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Today's episode covers the link between Ozempic, Wegovy, and a serious eye condition, expert insights on semaglutide and vision risks, health risks of high sodium intake, tips for reducing sodium, weight stigma in health care, inclusive clinical trials, and the mental health benefits of diverse outdoor spaces.
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Today's episode covers the expansion of Nova Scotia's Your Health NS app, its features, and financial challenges. We'll also discuss changes in telehealth services, Fabric's acquisition of Walmart's telehealth division, new hollow box technology at Crescent Regional Hospital, rising autism diagnoses, and the health impact of wildfire smoke.
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Dr. Chi-Ming Chow discusses the FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's drug Donanumab, comparing it to Lekembi and addressing its clinical trial results, side effects, and logistical challenges. He also covers the WHO's new clinical treatment guideline for smoking cessation, recommended treatments, and vaping products, along with global and Canadian tobacco use statistics.
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This episode covers the CDC's warning on a summer COVID surge driven by new variants, the role of AI in personalizing healthcare and improving administrative tasks, the UK's national AI healthcare strategy, health tips for summer BBQs, and the benefits of laughter for International Joke Day.
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Dr. Chow discusses the CDC's warning on rising dengue infections, mosquito control measures, and the link between chronic loneliness and stroke risk in older adults. He also highlights the urgent need for healthcare workforce diversification, youth sports' impact on mental health, and healthier summer drink options at Starbucks.
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Today's episode covers GLP-1 receptor agonists' impact on bone density, combining exercise with liraglutide for weight loss, resistance training with GLP-1 drugs, the US Surgeon General's report on firearm violence, Indianapolis' response to gun violence, Dr. Robert Lufkin's critique of the medical system, the obesity lie, and hydration during heat waves.
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Today's episode covers how hot weather affects the body, symptoms and risks of heat exhaustion, tips for staying safe in extreme heat, and the impact of high temperatures on mortality rates. Also discussed are the effects of social media on adolescent mental health and the Surgeon General's call for warning labels, plus the importance of responding to bids for connection in relationships and the dangers of taking someone else's prescription medication.
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Episode 21 delves into the limitations of BMI and introduces the body roundness index (BRI). It covers the findings of a recent BRI study and critiques of BMI by the American Medical Association. Also discussed are the health impacts of sugar, tips for reducing sugar intake, a review of the Soak app for mental health, Men's Health Month awareness, and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and heart failure study.
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This episode covers the impact of heat waves on mortality rates, particularly in cities with more renters, and a Statistics Canada study on heat-related deaths. It examines vulnerable populations, global heat wave statistics, the health effects of heat exhaustion and stroke, and a study linking insufficient sleep in children to higher blood pressure. Additionally, the benefits of walking for preventing low back pain are discussed.
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This episode explores the benefits of GLP-1 drugs prior to bariatric surgery, health complications tied to extreme obesity, and the improvement in America's diet quality. Also discussed are the impacts of poor diet on health and the economy, social media's effect on adolescent mental health, and tips for healthier eating habits.
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This episode covers a comparison between weight loss surgery and GLP-1 medications, the necessity of continuous treatment for obesity, new medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and stress's impact on men's sexual health. It also highlights National Men's Health Month, rising US healthcare spending, and future projections for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Today's episode covers a study on reducing TV time for healthy aging, strategies to reduce sitting time, preventing heat stroke, and the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable groups. Also discussed are findings on ultra-processed plant-based foods and heart disease, the benefits of plant-based diets, and a tribute to Akira Endo, the pioneer of statins.
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This episode covers Moderna's new COVID-flu combo vaccine, the effectiveness of eye exercises, and the benefits of blue light blocking glasses. It also discusses the impact of smartphones and social media on teen mental health, New York State's new social media law, school cell phone bans, and the Biden administration's efforts to reclassify cannabis for medical use, including its increasing use among seniors for pain management.
- Visa fler