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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this episode, Peter explores the critical topic of breast cancer screening, examining why thousands of women continue to die from breast cancer each year despite the availability of effective screening tools. He explains the strengths and limitations of current screening strategies, reviews the recommendations from major medical organizations, and discusses why screening guidance can often seem confusing or contradictory. Peter outlines a practical framework for understanding breast cancer risk and personalizing screening decisions, including when to begin screening, how frequently to screen, and which imaging modalities may be most appropriate based on an individual's risk profile. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes that while population-based guidelines provide an important foundation, optimizing outcomes requires a more personalized approach aimed at helping women make informed screening decisions that can improve the chances of early detection and successful treatment. We discuss: Why women still die from breast cancer: the benefits of screening, the problem of under-screening, and the need for risk-based screening strategies [1:45]; Current screening recommendations, why they differ between organizations, and the importance of personalized screening decisions [6:30]; A framework for personalizing screening [8:45]; Assessing baseline breast cancer risk: genetics, family history, breast density, lifestyle factors, and the role of risk calculators in personalized screening [9:30]; Balancing cancer detection and false positives: how breast cancer risk influences screening intensity and imaging choices [17:45]; Mammography as the foundation of breast cancer screening: detecting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and the advantages of 3D versus 2D mammography [21:00]; MRI for high-risk women: the benefits of supplemental screening, abbreviated MRI, and the emerging role of contrast-enhanced mammography [23:00]; The role of ultrasound: supplemental cancer detection, diagnostic evaluation, and limitations compared with mammography and MRI [26:00]; Choosing the right breast cancer screening strategy: imaging modality selection, screening hierarchies, and the importance of imaging center quality [28:00]; How often should you screen for breast cancer? [30:15]; At what age should you start screening? [37:30]; Breast cancer in younger women: aggressive tumor biology, BRCA-related risk, breast density, and individualized decisions about when to begin screening [41:45]; Inflammatory breast cancer, the limitations of screening mammography for symptomatic disease, and the importance of promptly evaluating new breast symptoms in both women and men [44:45]; From risk assessment to personalized screening: a practical framework for reducing breast cancer mortality through earlier and more effective detection [46:30]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
The protein shake Ben uses is Equip Foods Prime Protein (20% off, code BENAZADI): https://bit.ly/4xzZI78 Pre-order Keto Flex Revised, out July 21st, and get free bonuses: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Your belly fat isn't dead weight sitting around your waist. It's a biologically active organ, and the deep visceral fat around your organs sends inflammatory signals straight to your brain. Those signals shape your cravings, your mood, your memory, and your ability to feel full. One 2024 study found that people in their 20s and 30s with high visceral fat had nearly six times the risk of brain shrinkage. The late-night food noise and the willpower that keeps failing you aren't a character flaw. They're a broken biological signal. The good news: a 2026 study from Professor Iris Shai's team and Harvard showed that when people lost visceral fat and kept it off, brain shrinkage slowed and memory held strong into their 60s. This reverses. Key takeaways: Fat tissue is an endocrine organ, in the same category as your thyroid and adrenals Visceral fat, not the fat you can pinch, is the metabolically dangerous kind Leptin resistance is involved in roughly 90 percent of obesity cases, so it's a signaling problem, not a willpower problem Food noise is neurological: obesity lights up the same brain reward center as drug addiction Visceral fat is linked to depression and anxiety, independent of overall body weight Losing deep abdominal fat specifically, not just pounds, protects the brain, even against the APOE Alzheimer's gene 30 grams of protein per meal triggers your body's own GLP-1 and quiets cravings for free Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microplastics and Stroke Risk: What a Landmark 2024 Study Found Inside Human Arteries In 2024, a team of Italian researchers published a study in the New England Journal of Medicine that stopped the cardiovascular science community in its tracks. They found microplastics, tiny synthetic fragments embedded inside the carotid artery plaque of more than half the patients they examined. And the patients who had them faced more than four and a half times the risk of a serious cardiovascular event compared to those who didn’t. This isn’t a distant, theoretical risk. These are living people who had already been identified as having carotid artery disease, and plastics were found inside their arterial walls. For stroke survivors and those at elevated risk of stroke, this study raises important questions that the medical system has not yet caught up with. What the Research Found The study by Marfella et al., published in the New England Journal of Medicine (2024), enrolled 304 patients who were undergoing carotid endarterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove plaque from the carotid arteries. Researchers analysed the excised plaque for the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics. Their findings: 58% of patients had detectable levels of polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene in their arterial plaque. This was not contamination from the surgical procedure; it was already there. Over a 34-month follow-up period, patients with microplastics in their plaque had a 4.53 times higher risk of a combined endpoint: non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, or death from any cause. Inflammatory markers were significantly elevated in the microplastics-positive group. IL-18 and TNF-alpha proteins associated with systemic vascular inflammation were markedly higher in plaque samples that contained plastics. This suggests the mechanism is not simply physical obstruction, but an inflammatory cascade triggered by the presence of synthetic material in arterial tissue. What This Means for Stroke Survivors The carotid arteries are the primary conduits supplying oxygenated blood to the brain. Plaque accumulation in these vessels is one of the leading causes of ischaemic stroke, and carotid artery disease is a condition many stroke survivors are already living with. “The patients with microplastics in their plaque had a 4.53 times higher risk of stroke, heart attack, or death over the 34-month follow-up. That’s not a marginal finding. That’s a signal the research community needed to take seriously.” The NEJM study doesn’t yet tell us whether removing microplastic exposure after the fact reduces risk. It doesn’t confirm that healthy individuals with no existing carotid disease are accumulating plastics at the same rate. And it cannot tell us which plastic sources are most responsible because we’re exposed to microplastics through drinking water, food packaging, air, and a dozen other vectors simultaneously. But what it does tell us clearly and with high statistical significance is that microplastics in arterial plaque are associated with dramatically worse cardiovascular outcomes. What the Research Does Not Yet Tell Us Science at the frontier moves in one direction at a time. This study establishes association, not causation. It cannot yet answer: Whether people without existing carotid disease are accumulating microplastics at comparable rates. Whether reducing exposure actively reverses or slows plaque-associated risk. Which types of microplastics are most biologically harmful? Whether there will be a clinical screening tool for this in the near future. These are the questions the next generation of research will need to answer. In the meantime, it’s reasonable to act on what we do know. Practical Steps to Reduce Exposure No clinical screening currently exists for microplastics in arterial plaque. There is no blood test, no imaging, no biomarker that your GP can order today. What you can do is reduce your ongoing exposure, particularly through food and water contact with plastics. Evidence-informed steps worth discussing with your treating team: Use glass, stainless steel, or ceramic containers rather than plastic for food and drink storage. Avoid microwaving food in plastic containers; heat accelerates the leaching of plastic particles. Filter your drinking water; some filters (carbon block and reverse osmosis) reduce microplastic levels significantly. Reduce consumption of highly processed foods in plastic packaging. Bring this study to your vascular neurologist, cardiologist, or GP and ask whether it’s relevant to your personal risk profile. This is not a recommendation to take a supplement or start a treatment. It’s an invitation to have an informed conversation with the people responsible for your care using the best available evidence. If you found this useful, my book walks through the science of stroke recovery in the same evidence-first, no-hype way. Find it at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. Want to go deeper and support the channel? Join the community at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. The post Plastics in Your Arteries: The Stroke Risk Study You Must Know appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
How does it feel to live with CIDP? Bridge the gap between metrics and patient reality. Align goals and improve outcomes via shared decision-making. Credit available for this activity expires: 6/4/27 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyradiculoneuropathy-2026a1000g2n?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu
If you've ever wondered whether dairy is healthy or inflammatory, this episode is for you. We're diving into the pros and cons of dairy, why some people tolerate it well while others don't, and how dairy may impact digestion, skin, hormones, inflammation, and gut health. We'll also talk about lactose intolerance vs. dairy sensitivity, what to look for when choosing higher-quality dairy products, and how to know if a dairy elimination may be worth exploring.www.ginaschade.com Instagram: @holistic_health_with_ginaGrocery Guide: https://bit.ly/groceryguidegsBook a Call With Gina: https://bit.ly/discoverycallwithginaGluten & Dairy Enzyme Support: https://equi.life/products/gluten-dairy-support-digestive-ease-enzymes?irad=909151&irmp=5403851
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating, lifelong condition that changes how people plan their entire lives. In this episode, KT Park, Global Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Seppi Lin, Head of OMNI Early Clinical Development, explore the complex biology behind IBD. They discuss the role of genetics, the gut microbiome, and an individual's environment, as well as the exciting future of "immune reset" therapies that could offer hope for people with IBD. Read the full text transcript at www.gene.com/stories/the-abcs-of-ibd
Following yesterday‘s shooting at the White House, we need to talk about mental illness and the inflammatory rhetoric against political rivals.
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In this episode we dive into a four-layer “Root Cause Map” for chronic symptoms and disease, arguing that symptom-based treatment misses upstream drivers. The model starts with mitochondrial dysfunction (“layer zero”), where reduced ATP and excess reactive oxygen species create oxidative stress that damages the gut lining. This leads to increased intestinal permeability and dysbiosis, allowing bacterial fragments like LPS to enter the bloodstream and chronically activate the immune system, producing persistent low-grade inflammation. Inflammatory cytokines then disrupt insulin signaling, driving insulin resistance, fat storage, hormonal and thyroid disruption, and wide-ranging symptoms such as fatigue, belly weight gain, brain fog, anxiety/depression, joint pain, and autoimmune risk. The cascade is presented as a self-reinforcing loop, requiring upstream, whole-system intervention through lifestyle foundations plus targeted supports for mitochondria, gut repair, inflammation resolution, and insulin sensitivity.00:00 Tried Everything Intro00:54 Show Welcome Setup01:34 Why Root Causes Matter03:09 Stop Symptom Chasing04:38 Layer Zero Mitochondria06:56 Leaky Gut Dysbiosis09:48 Immune Fire Inflammation12:30 Insulin Resistance Explained15:50 The Vicious Feedback Loop17:26 Symptoms Mapped Back21:20 Where To Intervene23:23 Personalized Next StepsDownload the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprintJoin our communitySchedule a free Metabolic Audit Call Get full access to THRIVE 120 Newsletter at tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe
Are Beans and Whole Grains Inflammatory Foods? Is our avoidance of beans and whole grains/gluten justified? Or are we being fed misinformation that's actually harming us in our food choices? My vote is for the latter. Here's why. Written by Will Bulsiewicz, MD at ForksOverKnives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #gluten #glutenfree #celiac #phytates #lectins #resistantstarch #fiber ====================== Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/nutrition/are-beans-and-whole-grains-inflammatory-foods-excerpt-from-plant-powered-plus/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ =========================== Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a cooking course, a meal planner, a line of food products, and a magazine. Please visit www.ForksOverKnives.com for a wealth of resources. FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866
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Dans cet épisode, Simon et Jérémie présentent rapidement les bases des oméga-3, puis discute d'une nouvelle étude qui a été faite sur les omégas-3 en relation avec les performances, plus particulièrement en force.Okut, S., Ozan, M., Buzdağli, Y., Uçar, H., İnaç, M. R., Han, M. T., Bayram, E., & Kiliç Baygutalp, N. (2025). The Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation Combined with Strength Training on Neuro-Biomarkers, Inflammatory and Antioxidant Responses, and the Lipid Profile in Physically Healthy Adults. Nutrients, 17(13), 2088. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17132088
Howie Kurtz on the glaring security lapses during a third assassination attempt on President Trump at the Washington Hilton, the Trump administration's pressure on the EEOC to prioritize cases favoring its political agenda, and Taylor Swift's high-stakes legal move to trademark her voice and likeness against the rise of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A breakthrough in inflammatory support has arrived in the natural health market. PEA, which stands for palmitoylethanolamide, is a naturally occurring fatty acid derivative made in the body and found in small amounts in foods. Several human studies have demonstrated that PEA has broad- spectrum pain-relieving properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and nerve protection.To help us unpack all the research and studies we have Dr. Stengler joining us today.In addition to authoring 30 books on health and several best-sellers such as “The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies,” “Prescription for Natural Cures,” “Prescription for Drug Alternatives,” and “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies,” Dr. Stengler has been published in several peer-reviewed medical journals such as The International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, Endocrinology & Metabolism International Journal, and Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering.Dr. Stengler's, NMD. The newest book is called, The Holistic Guide to Gut Health. A comprehensive yet accessible approach to healing leaky gut and the many uncomfortable symptoms it causes. Dr Stengler is also the founder of The Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine.Talking Points:Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), is a naturally occurring fatty acid derivative made in the body and found in small amounts in foods.PEA was first discovered in 1957 by scientists at Merck Sharp & Dohme, who isolated it from egg yolk, peanut meal, and soy lecithin. They found that PEA had anti-inflammatory properties in guinea pigs.However, PEA's role as a potential therapeutic agent was not widely recognized until 1993, when Rita Levi-Montalcini and her colleagues published research that suggested PEA has anti-inflammatory properties. Levi-Montalcini's group termed PEA an autocoid local injury antagonist (ALIA), and suggested that it acts locally to counteract injury.Multiple studies have demonstrated that PEA improves all sorts of pain. For example, a 2023 analysis of 11 studies found that PEA improved pain of various conditions, including muscle and joints, nerves, gynecological, and digestive. In terms of joint pain, a high-quality study demonstrated that PEA significantly reduced adult joint pain compared to placebo. Moreover, 8 clinical trials demonstrated that PEA was effective for low back pain, sciatica, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Even migraine headache pain was shown in published research to be improved with PEA.Lipid mediators help to balance the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, affecting pain pathways related to inflammation. But unfortunately, due to changing diets, many of us do not get the nutrition and activity we need to make enough PEA ourselves.Supplemental PEA, by Levagen+ is properly formulated for optimal bioavailability, 75% more bioavailable to cell receptors than dietary forms. Levagen+ liposomal delivery of PEA has been clinically studied and shows benefits in joint pain, nerve pain, migraine, infections, sleep, and cognitive function.Learn more about Dr. Mark Stengler, NMDLearn more about Emerald Labs PEA+ Levagen Use the code: Forever and get 20% off your order.
Stress Is Quietly Wrecking Your MetabolismWhy Overstimulation Is Sabotaging Your Fat Loss, Hormones, and EnergyThe Thrive Forever Fit Show with Jay NixonYou are not just stressed.You are overstimulated.And your nervous system was never designed for the world you're living in right now.In this episode, Jay breaks down one of the most overlooked drivers of stalled fat loss, hormone disruption, poor sleep, and frustrating lab results: chronic stress from modern overstimulation.This is not about politics.This is not about sides.This is about biology.Your brain cannot tell the difference between a real physical threat and a screen-based emotional trigger.Your body responds the same way.Your nervous system was built for short bursts of stress.A predator.A survival event.A temporary threat.Stress would spike.Cortisol would rise.Adrenaline would increase.Then it would shut off.That was healthy stress.What we live in now is constant stimulation.Notifications.Breaking news.Social media comparison.Emails at night.Financial headlines.Endless scrolling.Your brain never powers down.And when your brain never powers down, your metabolism never feels safe.When stress is constant:• Cortisol stays elevated• Blood sugar stays elevated• Insulin stays elevated• Inflammation rises• Sleep quality drops• Thyroid output can slow• Sex hormones can downshiftAnd then you ask:“Why can't I lose weight?”Because your body does not prioritize fat loss when it feels unsafe.It prioritizes survival.Threatened bodies store energy.Even if you are physically sitting still, high-intensity content activates your nervous system.Heart rate shifts.Stress hormones rise.Inflammatory pathways activate.Stack that multiple times per day, over months and years, and you create a body that is constantly bracing.Braced bodies:• Don't recover well• Don't burn efficiently• Crave quick energy• Struggle to sleep deeplyAnd then we blame food.Chronic stress can influence:• Fasting glucose• Triglycerides• HDL• Abdominal fat storage• Thyroid conversion• Progesterone and testosterone levels• CRP and inflammatory markersYou can eat perfectly and still stall if stress remains high.That is how powerful this is.If your nervous system does not feel safe, your metabolism will not feel efficient.This is why some people see massive improvements simply by improving sleep, reducing stress exposure, or creating more recovery.The body finally receives the signal that it is safe.You cannot control the world.But you can control what you repeatedly allow into your nervous system.You are not just what you eat.You are what you repeatedly consume mentally and emotionally.Your metabolism listens to all of it.In this episode, Jay explains why you cannot out-eat or out-train chronic stress, and why true metabolic health requires nervous system regulation, not just calorie control.If you've been tired but wired, waking at 3am, craving sugar at night, or plateaued despite effort, this episode will change how you see stress forever.Because once you understand this, you stop chasing food solutions for stress-driven problems.And that's where real metabolic mastery begins.
This month on Episode 83 of Discover CircRes, host Cindy St. Hilaire highlights articles featured in the March 27th and April 10th issue of Circulation Research. This Episode also features a discussion with Dr Martin Schwartz and Dr Hanqiang Deng about their study, FOXO1 Integrates Endothelial Hemodynamic, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Pathways in Atherosclerosis. Article highlights: Tadokoro, et al. CRISPR Base Editing of PKCα Rescues Heart Failure Joki, et al. PTH Affects Right Heart Hemodynamics Compendium on Migration of Mitochondria Beyond Cell Boundary
Dr. Deb Muth February 2026, 3 million documents released, a network exposed. But here’s what no one is sayingThe trauma of trafficking doesn’t end when the victim escapes It doesn’t even end when that survivor’s lifetime. It writes itself into DNA. It alters the stress response of children not yet born. And it creates epigenetic markers that echo through 3, 4, and even 5 generations. This is not a metaphor, this is molecular biology. And if we don’t understand how deeply trauma sees itself. Biologically, genetically, and spiritually, we will never understand why autoimmune disease, addiction, and chronic illness are epidemic in families that carry this hidden history. Today, we’re going deeper than headlines. We’re going into the cells, the genes, and the soul. Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now. We’re here to uncover root causes, explore regenerative medicine, and empower you to heal from the inside out. I’m Dr. Deb, your medical detective, and today we’re confronting one of the most important and least discussed wellness topics of our time. How the exploitation and trafficking of women and children doesn’t just harm individuals, it damages bloodlines. And if you’re someone who carries an unexplained chronic illness, autoimmune disease, addiction, or trauma that seems to have no clear origin, this episode may finally connect the dots. Grab your cup of tea or coffee, settle in, and let’s go deep into this subject. Can you put an ad sponsor right here before we get started? Let’s start with what just happened. In February of 2026, the Department of Justice released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. According to The Guardian, on February 2nd, 2026, these files contained allegations that Epstein didn’t just abuse women, he provided them to other powerful men. One accuser identified Harvey Weinstein from a photo lineup. Describing coercion and payment. Another FBI document described threats of force. Lativia launched a criminal investigation after the files linked Epstein’s network to modeling agencies overseas. But here’s what I need you to understand. As a practitioner who treats trauma survivors, Epstein’s operation was not new. It was ancient. From Mesopotamian slave codes to Roman markets to the transatlantic trade, trafficking has always been about the same thing. Power, and exploiting vulnerability for profit. The tools change. Private jets instead of ships, social media instead of market squares. But the wound, it’s identical. And that wound… It doesn’t heal when the victim is freed. It embeds itself into biology. Let me explain what happens when a human being experiences the kind of trauma that trafficking creates. The immediate biological response. When someone is trafficked, their body enters a state of chronic survival mode. The autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious functions like heart rate, digestion, immune response, it gets locked into a fight or flight. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, floods the system. At least, at first. This is protective. But when the threat never ends, when abuse is daily, when escape is impossible, cortisol stays elevated for months and even years. And here’s what chronic cortisol does. It suppresses immune function, making the body vulnerable to infections, cancer, and autoimmune disease. It disrupts the gut microbiome, leading to leaky gut, food sensitivity, and systemic inflammation. It dysregulates hormone production, thyroid sex hormones, insulin, and it creates metabolic chaos. It damages the hippocampus, the part of the brain region responsible for memory and emotional regulation. But it goes deeper than that. Cellular memory, trauma written into our tissues. Research published in the Biological Psychiatry of 2025 and Frontiers in Psychiatry 2025 shows that trauma doesn’t just affect the brain, it reprograms cells throughout the body. Mitochondria, the energy factories inside every cell, shift from producing ATP energy to producing reactive oxygen species, stress signals. This is why trauma survivors often develop chronic fatigue syndrome. That cortisol, over time, starts to dive down, and eventually can’t be produced when it’s supposed to be during a traumatic episode, and it stays at this low level, creating what we now know as chronic fatigue syndrome. Inflammatory genes turn on and stay on, even after the threat is gone. This is why we see such high rates of autoimmune disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, inflammatory bowel disease, in trafficking survivors. The fascia, the connective tissue that wraps every muscle and organ, stores trauma physically. This is why survivors develop chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and tension that no amount of massage can release. The body literally remembers the violation at a cellular level. The ACE study, Childhood Trauma as a Disease Predictor, the CDC’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Study in 2025, showed that 64% of the U.S. adults had experienced at least one ACE abuse. neglect, or household dysfunction. And nearly 1 in 6 has experienced 4 or more. And the data is devastating. The ACE that you have maybe experienced, if you have had this, you have a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, depression, suicide, and addiction. Trafficking survivors often score 8, 9, or 10 out of a 10 on the ACE scale. Their bodies are biologically aged by trauma. And according to the VA’s National Center for PTSD, PTSD is associated with excess mortality, meaning survivors die younger, not just from suicide, but from the stress related to chronic disease. Now, here’s where it gets even more profound. What is epigenetics? Well, your DNA is like a library of instructions, but not every book is open all the time. Epigenetics is the system that decides which genes get turned on. or off, without changing the DNA sequence itself. And here’s the critical discovery. Trauma can change those epigenetic marks, and those marks can be passed to your children. The Science of Inherited Trauma. The studies on the Holocaust survivors and their descendants showed that children and grandchildren of trauma survivors had altered stress hormone regulation, even though they never experienced the original trauma themselves. Research on famine shows in the Netherlands during World War II, Found that children born to mothers who were pregnant during starvation had higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease decades later. This happens because stress during pregnancy alters the developing fetus’ stress response system, and when a pregnant woman is trafficked, abused, or living in chronic fear, her elevated cortisol levels cross the placenta, and the baby’s developing brain is bathed in stress hormones. And the child’s HPA access, the stress regulation system, Is programmed for hypervigilance. The child is born with a biological predisposition to anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease, and addiction. And it doesn’t stop there. That child grows up, and if they have children, their altered stress response can influence the next generation through epigenetic inheritance, and through the environment they create. This is why we see patterns of addiction, autoimmune disease, and mental illness running through families, even when there’s no clear genetic mutation. It’s not just genetics, it’s inherited trauma written into gene expression. There is also a spiritual dimension to this. There’s something beyond biology here, something that science is only beginning to touch. Survivors often describe feeling disconnected from their bodies, as if their spirit left during the abuse. And never fully returned. This is disassociation, a survival mechanism. But in many healing traditions, somatic therapy, internal family systems, even ancient spiritual practices, there’s recognition that trauma fragments the self. And healing isn’t just about regulating cortisol or repairing the gut, it’s about reuniting the spirit with the body. It’s about teaching the nervous system that it’s finally safe to be fully present once again. And when that happens, when one person heals that fracture, it changes the trajectory for everyone else who comes after them. So what do we do with this knowledge? Well, first. Trauma-informed root cause medicine. Healing trafficking survivors and their descendants requires more than talk therapy. It requires nervous system regulation, vagal nerve stimulation, somatic experience, breathwork. Gut healing, repairing the microbiome, addressing that leaky gut, and reducing the inflammation. Hormone balancing, supporting adrenal function, thyroid, and sex hormones, detoxification, clearing accumulated toxins that the stressed body couldn’t process, both physically and emotionally. Nutritional restoration. Replenishing the nutrients depleted by chronic stress. This is functional medicine. This is what I do every day with my team. Second, we need epigenetic reversal, and that is actually possible. Here’s the hope. Epigenetic marks can be changed. Studies show that meditation therapy, safe relationships, and even nutrition can reverse some of the epigenetic damage caused by trauma. Every time a survivor learns to regulate their nervous system, they’re not just healing themselves, they’re changing what gets passed to the next generation. Third, we have to speak the truth. Silence protects the perpetrators. Truth-telling breaks generational curses. And every time we name trafficking for what it is, a crime that damages biology, genetics, and spirit, we create the space for healing. Thank you for going deep with me today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now. If this episode moved you, share it, because healing begins when we stop pretending trauma is only psychological, and we start treating it as a biological, genetic, and spiritual crisis that it truly is. If you or someone you love needs trauma-informed care, visit serenityhealthcarecenter.com or explore our functional medicine platform at venari.com. Survivors seeking support can reach the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Join our Seen at Last Facebook group, which is a free community where we support women to be seen at last. I’m Dr. Deb. Take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Be well, and we’ll see you on the next episode.The post Episode 260 – How Trauma Passes Through Generations: Epigenetics, Trafficking and Chronic Illness first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.
BUFFALO, NY — April 7, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on March 26, 2026, titled “Effects of intravenous furosemide plus small-volume hypertonic saline solutions on inflammatory, remodelling markers and epigenetics signatures of patients with congestive acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).” Led by first author Mario Daidone from University Hospital, Policlinico, Paolo Giaccone, and the University of Palermo, with corresponding author Antonino Tuttolomondo from University Hospital, Policlinico, Paolo Giaccone, and University of Palermo, the randomized trial compared i.v. furosemide plus small-volume hypertonic saline solution (HSS) with i.v. furosemide alone in patients with acute decompensated heart failure due to reduced ejection fraction. The study enrolled 200 subjects, randomly assigning 107 to furosemide plus HSS and 93 to furosemide alone. The authors found that patients treated with i.v. furosemide plus HSS showed lower increases in inflammatory and remodeling biomarkers after saline load, including IL-6, hsTnT, sST2, galectin-3, and NT-proBNP, and the intervention was associated with reduced miR181b expression compared with furosemide alone. These findings suggest that adding small-volume hypertonic saline to loop diuretic therapy may influence both circulating biomarkers and miRNA-related epigenetic signatures in acute heart failure. “Nevertheless, the possible effects of the i.v. furosemide + HSS treatment on natriuretic and inflammatory markers of heart failure deserve further confirmation, whereas the effects of this type of treatment on epigenetic signatures of pathologic mechanisms involved in the left ventricular dysfunction involved in AHF pathogenesis seem to be still not studied.” The authors note that this was a randomized trial in a specific ADHF population, so additional studies will be needed to confirm the durability of the biomarker changes, define the optimal patient groups, and determine whether these molecular effects translate into improved clinical outcomes. Future work may also clarify how the saline strategy interacts with cardiac remodeling and miRNA regulation in larger and more diverse heart failure cohorts. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206364 Corresponding author - Antonino Tuttolomondo - bruno.tuttolomondo@unipa.it Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG65XlcDJ3U Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206364 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, heart failure, acute decompensated heart failure, furosemide, hypertonic saline solution To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM
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This week we are jointed By Professor Maya Buch, Chief Investigator of the UK Cardio-IMID partnership to talk about the cutting edge of cardio-rheumatology. If you are interested in the link between inflammation and heart disease you won't want to miss out on this weeks episode!
For years, myositis treatment has relied on broad immune suppression with drugs like steroids, methotrexate, and rituximab—but what if we could target the disease more precisely? Inflammatory myopathies are not a single condition, but a group of biologically distinct syndromes with different clinical features and immune pathways. As our understanding evolves, so does the potential for more personalized, targeted therapies. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Julie J. Paik to discuss how this shift could reshape the future of myositis treatment.
In this episode of the Living Well podcast, hosts Liv Hill and Lyndi Mullinax, FNP conclude their four-part series on PCOS, focusing on the often misunderstood aspects of the condition. They discuss the implications of the term 'polycystic ovarian syndrome', the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the role of lifestyle changes in managing PCOS. The conversation delves into inflammatory PCOS, gut health, and the significance of lab work, particularly CRP levels, in identifying inflammation. They also highlight dietary adjustments and supplements that can aid in managing symptoms, while encouraging listeners to advocate for their health and seek knowledge about their conditions.
Dr. Marija Gredic chats with Dr. Bob Varelas about his article, "Airway Goblet Metaplasia Resulting from YAP/TAZ Deletion Drives Pulmonary Inflammatory Responses."
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In this episode, we're diving into the hot topic of protein sparing modified fasting (PSMF) and why short, strategic “3-day sprints” can be a powerful metabolic reset. Ali shares how these brief hypocaloric phases may help accelerate body fat loss while supporting anti-inflammatory processes and increasing autophagy, the body's natural cellular cleanup system. The literature consistently shows that most diets fail long term, with weight regain common within five years, and often much sooner with more aggressive interventions like GLP-1 medications or surgical approaches. In this conversation we explore who may benefit from protein sparing fasts, who should avoid them, where supplements fit in and how to implement this strategy. We also discuss research on autophagy. Also in this episode: Beat the Bloat FREE Masterclass 4/7 Beat the Bloat Program starts 4/21 What is a protein sparing modified fast? A Systematic Review of Evidence on the Use of Very Low Calorie Diets in People with Diabetes - PubMed The protein-sparing modified fast for obese patients with type 2 diabetes What does a day of fasting this way look like? A protein sparing fast can be broken into 1 meal and 2 snacks or 2 meals or even 3 meals, but I typically do: Coffee with Pure Collagen and ½ scoop Whey Protect with 1 Tbsp heavy cream (26g protein, 150 cal) 1 jar FOND (15g protein 60 cal) 6oz filet of wild salmon (300 cal 33g pro) 1 jar of FOND (15g protein 60 cal) Naturally Nourished Teas Thoughts on dry fasting or water fasting Does protein disrupt autophagy? A high protein meal does not change autophagy in human blood In Defense of Protein Effects Of Oral Glutamine on Inflammatory and Autophagy Responses in Cancer Patients Treated With Abdominal Radiotherapy: A Pilot Randomized Trial Bone Broth benefits Glycine Relieves Intestinal Injury by Maintaining mTOR Signaling and Suppressing AMPK, TLR4, and NOD Signaling in Weaned Piglets after Lipopolysaccharide Challenge Curcumin induces autophagy, inhibits proliferation and invasion by downregulating AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in human melanoma cells - PubMed Who should consider PSMF and who should not? What supplements support PSMF? Detox Packs Multidefense Relax and Regulate Berberine Boost Calm and Clear GabaCalm
Send a textYou used to bounce back.A stressful week, a bad night of sleep, a stomach bug — they cost you, but you recovered. Your threshold was higher. Your margin was wider.Now recovery takes longer than it should. A cold lingers for two weeks instead of three days. A hard season leaves you depleted for months. Foods you've eaten your whole life suddenly cause bloating, brain fog, or mood shifts you can't explain. Your sleep is lighter. You're more reactive — to environments, to chemicals, to other people's stress. Supplements that used to help now feel like too much.You're still functioning. Maybe even high-performing. But it's costing you more than it used to. And you can feel how much less margin you're operating on.This isn't just stress. And it's not in your head.In this episode, I'm walking through something I call ecological compression — and why it's at the root of the fragility so many high-functioning people are quietly living with right now.This episode is part of my Terrain MAP series, and it builds on the gut ecology triangle I introduced in the last episode. But here I zoom out further — because the triangle doesn't arise in a vacuum. It has a context. A cause. And understanding that cause changes the entire frame.Here's what I cover:We are living in a state of microbial deprivation. Research shows the average person in the developed world spends roughly 90% of their life indoors — in environments engineered to minimize microbial contact. That is a radical departure from the conditions our immune systems co-evolved with, and the health consequences are real and measurable.Your immune system was designed to be trained by microbes. I explain the role of regulatory T cells — the immune system's peacemakers — and why their development and function depend on diverse, ongoing microbial exposure from soil, outdoor air, plants, animals, and fermented foods. When that exposure drops, immune calibration fails. Inflammatory tone rises. And the gut ecology triangle gets harder to interrupt.I revisit the diversity-barrier-endotoxin loop with this larger context in place — so you can see not just what's happening in the gut, but why it's so difficult to fully resolve without addressing the upstream terrain that generated it.I talk about how resilience erodes quietly. Not as a crisis, but as accumulation. As gradual narrowing. And why most people adapt to it — adjusting expectations, working around symptoms — until someone maps their actual terrain and shows them that things don't have to be this way.And I walk through what ecological restoration actually requires. Not more supplements. Not more restriction. The specific conditions — environmental microbial exposure, dietary diversity, nervous system pacing, mineral stabilization, motility support, and barrier rebuilding — that allow the immune system to recalibrate andSupport the show Support the podcast Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals & Microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: lydiajoyme@gmail.com Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me
One in three women will have a hysterectomy by age 60, but what happens after is rarely discussed. This episode breaks down how a hysterectomy affects hormones, weight, and digestion — from early menopause and insulin resistance to the gut-estrogen connection most doctors miss. Learn why your digestive health is the key to recovery and long-term wellness after a hysterectomy. FEATURED PRODUCT The Good Poops Protocol is designed to support the exact systems most affected after a hysterectomy — your gut, your liver, and your hormone regulation. With Liver Boost to support estrogen metabolism and xenoestrogen clearance, Gut Powder with glutamine to support intestinal lining integrity, and Berberine to help manage blood sugar and promote a healthy microbiome, this protocol addresses the root causes of post-hysterectomy weight gain, bloating, and hormonal imbalance discussed in this episode.
If you're over 40 and doing "everything right" — eating clean, lifting weights, prioritizing sleep — but your metabolism feels slower, hunger feels stronger, and fat loss feels harder… This episode explains why. In this deep-dive rabbit hole, Coach Debbie Potts uncovers the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between bile flow, mitochondrial efficiency, GLP-1 signaling, hormones, and midlife metabolism. Bile acids are not just digestive fluids. They are metabolic signaling molecules that regulate: • GLP-1 and PYY (satiety hormones) • Insulin sensitivity • Fat oxidation • Thyroid receptor expression • Estrogen clearance (the estrobolome) • Microbiome balance • Inflammatory tone • Toxin elimination You'll learn how midlife hormonal shifts — including declining estrogen and testosterone — affect mitochondrial ATP production, bile synthesis, and receptor signaling. When bile signaling weakens, GLP-1 drops, hunger rises, insulin resistance increases, fat oxidation declines, inflammation builds, and metabolism adapts downward. This isn't a willpower problem. It's a signaling problem. High performers often feel this shift first because chronic stress suppresses digestion, weakens vagal tone, reduces stomach acid, impairs gallbladder contraction, and disrupts bile release. In this episode, Debbie connects the dots and explains the midlife cascade: Hormone shift → Mitochondrial decline → Bile signaling weakens → GLP-1 drops → Insulin resistance rises → Fat oxidation slows → Inflammation increases → Thyroid sensitivity declines → Metabolic rate adapts downward. You'll also learn why GLP-1 medications are exploding in popularity — and why restoring upstream physiology may be the more sustainable path. Instead of pushing harder, we sequence smarter. When flow restores, metabolism follows.
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"SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING BAD ABOUT TRYSTA!" Dan is back from L.A., and he's shit-stirring with his very first words on the mic. After recapping the events from his time away, he asks why no one in South Florida media has come for Pat Riley or Erik Spoelstra's job because of the lack Kel'el Ware minutes alongside Bam Adebayo despite the Heat coming off a GREAT win over the Rockets where Ware and Adebayo played important minutes together and got everyone in America back to believing they can make some noise. (Yes, this is Jeremy writing this description.) Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Chris, Jeremy, JuJu, Mike, and Trysta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Daily Habit Flushes Dangerous Fat in Days In this episode, Ben breaks down how your morning routine could be causing you to recycle inflammatory fat instead of eliminating it. Key Highlights: Your liver packages inflammatory fats and toxins into bile every morning. If bile flow is sluggish, those toxins get reabsorbed through a process called enterohepatic circulation. Industrial seed oils and excess omega-6 fats can stay in your fat tissue for up to 680 days. Bile is your fat exit highway. Clear flow equals elimination. Sluggish flow equals recirculation. The 3 Morning Mistakes: Not hydrating first thing, which thickens bile Adding sugar and inflammatory creamers to coffee Drinking moldy, low-quality coffee that stresses the liver The Solution: Clean coffee, when high quality and mold-free, has been shown to: Stimulate gallbladder contraction Increase bile release Improve bowel motility Lower liver enzymes Reduce fatty liver risk Simple Morning Protocol: Hydrate before caffeine Drink clean coffee (black or with healthy fats, no sugar) Allow natural elimination Support bile flow with bitter foods like lemon, arugula, and ginger Ben also shares a free 7-day fat-burning guide to help reset metabolism and reduce visceral fat. Bottom line:Your morning coffee can either trap inflammatory fat or help flush it. Support your liver, stimulate bile flow, and stop recycling what your body is trying to eliminate. New customers get 20% off with code BENAZADI at https://bit.ly/4qQLU3q FREE GUIDE: The World's Easiest Breakfast Diet To Melt Fat HERE - https://bit.ly/4ryX1yC
Jesse generously shares his story of MTHFR, chemical sensitivity, and mold injury. Mold illness can affect many people with MTHFR because of our slower detoxification abilities, so mold injury and chemical sensitivity are common threads in the MTHFR journey. Jesse talks about mold remediation, herxheimer reactions, chemical sensitivity, and methylation.00:00 - Intro00:34 - Jesse's strange symptoms for 20 years with MTHFR01:11 - Testing for Mold Illness01:51 - Jesse's main mold symptoms02:38 - Carbon monoxide poisoning03:20 - Brain inflammation03:43 - Lots of mold illness with MTHFR03:55 - Mold remediation04:22 - Inflammatory markers going down05:05 - Jesse's supplements05:50 - Mold is the enemy06:59 - The hardest part of being human16:34 - How Jesse found out about MTHFR to begin with09:51 - Jesse's next steps10:42 - Herxheimer reactions or Herx reactionsYou can watch the full-length interview on YouTube here.Thanks so much for watching or listening. Here are some other links that you might like.The website (and lots of free resources): https://tohealthwiththat.comFREE MTHFR Basics course: https://www.tohealthwiththat.com/free-tools
Protesters around Australia, including Nick McKim and other Greens MPs, gathered to express opposition to the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, this week. The Greens senator tells political editor, Tom McIlroy, that the confronting scenes of police aggression towards protesters in Sydney was a “massive overreach”. McKim is the Greens spokesperson for economic justice and treasury, and is now leading a parliamentary inquiry into the 50% capital gains tax discount. Labor has not ruled out possible changes to the generous tax breaks for investors ahead of the May budget. The Tasmanian senator argues that, with Greens' support, the government can “marry up the politics and the policy” to meaningfully addressing the housing crisis
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for another new manager, Jim Ratcliffe's inflammatory comments and Ireland to find out their Nations League fate.Sean Dyche is sacked by Nottingham Forest after just four months in charge following a frustrating 0-0 draw with Wolves, with owner Evangelos Marinakis now searching for a fourth manager of the season.Former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira emerges as a leading candidate to replace Dyche, having previously worked successfully under Marinakis at Olympiacos.Keith Treacy reflects on Dyche's departure on Off The Ball Breakfast, admitting the timing may not come as a major surprise.Manchester City close the gap to three points at the top after a dominant 3-0 win over Fulham, with Pep Guardiola sensing belief growing in his squad.Arsenal face a tricky London derby against Brentford as Mikel Arteta's side aim to stretch their lead, while Igor Thiago looks to continue his red-hot scoring form.Liverpool edge Sunderland 1-0 to end their unbeaten home run, while Aston Villa and Burnley both secure crucial Premier League victories.Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments on immigration draw criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with Henry Winter discussing the fallout on OTB Breakfast.The Republic of Ireland await their Nations League League B draw, with potential heavyweight clashes ahead and major implications for Euro 2028 qualification.A full breakdown of how Euro 2028 qualification will work for co-hosts Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales — and what safety nets are in place.LOI Pod reviews the opening week of the League of Ireland season, spotlighting Shelbourne's Jack Henry-Francis as a potential breakout star.Celtic leave it late as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores a dramatic debut winner, while Rangers drop points in the Scottish Premiership title race.Thomas Tuchel commits his future to England through to Euro 2028, ending speculation linking him with a Premier League return.This week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey.Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App.'Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Protesters around Australia, including Nick McKim and other Greens colleagues, gathered to express opposition to the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, this week. The Greens senator tells our political editor, Tom McIlroy, that the confronting scenes of police aggression towards protesters in Sydney were a ‘massive overreach'. McKim is the Greens spokesperson for economic justice and treasury, and is now leading a parliamentary inquiry into the 50% capital gains tax discount. Labor has not ruled out possible changes to the generous tax breaks for investors before the May budget. The Tasmanian senator argues that, with Greens support, the government can ‘marry up the politics and the policy' to meaningfully addressing the housing crisis
Seattle-based Tommy Bahama is closing its lone store in the Emerald City. Tom Homan says the Trump Admin is not backing down in Minneapolis. Democrats continue to use Nazi rhetoric about federal law enforcement. Jason had an awkward encounter with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. A state worker blasts Governor Bob Ferguson for his outrageous ICE email. // Big Local: A judge ordered a Spokane woman accused of sending death threats to a Minneapolis FBI agent to be put in home detention. Tacoma children’s hospital closed its gender clinic. Sea-Tac airport has finally concluded a massive two-year $500 million project. // You Pick the Topic: Protesters in LA gathered around a restaurant because they thought ICE agents were dining there, but they turned out to be TSA agents. Bruce Springsteen released a new Trump protest song.
In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Julie Falardeau and Chloe Gottlieb to discuss the implications and management of inflammatory optic disc swelling.The discussants report no relevant financial disclosures
Send us a textThis week we're heading into week three of the challenge, and I want to talk about something subtle that can quietly make everything feel harder—your energy, your focus, your patience, even your progress. I've been thinking a lot about how often we push through discomfort without ever stopping to ask why it's there. And how, as women who manage full lives and full calendars, we're incredibly skilled at overriding ourselves instead of listening.In today's shorty episode, I invite you to slow down just enough to notice what your body has been trying to tell you all along. This is about strength without force, awareness without judgment, and learning how to trust yourself again in a world that constantly asks you not to. If you've ever felt like something was “off” but couldn't quite put your finger on it, this conversation is for you.Quote of the Week:“The body is your instrument. Learn to play it well.” — Martha GrahamReferencesSkypala, I. J., & Venter, C. (2019). Food intolerance: Clinical perspectives and management. Nutrients, 11(7), 1684. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071684Turner, P. J., & Campbell, D. E. (2019). Epidemiology of food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 143(1), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2018.11.003Fletcher, J., & Adolphus, K. (2021). Food intolerance and mental health: Associations with anxiety and depression. Nutrients, 13(12), 4386. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13124386Phillips, C. M., Chen, L. W., Heude, B., Bernard, J. Y., Harvey, N. C., Duijts, L., … Godfrey, K. M. (2019). Dietary inflammatory index and metabolic health. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 104(12), 6118–6128. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2019-00294Esposito, K., Kastorini, C. M., Panagiotakos, D. B., & Giugliano, D. (2011). Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 57(11), 1299–1313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2010.09.073Hotamisligil, G. S. (2006). Inflammation and metabolic disorders. Nature, 444, 860–867. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05485Saltiel, A. R., & Olefsky, J. M. (2017). Inflammatory mechanisms linking obesity and metabolic disease. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 127(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI92035Oddy, W. H., Allen, K. L., Trapp, G. S., Ambrosini, G. L., Black, L. J., Huang, R. C., … Mori, T. A. (2018). Dietary inflammatory index and mental health. British Journal of Nutrition, 119(8), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114518000218 Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl
ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl
ICE seems to be backing away in Minnesota after two deadly encounters with American citizens. But what's next? Here are their plans for the Super Bowl
In this episode of "PICU Doc On Call," Drs. Pradip Kamat and Rahul Damania discuss the acute management of a 14-year-old boy with severe rectal bleeding and hypertension, ultimately diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They review the approach to pediatric lower GI bleeding, diagnostic workup, and imaging, emphasizing early recognition and resuscitation. They outline IBD management, including steroids, biologics such as infliximab, and nutritional support, while highlighting the importance of screening for infections before immunosuppression. The episode provides practical insights for PICU physicians on handling acute GI emergencies in children.Show Nighlights: Clinical case of a 14-year-old male with hypertension and rectal bleeding.Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) following significant blood loss.Approach to pediatric rectal bleeding and its implications.Diagnostic workup including laboratory tests and imaging modalities.Management strategies for IBD in acute pediatric care.Importance of early recognition and resuscitation in cases of shock.Physiological principles related to blood loss and shock in children.Differential diagnoses for lower gastrointestinal bleeding in pediatrics.Initial evaluation and stabilization protocols for pediatric patients.Nutritional support and multidisciplinary care in managing IBD. References:Romano C, Oliva S, Martellossi S, et al. Pediatric gastrointestinal bleeding: Perspectives from the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology. World J Gastroenterol. 2017;23(8):1326-1337.Pai AK, Fox VL. Gastrointestinal bleeding and management. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2017;64(3):543-561.Padilla BE, Moses W. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding and intussusception. Surg Clin North Am. 2017;97(1):63-80.Kaur M, Dalal RL, Shaffer S, Schwartz DA, Rubin DT. Inpatient management of inflammatory bowel disease-related complications. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020;18(11):2417-2428.Ashton JJ, Ennis S, Beattie RM. Early-onset paediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2017;1(2):147-158.Bouhuys M, Lexmond WS, van Rheenen PF. Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Pediatrics. 2022;150(6):e2022059341.Rosen MJ, Dhawan A, Saeed SA. Inflammatory bowel disease in children and adolescents. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169(11):1053-1060.Conrad MA, Rosh JR. Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2017 Jun;64(3):577-591.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (01/08/2026): 3:05pm- According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security, a woman was shot and killed by immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota after attempting to run over ICE agents with her car. 3:20pm- While speaking with the press, Gov. Tim Walz denied having ever used “inflammatory terms” that would have encouraged Minnesotans to confront federal agents attempting to enforce immigration laws. However, less than two minutes later in the very same press briefing, Walz accused Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of being an “executioner.” 3:30pm- In a press conference on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance addressed the yesterday's shooting in Minneapolis: "I can believe that her death is a tragedy, while also recognizing that it's a tragedy of her own making.” He continued, "everybody who has been repeating the LIE that this is some innocent woman who was out for a drive in Minneapolis when law enforcement shot at her—you should be ashamed of yourselves." 3:40pm- Vice President Vance announced the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position who will have “nationwide jurisdiction over fraud”—focusing on Minnesota welfare fraud initially. 3:45pm- On Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused ICE of “causing chaos and distrust” and stated: “To ICE, get the f*ck out of Minneapolis.” Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is now echoing similar sentiments and threatening to impede immigration enforcement in his city. 4:00pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Venezuelan tyrant Nicholas Maduro being removed from power, the synthetic drug crisis devastating Philadelphia, and nationwide immigration enforcement efforts. Sen. McCormick also reacts to Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's inflammatory rhetoric directed at ICE agents. 4:25pm- Donkey's Place—which Anthony Bourdain famously declared the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia (despite being located in Camden, NJ)—had its beloved walrus penis stolen by a customer. Prior to the theft, it had been prominently displayed in the bar. 4:40pm- South Park weighs-in on the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines. 4:45pm- While speaking with the press, Gov. Tim Walz denied having ever used “inflammatory terms” that would have encouraged Minnesotans to confront federal agents attempting to enforce immigration laws. However, less than two minutes later in the very same press briefing, Walz accused Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of being an “executioner.” 4:50pm- According to Polymarket, bettors see a 36% chance that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be removed from power in Iran by June 30, 2026. 5:05pm- Paula Scanlan (Early Vote Action PAC & former UPenn swimmer) & Raquel Debono (Attorney & founder of Make America Hot Again) join The Rich Zeoli Show! They discuss Zohran Mamdani being sworn in as Mayor of New York City, the Trump administration's new food pyramid, “dry” January, President Trump's great dance moves, and dating apps! 5:40pm- While speaking at Oxford Union Society, Conan O'Brien criticized liberal comedians for prioritizing critiques of President Trump over actually being funny. 6:05pm- In his latest article for National Review, former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York Andrew C. McCarthy explained why, legally, the immigration officer who shot a Minneapolis woman while she allegedly attempted to strike ICE officers with her car, will not be found guilty of any crime under the Fourth Amendment and the 1985 Supreme Court case Tennessee v. Gardner. 6:15pm- Gary sits on Rich's lap. To be clear, Gary is a puppy…not a person. We promise this isn't as weird as it sounds. 6:20pm- Joe in Columbus joins the show—despite being banned from the program! 6:40pm- The Eagles are favored to win their round 1 playoff game against San Francisco, Zohran Mamdani accuses ICE agen ...
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security, a woman was shot and killed by immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota after attempting to run over ICE agents with her car. 3:20pm- While speaking with the press, Gov. Tim Walz denied having ever used “inflammatory terms” that would have encouraged Minnesotans to confront federal agents attempting to enforce immigration laws. However, less than two minutes later in the very same press briefing, Walz accused Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of being an “executioner.” 3:30pm- In a press conference on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance addressed the yesterday's shooting in Minneapolis: "I can believe that her death is a tragedy, while also recognizing that it's a tragedy of her own making.” He continued, "everybody who has been repeating the LIE that this is some innocent woman who was out for a drive in Minneapolis when law enforcement shot at her—you should be ashamed of yourselves." 3:40pm- Vice President Vance announced the creation of a new Assistant Attorney General position who will have “nationwide jurisdiction over fraud”—focusing on Minnesota welfare fraud initially. 3:45pm- On Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused ICE of “causing chaos and distrust” and stated: “To ICE, get the f*ck out of Minneapolis.” Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is now echoing similar sentiments and threatening to impede immigration enforcement in his city.
Defense Secretary Operational Security Violations — Colonel Jeff McCausland — McCausland criticizes Secretary of Defense Hegseth for posting inflammatory cartoon imagery depicting weapons deployment against waterborne targets and allegedly leaking classified military strike operational details through unclassified communications channels. McCausland argues that this cavalier operational approach fundamentally endangers American military personnel and contradicts the rigorous discipline and operational security protocols expected from a combat veteran occupying the Department of Defense leadership position. 1902
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