Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat do I need to know about using antibiotics correctly?
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections and save lives when used appropriately, but when they aren’t needed, they can cause adverse effects and other …
2 years, 4 months ago
Why should I care about blood sugar?
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, sleep and a lack of exercise. But what role does food play when it comes to blood glucose? This week on…
2 years, 4 months ago
What are the best ways to treat a cold?
Oral cold and cough medicine containing a popular decongestant was pulled from some U.S. pharmacy shelves this week. This comes after a panel of expe…
2 years, 4 months ago
What do we know about the new RSV vaccine, especially its cost?
It's RSV season and this year, seniors have the option to get a newly approved vaccine to protect against the respiratory virus. But the new vaccine …
2 years, 5 months ago
How effective is a cigarette ban in curbing smoking among youth?
Some countries are moving towards stopping the next generation from ever legally being sold cigarettes. The British government recently proposed a ba…
2 years, 5 months ago
How can I take an effective break from work?
We may know it’s important to take breaks at work, but sometimes when deadlines pile up, it feels impossible to find the time. Katharine Coons, natio…
2 years, 5 months ago
How much sleep do I really need?
Many of us aren't sleeping enough, and that can have a big impact on our physical and mental health. Dr. Michael Mak, staff psychiatrist and sleep me…
2 years, 5 months ago
What does my mental health have to do with the health of my gut?
There are many factors that influence our mood, but one we may not think about is our diet. It turns out the emotions you feel have a lot to do with …
2 years, 5 months ago
What do I need to know about teenagers and energy drinks?
We know that energy drinks are popular with teens and pre-teens. What are the health risks that come with these caffeinated, sugary drinks? Pediatric…
2 years, 6 months ago
Should I get a COVID booster now or wait for an updated one?
With fall on the horizon and kids back in school, cases of COVID-19 are starting to tick up in some parts of the country, and there are new subvarian…
2 years, 6 months ago