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Information on sex and sexual health is more accessible now than ever, but it's not always correct.If you're a parent of preteens, tweens, or teenagers, you're going to want to listen to this episode, as we dive into talking to your kids about their sexual health.Information is more accessible now than ever, but it's not always correct, so it's still important to sit down and have this conversation with your child.Joining us is Dr. Laura Grubb, an adolescent medicine specialist, and general pediatrician.In this encore episode from November 2020, Dr. Grubb and Melanie discuss the patterns we're seeing in teens these days, how to answer questions about sex and our bodies, and when to start those conversations.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.  Social isolation is an independent risk factor for dementia  Malnutrition can trigger diabetes Higher fish intake may increase melanoma risk Singles of couples: Who sleeps better? Smoking hazard for men: brittle bones PLUS so much more...  

"Permission to Come Home" is a crucial resource for the rapidly growing community of Asian Americans, immigrants, and other minorities.  "Permission to Come Home" is a crucial resource for the rapidly growing community of Asian Americans, immigrants, and other minorities and marginalized people to practice mental and emotional self-care. It helps readers to work on their mental health while understanding and honoring the richness of their heritage and embodying a new, complete, and whole identity. This book is meant to be a resource for those seeking to take steps to confront and improve their mental health and wellness, through their unique cultural lens. Author Dr. Jenny Wang offers practical advice, opportunities for readers to apply what they’ve learned, and, by way of her own story and those of others, readers will find comfort in knowing they are not alone."Permission to Come Home" gives readers of all backgrounds a true sense of agency and empowerment in a world that is constantly trying to tell them how to think and feel.Dr. Jenny Wang is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and national speaker on Asian American mental health and racial trauma in Asian American, BIPOC, and immigrant communities. Her work focuses on the intersection of Asian American identity, mental health, and social justice.

We've covered a LOT of diets on this show.We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity!Science journalist Marta Zaraska says it's not just diet and exercise that helps with our longevity, it's a support network of family and friends.Join Dr. Friedman as he explores how the secret to living a longer life may not be on your plate or fork, but rather through empathy and kindness in this encore episode from July 2020.

What should we do about lice? Why does my child keep getting strep? Why does my child hate me?What should we do about lice? Why does my child keep getting strep? Why does my child hate me? As a parent, you've probably run to the computer with questions like these. Well, you're not alone, they are just some of the Top 10 Questions Parents Google All the Time.Dr. David Hill wrote an article on these common questions for Parents Magazine and joins us to discuss! So it's ok, step away from the phone or laptop. As a pediatrician and a dad of five, he has got answers you can trust.Dr. Hill currently works as a hospitalist pediatrician for Goldsboro Pediatrics in Wayne County, NC. He admits and cares for newborns and pediatric inpatients, including stabilizing critically ill children and consulting in the emergency department. Dr. Hill is also the co-host of the AAP’s flagship podcast, Pediatrics on Call.

What if you were offered a doctor-prescribed drug that could get rid of burnout?If you were offered a doctor-prescribed drug that could boost your health, give you more energy and resilience and diminish burnout, depression, and anxiety, while increasing your chances of personal and professional success with no harmful side effects would you take it? It sounds too good to be true, but there is actually a way to reach those gains – and it’s by serving others.In WONDER DRUG: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others is the Best Medicine For Yourself physician-scientists Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., and Anthony Mazzarelli, M.D., explain, through neuroscience and captivating stories from their clinical practices, how being a giving other-focused person is a secret superpower. Kinder people not only live longer, but they also live better; physically, emotionally, and mentally and find more success in work, relationships, and life.Stephen Trzeciak, M.D. joins us in this episode to talk about his new book. He is a physician-scientist, professor, and chair of medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and the chief of medicine at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.  Pushing your walking speed could decrease your dementia risk Inflammation and toll receptor 7 Gruesome warnings on cigarette packs don't work in the US Parents often ignore safe sleep advice after the baby wakes up at night Is participation in team sports good for you? PLUS so much more...  

Nearly half of the population is considered obese.Nearly half of the population is considered obese. 88 million American adults are pre-diabetic and 100 million have high blood pressure. People continue to try fad diets, cut fat, reduce carbs and eliminate sugar, but it's not making a dent. In his new book, The End of Craving, Mark Schatzker takes a deep dive into food and its purpose. He believes that by restoring the relationship between nutrition and the essential joy of eating, we can live longer and happier lives. Mark Schatzker is an award-winning writer based in Toronto. He is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University, and a frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Condé Nast Traveler, and Bloomberg Pursuits. He is also the author of The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor and Steak: One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef.

In a powerful new call to action, the American Academy of Pediatrics is demanding critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the practice of medicine to end long-standing inequities in health care.In a powerful new call to action, the American Academy of Pediatrics is demanding critical self-evaluation and fundamental changes in the practice of medicine to end long-standing inequities in health care.In a new policy statement, “Eliminating Race-Based Medicine,”  the AAP observes that race is a historically derived social construct that has no place as a biological proxy. Over the years, the medical field has inaccurately applied race correction or race adjustment factors in its work, resulting in differential approaches to disease management and disparate clinical outcomes.Dr. Tiffani J. Johnson, MD, MSc, FAAP is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician at UC Davis, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, and a scholar on race, racism, and its impact on child health. Her research portfolio reflects her commitment to improving the quality of care for underserved children. She is currently exploring the root causes of inequities in the healthcare and early childhood education settings, including research on bias and discrimination and their impact on the health and well-being of children.She is also the co-author of the AAP policy statement and joins Melanie to break down what it means, what critical changes need to be made, and what providers can do.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.  The health benefits of blueberries Limit TV to under 1 hr a day 6 foods that help you sleep The link between dental health and mental health How to stop those cravings for carbs  PLUS so much more...  

Dr. Rod Tanchanco, MD writes medically-themed non-fiction focused on historical events and their human narratives.In his new book, FIRST PATIENTS: The Incredible True Stories of Pioneer Patients, Dr. Rod Tanchanco shows us how far we’ve come; what we’ve learned from past pandemics, and the real-life patient stories behind our most important medical advancements. Often marked by the desperate need to save human lives, important developments in medicine have invariably started with patients—people whose ordeals fostered the advancement of medical knowledge. This book is a collection of such stories, each chapter an enthralling view into the history of medicine, revealing the extent of human inventiveness, resilience, and compassion.Dr. Rod Tanchanco, MD is an internist & a Fellow in the American College of Physicians with three decades of experience. Rod has worked as a primary care physician, hospitalist, research doctor, and medical director for global healthcare organizations. He writes medically-themed non-fiction focused on historical events and their human narratives.

Bestselling author Jack Canfield has spent decades helping people go from where they are to where they want to be.Most people desire to live a healthier, happier, and more prosperous life. Yet as the years go by, many of us end up at the same place.A ship at sea won't develop barnacles, but a stagnant ship will. Has your life become stagnant, with mental barnacles?Jack Canfield has spent decades helping people go from where they are to where they want to be. If you want to increase your confidence, overcome obstacles, and live life with passion and purpose, you don't want to miss this episode from December 2020.

​Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores.   ​Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Shortages continue to be caused largely by supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. To help ease the impact of shortages, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises buying no more than a 10-day to 2-week supply of formula. But if you're still struggling to access baby formula at this time, we are going to discuss today what we can do until we get back to normal.Joining us for this important conversation is Dr. Steven Abrams. Dr. Abrams is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School. Abrams has developed and championed the use of stable isotopes to determine mineral requirements and physiological turnover rates in infants and children.

Alzheimer’s remains an intractable, progressive, and slowly devastating disease for which there is no magic bullet.Despite last spring’s hotly contested FDA approval of the first new drug in 18 years, Alzheimer’s remains an intractable, progressive, and slowly devastating disease for which there is no magic bullet. For spouses, adult children, and other devoted caregivers, watching a loved one with Alzheimer’s struggle to remember and communicate is beyond frustrating and often heartbreaking. Yet, that doesn’t mean that someone with Alzheimer’s or any other forms of dementia is ever a “shell” or “gone.”In Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease, Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., a medical ethicist and recipient of the Alzheimer's Association Distinguished Service Award, shifts the focus from finding a cure for Alzheimer’s to continuing to see, cherish, and connect with the whole person—their core personality, preferences, emotions, creativity, and capacity for joy—despite the limitations of dementia. An advocate for “deeply forgetful people” since the 1990s, Post enables readers to notice the continuing self-identity that remains beneath the surface.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.  Why you should ditch your phone before bed Big rise in marijuana vaping in US teens What about monkeypox?! Gene tests could spot the risk of high cholesterol Healthy vs. unhealthy plant-based diets PLUS so much more...