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(June 17, 2026) Records reveal $600MIL estimate for President Trump’s ballroom project, with half from taxpayers. California commission seeks to fix broken public defense system. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on GLP-1s possibly improving male fertility, the relationship between COVID and cancer, and antibacterial is NOT better than soap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Amoxicillin for Acute Sinusitis in Adults* Prespecified Falsification End Points: Can They Validate True Observational Associations?* Ultrasonography versus Computed Tomography for Suspected NephrolithiasisGLP-1 receptor agonist use and cancer risk in obese nondiabetic adults* Risk for Cancer With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Dual Agonists: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sensible-med.com/subscribe

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Send us Fan MailDr. Austin Dudzinski is a Clinical Pharmacist at Think Whole Person Healthcare, and enjoys working with cardiometabolic disorders, especially diabetes and dyslipidemia.Think Whole Person Healthcare partners with physicians in many areas of care, keeping primary care, specialists, and diagnostics all under the same roof, saving their patients time, emotional effort, and money.What Dr. Dudzinsky finds most exciting about working in Medicine is that there are always innovations on the horizon, especially in preventive medicine for diseases such as cancer and dementia. He has known he's wanted to work in this field since college.What Dr. Dudzinski loves most about working at think is that it provides him with the opportunity to use the entire body of knowledge that he has learned and apply it to help patients. If asked, he thinks his patients would say he's, “The bald pharmacist that calls them about their diabetes.”When he's not at work, he enjoys playing guitar, exercising, reading medical literature, and hanging out with his wife and son.Find Dr. Dudzinsky at-TW/X- @ApoDudzhttps://thinkhealthcare.org/Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

This week, we discuss endovascular therapy for post-thrombotic syndrome, new evidence on prehospital blood transfusion strategies in trauma patients, and a trial of cefazolin for Staph. aureus bacteremia. We examine evolving approaches to thyroid cancer and share a case of a man with pancytopenia after heart transplantation. Perspectives explore psychedelic therapy, the convergence of Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, and treating addiction.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2026 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Lucas Harrison, Christopher Kalmar, and Priyanka Naidu- and special guest, Devinder Singh, MD, discuss the following articles from the June 2026 issue:   "Efficacy of Nanofat in Wound Healing: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial" by Wongkietkachorn and Wongkietkachorn.   Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/Nanofat_WoundHealing   Devinder Singh, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Program Director, and a Professor of Surgery (and secondary professor of dermatology) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCJune26Collection   The views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of ASPS.

The best donor stories are not always wrapped in sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns. Sometimes, the real power comes from telling the truth about what worked, what didn't, and what still needs to change. Katherine sits down with Angela White, President and CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation, to explore how transparent communication, whole-person care, and authentic leadership can move people from awareness to action. Angela shares how Eskenazi is addressing social drivers of health through programs like Food is Medicine, community-based care, mental health support, and data-informed philanthropy. From donor storytelling to self-awareness as a leader, Angela reminds us that people-first communication starts with listening, honesty, and the courage to be yourself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when leaders communicate with both heart and clarity, they build trust that lasts.   Additional Resources: Connect with Angela on LinkedIn Connect with Katherine Coble on LinkedIn Learn more about Borshoff Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Listen first, then lead with clarity. Donors give from head and heart. Transparency builds deeper trust with stakeholders. Self-care creates sustainable leadership stamina. Authentic leaders cannot fake connection.  

What if healing didn't require a diagnosis, a pill, or even leaving your house? Will and Karen sit down with Terri Bowden, Guardian of the Virginia Beach Harmonic Egg, during Day 2 of SpiritFest USA, and the conversation quickly goes somewhere unexpected.The Harmonic Egg is a wooden, egg-shaped chamber that uses precisely calibrated light and sound frequencies to work on the body from the inside out. But here's what most people don't know: your session doesn't end when you step out. The egg continues working on you for five full days, whether you're across town or across the ocean.Clients in Kuwait, Italy, and Australia have felt the energy arrive remotely. Karen shares her own remarkable story of coming in post-COVID and leaving with a 104-degree fever she could barely feel, only to wake up the next morning feeling completely transformed. Terri walks Will and Karen through the range of conditions the egg has helped address, from PTSD and anxiety to cancer and chronic pain, often treating multiple issues within a single 50-minute session.And it's not just for people. Remote animal sessions using photographs have helped dogs with cysts, cats with grief, and pets with anxiety.Hunter, we're looking at you.Then the conversation takes a turn into something even more surprising: each egg has its own name and its own consciousness. Terri shares the story of how Anna, the Virginia Beach egg, revealed her identity through a client who had no prior knowledge of her nickname. It's the kind of moment that makes you rethink what "alive" actually means.If you've been curious about the Harmonic Egg, this is your introduction. If you've already experienced it, you already know.Connect with Terri and the Virginia Beach Harmonic Egg:Website: vbharmonicegg.com TIMESTAMPS (approximate)00:00 - Welcome from SpiritFest USA, Day 200:45 - What is the Harmonic Egg?01:45 - Karen's post-COVID experience and the 104-degree fever03:00 - The egg keeps working for five days. and can work remotely03:45 - What conditions does the egg help with?04:15 - Animal healing. cysts, anxiety, grief, and more07:00 - It's not claustrophobic. and children are welcome08:00 - Every egg has a name and consciousness. Meet Anna11:00 - What to expect during a session12:00 - How to book in person or remotelyThe Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us: 

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to truly improve outcomes for very low birth weight infants, and are we actually doing it? In this episode, Daphna sits down with Dr. Joseph Kaempf, neonatologist and Medical Director of Value Research and Innovation at Providence Health System in Oregon, to examine some uncomfortable truths about neonatal quality improvement. Dr. Kaempf shares findings from a study spanning 16 NICUs over 14 years showing that composite morbidity outcomes have remained flat while length of stay has increased. He explores why traditional QI tools like driver diagrams and PDSA cycles may no longer be sufficient, and why augmented intelligence may be the next frontier. The conversation also touches on culture as a driver of NICU performance and the gap between institutional interests and true shared decision-making with families. A candid episode for anyone invested in the future of neonatology.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper.

Pandemic Policies, Vaccines, and Harms to Children: pediatrician and author Dr. Elizabeth Mumper discusses her book “Kids and COVID: Costly Mistakes That Must Never Happen Again.” Mumper argues parents should question authorities, citing early pandemic decisions such as lockdowns, masking, and a “one size fits all” vaccine strategy despite children's low risk from COVID. She supports the Great Barrington Declaration's focus on protecting high-risk groups and criticizes suppression of repurposed treatments like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. The discussion raises concerns about mRNA vaccine safety, biodistribution of lipid nanoparticles, underreporting to VAERS, loss of long-term control groups, myocarditis risk in young males, and claims of severe neurologic effects and “turbo cancers.” Mumper describes developmental, educational, and mental-health harms from masking and school closures, challenges vaccine mandates as violating informed consent, explains the cell danger response concept, and criticizes Paxlovid while favoring integrative approaches.

Did you know our very own Trace Dominguez is the host of another podcast, Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association? Every week on HvH Trace talks about health-related trends circulating online. Everything from protein, creatine, fasting, red light therapy, you name it! Each episode centers on one trend and separates what's actually backed by science from what's over-promised hype.In this episode, Trace uncovers the science behind viral sleep trends, and reveals what actually works to improve sleep quality.From mouth tape and melatonin to your sleep tracker, breath work, and sleep divorces, millions of Americans are experimenting with trending sleep hacks. More than half of U.S. adults have tried at least one viral sleep trend. But are these methods backed by science…or just social media hype?Featuring insights from lifestyle content creator Lucie Fink, sleep storyteller Kathryn Nicolai, and sleep medicine expert Dr. Jose Colon, this episode answers the questions:Does your sleep tracker actually improve sleep or increase anxiety?Is mouth tape safe or potentially dangerous?How much sleep do you really need for optimal health?What is heart rate variability (HRV), and does it matter?You'll also learn why “trying harder” to sleep can backfire, how social media influences health behaviors, and which simple, evidence-based strategies can help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling restored.If you've ever struggled with insomnia, experimented with sleep optimization, or wondered whether viral wellness trends are worth it, this episode gets to the bottom of it all.To learn more, visit: amahealthvshype.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Healing That Ends in Beauty: Plant Medicine & Conscious Integration with Dr. Richard Grossman, LAc, OMD – Episode 452   Ayahuasca doesn't hand you a cure; it unlocks the healer already inside you. The visions may fade, but the capacity for pure, unconditional love remains. In this episode, host Peter Fenger sits down with Dr. Richard Grossman, a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and author of “Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life”. Dr. Grossman's lifelong dedication to the healing arts began in the wake of profound early trauma, sparking a fascination with the interconnected power of plants and the human mind. After training in Los Angeles and studying in Beijing under a World Health Organization program, he spent decades weaving together Oriental medicine, functional medicine, and deep spiritual practice. His extensive work with Ayahuasca and sound healing, shaped by years of study alongside indigenous shamans in Ecuador and Peru, has evolved into a unique synthesis of Amazonian shamanism, energy medicine, and multisensory ceremony. Today, Dr. Grossman guides individuals toward profound emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation, always rooted in a singular, core intention: helping others step out of suffering by discovering the source of joy within. Join us as we explore his journey from early trauma to a lifetime of healing, diving deep into the therapeutic dimensions of plant medicine, the role of sacred music, the integration of ceremonial insights, and how personal transformation ultimately contributes to collective healing.   For more information about “Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life” by Dr. Richard Grossman, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Forgive-Medicine-Journey-Starts/dp/B0DCD87XN6 For more information about Dr. Richard Grossman and his work, please visit: https://heartfeather.com If you would like to subscribe to The Medicine of Your Life newsletter, please visit: https://heartfeather.substack.com/subscribe

In this special edition of the AmiSights Podcast, Francis Miller joins Lynn Ozer and I for a conversation with his client, Jack Korbutov, founder of The Art of Medicine. From losing 90% of his company's revenue overnight when insurance companies stopped covering compounded medications, to rebuilding from the ground up, earning licenses in all 50 states, and expanding into a 9,000-square-foot facility, Jack's entrepreneurial journey is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability, and vision. You'll hear how Jack navigated business setbacks, leveraged story-driven sales to educate physicians, embraced leadership systems to scale his company, and turned regulatory challenges into growth opportunities. Francis Miller also shares how helping lenders understand Jack's story and future vision was critical in securing the SBA financing needed for the company's next phase of expansion. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone facing the challenge of building something meaningful through uncertainty. Recorded on 4/21/26

David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive Officer AlterityTherapeuticsAlterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE & ASX: ATH)www.alteritytx.com  David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive OfficerDavid Stamler, M.D. is Chief Executive Officer and a Managing Director, and previously served as Alterity's Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Clinical Development. Dr Stamler has extensive drug development expertise spanning early-stage research through late-stage clinical trials, with three FDA drug approvals in neurology.Prior to joining Alterity, Dr. Stamler served as the Vice President, Clinical Development and Therapeutic Head for Movement Disorders at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries after Teva acquired Auspex Pharmaceuticals where he was Chief Medical Officer.Prior to Auspex, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at XenoPort, Inc., and Head of Drug Development at Prestwick Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Before Prestwick, Dr. Stamler worked at Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. and its subsidiaries in various leadership roles, including Vice President, Research and Development, Medical Sciences at Fujisawa Healthcare, Inc., and as Vice President, Clinical Research Center at Fujisawa Research Institute of America. Dr. Stamler began his career at Abbott Laboratories where he served in various positions including Director of Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Products for the International Division.Dr. Stamler received an M.D. from the University of Chicago—The Pritzker School of Medicine and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Chicago.

Prunes: Nature's Answer to Constipation Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation. Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #constipation #prunes #figs #fiber ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/prunes-natures-answer-to-constipation   New Documentary (Free): How Not To Die https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die-documentary/  ====================== Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He founded NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a non-profit, non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day.   His latest books —How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His two latest books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the How Not to Diet Cookbook were released in 2020.  100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.   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  

Healthcare is filled with great ideas, promising technologies, and passionate clinicians, but why do so many innovation efforts fail? In this episode, Dale Ellicott joins Dr. Andrea Austin to explore what it really takes to create sustainable change in healthcare. From his early experiences introducing groundbreaking rehabilitation technologies to his current work at Rely Health, Dale shares lessons about resistance to change, organizational alignment, and the importance of putting patients first. Together, they discuss the realities of value-based care, the challenges clinicians face when navigating fragmented healthcare systems, and the growing role of AI in supporting, not replacing human connection. Dale explains how Rely Health combines agentic AI with human care navigators to help patients schedule appointments, access transportation, connect with primary care, and overcome barriers that often lead to poor outcomes and avoidable readmissions. The conversation offers practical guidance for clinicians, leaders, and innovators who want to move beyond pilot programs and build solutions that truly improve healthcare delivery. They discussed: How a values-based decision shaped Dale's career in healthcare innovation Why healthcare organizations struggle to adopt new technology The dangers of "pilotitis" and failed innovation projects How AI-powered care navigation improves patient follow-up Lessons for clinicians who want to become successful change-makers

Prehospital blood is one of the hottest debates in trauma resuscitation — and the evidence just got a lot more interesting. In this episode, Drs. Patrick Georgoff and Ayman Ali sit down with Dr. Ed Barnard, UK defense professor of emergency medicine and author of the landmark SWIFT trial, and Dr. Juan De Chesney, trauma surgeon and pioneer in prehospital blood programs, to break down what we actually know about getting blood to patients before they hit the doors. The SWIFT trial — the largest prehospital whole blood RCT to date — found no superiority of whole blood over component therapy, but the story is far more nuanced than a negative headline suggests. From the logistics of carrying blood on a helicopter to the stark reality that only 1.8% of US ground EMS carries any blood products at all, this conversation exposes both the progress and the enormous gaps that remain. Hosts: Ayman Ali, MD: Ayman Ali is a Behind the Knife fellow and general surgery PGY-4 at Duke Hospital.  Patrick Georgoff, MD @georgoff: Patrick Georgoff is faculty in the Department of Surgery at the Duke University School of Medicine where he serves as an Associate Professor of Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery and Trauma Medical Director. He is a leading educator and creator for Behind the Knife, a premier digital education platform and podcast advancing surgical training through innovative, high-yield multimedia content. Juan Duchesne, MD: Juan Duchesne is a trauma surgeon and Professor of Surgery serving as the Trauma Medical Director and Division Chief at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His pioneering contributions to the field—particularly in whole blood and balanced resuscitation practices—have been honored with numerous accolades.  Ed Barnard, PhD FRCEM FIMC RCSEd, @edbarn @DefProfEM: Ed Barnard is an emergency physician and UK Defence Professor of Emergency Medicine, RCEM/NIHR Associate Professor, and Affiliated Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge. He has sub-specialty training in pre-hospital and academic emergency medicine and possesses extensive experience in trauma, anaesthesia, and critical care across both civilian and military settings. His contributions to the field have been honored with five national research awards and a PhD - undertaken with the US Army in San Antonio, TX. This episode was sponsored by Teleflex, a global provider of medical devices. Learn more at teleflex.com and at the Teleflex Trauma and Emergency Medicine LinkedIn page. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listenBehind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premiumOral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-boardOral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulatorGeneral Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-reviewTrauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlasDominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkshipDominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotationVascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-reviewColorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-reviewSurgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-reviewCardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-reviewDownload our App:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with emergency room physician Dr. Clay Starnes to discuss what really happens behind the scenes in America's emergency rooms.Clay shares stories from the front lines of medicine, including life-and-death decisions, trauma cases, difficult conversations with families, burnout, mental health, and what most people misunderstand about emergency medicine.The conversation also explores personal growth, men's mental health, emotional healing, child abuse awareness, the healthcare system, and why connection and accountability can be life-changing.This is a fascinating look into one of the most demanding professions in the world and the lessons it teaches about life, purpose, and resilience.Follow Clay Starnes: IG

Many mothers go to the doctor because they feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and they aren't sleeping - and leave with a depression diagnosis and a prescription. The message is: your brain isn't working right, and medication will help you cope. But what if the problem isn't your brain at all? In this episode, I talk with journalist Bob Whitaker, who has spent decades investigating psychiatric treatment in the U.S. We look at how women's distress has been medicalized instead of taken seriously as a response to impossible circumstances. We look at how antidepressants work, which is quite different from what the drug companies have been telling us for years.  He also shares the results of a New Zealand study on postpartum depression that should have changed how we support new mothers - but didn't. Questions this episode will answer Is it burnout or depression? Burnout and depression share a lot of the same symptoms - exhaustion, low mood, difficulty functioning - but they have different roots. Burnout is a response to sustained, unmanageable circumstances. Depression, as it's currently diagnosed and treated, is framed as a brain malfunction. This episode looks at why this difference matters, and why so many mothers get a depression diagnosis when they're experiencing burnout. Why are mothers more likely to be diagnosed with depression? Mothers in the US are frequently carrying an unequal share of household work, childcare, and mental load - often while also working full time - with little support. When that situation becomes unsustainable, the distress it causes is then treated as an individual brain problem rather than a response to a broken system. What prevents postpartum depression? A study out of New Zealand found that consistent, practical support - help with the actual work of running a household - significantly reduced postpartum depression. But even though the findings were significant, more support has not become the standard of care. Should I take antidepressants? Antidepressants may reduce symptoms for some people, but research shows they are far less effective than we've been told - and for mothers whose distress is rooted in unsustainable circumstances, medication addresses the symptom rather than the source. If antidepressants are helping you, that's OK (and do keep taking them!). But antidepressants should be used to help create space for other interventions to work, rather than used long-term. How does society affect women's mental health? When we treat women's distress as a potentially life-long medical problem rather than a signal about unsustainable circumstances, we direct attention away from the structural changes that would actually help. This episode traces how that pattern developed - and what a different approach might look like. What you'll learn in this episode Why the mental load of motherhood is a structural problem, not a brain problem that medication should fixHow psychiatry functions as social control when it diagnoses individuals instead of the broken systems they're living inWhat the New Zealand postpartum depression study found - and why its results were largely ignoredHow drug advertising has shaped what we believe about women's distress - from Valium in the 1960s to antidepressants todayHow to shift from asking "what's wrong with my brain" to "what would actually need to change in my situation" If you want to learn more about Bob's work and the research on depression and antidepressants, go to https://madinamerica.com/. Want to go deeper? The full one-hour conversation with Bob is available to Parenting Membership members. In it, Bob traces exactly how depression came to be understood as a chemical imbalance - not because research proved it, but because psychiatry in the U.S. wanted to rebrand itself as a legitimate medical discipline in the 1980s.  He walks us through how pharmaceutical companies funneled money to academic psychiatrists to become "thought leaders," how Prozac was marketed as making people "feel better than well," and how the industry captured the entire profession so thoroughly that by 1998, the New England Journal of Medicine couldn't find a single academic expert on depression in the US who wasn't taking money from pharmaceutical companies. We went deep on the STAR*D trial - the largest antidepressant study ever conducted. The public was told 70% of patients got better. The actual stay-well rate at one year, once a researcher used a Freedom of Information request to get the raw data: 3%. Bob walks through exactly how that number was inflated - the protocol violations, the patients who were already in remission when they enrolled, the switched measurement scales - and why he calls it a straight-out public betrayal. The whole episode is available to you in your private podcast feed immediately after joining the Parenting Membership.  Inside the membership, you'll find research-based modules on the specific challenges that make family life hard - from navigating parenting as a team to raising siblings who get along. Monthly group coaching calls give you a chance to talk through your specific situation directly with me. And you'll find a community of parents who share your values and are working through parenting challenges together, and with my support. If you've been told the problem is your brain, and something in this episode made you wonder whether that's the whole story - the membership is where you get help to figure out what's right for you and your family. Click the banner to learn more Jump to highlights: 01:50 Introduction to today's episode and guest 05:04 Just remember what the disease model does. It focuses on the problems in the head of the individual, not in the social way we arrange our society. 06:25 From hysteria and electroshock therapy (mostly given to women) in the 1800s, to marketing benzodiazepines to wives in the 1960s, the pattern of pathologizing women's distress has been consistent. 08:32 When benzodiazepines were recognized as addictive in the late 1970s, psychiatry reframed anxiety as a type of depression and switched women to antidepressants, another numbing drug that keeps women quiet and functioning in an impossible situation. 13:31 In the New Zealand study, it says that when women got daily help with housework for six months, postpartum depression was prevented. Yet this support became standard care nowhere, because the system still believes the problem is in people's brains, not in their circumstances. 14:17 Wrapping up today's topic

Dr. Ashok K. Shetty is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics and Associate Director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Texas A&M University, Naresh Vashisht College of Medicine. He is developing treatments for neurological and neurodegenerative disorders using stem cells and stem cell-derived products, such as extracellular vesicles. These are tiny vesicles secreted by stem cells that carry microRNAs and proteins. Once they make their way into the brain, they can induce beneficial changes in neural cells to improve brain function. Science takes up a lot of Ash's time, but when he's able to get a moment to himself, he enjoys spending time with family, cycling on a stationary bicycle, playing brain games like Sudoku, and going out to see movies at the theater. Ash earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and he completed postdoctoral research at Montana State University and Duke University. Afterward, he joined the faculty at Duke University in the Division of Neurosurgery. He joined the faculty at Texas A&M University College of Medicine in 2011. In 2024, he was honored with the University Distinguished Professor Award from Texas A&M University, and he has also received the College of Medicine's Senior Research Excellence Award. In addition, Ash is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society for Neural Transplantation and Repair. He has received the Research Career Scientist Award from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, has been recognized among the "World's Top 1% of Scientists" across all scientific fields, and he was the 2025 honoree of Fast Company's World Changing Ideas. In this interview, Ash shares details about his life and his work in science.

From Episode #249 "Killed to Order: The Quiet Takeover of American Food, Medicine, and Minds"✨ Subscribe for the Full Episode: https://beyondlabels.supportingcast.fmFind Joel Here: www.polyfacefarms.comFind Sina Here: www.drsinamccullough.comFollow on InstagramFollow on XSubscribe on RumbleSubscribe on YouTubeDISCLAIMER

In this special Bowel Sounds and Nutrition Pearls collaboration episode, hosts Dr. Jennifer Lee and clinical dietitian Nicole Misner talk to Lisa Richardson about the ins and outs of infant formula. This is a must listen episode for all pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians and anyone who is using or recommending infant formulas. Learning ObjectivesExplain infant formula nutrition, components, and comparison to breast milkDifferentiate formula types, ingredients, and clinical useApply guidance for fomula selection, safety, and caregiver educationLinks:Infant Formula Preparation and Storage | Infant and Toddler Nutrition | CDCInfant Formula Homepage | FDAOperation Stork Speed | FDAInfant Formula ReferencesLarson-Nath C, Bashir A, Herdes RE, et al. Term infant formula macronutrient composition: An update for clinicians. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025;80(5):751-759. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70002Rodrigo ML, Tymann HA, Lochen HA, Shores DR. Infant formula ingredients: Updates for clinicians. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;78(5):1005-1008. doi:10.1002/jpn3.12192Lewis JI, Dror DK, Hampel D, et al. Reference Values for Macronutrients in Human Milk: the Mothers, Infants and Lactation Quality (MILQ) Study. Adv Nutr. 2025;16 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):10050. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100501Taylor SN, Buck CO. Post-discharge nutrition to optimize preterm infant short- and long-term outcomes. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2025;30(2):101637. doi:10.1016/j.siny.2025.101637Send us Fan MailSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

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More than just a game—Knicks overcoming odds in game 4 comeback is a parable of resilience; A one and done lifetime cholesterol fix via gene modification; Will cataract surgery interfere with benefits of light exposure? Do amounts of vitamin A in various supplements taken together court the risk of toxicity? Smartphones and social media create real harm for adolescents; Experts determine the exact right amount of sleep down to the minute—but is it overreach? 

This conversation originally aired December 6, 2022.Dr. Michael Platt is a Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania and holds joint appointments at the Perelman School of Medicine, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Wharton School. He is the founder of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and the author of The Leader's Brain.Preston and Michael work through the neuroscience underneath three questions: Why do emotional interventions sometimes produce learning, and sometimes just produce resentment? What does it actually mean to have a "social brain," and what happens to it when you cut people off from each other? And what are the neurological precursors to the thing teams call flow?Listen to learn the marble metaphor for habit and development, the default mode network as a muscle that atrophies without boredom, the role of synchrony in what rowers call "swing," and a standing challenge to the introverts in the audience (go talk to your neighbors).Michael's closing recommendations are three things most likely to keep your brain and your team's brains healthy under pressure.

Dr. Michael Park shares stories from a Proof-of-Concept study that combined lumbar or lumbosacral decompression and fusion surgery and neuromodulation. Dr. Park is a former principal investigator of the SynerFuse® proof-of-concept clinical trial and primary inventor of SynerFuse® technology. Dr. Park is a board-certified neurosurgeon, an associate professor, MnDRIVE neuromodulation scholar, William P. Van Wagenen Fellow, and director of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the University of Minnesota. He has extensive experience with neuromodulation – deep brain stimulation. This surgical therapy for brain conditions such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia modulates brain activity to treat symptoms. He also uses neuromodulation such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery to treat cancer pain and chronic pain. In addition, working with epilepsy specialists, Dr. Park performs procedures such as surgical placement of depth and grid electrodes in the brain to identify abnormal epileptic brain areas and offer treatments which include resection, response neural stimulator (NeuroPace) placement, laser ablation, and vagal nerve stimulation. If patients are unable to have surgery, Dr. Park is able to treat some of the conditions using Gamma Knife radiosurgery as well. Dr. Park received his dual Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in economics and electrical engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Kansas. He holds an M.D. and Ph.D. from the School of Medicine and Graduate Studies, Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, at the University of Kansas. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University. He was awarded the prestigious William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and completed his fellowship with Dr. Jean Régis at the Université de la Méditerranée Aix-Marseille II, Assistance Publique L'Hôpital d'Adulte de la Timone in Marseille, France, in 2010. He was an Assistant Professor and the Director of Functional Neurosurgery and Pain in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Louisville until 2014. Resources: Integrating Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation with Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Proof of Concept Study SynerFuse University of Minnesota Sponsor The Cox 8 Table by Haven Medical

Can retatrutide finally be the breakthrough obesity treatment we've been waiting for? The answer is yes—and the data is stunning. In this episode I'm walking you through the biggest obesity medicine discovery from the ADA's 86th Scientific Session: retatrutide, a triple hormone receptor agonist showing weight loss results that rival bariatric surgery. You'll learn what makes retatrutide different from Wegovy and Zepbound, the stunning results from the Triumph 1 trial, what the side effects actually look like, and when this medication will finally be available. Weight loss medications are evolving faster than ever. But what you really need to know is what these results mean for your health. Listen now! Episode Highlights: Retatrutide is a triple hormone agonist that targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors Participants lost an average of 28.3% of their body weight in 80 weeks Two-thirds of participants achieved a normal BMI—moved from obese to healthy weight Nearly everyone with prediabetes reversed it and returned to normal blood sugar Over 70% reduction in knee osteoarthritis pain and 60% reduction in sleep apnea severity The highest discontinuation rate due to side effects was only 11%—mainly GI issues Retatrutide is not yet FDA approved but anticipated to launch early 2027 Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

On the next episode of Redefining Medicine, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Aimee Duffy - physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine. With a background in OBGYN, family medicine, and integrative healthcare, Dr. Duffy has spent her career challenging conventional approaches to patient care and building a practice centered on lasting wellness and meaningful relationships.   In this episode, Dr. Duffy shares her professional journey reflecting on how her early experiences caring for women revealed gaps in her understanding of women's health and inspired her to seek deeper knowledge beyond traditional medical training. That pursuit ultimately led her to establish her own practice that developed a more patient-centered model of care. That practice will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026.   Dr. Duffy also discusses the realities of entrepreneurship in medicine, emphasizing the critical role that strong teams play in building a successful practice. From incorporating health coaches as trusted extensions of patient care to mentoring nurse practitioners and future healthcare leaders, she shares valuable insights on creating a collaborative environment that supports both patients and providers.   Don't miss this inspiring conversation as Dr. Duffy explores leadership, innovation, and why physicians can successfully embrace both medicine and entrepreneurship to create a greater impact in healthcare.

BONUS MONDAYS: Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Dr. Fuhrman is the President of the Nutritional Research Foundation and on the faculty of Northern Arizona University, Health Sciences division. He coined the term “Nutritarian” to describe a nutrient-dense eating style, designed to prevent cancer, slow aging, and extend lifespan.For over 30 years, Dr. Fuhrman has shown that it is possible to achieve sustainable weight loss and reverse heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses using smart nutrition. In his medical practice, and through his books and television specials, he continues to bring this life-saving message to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.Dr. Fuhrman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman) School of Medicine (1988) and has received the St. Joseph's Family Practice Resident's Teaching Award for his contribution to the education of family practice residents; and a C3 Cardiology Global Health Award for teaching nutritional science to cardiologists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss GLP-1s, the difference between high cholesterol and high triglycerides, and more. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners' medical questions.

Swami Vedarupananda gave this spiritual talk in the Santa Barbara temple on June 14, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myoscience GlyNAC (20% off, exclusive to this community): https://bit.ly/4auv3xW  Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM    A 2026 randomized controlled trial called the PERTH trial found that people reduced plastic-related chemicals in their bodies by up to 60% in just seven days by swapping their food, kitchenware, and personal care products. The research behind this is not fringe. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found microplastics embedded in arterial plaque in over half of 257 surgical patients. Those patients had a 4.5 times higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. A 2025 Nature Medicine study found the average human brain now holds roughly a spoonful of microplastic particles, up 50% in just eight years. In dementia brains, the concentration was ten times higher. In this episode, Ben walks through exactly where exposure comes from, what these plastics are doing to your hormones, your metabolism, your inflammation, and your brain, and the simple five-step protocol you can start today. Key takeaways: A single liter of bottled water contains around 240,000 microplastic particles on average One plastic teabag releases 11.6 billion plastic particles into a single cup of hot water BPA mimics estrogen at receptor sites, disrupting testosterone in men and fertility in women Your body stores these chemicals in fat cells through a pathway called PPAR gamma, creating new fat cells if it runs out of room Glutathione is the master molecule your liver uses to neutralize and eliminate these toxins, and modern life depletes it constantly NAC supplies the cysteine your liver needs to produce glutathione internally The five-step protocol: stop heating plastic, filter your water, eat real food, sweat daily, prioritize fiber and hydration Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bwaaaaah…. I missed the final 2 Faces of the Feminine! They’re Medicine Woman & Mother, which makes the 6 Faces of the Feminine…. Mother, Lover, Warrior, Medicine Woman, Dark Goddess & Mystic. Sabrina The “Line in the Sand” Has Been Drawn. Are You Ready? We are officially entering the “Setup Phase” for the most auspicious alignment of the year. If you've been feeling an inexplicable exhaustion, a “hanging on by a thread” sensation, or a deep soul-weariness—this is your antidote. In this transmission, Sabrina Lynn reveals the three-part shamanic arc of June 15th–21st. We are moving from the chaotic “Gemini Mind” into the deep, rooted power of the Body Temple as Chiron makes its fated move into Taurus. This isn’t just another weekly update; it's a sacred rights of passage into your Feminine Sovereignty. What you need to know for this Solstice Crossing: ✦ The Reinvigoration Portal: How to tap into the “Inexhaustible Life Force” during the Venus transits (Monday-Wednesday). ✦ Chiron in Taurus: A major shamanic shift that will define your safety and security until 2033. ✦ The Solstice Crossing: Why June 21st is a literal “Line in the Sand” for leaving the old chapter behind. ✦ The July “Cauldron of Magic”: Why this week’s “Temple Preparation” is critical for receiving the “Jupiter on Crack” miracles coming next month. The world is changing, and the “Old Ways” of doing are crumbling. It's time to stop fighting and start embodying. Feminine Embodiment Resources: Bones Membership ($59): Your go-to for coming out of anxiety and softening into receptivity. The June workshop: A Return to Magic is the perfect practice for the “setup phase” for July. → Instant Access  Body Wisdom Activation ($47): A foundational practice to open your chakras and allow life force to flow—essential for Monday's Uranus transit. →  Lifetime Access Mary Magdalene Journey ($197): A sacred initiation into the higher heart. Open the dormant gifts of your past and align with the frequency of Divine Love that the world is starving for right now. Open until June 21st → Details here The Lover Bundle (Get 3 for the price of 2): Includes deep-dives into the Venus, Mary Magdalene, and Lalita archetypes to help you embody the “Lover” and “Mystic” faces of the feminine. Open until June 21st → Details here Persephone Retreat: A seven-part initiation to help you move from “adolescent” to “Queen” energy, aligning with the Venus-Pluto opposition. Open until June 21st → Details here Listen to “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It “ podcast here… Topics Explored in “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It” podcast: (Times based off audio version) Transmission Chapters (00:00) – The Line in the Sand: June 15th-21st (01:38) – Phase 2: Chiron's Shamanic Shift into Taurus (02:57) – The Nodes of Fate & Soul Fulfillment (04:30) – Why We're Skipping the Charts Today (Audience Request!) (05:25) – Monday-Wednesday: The Venusian Gifting Period (07:52) – The Feminine Art of Receiving & Environment (09:50) – Overcoming Anxiety & The “Bones” Medicine (12:03) – Magnetizing vs. Repelling: Your State of Being (14:50) – Monday: Inexhaustible Life Force (Venus & Uranus) (18:03) – Tuesday: The Feminine Mystic & Mary Magdalene (24:44) – Wednesday: Becoming the Queen (Venus Opposing Pluto) (30:11) – Friday: Chiron into Taurus & The Wound of Embodiment (37:54) – Safety, Security & Material Objects as Shamanic Tools (40:33) – Friday: Kali Conjunct Mars – Slaying the Ego (43:05) – Saturday: Sedna & The Deepest Depths of Self (45:36) – The Solstice: Your Ritual of Crossing (48:17) – Looking Ahead: The July “Cauldron of Magic” You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It”: A Higher Timeline Is Opening… What You Choose This Week Matters (June 8–14) June Is Changing the Rules: The Return of Magic 10 Feminine Truths I Wish I Knew Sooner STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 386 – Something Is Coming in July… This Week Prepares You For It appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

Communication can energize us, deplete us, or leave us energetically neutral.  When you are tired, unclear communication is even more costly. We can learn from both communication that flows and communication that feels clogged. With mindfulness, clarity, and honest reflection, communication can become a practice of energy stewardship. PEARLS OF WISDOM With mindfulness, clarity, and honest reflection, communication can become a practice of energy stewardship. Effective communication is not about everything happening quickly or smoothly. It is about clarity, transparency, and shared understanding of what is happening next. Response time matters less when expectations are clear. Knowing what we are waiting for can reduce frustration and conserve emotional energy. Communication preferences become clearer when we notice what works. We can learn from easeful interactions and use those lessons to guide future conversations. Communication clogs are part of life and medicine. We can pause, feel what is present, get curious, and choose the next healthiest and wisest response. Staying in our own energy is a mindful communication skill. We do not have to absorb confusion, urgency, or inefficiency in order to participate with care. Reflection Questions Where are you noticing communication flow right now? Where are you noticing communication clogs, delays, or unclear expectations? What helps you conserve energy when communication feels inefficient? We hope this conversation helps you notice how much energy communication requires, especially in medicine and leadership. Clear communication is not just efficient. It is compassionate. When communication feels clogged, pause, breathe, and ask what is actually yours to do. You can also notice when communication feels easeful, transparent, and energizing, and let that teach you something. This is a great topic for a workshop or keynote talk. Reach out to either of us to discuss further. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice. The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast.  

In this episode, Carmela Rocchetti, MD, Director of Human Dimension and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss an innovative educational program designed to bring the social determinants of health to life for future healthcare professionals. She shares how teaching the human element of care helps clinicians better understand patients' experiences, build trust, and foster stronger relationships that lead to more compassionate and effective healthcare.

A new medication to treat schizophrenia has been developed by scientists who discovered that a neuron that inhibits the activity of other cells may be in short supply in those with the disorder.

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Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explores two new rooftop ICU facilities and tries out the MiEye light sensor. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: https://www.medcram.com/ (This video was recorded on June 9th, 2026) Roger Seheult, MD is the co-founder and lead professor at: www.medcram.com He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. MEDCRAM WORKS WITH MEDICAL PROGRAMS AND HOSPITALS: MedCram offers group discounts for students and medical programs, hospitals, and other institutions. Contact us at customers@medcram.com if you are interested. MEDIA CONTACT:  Media Contact: customers@medcram.com Media contact info: https://www.medcram.com/pages/media-contact Video Produced by Kyle Allred Edited by Daphne Sprinkle of Sprinkle Media Consulting, LLC FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/MedCram Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/MedCramVideos Instagram: www.instagram.com/medcram DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor.

Do adults have a right to decide what goes into their own bodies, even when experts believe they're making a mistake?Jessica Flanigan returns to defend a radical idea: competent adults should have the freedom to access pharmaceuticals without needing permission from doctors or government regulators. Flanigan argues that the same principles underlying informed consent also support a right to self-medicate.The conversation explores medical paternalism through debates over prescription requirements, addiction, public health, gender-affirming care, and assisted dying. We scrutinize the limits of state authority and whether doctors are ever truly better judges of our interests than we are ourselves.Chapters:[00:00] Introduction to Jessica Flanigan[00:21] The Case for Pharmaceutical Freedom[04:08] Medical Paternalism and Informed Consent[07:06] Are Doctors Better Judges of Our Interests?[14:33] When Is Paternalism Justified?[17:27] Addiction, Autonomy, and Self-Control[21:43] Socialized Healthcare and Personal Risk[28:06] Third-Party Harms: Antibiotics and Public Health[34:22] Vaccine Mandates and Individual Liberty[38:37] Adderall, Neuroenhancement, and Fairness[43:51] Gender-Affirming Care and Medical Autonomy[57:20] The Right to Die and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)[01:01:33] Closing ThoughtsSubscribe on Substack: https://braininavat.substack.com/

Send us Fan MailPhototherapy duration, jaundice and UTIs, extended CPAP, and The Pitt. A full week on the Incubator Journal Club.Ben opens with a nationwide Swedish cohort study from JAMA Network Open examining phototherapy duration in nearly 5,000 very preterm infants. Longer phototherapy was not significantly associated with late neonatal mortality, but six to seven days was associated with significantly higher rates of severe neonatal morbidity. With 95% of the cohort receiving phototherapy, Ben and Daphna question how much evidence actually supports the near-universal practice.Daphna follows with a retrospective study from Istanbul showing that 31% of term and near-term neonates hospitalized for unexplained hyperbilirubinemia had culture-proven UTIs, with pathological renal ultrasound findings independently associated with a 4.6-fold increased odds of UTI.Ben then reviews the extended CPAP secondary analysis by Mamidi and McEvoy, showing that two additional weeks of bubble CPAP reduced intermittent hypoxemia episodes from 151.7 to 57.6 compared to discontinued CPAP.Daphna closes with the NEOASP five-day UTI treatment guideline from Nationwide Children's Hospital, where a structured stewardship approach yielded a 1% failure rate.Ben and Eli close the week reflecting on The Pitt and what it reveals about the broken realities of American healthcare.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

In this episode, Allen Hsiao, MD, FAAP, FAMIA, Chief Health Information Officer at Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health, joins the podcast to discuss the growing impact of AI on clinical care and healthcare operations. He shares insights on building effective AI governance frameworks, scaling innovation responsibly, and identifying the greatest opportunities for future growth as healthcare organizations continue to embrace digital transformation.

In this episode, Tracy Mohr talks about The Frequency of Light: Soul-Level Communication with the Spirit Rhelm, Frequency Medicine & the Triadic Trinity. Tracy Mohr is the author of The Path of the Luminous: A Lightworker Guide to Sacred Practice, a modern spiritual framework that blends ancient wisdom, consciousness studies, energy healing, and sacred ritual into a path of embodiment and inner awakening. As the founder of The Enchanted Lightworker, Tracy’s work bridges mysticism and practical transformation, helping others reconnect with intuition, emotional alignment, and their deeper sense of purpose. A certified Hypnotherapist, intuitive oracle reader, and frequency medicine practitioner, Tracy integrates modalities such as sound therapy, Aromatherapy, Chromatherapy, Quantum healing, somatic practices, past life exploration, Ikigai coaching and positive psychology coaching into her teachings and client work. Her spiritual philosophy centers on the harmony of Fire, Water, and Air—consciousness, intuition, and communicating with the spirit rhelm—as pathways to living in alignment with what she calls “the Light within.”Through her writing, classes, oracle sessions, Hypnotherapy sessions, and transformational energy work, Tracy guides others toward remembrance, healing, and spiritual empowerment. For More Information ★ To learn more about Tracy Mohr and get your copy of her book check out her website: https://www.theenchantedlightworker.com/★ If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five star iTunes review. Visit Spiritual Rockstar Podcast at https://yoursacredpurpose.com/ for more information!★ I encourage you to join our Rock Your Sacred Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/246228169428755★ Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: YourSacredPurpose.com Show Notes ★ 5:18 – At a very early age I knew I was different.★ 9:50 – Sometimes it’s not about us, it’s not about what we feel. Sometimes it is about the joy of giving our light to someone else.★ 19:04 – When I was going through this horrible time, where I had no family, I had no money, I had nothing and when I look back I was so happy with friendships.★ 28:17 – I believe there is a language that everything carries.★ 34:31 – That’s not the intelligence of the flame actually, but the intelligence of the spirit world communicating through that.★ 45:38 – I don’t believe in predicting the future.★ 1:00:53 – That is where I live, in that place of the spirit realm.★ 1:04:09 – Check Tracy out on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok: Enchanted.Lightworker★ 1:12:19 – FREE GIFT – Be one of the 5 people to receive of a free Intuitive Oracle Session along with a copy of Tracy’s book “The Path of the Luminous” here: https://www.theenchantedlightworker.com/giveaway★ 1:14:35 – Do you want to Meditate and Make Money? Grab your Free meditation today: https://www.YourSacredPurpose.com★ 1:15:47 – Our true happiness begins with just shining your light. Listen to the Show The post 527: Tracy Mohr – The Frequency of Light: Soul-Level Communication with the Spirit Rhelm, Frequency Medicine & the Triadic Trinity appeared first on Your Sacred Purpose.

Hear some stunning and amazing things in this program! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

HEALTH NEWS   Study links low vitamin C levels in the blood plasma to reduced brain connectivity Study: Tart Cherry Supplementation Alters Muscle Protein Profile After Exercise Socioeconomic factors may leave more lasting imprint on children's brains than IQ or parenting style Fasting-mimicking diet reduces gum disease inflammation Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer's disease   Study links low vitamin C levels in the blood plasma to reduced brain connectivity Hirosaki University (Japan), June 10 2026 (News-Medical) Previous research has uncovered associations between diets higher in vitamin C and lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. However, few studies have looked directly at vitamin C levels in blood plasma and potential associations with brain structure and connectivity within brain networks. To help fill that gap, Nagaya and colleagues analyzed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and plasma vitamin C levels of 2,044 adults over the age of 64. Specifically, they measured the volume of each participant's gray and white brain matter (accounting for individual differences in total brain volume between participants). They also evaluated connectivity within the default mode network, which is associated with several cognitive functions, such as attention and autobiographical memory. After statistically accounting for other factors the researchers found that participants with lower plasma vitamin C levels tended to have lower gray matter volume, as well as lower connectivity within the default mode network. These findings suggest the possibility that optimal levels of vitamin C in blood plasma could potentially support cognitive function and counteract cognitive decline. However, the findings do not confirm any such cause-effect relationship between vitamin C levels and brain health.   Study: Tart Cherry Supplementation Alters Muscle Protein Profile After Exercise University of Exeter (UK), June 11 2026 (Natural News) Researchers recruited 34 healthy, recreationally active young men and assigned them to receive either a placebo, a low-dose tart cherry concentrate, or a high-dose tart cherry supplement, according to the study report. Participants consumed their assigned supplement for seven days before completing a muscle-damaging workout and continued supplementation for three days afterward, for a total intervention of 10 days. The study found that tart cherry supplementation significantly altered the muscle's protein profile following exercise-induced damage. Changes were observed in proteins involved in muscle structure, contraction, cellular repair processes, and immune-cell activity within muscle tissue. These findings suggest that tart cherry polyphenols may influence the way muscles respond to and recover from the stress of exercise. Researchers also detected significant increases in hippuric acid, a compound produced when gut microbes break down polyphenols from tart cherries and other plant foods. Participants with higher levels of hippuric acid tended to maintain better muscle function following exercise-induced damage.   Socioeconomic factors may leave more lasting imprint on children's brains than IQ or parenting style Washington University in St. Louis, June 11 2026 (Medical Xpress) After analyzing hundreds of biological, psychological, social and environmental factors related to children's development, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that a family's financial situation and the resources and opportunities in a child's neighborhood had the strongest connection to brain development. Socioeconomic factors accounted for about 16% of the variability in measures of children's brain function—far more than IQ, parenting style and health history.  As part of the study, the researchers analyzed brain scans from nearly 12,000 children ages 9 to 10 to see how a child's environment, health and regular activities are related to brain development. Of the hundreds of factors examined, the team found that the socioeconomic status of a child's family had the strongest relationship with that child's brain structure and function. Further, the parts of the brain that reflect socioeconomic factors were the same areas most sensitive to sleep and stress, suggesting that socioeconomic disadvantage affects the brain indirectly through disrupted sleep and chronic stress. Of the top 40 variables linked to brain function, 37 were socioeconomic, and of the top 40 tied to structure, 35 were socioeconomic. These included the social and economic resources in the child's neighborhood, akin to the overall wealth of an area. Strong influences included family income, homeownership, poverty rates and access to transportation. The remaining top variables were related to sleep, screen time and stress.   Fasting-mimicking diet reduces gum disease inflammation Kings College London, June 11 2026 (Eurekalert) People who follow a short-term low-calorie diet may have reduced markers of inflammation associated with gum disease. A new study by King's College London highlights how lifestyle modifications could be important alongside plaque control in managing gum disease. The research included 28 patients from across hospitals in Spain, split into two groups – those who followed a five-day restrictive diet, versus a control group who continued their usual diet. Patients who fasted ate 1,100 calories for two days, then 750 calories for three days. The sixth day gently introduced more calories with soft foods – then their diets returned to normal by the seventh day. This was repeated three times in six months, with patients reporting the diet easy to stick to. After six months, samples were analysed from the patients' blood and gingival crevicular fluid – liquid that comes from the small space between your tooth and gum, which helps gums stay healthy and fight germs. Those who fasted had reduced markers of inflammation in samples from blood and gum tissue compared to those whose diets stayed the same, including lower levels of C-reactive protein, a general indicator of inflammation around the body. The fasting group also had reduced molecules linked to inflammation specifically in the gums, compared to controls.   Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer's disease Michigan Technological University, Jun 10 2026 (News-Medical) Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, with low blood pressure showing the strongest connection, according to a new analysis published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association What are the key findings of the analysis? Adults with hypotension (low blood pressure) were about three times more likely to develop Alzheimer's and nearly twice as likely in the All of Us study when compared to individuals who did not have low blood pressure. Across both datasets, adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) were 1.6 times more likely to have Alzheimer's disease, compared to people without hypertension. Participants who had a previous stroke had a 1.5 times higher risk for Alzheimer's disease in the UK Biobank and 1.85 times in All of Us. Those with irregular heartbeat (or atrial fibrillation, also called AFib) were about 1.5 times more likely to have Alzheimer's disease compared to those without AFib.    

The March 2026 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia made a major pivot regarding Lipoprotein(a) by establishing a formal recommendation for universal screening in adults. This 2026 guideline, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, issued a Class 1 recommendation stating that every adult should have their Lp(a) measured at least once in their lifetime. Because Lp(a) levels are genetically determined and remain highly stable throughout a person's life, a single lifetime check is sufficient for the vast majority of the population to establish their baseline risk. Well, that's great for Family medicine or internal medicine, but how does that affect us in women's health? Well, it's complicated: lipoprotein(a) has been associated with an increased risk of VTE and has also been associated, in some studies, with FGR, preeclampsia, and preterm birth! So, can these patients receive oral contraceptives? What about Perioperative and postop care? Do these patients require anticoagulation? What about pregnancy- is LDA recommended here? And lastly, what about TXA use in patients with HMB? This podcast topic comes from one of our podcast family members who is an OBGYN military personnel caring for our wonderful troops overseas. Listen in for details!16% OFF TONA ACTIVE WEAR PROMO: https://tonaactive.com/discount/CHAPANOSPINOBG1. Ezzat, D., Lopez, D. M., Claggett, B. L., Li, L., Mohammadnia, N., Schuermans, A., Hemeryck, J., Chang, A., Murillo, S., O'Donoghue, M. L., Bikdeli, B., Yu, Z., Natarajan, P., Patel, A. P., Pabon, M. A., & Honigberg, M. C. (2026). Lipoprotein(a) and incident venous thromboembolism in pre- and postmenopausal women, and in men. European Heart Journal, ehag252. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag2522.ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Dyslipidemia Writing Committee. (2026). 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia. Circulation, 153, e1155–e1300. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.00000000000014233. CDC MEC 4. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Gynecologic Surgery: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 232. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021. Committee on Practice Bulletins—Gynecology5. Sofi F, Marcucci R, Abbate R, Gensini GF, Prisco D.Lipoprotein(a) as a Risk Factor for Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature.Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. 2017. Dentali F, Gessi V, Marcucci R, et al. Lipoprotein (A) and Venous Thromboembolism in Adults: The American Journal of Medicine. 2007.

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What if one of the most powerful medicines for longevity, resilience, happiness, cognitive health, and disease prevention wasn't found in a supplement, a prescription, or a cutting-edge biohack—but in the people around you? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien dives into one of the most overlooked health crises of our time: loneliness. Drawing from the landmark 85-year Harvard Adult Development Study, the U.S. Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic report, Blue Zones research, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, Darin reveals why meaningful human connection may be one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity ever discovered. From oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, vagal tone, and nervous system regulation to suburban design, social media, and the collapse of community structures, Darin exposes the hidden biological costs of isolation—and offers a practical roadmap for rebuilding the human connections we were biologically designed to need.     What You'll Learn The stunning findings from Harvard's 85-year Adult Development Study Why relationships outperform wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise as predictors of well-being How loneliness increases the risk of premature death, dementia, heart disease, and stroke Why social isolation creates measurable biological stress responses The role of oxytocin in lowering inflammation and regulating stress How human connection affects the autonomic nervous system Why Blue Zone communities consistently prioritize social connection The biological difference between digital interaction and real human presence How modern architecture and technology contribute to loneliness Why community is a biological necessity—not a luxury Practical ways to rebuild meaningful relationships today How connection may be one of the most powerful health interventions available   Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste and reducing plastic waste 00:02:49 – The most powerful health study ever conducted 00:03:01 – Harvard follows 724 people for 85 years 00:03:40 – The surprising predictor of a long, healthy life 00:04:00 – Why relationships beat wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise 00:04:42 – The Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic warning 00:05:19 – Introducing the medicine you're not taking 00:05:53 – The health benefits of genuine community 00:06:21 – The fatal convenience of modern life 00:06:47 – Replacing human connection with digital connection 00:07:12 – Why modern convenience may be creating isolation 00:07:23 – Social isolation and premature mortality 00:08:02 – Loneliness and the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day 00:08:43 – Increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia 00:09:10 – Why loneliness is a biological threat 00:09:52 – The science behind social isolation 00:10:11 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:12:06 – Humans as the most socially dependent species 00:12:53 – Why connection regulates the nervous system 00:13:29 – The autonomic nervous system and social safety 00:13:56 – The brain's constant question: Am I safe? 00:14:03 – The biology of belonging 00:14:24 – The ventral vagal state explained 00:14:55 – Why connection creates measurable physiological changes 00:15:03 – What happens when isolation becomes chronic 00:15:52 – Oxytocin: far more than the "love hormone" 00:16:20 – Eye contact, touch, meals, and human bonding 00:16:42 – How oxytocin lowers stress and inflammation 00:17:04 – Why no supplement can replace connection 00:17:17 – The pharmacology of authentic human moments 00:18:06 – Free medicine hidden in plain sight 00:18:39 – Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones 00:19:29 – What the world's longest-lived populations have in common 00:19:36 – Okinawa's lifelong friendship circles 00:20:08 – Sardinia's active elders and social roles 00:20:40 – Greece's culture of connection and communal meals 00:21:03 – Why longevity wasn't hacked—it was lived 00:21:38 – Social connection as the foundation of daily life 00:22:01 – The shocking decline in face-to-face interaction 00:22:21 – Young people losing 70% of in-person social time 00:22:58 – How community was systematically dismantled 00:23:00 – Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone 00:23:49 – Doing life together versus doing life alone 00:24:05 – How suburban design creates isolation 00:24:49 – The built environment shapes human behavior 00:24:55 – Social media and the promise of connection 00:25:20 – Why digital connection fails biologically 00:25:33 – Social comparison, anxiety, and nervous system stress 00:25:49 – More connected online, more isolated in reality 00:26:03 – A call to action: treating relationships like health practices 00:27:00 – Practical ways to rebuild community 00:28:00 – Prioritizing people over convenience 00:29:00 – Deep conversations, presence, and intentional connection 00:30:00 – Reclaiming community in modern life 00:31:00 – Final thoughts on connection, belonging, and health 00:31:53 – Closing remarks and outro     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The longest-running study in human history reached a conclusion that should fundamentally change how we think about health: the quality of our relationships predicts our happiness, resilience, and longevity more than almost anything else. 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