Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts

Send us a text On this episode, we're separating the headlines from the actual science: Does taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause autism? Spoiler alert: there's a huge study that's going to make a lot of worried parents feel better. Plus, we're talking about an emerging treatment called leucovorin that's showing real promise for some kids on the autism spectrum. Whether you're pregnant, have a child with autism, or just want to understand the latest research – this one's for you. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, our Season 6 finale, we’re giving you the lowdown on superfoods. What exactly makes a food … super? Should we believe everything we hear about this? How can you get more nutrient-packed foods overall into your day? And will Lanre and Lisa succeed in their chocolate petition? All this and more coming right up! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking about caregivers. It can be devastating when someone you love receives a challenging diagnosis. What are the most important things you can do to help them? And while doing so, how can you make sure your own tank doesn’t run dry? Oncologist and researcher Dr. Vu Duong joins us today to share all that and more. Dr. Vu H. Duong is an associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. His clinical focus is in acute leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and bone marrow failure syndromes. He has been the principal investigator on numerous clinical trials and is an author on over 60 journal publications in the field. In addition to clinical and research activities, he is also heavily involved in the education of fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University and his M.D. from the University of Virginia, completed his residency training at the University of Virginia, and completed his hematology/oncology fellowship training at the University of South Florida. He lives in central Maryland with his wife and two children. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah joins us to teach you how to save a life with CPR. How does CPR work? Do you have what it takes to help a stranger or a loved one whose heart suddenly stops beating? And what does all of this have to do with playlists and staying on beat? Keep listening to find out! Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine and the medical director of Prehospital and Emergency Medical Services at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is also the Associate Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, focusing on creating positive outcomes for the surrounding community and the prehospital environment through the lens of justice and equity. As a national leader, she has authored numerous academic papers, media articles, blogs, and posts focused on pediatric emergency care and community-engaged CPR. She has personally taught CPR to over 2,000 community members, including 500 Division I athletes (one of whom credited Dr. Owusu-Ansah’s training for making it possible for her to perform CPR on her father and save his life!) She is the creator, CEO, and co-founder of Akoma United, a nonprofit organization focused on providing life-saving skills to underserved communities, with a global initiative in Ghana. Her work has been honored with numerous awards, and she has advised top actors and executive producers for medical dramas. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re tackling a health topic that might make you scratch your head: lice! Is it our imagination, or are lice getting harder to treat? We’ll get into the itchy details, bust some myths, and guide you through a panic-free way to get rid of those pesky buggers. Deep breaths! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text We’ve all heard that today’s youngsters are dealing with a lot of anxiety. So how do adults teach them to optimize their wellness? Are there techniques we can model and use to prepare kids and teens to handle whatever comes their way? Psychologist and author Dr. Mary Alvord joins us today to enlighten us on all that and more. Dr. Mary K. Alvord, PhD is an adjunct associate professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, and is the founder of Alvord, Baker & Associates in Rockville, Maryland. She is the past president of the American Psychological Association’s Division on Society for Media Psychology and Technology, and served as the APA's public education coordinator for the Maryland Psychological Association. Dr. Alvord has won numerous awards and frequently appears in the media, including interviews for the New York Times, CNN, NPR, USA Today, and the Washington Post. She is the co-author of several books on wellness techniques for children and teens, and founded a non-profit charity, Resilience Across Borders, Inc., to promote mental health services to youth. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re asking: Why do female athletes have more ACL injuries than males? What is the biological explanation for this bizarre phenomenon? We’re giving you the inside scoop, including tips on how everyone can keep their hard-working knees healthy for life. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text By now, you’ve probably heard everyone from doctors to social media influencers talking about “food as medicine.” But what does that really mean? Can eating a celery stick help you ditch some pills? What steps can you take to make sure that what you put in your mouth is actually working with and not against the only body you’ve got? We’re talking with physician and culinary medicine expert Dr. Sabrina Falquier about all of that and more. Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS is a physician who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Culinary Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Falquier worked as a primary care doctor for a prestigious multi-specialty group in San Diego, California, for over 15 years. In 2020 she founded Sensations Salud, which focuses on awakening the senses around ingredient acquisition and food preparation while empowering people to better health through nutritional knowledge and culinary literacy within their culinary medicine education and consulting. Among other leadership roles, she is on the advisory board of the Culinary Medicine Specialist Board, focusing on permeating culinary medicine into medical schools, health systems, the food service industry and the community. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re asking: Can you outrun a bad diet? If you want to get healthy but can’t quite say no to those Cheetos and Twix bars, can an intense exercise routine make up for it? We’re talking to physician and weight loss coach Dr. Priyanka Venugopal who answers that question and more. Dr. Priyanka Venugopal is an OB-GYN physician-turned-coach for high-achieving professional moms who want to lose weight without a calculator and create more sustainable ease at work and home. Over 10 years, she has talked with thousands of high-achieving professional women and has gotten to the root of the high achiever's biggest obstacles in hitting goals at work and on the scale. She is based in the Washington DC area, is a mama to 2 kiddos, and is the host of The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast where she shares tangible skills and real-life experiences of how the high achiever can overcome their obstacles to create more of the life they want, in a body they feel comfortable in. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re asking: Can friendships make you live longer? We all know having friends is important, but do they really affect your health? And how can we find more friends for our village, whether as a kid or an adult? Keep listening for all that and more. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text Welcome to Season 6! This season, we're tackling a specific question each episode and finding the answer. In our season premiere, we’re asking a burning question about popular weight loss drugs. What is "Ozempic face," and what other side effects should you know about before jumping into the weight-loss drug craze? Keep listening for all of that … plus a bonus question! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On our Season 5 finale, we’re talking about parenting styles. What are the most common types, and how can you determine what your main style is? Are those social media posts on parenting based on science, or just passing fads? And how can parents navigate this pressure to conform to the right parenting style … after all, is there a right one? Keep listening to find out! As always, thanks so much to all of you for your incredible support; we'll be back this summer with Season 6! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re getting an intro lesson on traveling with credit card points. Do you see friends taking amazing trips on points and wonder how on earth they’re doing it? Think the only way to do it is by racking up debt? Or are you interested but have no idea where to start? Our guest today is a points travel expert who wants us all to get excited about a new way to look at traveling the world. Devon Gimbel, MD, is a double-board-certified physician and founder and owner of Point Me To First Class, a business that helps employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners earn tons of credit card points to travel the world in luxury. She believes that your expenses are your greatest asset - if you know how to leverage them. She is on a mission to change the face of first class travel and help thousands of women travel more, travel better, and travel often using credit card points. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two children. Of course, we are not financial professionals and this is not financial advice; this episode and any related content is for informational purposes only in order to share some exciting possibilities! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we have the latest in our Mothers in Politics series! We’re talking with Dr. Akilah Weber, a physician, mom, and California state assemblymember. She shares how she pivoted from full-time clinical practice to running for office. How did her unique family story impact her career choices, and what perspective does she have for other parents or doctors considering politics? Listen now to hear her advice! Dr. Akilah Weber, MD began her political career as a City Councilmember in La Mesa, California and, since 2021, she has represented California’s 79th district in the state assembly. Dr. Weber completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Chicago Cook County Hospital and her fellowship in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She lives in La Mesa, California with her two boys. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re bringing you our very first Hippocratic Hosts holiday gift guide! Ready to make your loved ones’ day when they tear off that wrapping paper? Want to know what life-changing, creative, or just plain fun items these doctor-moms have loved getting or receiving? Every one of these gift ideas is something we have personally enjoyed ourselves, so keep listening and get your holiday shopping checked off your list! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking about personality tests. What exactly do they measure, how are they being used by individuals and in the workplace, and are they really backed up by science? We’ll dig into some of the most common tests, and you’ll find out our personality types! Plus, our latest hack will have you seeing green ... in more than one way! Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we have Part 2 of our two-parter exploring lifestyle medicine. How does health equity play into being able to put these principles into practice? How can we overcome barriers to resources? And does any of this really make a difference to our health? We’re back with Dr. Mahima Gulati to talk about all that and more. And if you missed it, catch Part 1 in Episode 59! Mahima Gulati, MD is triple-board-certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is an Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at Quinnipiac University and a locum tenens physician at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, where she also serves as Chair of the Endocrinology Member Interest Group and previously served as a subcommittee co-chair of the ACLM’s Women’s Health Member Interest Group. She has been an invited speaker at numerous regional, national, and international conferences, and has published several journal articles and textbook chapters on both endocrinology and lifestyle therapeutic approaches. She lives in Connecticut with her family. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we have Part 1 of a two-parter exploring lifestyle medicine. What exactly is this up-and-coming field? What are its 6 main pillars? And how can it change all of our lives for the better? We’re talking to an expert today who shares all that and more. And don't miss Part 2 in Episode 60! Mahima Gulati, MD is triple-board-certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is an Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at Quinnipiac University and a locum tenens physician at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, where she also serves as Chair of the Endocrinology Member Interest Group and previously served as a subcommittee co-chair of the ACLM’s Women’s Health Member Interest Group. She has been an invited speaker at numerous regional, national, and international conferences, and has published several journal articles and textbook chapters on both endocrinology and lifestyle therapeutic approaches. She lives in Connecticut with her family. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re getting an inside look at that perennial Internet favorite, WebMD. What’s it like being a Chief Physician Editor? How is an article crafted, from the first idea to publication? What are the best ways to fight disinformation? And what does that have to do with planetary health? Our guest today shares all that and more. Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM is the Chief Physician Editor of Health and Lifestyle Medicine at WebMD and the host of WebMD’s Health Discovered podcast. Beyond her role at WebMD, Dr. Pathak is a lecturer at the Yale School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, where she facilitates a course in the Climate Change and Health Certificate Program. She serves on the board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, where she is chair of the Global Sustainability Committee and sits on the Medical Society Consortium for Climate and Health steering committee. She is also a founding member of the Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action and sits on the board of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light. Additionally, Dr. Pathak is the Associate Program Director of the Atlanta VA Medical Center's Quality Scholars Program and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She is dual board-certified in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine with a focus on prescribing whole food, plant based diet, exercise, sleep and stress-management strategies to maintain health and well-being. She graduated with a BA in psychology/biology from Harvard University, received her MD with honors in community service from Cornell University's Weill Medical College, and completed her primary care internal medicine residency at New York Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College. She obtained her certificate in climate change and health communication from Yale School of Public Health. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!

Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking about a biggie: bullying and cyberbullying. What do these look like in the 21st century? How does bullying really affect children? What can parents do about it? And what does bullying look like for adults? Keep listening to work through this tough topic together. Support the show ************************************* Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and Pinterest! And we'd love it (and you, forever) if you subscribe to our show and review us in Apple Podcasts ... it helps other people like you find the show! Thanks for listening and chat again soon!