Doctor, Doctor brings you discussions of practical and current medical topics with a focus on the dignity of the human person – body and soul. A trustworthy source of medical information and advice for Catholics.
Dr. Robert Collins, a clinical and research oncologist specializing in treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma talks about blood cancers and the tremendous growth in effective treatments and care.
Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, is back to talk about protein and meat. Dr. Usher covers why protein is so important for our bodies, the different kinds of protein our bodies need, and the best way to get protein in our diets.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks about anger, and what we can learn about it from the Bible, St. Thomas Aquinas, and neuroscience.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Bill Perez gives an inside look at what it's like to put people to sleep, including why he chose the field, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, the biggest misconceptions, and how his faith has been his guide.
Dr. Michael Manhart, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Couple to Couple League International, talks about the past, present, and future of Natural Planning Family including how the science has developed, the ways fertility education helps men and women, and the latest technology for various NFP methods.
David Prentice, PhD, vice president and research director at Charlotte Lozier Institute, talks about the use of fetal stem cells in vaccine and medication development.
Pediatrician Dr. Michelle Stanford from Aurora, CO talks about the best practices to get healthy sleep for children from newborns to teenagers. She covers what the evidence says about attachment parenting vs. sleep training, different options for parents to try to fix sleep problems, and the factors that are most important for making sure children get the best sleep possible.
Pediatrician Dr. Becca Bakke and infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson share the latest information about how COVID-19 affects children, including the increase in serious illness, how likely they are to spread the virus, and what parents need to know when making decisions about vaccines.
Physician, bioethicist, and medical school professor Dr. Ashley Fernandes talks about how well-respected physicians helped the Nazis during the Holocaust and the important lessons that today's healthcare providers must learn to make sure the past doesn't repeat itself.
Surgical oncologist Dr. Jennifer Perone shares the most important information we need to know about breast cancer, including the biggest risk factors, prevention, and the latest advances in treatment.
The doctors talk to several special guests at the Catholic Medical Association annual conference about the state of religious liberty in healthcare today.
Cohost Dr. Tom McGovern talks about his day job as a practicing dermatologist. He shares why he chose the specialty, the most rewarding and most difficult aspects of his work, how his faith guides him in his work, and some basic advice for everyday skin concerns.
Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives a lesson on fat, cholesterol, and the most pervasive myths about healthy eating. He explains the different kinds of fats, what causes weight gain and diet-related health problems, and explains the most up-to-date science on the best ways to feed our bodies and lose weight.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres talks all about sleep: how our brains and bodies work together to accomplish sleep, some of the things that interrupt our ability to sleep, and the most important steps to take to getting a good night's sleep.
Carter Snead, president of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture and member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, talks about how a true understanding of the human body ought to inform our understanding and policies related to abortion, reproductive technologies, end of life care, and more.
Dr. David Usher, a family physician who specializes in weight loss and healthy eating, gives an introduction to the science of food. He explains how our bodies use different kinds of food, how to distinguish real hunger vs. cravings, how to make sense of conflicting studies about food science, how to read food labels, and more.
Dr. Jeff Berger, medical director of Guest House a treatment center for Catholic clergy and religious with addictive disorders, shares important information about alcohol and alcoholism. He answers questions like: what is alcohol, how does it affect our bodies, are there any benefits, and how do we know when there's a problem and what to do about it?
OBGYN Dr. Chris Stroud goes through some of the health questions and concerns that couples should talk about with their doctor and each other before their wedding day.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres gives a tour of the brain, including what it really means to be "right brained" or "left brained" and how we can channel both to be the best - and holiest - version of ourselves.
Newly graduated Dr. Brendan Rhatican is back to tell us about his fourth and final year of medical school: what his rotations were like, how he chose his specialty, his biggest lessons and reflections from the last four years, and more.
Newly graduated Dr. Brendan Rhatican is back to tell us about his fourth and final year of medical school: what his rotations were like, how he chose his specialty, his biggest lessons and reflections from the last four years, and more.
Trafficking survivor Jasmine Grace Marino shares her experiences as a victim and how she finally escaped. Then Deb O'Hara-Rusckowski, co-founder of Global Strategic Operatives, explains how healthcare providers can make a difference by seeing warning signs of trafficking and helping victims get the help they need.
Trafficking survivor Jasmine Grace Marino shares her experiences as a victim and how she finally escaped. Then Deb O'Hara-Rusckowski, co-founder of Global Strategic Operatives, explains how healthcare providers can make a difference by seeing warning signs of trafficking and helping victims get the help they need.
Family practitioner and addiction specialist Dr. Leslie Massoglia talks about pain management and opioid alternatives for chronic pain.
Family practitioner and addiction specialist Dr. Leslie Massoglia talks about pain management and opioid alternatives for chronic pain.
Endocrinologist Dr. Tom Moraghan explains the most common types of thyroid disorders and treatments, symptoms to look out for, and how patients' lives can be changed by good thyroid care
Endocrinologist Dr. Tom Moraghan explains the most common types of thyroid disorders and treatments, symptoms to look out for, and how patients' lives can be changed by good thyroid care
Palliative care specialist Dr. Natalie Rodden explains some facts and fictions about palliative and hospice care including the difference between the two, who palliative care is really for, and how good care can help patients see that life is always worth living.
Palliative care specialist Dr. Natalie Rodden explains some facts and fictions about palliative and hospice care including the difference between the two, who palliative care is really for, and how good care can help patients see that life is always worth living.
Bishop of Lincoln Nebraska James D. Conley shares his experience dealing with anxiety and depression including how if affected his faith and the most important steps that helped him on the path to healing.
Bishop of Lincoln Nebraska James D. Conley shares his experience dealing with anxiety and depression including how if affected his faith and the most important steps that helped him on the path to healing.
North Dakota epidemiologist Dr. Paul Carson and Oregon epidemiologist Dr. Paul Cieslak give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States including their predictions for how restrictions will wind down in the coming weeks and months, what people can feel safe doing right now, and answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
North Dakota epidemiologist Dr. Paul Carson and Oregon epidemiologist Dr. Paul Cieslak give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States including their predictions for how restrictions will wind down in the coming weeks and months, what people can feel safe doing right now, and answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ambassador Michele Bowe, the Order of Malta's ambassador to Palestine, talks about the work of the Holy Family Hospital for Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem providing excellent care in an underprivileged community just steps away from where Jesus Himself was born.
Ambassador Michele Bowe, the Order of Malta’s ambassador to Palestine, talks about the work of the Holy Family Hospital for Mothers and Babies in Bethlehem providing excellent care in an underprivileged community just steps away from where Jesus Himself was born.
Dr. Dominic Vachon a PhD psychologist who runs the Compassion in Medicine Program at the University of Notre Dame talks about the science behind compassion and how we can all get better at caring for those who are suffering.
Dr. Dominic Vachon a PhD psychologist who runs the Compassion in Medicine Program at the University of Notre Dame talks about the science behind compassion and how we can all get better at caring for those who are suffering.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind maximizing our potential and how mental work can help us all live more fulfilling and meaningful lives
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind maximizing our potential and how mental work can help us all live more fulfilling and meaningful lives
Cardiologist Dr. Dave Kaminskas shares the most important information about listeners need to know about heart disease, what causes it, how to know when it's a problem, and how to prevent it.
Cardiologist Dr. Dave Kaminskas shares the most important information about listeners need to know about heart disease, what causes it, how to know when it's a problem, and how to prevent it.
Sr. Marysia Weber, RSM, DO talks about the brain chemistry behind addiction and how the internet and screen usage affects us, then Adam Holz from PluggedIn.com talks about how Christians can engage with modern media and culture in a healthy way.
A COVID-19 survivor, Jason Shanks, and his doctor, Dr. Eustace Fernandes, share the story of his illness with over 6 weeks in the ICU and how grace and nature - prayer and excellent medical care - saved his life.
Hear all about the amazing work being done to save babies and give moms a second chance at choice though the abortion pill reversal network. The doctors talk to Robin Chambers from Focus on the Family, Dr. George Delgado from the Steno Institute, and Jor-El Godsey from Heartbeat International.
Dr. Greg Burke, co-chair of the Catholic Medical Association's Ethics Committee, and Kevin Theriot, senior counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about the state of religious freedom and conscience rights in health care.
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Carson and vaccinologist Dr. John Grabenstein are back with the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic including good news about lower infections and deaths and effective vaccines.
Glenn Stanton, director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family, goes through the latest data about climate change to parse fact and fiction about whether humans are the worst thing for the environment.
Public health specialist Dr. Paul Carson shares the latest research that shows how faith and religious practice is good for health.
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Vaccine expert Dr. John Grabenstein and public health specialist Dr. Paul Cieslak give an update on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rollout of the vaccines throughout the United States. They also answer questions from listeners about how effective the vaccine is, what the evidence says about side effects, and their best advice for the next phase of the pandemic.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres explains the science behind emotions, what they are, why we have them, and how they can be helpful rather than harmful.