Your Checkup: Patient Education Health Podcast
By Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN
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Episodes: 129
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Ever leave the doctor’s office more confused than when you walked in? Your Checkup: Health Conversations for Motivated Patients is your health ally in a world full of fast appointments and even faster Google searches. Each week, a board certified family medicine physician and a pediatric nurse sit down to answer the questions your doctor didn’t have time to.
From understanding diabetes and depression to navigating obesity, high blood pressure, and everyday wellness—we make complex health topics simple, human, and actually useful. Whether you’re managing a condition, supporting a loved one, or just curious about your body, this podcast helps you get smart about your health without needing a medical degree.
Because better understanding leads to better care—and you deserve both.
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127: Mounjaro and Heart Protection: What the New FDA Approval Really Means
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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126: Understanding Your Kidneys: Creatinine EGFR And Urine Protein Results
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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125: Vaccines, Evidence, and the Politics of Doubt
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Gone Fishing
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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124: You Are Not Your Diagnosis And Here Is Why
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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123: Cyclospora Understanding The Outbreaks
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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122: The Philosophy of Taking Medications
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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121: How Skin Cancer Starts: The Biology of Your Health Explained
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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120: Can Lifting Weights Help Prevent a Heart Attack?
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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119: Can Medicare Finally Cover Weight Loss Meds? Understanding the New GLP-1 Bridge Program
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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118: When Should You Consider an Antidepressant?
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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117: Migraine Explained: Triggers, Treatment, and When to Worry for Patients
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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116: Can Weight Loss Medications (GLP1s) Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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115: Are Food Preservatives Raising Your Blood Pressure? A New Study Explained
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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114: COPD Explained Clearly for Patients
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May 25, 2026 |
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113: Health Trends Everywhere Right Now: Hype vs Reality
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May 18, 2026 |
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112: Hantavirus Explained: Why Experts Are Watching This Rare Virus
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May 11, 2026 |
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111: What To Expect When You Begin a GLP-1
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May 04, 2026 |
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110: When To Consider Starting a GLP-1 (Wegovy, Zepbound): Honest Guide for Patients
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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109: Why Your Weight Is Creeping Up (And What To Do About It)
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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108: What Actually Happens During a Heart Attack
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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107: A New GLP1 Weight Loss Pill? What You Need to Know About Orforglipron (Foundayo)
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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106: Fatigue: Practical Approach and Ideas for Patients
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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105: New Cholesterol Guidelines 2026: What Your Numbers Mean & What to Do
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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104: How Smartphones Affect Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and Screen Time Explained
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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103: What They Say You Should Actually Eat Everyday
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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102: 3 Surprising Health Risks You Might Be Ignoring
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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101: The New (and confusing) Food Pyramid
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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100: Does Intermittent Fasting Actually Work in 2026?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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99: Understanding Your Body Composition: Why the Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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98: Menopause, Hormones, & GLP Weight Loss Shots
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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97: The Motivation Checkup: Episode 6: From Motivation to Momentum, How to Turn Insight Into Action
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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96: The Motivation Checkup: Episode 5: Motivation vs Habits vs Discipline, What Creates Change
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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95: The Motivation Checkup: Episode 4: How to Continue When Motivation Fades
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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94: The Motivation Checkup Episode 3: Small Steps, Lasting Change
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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93: The Motivation Checkup: Episode 2: Why Willpower Fails
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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92: The Motivation Checkup: Episode 1 Understanding Motivation
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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91: GLP1 Pill for Weight Loss? Understanding Oral Wegovy
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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90: The First 5 Questions I Ask Every New Patient
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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89: Normal Cholesterol but Still at Risk? Lipoprotein (a) Explained Simply
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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88: GLP-1 Starter Guide for Patients
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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87: GLP-1 Price Cuts: Will It Improve Access?
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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86: Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained for Patients
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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85: Menopause: Symptoms, Timing, And What Helps
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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84: Osteoporosis Explained: How to Keep Your Bones Strong
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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83: Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Recognize and What to Do
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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82: Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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81: Concussions: Raising Awareness for Student Athletes and Parents
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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80: Screen time, Social Media & Mental Health
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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79: Colon Cancer Screening: Why It Is Important & Your Options
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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78: DASH Diet Explained: What to Eat to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Hypertension
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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77: The Flu Shot: Why This Vaccine Matters More Than You Think
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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76: Four Habits of People Who Maintain Weight Loss
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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75: Fatty Liver Disease Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and How To Reverse It
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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74: Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss: Metabolic Adaptation Explained
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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73: Ultra-Processed Foods Explained: What They Do To Your Body (And Why They Matter)
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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72: How Many Steps a Day Do You REALLY Need? New Study Explained
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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71: Tylenol vs. NSAIDs: Which Pain Reliever Is Right For You?
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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70: PMOS (formerly PCOS) Explained Simply: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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69: Mediterranean Diet: Life Prolonging Benefits & Sample Meals
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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68: GLP-1 Side Effects Broken Down: Weight Loss Medications Explained
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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67: Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke: Symptoms, Warning Signs, and What to Do
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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66: Medical Mishaps: When Patient Education Falls Short
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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65: Pulse Oximeters May Fail People of Color: What You Need to Know
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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64: Insulin Resistance Explained: Early Warning Signs, Symptoms & How To Reverse It
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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63: Prediabetes Explained: Blood Sugar Levels, Warning Signs, & How to Prevent Diabetes
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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62: Sunburn, Skin Aging & Skin Cancer Prevention
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May 26, 2025 |
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61: VO2 Max and Longevity: What You Need To Know
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May 19, 2025 |
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60: Safe Sleep: Every Parent Needs to Know These Life-Saving Guidelines
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May 12, 2025 |
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59: Low Back Pain: Causes, Relief, Prevention for Patients
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May 05, 2025 |
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58: Full Body MRI: Marketing Hype vs. Medical Reality
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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57: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): Symptoms Causes and What to Do Fast Diabetes
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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56: Seasonal Allergies Explained: Best Treatments, Medications, and What Actually Works Part 2
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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55: Seasonal Allergies Explained: Best Treatments, Medications, and What Actually Works Part 1
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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54: GLP Compounding Pharmacies vs. FDA-Approved: The Weight Loss Drug Dilemma
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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53: Do GLP-1 Medications Cause Muscle Loss? What Patients Should Know
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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52: Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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51: Depression Treatment Triangle: Medications, Therapy, and Behavioral Activation
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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50: Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Help
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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49: Measles – MMR Vaccine, and Medical History
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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48: GLP1s Help with Knee Pain?
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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47: Health Misinformation: Tips to Stay Informed and Protect Your Health
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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46: Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: Lifestyle and Statin Deep Dive
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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45: Norovirus: The Highly Contagious Stomach Bug - What You Need to Know
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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44: Cardiovascular Risk Explained: Prevention and Management Strategies
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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43: Good vs. Bad Cholesterol: A Patient's Guide to Understanding Your Lipid Profile
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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42: FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: Understanding the Risks and What's Next
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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41: hMPV: Human Metapneumovirus Explained
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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40: H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know About the Current Situation
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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39: Goal Setting: Change How You View A Goal
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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The Scientific Benefits of Exercise: Reboot
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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38: Zepbound for Sleep Apnea: FDA Approves First Drug Treatment Option GLP1
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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37: Insulin 101: A Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Management
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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36: Silent But Deadly No More: Conquering Flatulence Odor with Pepto-Bismol
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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35: Diabetes Medications Explained: A Guide for Patients
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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34: Blood Sugar Levels Explained: How to Check Blood Sugar and What Your Numbers Mean for Diabetes
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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33: Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home for Hypertension: Choosing the Right Device & Cuff Size
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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32: Sleep Apnea Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Get Tested
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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31: RSV Prevention for Infants: Nirsevimab & Maternal Vaccine
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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30: GERD Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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29: Mammograms for Breast Cancer Screening Explained: How Early Detection Saves Lives
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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28: Acne Control 101: Your Essential Guide to Clear Skin at Home
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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27: Successful Doctor’s Visit Tip: Bring Your Medicines
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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26: Constipation: Lifestyle Changes and Medicines for Treatment
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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25: The Flu for You, Your Loved Ones, and Your Neighbors
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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24: Upper Respiratory Infections
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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23: GLP1 Weight Loss Medications Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound- How They Work and What To Expect
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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22: Weight Loss Metabolism: Caloric Deficit, and Overcoming the Obesity Set Point
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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21: Weight Loss Effectively: How to Set Goals and Make Lasting Lifestyle Changes
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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20: Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight (The Science Your Body Doesn't Tell You)
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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19: Balanced Nutrition: The Basics
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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18: Being a Patient: Changing Your Ways
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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17: Weight Loss: Why It Can Be Important
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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16: How To Sleep Better: Simple Tips For Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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15: Routine Pediatric Checkup: The 4 Month Old Visit
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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14: Hypertension Medications Explained
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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13: Fireworks Safety and Burns At Home
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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12: Plantar Fasciitis Explained: How to Get Back on Your Feet
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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11: Swimming, Pool, and Water Safety For You, Your Loved Ones, and Neighbors
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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10: The Power of Exercise: Transforming Health
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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9: Routine Pediatric Checkup: The 2 Month Old Visit
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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8: Calf Strains: Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Management
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May 20, 2024 |
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7: Introduction to Diabetes
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May 13, 2024 |
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6: Being a Patient: What Your Doctor Wishes You Knew
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May 06, 2024 |
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5: Hypertension Part 2: Treating Your Hypertension with Lifestyle Changes
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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4: Hypertension Part 1: The Silent Killer
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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3: Eating and Pooping: The Jobs of a Baby
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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2: What is Golfer's Elbow?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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1: The First Checkup
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Apr 04, 2024 |