Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe #1 Predictor of Longevity Isn’t Weight — It’s Muscle
Episode 29
Muscle loss is one of the strongest predictors of aging, frailty, and early mortality — yet most people focus only on weight, cholesterol, or BMI.
In …
2 months ago
👉 GLP-1s Explained: The Brain–Gut Science of Weight Loss
Episode 28
In this evidence-based lesson, Dr. Mohammed Paika — board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine — explains how GLP-1 medications actual…
2 months ago
The Real Cause of High Blood Pressure in Obesity — It’s Not Salt
Episode 27
High blood pressure in obesity is NOT just about salt.
As a hospitalist physician, Dr. Mohammed Paika treats patients with severe hypertension every d…
2 months ago
GLP-1 Side Effects Explained: Wegovy, Zepbound & Saxenda Without Fear or Hype
Episode 26
Are you on Wegovy? Thinking about Zepbound? Used Saxenda before?
This episode is a MUST-WATCH.
I’m Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medi…
2 months, 1 week ago
Bariatric Surgery Isn’t Weight Loss — It’s a Biological Reset
Episode 25
Bariatric surgery is one of the most misunderstood treatments in modern medicine.
Many people still believe it’s just about “eating less” or taking th…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Your Knees Hurt — And Why It’s NOT Aging
Episode 24
Why Your Knees Still Hurt (It’s Not Just “Old Age”) | Dr. Mohammed Paika
Do your knees hurt every time you walk up stairs, stand up, or get out of a c…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Wegovy Pill Is Here — What No One Is Explaining
Episode 23
Oral Wegovy is officially here — and it changes everything.
For the first time, Wegovy is available as a pill, not an injection.
But is it really the s…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Everything You’ve Been Told About Obesity Is Wrong
Episode 22
Most people still believe obesity is just about willpower.
“Eat less.”
“Move more.”
“Try harder.”
But after decades of research — and after treating thou…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Vaping & Obesity: The Metabolic Damage Nobody Talks About
Episode 21
Vaping is not harmless—and it’s not just about your lungs.
Most people think vaping is safer than smoking. Many believe it helps with weight control o…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hookah Is Fueling the Obesity Epidemic — Here’s Why
Episode 20
Most people think hookah is safer than cigarettes.
Some even believe it’s harmless.
But the science tells a very different story.
In this video, Dr. Moh…
2 months, 4 weeks ago