer in NON-SMOKERS. More people die from lung cancer than any other cancer in the U.S.
We also spin the Wheel of Medicine and talk about another over the counter medicine. How many different and important OTC...
Nov 28, 2017
Under Pressure. Under-diagnosed High Blood Pressure, that is. The experts are out with new guidelines on diagnosing and treating hypertension that could give almost half our country high blood pressure. Why? What are the pros and cons? And what does it mean to the average person? We'll find out in this episode what the...
Nov 12, 2017
We are taking Big Shots today. Instead of a quick recap into news articles like we do with 3 Shots, we go into further depth with several news stories. We tackle things like opioid pain medicine vs over the counter medicine, a new test for detecting heart disease, metformin and diabetes, red yeast rice for cholesterol...
Nov 9, 2017
1 in 3 adults will get Shingles. What's so bad about that - it is just a rash, right? We discuss what it is, if it can be treated, how it can be prevented and why you absolutely don't want it. We must spin the Wheel of Medicine and there is a good chance we'll have 3 Shots.
Nov 1, 2017
One main topic is the Flu and we talk about a revolutionary new vaccine in the works, symptoms, treatment and other important flu facts. Next, is skipping breakfast good, bad, or neutral? We have a special dietetics and nutritional guest, Rachel to discuss. We get Rachel to spin the Wheel of Medicine and take 3...