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This podcast satirically addresses health topics with major misconceptions. In addition, it serves as a platform for advocacy, empowerment and health promotion. Catch me every other Wednesday for a new episode release! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

Blossom Odemudia


    • Nov 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25 EPISODES


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    Influenza (Seasonal Flu)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 28:49


    Flu season is here so I thought I'd educate you guys on the ins and outs of the influenza virus. Here's what you need to know about the flu virus in terms of prevention and treatment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Vaccines and Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 23:13


    This episode is about the immune system. How our body protects itself from its surroundings. In addition, I talk about vaccines and how they enhance our body's defense against pathogens --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 18:48


    On this episode I give a detailed description of the Astra/Zeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. Including efficiency, dosing recommendations, side effects etc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 24:08


    On this episode I provide some updates on the newly FDA approved vaccine. Listen for information about the Pfizer vaccine, its ingredients, safety and effectiveness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Ivermectin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 19:04


    This episode covers the current situation with ivermectin. Facts about the drug and how it should be used.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Tobacco Use

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 20:26


    Welcome to the last episode of our Top 10 US Public Health Issues Series. On this episode I discuss the harm surrounding tobacco use and nicotine containing products. I provide helpful tools and resources to combat tobacco use and smoking. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Heart Disease & Stroke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 20:02


    Ever wondered if you're at risk of heart disease or stroke? Ever wondered what you can do to prevent heart disease/stroke or its progression? check out this episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 15:27


    Join me on this episode as I go over another one of the top 10 public health issues in the United States. This time I talk about nosocomial infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and what you can do to prevent it.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

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    Top 10 Public Health Issues: HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 27:47


    Join me on this episode if you would like to learn more about HIV/AIDS, including, how to prevent or manage it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Hormonal Contraception (Teenage Pregnancy Pt 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 28:25


    On this episode I discuss hormonal birth control in detail. Join me if you would like to learn more about your contraception or if you'd just like to find one that suits you. In addition, I provide the latest updates on the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Teenage Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 23:12


    Join me on this episode as I talk about teenage pregnancy in the United States, and effective conceptive methods. In addition, I briefly discuss the recent rise in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases and what to do if you get sick --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Nutrition and Physical Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 21:55


    On this episode, I go over another major public health challenge in the United States. I provide the benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity with some helpful tips based on published guidelines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Food Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 25:00


    What role can you play to ensure the safety of your food? Join me on this episode as I dive into the food safety issue in America. In addition, I address some questions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 delta variant. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Prescription Drug Overdose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 28:50


    Hey guys we are back for another episode on the Top 10 Public Health Issues in America. This one is an oldie but a goodie. Lets talk about Americas drug problem! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Motor Vehicle Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 22:46


    The series on the top 10 public health issues in the US continues. This week's episode delves into the factors surrounding motor vehicle injuries in America. Join me on this episode as I discuss some of the greatest safety advancements in the automobile industry and how they've have affected us.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Top 10 Public Health Issues: Alcohol-Related Harms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 21:17


    To mark our 10th episode, we begin a series that highlights the top 10 public health challenges in the United States. This episode describes the factors surrounding alcohol related harms, the roles that we play in this issue, and how we can address it moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Your FRIENDLY Neighborhood Pharmacist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 17:29


    Ever wondered what pharmacists do behind the counter...or why it takes what seems to be forever to get your prescriptions ready? Join me on this episode as I provide you with all of the answers you seek! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Mental Health with Dr. Benergy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 45:19


    To mark the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, I bring my first ever guest on this show. Dr. Benjamin Morrell, a licensed medical doctor, and  expert in all things mental health blesses us with his knowledge and experience   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Americas Drug Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 26:37


    Join me for story time as I do a deep dive into Americas biggest drug crisis. How did it all start? And what are we doing to address it? get your answers on this episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Health Equity for All!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 19:38


    This episode addresses the serious issue we are experiencing globally with health equity, particularly where COVID-19 vaccine distribution is concerned. This topic is consistent with many of the critical issues of our time in health and wellness across the globe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Why America Has Trust Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 26:51


    In this episode, Blossom explains why there is mistrust in the health care system. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    COVID-19: How it began

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 28:12


    This episode describes the timeline of the COVID 19 pandemic in its early stages and how several countries responded to it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    History 101: How we got here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 33:58


    There have been many theories about how the COVID-19 pandemic started. We may not have all of the answers yet, but we have history n our side. We've had our fair share of pandemics in the past, and these alone can provide some of the answers that we seek. Join me on this episode as I highlight the top 10 pandemics in history and how we have evolved because of them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Vaccines for THE COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 35:55


    There are many questions, many opinions and many concerns about the novel COVID-19 vaccines. Blossom answers most of the frequently asked questions about the COVID 19 Vaccines. Data sources include very credible sources such as NEJM, CDC, FDA, WHO etc. Q&A will be available on my website for your viewing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

    Intro: Locus of Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 8:21


    A brief description of your host, Blossom, and why she decided to start this podcast. Press play if you wanna know what this podcast is all about! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-facx/support

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