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Dr. Joseph S. Galati, hosts the weekly "Your Health First" broadcast on KTRH

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    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 274 EPISODES


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    Prostate Cancer & PSA w/ Dr. Brian Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 39:30 Transcription Available


    Tonight, on Your Health First Dr. Galati continues the discussion of prostate cancer. He has Certified Urologist Dr. Brian Miles join the show to talk about the PSA screening tool in men over the age of 50 and the weight we put on it. Dr. Galati spends the last segment discussing a New York Times article about exercise and depression.

    Prostate Cancer & Hydrocephalus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 40:15 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program wishing everybody a Happy Memorial Day and to be thankful for those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. He also gives you his thoughts on prostate cancer and screening recommendations after Joe Biden's diagnosis last weekend. We also got news about Billy Joel having hydrocephalus, so Dr. Galati speaks to that as well. He ends by talking about the controversy of food and obesity.  

    Hospice Care & Mother's Day w/ Celeste Galati

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 37:39 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and has his sister Celeste join the show on this Mother's Day. As a nurse she talks about hospice care and the timing. They also talk about their mom, the food, the cooking, and being a health teacher.

    Preventing Colon Cancer & The Better Bagel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 26:03 Transcription Available


    New York Times Article & Fatty Liver Disease w/ Dr. Mazen Noureddin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 39:58 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program by discussing a New York Times article about 17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia, and depression all at once. He also stresses how the common thread of obesity is the leading cause of so many metal health issues or disorders. Dr. Galati also has Dr. Mazen Noureddin join the show to talk about fatty liver disease, second level testing, and more.

    GLP Drugs, CA Screening, Meal Prep, & Good Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 40:57 Transcription Available


    Tonight Dr. Galati separates his segments where he spends time talking about four different topics. These include GLP-1 drugs, cancer screening, meal prepping, and how to be a good patient.

    Tuesday Webinar & The Mediterranean Diet w/ Lauren Mahesri

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 40:50 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts with a program note on a webinar he is hosting Tuesday about cooking at home. He also has Registered Dietician Lauren Mahesri join to talk about the mediterranean diet and how we can adopt a healthier look at what we eat. Dr. Galati wraps up the show spending some time explaining drug and alcohol awareness week.

    Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 40:22 Transcription Available


    With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Galati focuses on that. He explains how to prevent this cancer, and the symptoms associated with it.  Dr. Galati also talks about a list of food additives in a post he saw from Dr. Mark Hyman. He goes on to ask the question on if you're comfortable experimenting in the kitchen in making new foods.

    Amyloidosis w/ Cardiologists Barry Trachtenberg & Mahwash Kassi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 35:13 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in the studio tonight with two guests. He starts with a quick chat about colon cancer now that we are into March. The disease of the night is amyloidosis. Dr. Galati has two colleagues, Dr. Barry Trachtenberg and Dr. Mahwash Kassi join him to talk all about it.

    American Heart Month w/ Dr. Randeep Suneja

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 42:10 Transcription Available


    With February being American Heart Month Dr. Galati focuses on heart disease. He plays a conversation he had earlier in the week with Dr. Randeep Suneja at the Cardiology Center of Houston. He talks about risk factors for heart and cardiovascular disease and the symptoms. Dr Suneja also talks about those who should go for a coronary calcium scan, where the future lies with GLP-1 agents, and more.

    Telemedicine, A Meeting, & An Article on Super Bowl Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 40:26 Transcription Available


    Dr Galati starts the program by sharing a story about telemedicine. He also talks about his meeting with Dr. Grace Su from the University of Michigan on the state of liver disease. Dr. Galati continues on to talk about a Wallstreet Journal article on an increased risk of heart attack on Super Bowl Sunday and the continued notice of “Making America Healthy Again”. 

    The Role of Exercise in Your Liver w/ Dr. Jon Stine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 37:53 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in the KTRH studios for the show tonight. He starts with a quick chat about diet soda and why you should avoid it. Dr. Galati also has Dr. Stine join the show to talk about his jourey at Penn State and the role of exercise for your liver in great detail.

    Cold Temps Affecting Your Health & Alcohol Use Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 36:10 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and starts the program with a Space City Weather update. He expresses the importance of being prepared from a health standpoint. Dr. Galati also talks about an alcohol and cancer risk report. He ends the program explaining Alcohol Use Disorder those who take part in Dry January.

    Ultra-Processed Foods & The Cold Plunge w/ Jim Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 38:02 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio to wrap up the 2024 year. He starts the show talking about ultra processed foods and the NOVA groups. Dr. Galati also brings on professional golfer Jim Murphy to explain the cold plunge and the health benefits that come with it. He ends the show talking about the GLP-1 drugs. Happy New Year!

    A Childhood Christmas Story & Steps in Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 36:54 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts with a Christmas story from his childhood. He also talks about his trip to target yesterday and the revelation he had. Dr. Galati goes on to share an analogy on the mechanical things we work with compared to our own body. He also talks about an article on bariatric surgery. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

    Viome & Celeste on Heathcare Ignorance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 39:21 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program by talking about the company Viome what the tests they do. He also has his sister and nurse Celeste join to explain healthcare ignorance leading to chronic disease and a strategy to turn it around. Dr. Galati takes a few minutes to talk about an article on aging experts obsessed with health span.

    The Cost of Wellness in Detail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 41:55 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program by recapping his Thanksgiving and what he remembers from years past. He also takes a deep dive into the explanation on the cost of wellness and the dollars that go into it. Dr. Galati also talks about apathy on the part of the community at large.

    “Making America Healthy Again” & Dr. Mike Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 37:12 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio for the show tonight. He starts with a “Making America Healthy Again” idea after this election and his trip to Trader Joe's. Cardiologist Dr. Mike Wilson joins the show to share his radio experiences and his take on the “Making America Healthy Again” slogan. He also talks about the quote-on-quote mandate and what he sees in his everyday practice.  

    Election Day & Diabetes Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 38:48 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts his show with a quick programing note on Tuesday, Election Day. He then shares his quick take on politics and urging people to vote. With November being Diabetes Awareness Month Dr. Galati explains how this is a devestaing diease. He goes on to talk about the craziness in the obsession of getting protein. Dr. Galati ends the progam explaining how food is medicine and shares a ravioli story.

    Article Talk & Working Out w/ a Personal Trianer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 38:30 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the show once again expaining his single goal every week. He talks about a few articles that involve the gender gap and heart diease, fruit myths, and prolonged standing, Dr. Galati also chats about a study on GLP 1 antagonist drugs. He finishing talking what your going this week for yourself and how patients should go about working out.

    The Role of Social Media & Cardiologist Mike Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 39:06 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the show with a side comment about his nice encounter with the boyscouts when he went to Kroger this morning. He also talks about social media as the world wide web in general. Dr. Galati has Cardologist Mike Wilson join the show to explain the range of heart amanilities and the change that has come about due to Covid.

    Fixing The Obesity Problem & The Dash Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 39:11 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati's big topic of the day is about weight, obesity and how it's the root casue for a lot of health problems people deal with. He expains how there is no qick fix for this. Howver, there are options if your willing to own it and take responsibility for it. Dr. Galati goes on to talk about the importance of knowing how your body works and he closes the program by explaining the dash diet.

    Being in Good Shape w/ PT Allison Teheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 38:09 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and we talk about how you need to be in good shape in order to travel nowadays. He also explains alchohol related liver disease with patients. Dr. Galait has Physical Therapist Allison Teheng join to talk about good shape, the fitness of patients, becht pysical therapy, and being poactive.

    Ultra Processed Food & College Student Jack Teheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 39:10 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and we start by talking about brussels sprouts. It's a good food made bad. He also chats about an article on restaurant critic Pete Wells and ultra processed foods to dementia. He has UT student Jack Teheng join the show to talk about his story and interest in medical school. He also explains the importance of your food choices as a college student.

    Patient Evidence & Dr. Randeep Suneja on Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 41:16 Transcription Available


    Although Dr. Galati doesn't like to get political he does starts the program talking about the rough couple of weeks Biden has dealt with. He also chats about the evidence he sees with his patients everyday. Dr. Galati also has Cardiologist Dr. Randeep Suneja join the show to share his thoughts on hypertension and taking care of your heart.

    Taking Advantage of Your Overall Health w/ Summertime Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 38:37 Transcription Available


    With summer in full swing and the 4th coming up Dr. Galati starts the program talking about taking this time to really think about your overall health. He has a couple artilces he has posted up his facebook page. The first is on daily mutivitamins and how supplements are of no value. The other is on three simple tests to figure out what kind of overall health you are in. Dr. Galati spends time going into depth on those steps in the final segment.

    Hip Replacement Surgery & Orthopedics w/ Celeste Galati

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 39:24 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program with a little flaskback from the Better Bagel talk a few weeks ago. He also has his sister and nurse Celeste Galati join the show. She talks about her hip replacment, the journey through ortopedic issues, and the recovery. Celeste expalins the surgery and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. They also chat about how to motivate their patients.

    A Father's Role in Health & Justin Batt w/ Daddy Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 37:42 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program talking about Father's Day and the role they have in the health of their family. He has Author Justin Batt join the show to explain Daddy Saturday how he got involved. Mr. Batt also talks about childhood obesity and the parenting problem causing this.

    The Better Bagel Continued & Cooking w/ Michael Varieur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 36:04 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in the KTRH studio tonight and starts with an update on his book giveaway. He then continues the Better Bagel debate we got into last week. He also has his nephew Michael Varrier come on to talk about how he got into cooking and what he likes to feed his kids.

    Preventing Colon Cancer & The Better Bagel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 37:06 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is finally back after his safari in Tanzania. It's time to be thankful for the country we live in, the freedom., and our way of life with Memorial Day tomorrow. He talks about his love for photography and more about the trip. Dr. Galati also explains how we all can prevent colon cancer. He goes on to chat about a clip he received from his dietician about The Better Bagel.  

    Appendicitis w/ Danny Shaftel & Lung Disease w/ Dr. Howard Huang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 36:44 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and is joined by Danny Shaftel of Shaftel Diamonds to talk about the illness he had. He also speaks to a barbaric exercise routine it led to.  We also have Dr. Howard Huang join to focus on the symptoms of lung disease. Dr. Galati and Danny end to program by talking about how you can influence others in a positive way.

    FDAs Approval of Resmetirom & Dr. Nguyens Colon Cancer Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 38:19 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati gets going tonight talking about the breaking news on the FDA approval of resmetirom, brand name (rezdiffra) and the impact it has. He continues the fatty liver conversation on the fibrosis and scaring of the liver. Dr. Galati also replays last weeks interview with Dr. Dang Nguyen on Colon Cancer and the awareness surrounding it.

    Colon Cancer w/ Neurologist Dr. Dang Nguyen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 38:01 Transcription Available


    It's Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Galati stresses the importance of your colon on the program tonight. He uses his genie app to shows how easy it is to get healthy recipes. Dr. Galati also has Neurologist Dr. Dang Nguyen join the show to share some information about awareness, colon cancer, and more. He also spends a few minutes on abdominal pain and getting screened.

    Understanding The Mediterranean Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 37:15 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program talking about the weather, preparing his garden, and his live webinar last Thursday you can replay on YouTube. He also explains and goes into great detail about the Mediterranean diet and what it all entails. Dr. Galati also talks to the chronic illnesses that come with what to eat and what foods to watch for.

    Heart Disease and Fatty Liver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 37:24 Transcription Available


    Dr.Joseph Galati is joined by Dr. Randeep Suneja and Dr. Mazen Noureddin to discuss heart disease and fatty liver. How to avoid it and how to check if you have it.

    Cardio Health & College Nutrition w/ Elizabeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 37:13 Transcription Available


    On today's show, Dr. Galati gives guidelines on keeping a healthy cardiovascular system and talks about The Texas Heart Institute. Later, Dr. Galati revisits an old segment discussing college nutrition with his daughter Elizabeth.

    Auto Safety w/ Matthew Shaer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 37:12 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati talks starts the program explaining the difference between heath span and life span. He also has Matthews Shaer of The New York Times join the show to talk about his article, “Why Are American Drivers So Deadly?” Dr. Galati gets his take on the part of the article that expresses how stressful situations lead to your worst instincts and technologies to improve driver behavior.

    Liver Transplant w/ Dr. Saharia & Emotional Intelligence w/ Chuck Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 37:33 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight ahead of our freezing temperatures this week. He has Dr. Ashish Saharia of Houston Methodist join the show to talk about liver transplant and the impact it has. Dr. Galati also has Chuck Garcia join to talk about their past his expertise in emotional intelligence. They also take some time to chat about a few news articles and loneliness.

    Longevity & Processed Sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 38:56 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati kicks off the new year with a chat about an article on the seven keys to longevity and some quick tips. He talks about the importance of knowing the amount of processed sugar in what you eat. Dr. Galati also spends time discussing a dear friend who had a relative with a moderate health crisis and how to be a good patient.

    Planning for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 34:36 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts his show talking about the Texans loss, the nice weather today, and how it's time to start thinking about new year planning. He explains how identification early is key to a problem and five main things and numbers to be aware of. Dr. Galati is also giving away more books.

    The Mediterranean Diet w/ Registered Dietician Lauren Mahesri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 36:08 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio, and he dedicates tonight on The Mediterranean Diet. Registered Dietician Lauren Mahesri joins the program to define this diet and what it all includes. She also explains how we can adopt a healthier way to eat. Dr. Galati also wants to start panning for 2024 and illustrates the importance of knowing your personal dashboard.

    Cirrhosis Secondary to Fatty Liver & Loneliness Affecting Your Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 37:15 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts by sharing a story about a patient that has cirrhosis secondary to fatty liver. He also spends time chatting about a few articles he's read on vaping among high school students and how loneliness is deadly to your health. Dr Galati focuses on the second article there and explains how to prevent this from happening.

    TED Talk This Thursday & Planning for The Week Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 35:44 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back after being off with the Astros playing on News Radio 740 KTRH. He talks about the disappointing loss not being able to win at home. He spends some time talking about a TED talk he's been asked to participate in and the final days of Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Dr Galati also, as he's done previously, urges you to plan for the week ahead in terms of what you eat.

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Jackie DeAngelis's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 37:23 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program talking about a deep tissue massage he had on Friday. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr. Galati replays an interview we had with Jackie DeAngelis to share her story on breast cancer. He also talks about the feedback he received on last weeks show on heart disease in females with Stephanie Coulter.

    Heart Disease w/ Dr. Stephanie Coulter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 37:06 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight to talk about heart disease. However, he starts by explaining the two lines he hears most from his patients. These are “let's watch it” and “let's keep an eye on it.” Dr. Stephanie Coulter of The Texas Heart Institute joins the program to talk all about heart disease in females.

    Parsnips & The Book Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 37:43 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati talks about the root vegetable parsnip on the program tonight. He also tells us about the book Outlive, The Science and Art of Longevity and how your lifestyle decisions affect your health. Dr. Galati has a quick remembrance of 9/11 tomorrow and discusses peptic ulcer disease.

    Instilling Health in Youth w/ Dr. Sudha Kodali

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 36:23 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati and guest Dr. Sudha Kodali talk about youth health practices and the importance of having good health influences at an early age.

    Hiking w/ Kathy Fenelon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 37:57 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati talks about hiking on the program tonight. He has his neighbor and fellow hiker Kathy Fenelon on to share her view on it. She also explains the importance of having your children and family do the activity together. Dr. Galati and Kathy Fenelon also discuss the free exercise aspect of hiking and the steps to ease into it.

    Hepatitis C, E Bikes, & Sleep Deprivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 38:26 Transcription Available


    Dr. Galati starts the program offering us actional information on hepatitis C and the importance of being screened. He also discusses the initiative of Healthy People 2030, an article on aspirin, and the danger of e-bike collisions. Dr. Galati spends the rest of his time talking about sleep deprivation.

    Philosophy of Life w/ Dan Ostrander & Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 38:22


    Dr. Galati spend a little time chatting about last week show where we had a listener talk about his coronary calcium score. He also has his neighbor/friend Dan Ostrander join the program to discuss his philosophy on life. Dr. Galati spends the last segment talking about different cancers and the number of deaths associated with each.

    Heart Scan Test & Cardiologist Dr. Mike Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 36:31


    Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and he starts by bringing up a few articles on artificial sweeteners and cancer. He also brings on listener Paul, to talk about a heart scan test he took. Cardiologist Dr. Mike Wilson also joins to speak on Paul's story and different health test scores.

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