Podcast Episodes

Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy

Your colon is more than a pit stop for waste — it houses a lush, thriving ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. These organisms affect everything from your digestion to your immune sys…

Published on 10 hours ago

There's Over 200 Types of Headaches: Which One Do You Have?

Nearly everyone experiences a headache at some point in life, but not all headaches are created equal. They can have different causes, pain levels and effects on your daily functioning.

In this episod…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Risk and How to Reduce It

Ovarian cancer may not be the most common or talked-about cancer, but like any major disease, it can turn your life upside down. While the risk of developing ovarian cancer is comparatively lower, it…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Yes, You Actually Do Need Vaccines, Part 2

We're back for a second installment of the Vaccines episode, digging further into vaccines and dispelling misinformation about them.

On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Gregory Poland returns to ex…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Yes, You Actually Do Need Vaccines

No one likes being poked with a needle, but it’s way better than getting seriously sick. It can be hard to stay up to date with all your vaccinations, though: There’s a new COVID vaccine every year, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thriving with HIV: Everything You've Missed Since the '90s

More people are living with HIV than ever before. And no, it's not because transmission rates have spiked. It's because people who are HIV positive are living longer, healthier lives—a radical change…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid

Roughly 20 million Americans already have some form of a thyroid issue. And it's estimated that over half of them... are completely unaware of it.

On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Mabel Ryder br…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

When Good Food Goes Bad: How to Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning

Most people know not to eat the potato salad that’s been sitting on the picnic table for 8 hours. But what about leftover takeout, raw cookie dough, or produce and meat recalls? Is your gurgling stom…

Published on 3 months ago

Vital Outdoor First-Aid Lessons Before the Big Hike: Medical Best Practices That Could Save Your Life

The sun on your face, the wind in your hair, the earth crunching under your boots… what’s not to love? Well, maybe blisters. Or spider bites. Or a sprained ankle. Actually, a lot of things can go wro…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Mental Health Conversation Your Primary Team Wishes You Would Have

You probably know that modern mental health care doesn’t mean lying down on a couch and looking at ink blots. But you might not realize that for many folks, mental health care starts in primary care.…

Published on 4 months ago