Coronavirus: The Truth with Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr unpack a troubling set of healthcare developments—from surging vaccine-preventable illnesses to steep hikes in drug costs ... The post MTT #94: Measles, meds & misinformation: Can we still trust American science? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr examine the alarming spread of measles across 25 U.S. states (with outbreaks in six). The disease, ... The post MTT #93: Measles death toll rises, healthcare spending hits $5.2 trillion appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr dive into the latest developments in American healthcare, from a severe flu outbreak to deep Medicaid ... The post MTT #92: The worst flu season in 15 years, a measles resurgence & Medicaid cuts appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr discuss some of the most pressing issues in medicine today, from the latest breakthroughs in generative ... The post MTT #91: The future of AI in healthcare & the latest on vaccines, dementia, cancer appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr take on the pressing medical challenges dominating headlines this winter. From rising concerns about respiratory infections and vaccine skepticism to the harsh realities of healthcare costs, this episode delivers a comprehensive look at what's happening in American medicine today. The conversation […]

In this episode of Medicine: The Truth, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr tackle a wide array of medical issues, from the potential healthcare impact of a second Trump ... The post MTT #89: Trump’s second term, weight-loss drugs & the rise of ‘walking pneumonia’ appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In the latest episode of Medicine: The Truth, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr return with timely insights on some of the most pressing issues in healthcare today. From the ... The post MTT #88: Abortion restrictions, PBMs and the rising cost of care appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In today’s episode of Medicine: The Truth, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl dive into timely and significant medical topics, focusing on the resurgence of COVID-19, rising healthcare costs ... The post MTT #87: COVID-19 resurgence, soaring healthcare costs and the push for patient empowerment appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In today’s episode of Medicine: The Truth (MTT), hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl explore the latest developments in Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer detection, COVID-19’s resurgence and other significant news. ... The post MTT #86: New hope for Alzheimer’s, colon cancer and mental health appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Medicine: The Truth covers the latest news and most pressing issues in medicine today. In this episode, hosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the latest updates in healthcare ... The post MTT #85: Skyrocketing healthcare costs and new insights into long COVID appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Today's episode of Medicine: The Truth examines important updates in women's health, focusing on mammograms and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), among other pressing news topics in medicine. The U.S. Preventive ... The post MTT #84: The latest research on mammograms, hormone (HRT) medications appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Medicine: The Truth covers the latest news and most pressing issues in medicine today. The headline story for this episode focuses on the FTC's vote to ban non-compete agreements. Co-host ... The post MTT #83: How will the FTC's non-compete ban affect healthcare workers? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Today's episode of Medicine: The Truth delves into the lasting impact of adverse childhood events (ACEs) on mental and physical health in adulthood. A groundbreaking study involving over 25,000 Swedish ... The post MTT #82: How do childhood traumas shape our health as adults? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Today's episode of Medicine: The Truth takes a look at the mental and physical health of America's youth. More than ever before, kids 17 and under are getting their medical ... The post MTT #81: Are the kids alright, medically?  appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Today's episode of Medicine: The Truth looks at the latest in new drug approvals and new drug pricing, topics that have become inseparable in our nation's healthcare conversation. One study ... The post MTT #80: What's new in drug discovery and pricing? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

As it was this time last year, ‘tis the season for sneezing once again. While carolers are coughing and shoppers are sniffling, podcast cohosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr ... The post MTT #79: Why do viruses love the holidays? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

This year, the cost of health insurance for a working family of four exceeded $24,000 for the first time ever. That's up 7% from last year (the largest rate increase ... The post MTT #78: How high will premiums rise? How low will patient satisfaction go? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Last year, around this time, the CDC alerted physicians about the triple threat of Covid-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). The result was one of the worst flu ... The post MTT #77: Is the ‘tripledemic' returning? Will new vaccines help? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

The weight-loss drug Wegovy reduces serious heart disease, the nation's No. 1 cause of death, according to a new clinical trial. Proponents of the drug describe this finding as an ... The post MTT #76: Can Rx weight-loss drugs help prevent heart attacks, too? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

More Americans over the age of 65 are now selecting Medicare Advantage over traditional Medicare for their health insurance coverage, according to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO). What's more, ... The post MTT #75: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

The FDA moved forward this month with a recommendation to change the composition of Covid-19 boosters in time for fall. Whereas the current vaxx, a cocktail designed to target the ... The post MTT #74: A change in the Covid-19 booster? A new Alzheimer's drug? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Today's episode of “Medicine: The Truth” (formerly “Coronavirus: The Truth”) looks at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic on the same day that the Twitter hashtag #CovidIsNotOver is trending. This ... The post MTT #73: #CovidIsNotOver or is it? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

On today's episode of “Medicine: The Truth” (formerly “Coronavirus: The Truth”), hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr tackle more of healthcare's hottest issues and biggest problems. Today's show begins ... The post MTT #72: The Covid-19 pandemic is over! Did anyone notice? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

On today's episode of “Medicine: The Truth” (formerly “Coronavirus: The Truth”), hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr tackle more of healthcare's hottest issues and biggest problems. In this show, ... The post MTT #71: Why is this drug 19-times more expensive than it was in 2007? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

On today's episode of “Medicine: The Truth” (formerly “Coronavirus: The Truth”), hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr tackle healthcare's hottest issues and biggest problems. The show begins with a ... The post MTT #70: Why does U.S. healthcare rank last among wealthy countries (again)? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

For three years, all eyes (and ears) were turned toward the Covid-19 pandemic. And since early 2020, Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr have hosted the popular podcast “Coronavirus: The ... The post CTT #69: Welcome to our new show ‘Medicine: The Truth' appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the long list of viral enemies attacking Americans this winter. Chief among them: Covid-19, RSV and ... The post CTT #68: The worst flu season in over a decade? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the latest buzzword of the Covid-19 era: Triple-demic. Earlier this month, the CDC alerted physicians about ... The post CTT #67: Should Americans be worried about a ‘triple-demic'? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss new research out of Scotland that finds as many as 40% of people experience lingering Covid-19 ... The post CTT #66: What's the latest on long Covid?   appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl discuss the battle between the current Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers, the next generation of mRNA vaccines, and the ... The post CTT #65: Why are Moderna and Pfizer going to war? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

New data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that 4 in 10 Americans have returned to their normal, pre-pandemic lives. Over half of respondents say they rarely or never ... The post CTT #64: Are Americans putting Covid-19 behind them? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Dr. Anthony Fauci recently credited the antiviral drug Paxlovid with keeping him out of the hospital. That was after he tested positive a second time for Covid-19. Following a course ... The post CTT #63: What causes ‘Covid-19 rebound' after Paxlovid? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

The New York Times surveyed 362 school counselors on the effects of the pandemic on children. The results were both predictable and troubling. Not only have kids fallen behind in ... The post CTT #62: Has the pandemic ‘frozen’ kids emotionally, socially? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

About a month ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that the United States is “out of the pandemic phase,” but he later clarified that the country is, “out of the full-blown ... The post CTT #61: Is the Covid-19 pandemic over? Is a monkeypox pandemic next? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

The biggest Covid-19 news of the last month came out of Florida, where a federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate on planes, trains and in transportation hubs. As ... The post CTT #60: Will mask mandates return to planes and trains? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

A group of researchers in the UK examined hundreds of brain scans that were taken both before and after people became infected with the coronavirus. The study, published in Nature, ... The post CTT #59: What does Covid-19 infection do to the brain? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

After more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions, most parts of the country are dropping mask mandates per new CDC guidance. It seems government officials are more confident than ever ... The post CTT #58: Are Covid-19 restrictions gone for good? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Research on 4,000 women over six months found that Covid-19 vaccines are linked to a small increase in menstrual cycle length. Such a delay is common when a woman's body ... The post CTT #57: How do Covid-19 vaccines alter fertility, childbirth, menstrual cycles? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Drug makers Pfizer and Moderna are testing a new vaccine specific to the Omicron variant—with an ETA around summer 2022 or even later. The timing is important as scientists recognize ... The post CTT #56: Is an Omicron vaccine coming soon? Will it help? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

These days, it seems just about every decision comes with risk: Should I invite friends or family over? Should I dine out? Can I safely return to work or school? ... The post CTT #55: Can I trust the results of at-home Covid-19 tests? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Greetings and happy-ish New Year. If you're here for the latest information on Omicron, check out episode #53 or tune in for episode #55 on January 18, 2022. For now, ... The post CTT #54: What can we expect from Covid-19 in 2022? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

CTT #53: How dangerous is Omicron, based on the latest data? Omicron, the mysterious new variant accounting for nearly 3 of every 4 new cases in the United States, is ... The post CTT #53: How dangerous is Omicron, based on the latest data? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

This week, America has Omicron on the mind. Listeners flooded the CTT inbox with questions about the new variant. Among them: Is Omicron more transmissible or lethal than Delta? Are ... The post CTT #52: What do scientists know about Omicron? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Americans who've received two shots of Pfizer or Moderna, or the single-dose J&J vaccine, are considered “fully vaccinated” … for now. That could change, depending on the data, according to ... The post CTT #51: Will the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ change with boosters? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

There was time when Coronavirus: The Truth cohosts Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl assumed the show would be irrelevant and retired by episode 20. This week, which marks the ... The post CTT #50: Is Covid-19 here to stay? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl tackle more than a dozen timely and tricky Covid-19 questions. This week: What should listeners know about ... The post CTT #49: Can I get my flu shot and Covid-19 booster at the same time?  appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Merck's new oral antiviral medication (molnupiravir) has been labeled a “huge, huge advance” in the fight against Covid-19 by a Harvard Medical School virologist. The pill also has been called ... The post CTT #48: Is Merck's anti-Covid pill really the ‘holy grail'? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

Data points, alone, never tell the whole story. Numbers are often used and misused to confirm our personal biases rather than to inform or reform our thinking. No matter how ... The post CTT #47: How are the Covid-19 numbers still this bad?   appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

A listener wrote in about Ivermectin—a drug used to kill worms and parasitic infections—because her friends had recommended it for treating Covid-19. To date, 14 studies have concluded that Ivermectin ... The post CTT #46: Why are people taking Ivermectin to treat Covid-19? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

A while back, Houston Methodist hospital gave its 26,000 employees an ultimatum: Get vaccinated or get a new job. All but 100 or so workers complied and, now, hospital leaders ... The post CTT #45: Do vaccine mandates actually work? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

“As you know my son starts kindergarten in a couple of weeks,” Jeremy Corr said to his cohost Dr. Robert Pearl in this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth. “I know ... The post CTT #44: How does the Delta variant affect kids? appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.