Health Matters

What is Inflammation, and Why Does it Matter for Your Health?

22 Apr 2026

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Show Notes Inflammation is one of the body’s most important defense mechanisms—but when it doesn’t shut off, it can quietly contribute to seriou...

Why Allergies Happen and How to Find Relief

08 Apr 2026

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Why do allergies happen—and why do they seem to be getting worse every year? In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison sits down with...

Gut Health, Fiber, and the Microbiome, Explained

25 Mar 2026

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What does your gut really do—and how can you keep it healthy? In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison sits down with Dr. Haley Zylb...

How Do Endocrine Disruptors Impact Our Health?

11 Mar 2026

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Dr. Mary Rosser, obstetrician gynecologist and director of Fazzalari Women’s Health at NewYork-Presbyterian The One and Columbia, joins us to explai...

Diet and Your Heart: Can What You Eat Improve Your Numbers?

25 Feb 2026

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How much can what you eat really influence your heart health — and how quickly can you improve your blood pressure or cholesterol through diet? In t...

Is ‘Cozy Cardio’ as Effective as High-Intensity Workouts?

11 Feb 2026

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In this episode, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Jessica Hennessey, cardiologist at NewYork‑Presbyterian and Columbia, about the trend of cozy...

How Does Alcohol Change Your Brain?

28 Jan 2026

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What really happens in your brain when you drink alcohol — and what are the long-term effects over a lifetime? In this episode of Health Matters, h...

Can Biohacking Reverse the Aging Process?

14 Jan 2026

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In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Rekha Kumar, endocrinologist and primary care physician at NewYork-Presbyter...

ADVANCES IN CARE: Exploring Psychedelics as the Next Wave of Psychiatric Innovation

17 Dec 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we’re sharing an episode of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Advances in Care, a show for listeners who want to stay at the for...

The Top Takeaways from this Year of Health Matters

10 Dec 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney is joined by Erin Welsh, host of NewYork-Presbyterian’s medical research podcast, Advances in Care, to recap a...

How Can I Avoid Holiday Bloat?

03 Dec 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney sits down with Dr. Braden Kuo, Chief of the Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases at NewYork-Presbyterian and C...

How Should I Manage A Relationship with a Narcissist?

19 Nov 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Warren Ng, a psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian and Columbia, and the Community Health Directo...

Can Supplements Harm Your Liver?

12 Nov 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Robert Brown, the chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Corn...

How Exercise Changes the Heart

05 Nov 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we return to Courtney Allison’s conversation with sports cardiologist Dr. Sonia Tolani, who explains how exercise chang...

How Can I Tell If I Have Shingles?

29 Oct 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Perez of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia to discuss what cause shingles,...

What's the Best Way to Take Care of My Eyes?

22 Oct 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with ophthalmologist Dr. Lisa Park about the best ways to take care of our eye health as we age.  Dr. Par...

The Benefits of Blood Donation

15 Oct 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we revisit Courtney Allison’s conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Stone, assistant director of transfusion medicine at NewY...

What's the Difference Between High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Cane Sugar?

08 Oct 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with nutritionist Gabrielle Gambino and Dr. Jonathan Waitman about the role that sweeteners play in our di...

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

01 Oct 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Vivian Bea, Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology, and Dr. Evelyn Taiwo, a medical oncologist, at New...

ADVANCES IN CARE: Managing the Complexity of NewYork-Presbyterian’s High Volume Emergency Departments

24 Sep 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we’re sharing an episode of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Advances in Care, a show for listeners who want to stay at the for...

How Changing Your Mindset Builds Resilience

17 Sep 2025

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In this special episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison visits Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, to speak with two guests: legendary Met...

Why It’s Important to Screen for Prostate Cancer

10 Sep 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with urologic oncologist Dr. Michael Feuerstein of Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian The One, a new center...

Should AI be Used for Therapy?

03 Sep 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, we explore the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence as a tool for therapy. Dr. Shannon Bennett, associate ...

Should I Avoid Seed Oils?

27 Aug 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we bust myths about seed oils and learn the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Dr. David Majure, a c...

Do I Need to Stretch?

20 Aug 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Katherine Yao, a specialist in rehab and sports medicine, shares how stretching is good for our muscles — and...

What Are the Health Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

13 Aug 2025

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This week on Health Matters our host, Courtney Allison, talks to rehabilitation medicine specialist, Dr. Asad Siddiqi about what is happening in our b...

What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Hair Loss?

06 Aug 2025

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Curious about why we lose our hair? This week on Health Matters, dermatologist Dr. Shari Lipner returns to the show to share tips on maintaining a hea...

How Do I Avoid Bug Bites?

30 Jul 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we explore how to protect yourself from diseases carried by ticks and mosquitos. Dr. Jennifer Small-Saunders, an infectio...

Why is Air Quality Worse in the Summer?

23 Jul 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters we discuss how to breathe easier this summer with Dr. Kalliope Tsirilakis, a pediatric pulmonologist at NewYork-Pres...

How Do I Prepare for an Emergency?

16 Jul 2025

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This week on Health Matters, we’re joined by Dr. Brenna Farmer of NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine to talk through what you need to d...

An Expert’s Guide to Healthy Summer Skin

09 Jul 2025

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It’s fun to be outside in the sun, but it also means you’re at greater risk for sun burns, bug bites, and other skin issues. This week, dermatolog...

How Sharing Your Story Can Help You Heal

25 Jun 2025

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In this special episode of Health Matters, we explore the power of storytelling in a health journey. As part of the Art of Wellbeing series at Lincoln...

How Music Has Made Me a Better Surgeon

18 Jun 2025

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In this special episode of Health Matters, we talk to Dr. Peter Liou, a transplant surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, whose passion outside...

Why Am I Feeling Dizzy?

11 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, we discuss what causes dizziness with Dr. Louise Klebanoff, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Corne...

Daily Habits to Age Well

04 Jun 2025

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This week on Health Matters we reflect on the top health tips and  takeaways from our May series dedicated to Women’s Health Month. Courtney is joi...

How Do I Keep My Brain Healthy?

28 May 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Sonja Blum, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Blum...

What Are the Symptoms of Perimenopause?

21 May 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Mary Rosser, a gynecologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, explains perimenopause, breaking down what sy...

How Can I Build Stronger Bones?

14 May 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Erica Eldon, physiatrist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia.They discuss how our bo...

What is the Best Skin Care Routine?

07 May 2025

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These days it seems like everyone has a take on the ideal skin care routine. So rather than listen to an influencer or celebrity, we decided to ask on...

How Can I Manage Anxiety?

30 Apr 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Courtney DeAngelis, a clinical psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discusses what happens in the ...

Do I Have Allergies or a Cold?

23 Apr 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney is joined by Dr. Aaron Pearlman, an otolaryngologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. They ...

What Your Smartwatch Tells You About Your Health

16 Apr 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison talks to Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about smartwatches and ...

Surprising Facts About Organ Donation

09 Apr 2025

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For National Donate Life Month, Health Matters revisits the conversation between our host, Angelique Serrano, and NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia tr...

How Does Alcohol Impact the Gut Microbiome?

02 Apr 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Stephanie Rutledge, transplant hepatologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell...

How My Dogs Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor

26 Mar 2025

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In this special episode of Health Matters, we celebrate Doctor’s Day. Dr. David Slotwiner, Chief of Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, share...

Should I Be Worried About Bird Flu?

19 Mar 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by infectious disease expert from NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, Dr. Marcus Pereira, to le...

Ask a Doctor: A Pediatrician Answers Kids’ Questions

12 Mar 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison heads to NewYork-Presbyterian's Teddy Bear Clinic, where she asks kids what they want to know about thei...

What is the Link Between Diet and Colon Cancer?

05 Mar 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Alessandro Fichera, chief of colon and rectal surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill...

How to Foster Healthy Eating Habits and Understand Eating Disorders

26 Feb 2025

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In recognition of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’re revisiting an important episode focused on disordered eating. Angelique Serrano spe...

Does Family History or Lifestyle Determine Heart Health?

19 Feb 2025

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This week on Health Matters, as we continue to observe Heart Month, we will explore the role that genetics play in heart health.Understanding your fam...

Can Better Listening Improve Your Relationships?

12 Feb 2025

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Steven Mazza of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia to explore how ...

Easy Tips for Heart Health

05 Feb 2025

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February is Heart Month, so this week on Health Matters we talk about heart health with Dr. Emmanuel Moustakakis, a cardiologist with NewYork-Presbyte...

January’s Top Health Takeaways

29 Jan 2025

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This week on Health Matters we look back at health tips and takeaways from the month of January, and discuss what healthy habits are sticking. Courtne...

Do Zones and VO2 Max Matter?

22 Jan 2025

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This week on Health Matters, host Courtney Allison talks to Dr. Sonia Tolani, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about sustainable a...

What Are the Health Risks of Ultraprocessed Foods?

15 Jan 2025

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This week on Health Matters, host Courtney Allison talks to  integrative health specialist. Dr. Michelle Loy, who breaks down the differences between...

Should I Take a Break from Alcohol?

08 Jan 2025

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In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison discusses the latest studies on the health risks associated with alcohol use with Dr. Robert ...

What Are the Health Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

01 Jan 2025

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This week on Health Matters our host, Courtney Allison, talks to rehabilitation medicine specialist, Dr. Asad Siddiqi about what is happening in our b...

Our Top Health Takeaways of 2024

11 Dec 2024

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It’s been an eventful year for Health Matters and we’ve learned a lot about health. Listen in as Faith and Courtney talk through some of their fav...

How to Have Difficult Conversations

04 Dec 2024

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This week on Health Matters, our host, Faith Salie, talks to Dr. Nicholas Crimarco, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about practic...

Can Food Choices Fight Inflammation?

27 Nov 2024

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This week on Health Matters we revisit our conversation with clinical dietitian Gabrielle Gambino about ways to combat inflammation through food. Gabr...

How Do I Talk to My Kid About Puberty?

20 Nov 2024

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This week on Health Matters our host, Faith Salie, talks to Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian’s Ambulatory Care Netwo...

Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Protect the Heart?

13 Nov 2024

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This week on Health Matters our host Faith Salie is joined by Dr. David Majure, Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Service with NewYork-Presbyte...

How to Build Resilience

06 Nov 2024

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On this episode of Health Matters, Faith Salie talks about resilience with Dr. Anne Marie Albano, clinical site co-director of the Center for Youth Me...

The Art of Healing: How an Artist and Mom Beat Metastatic Breast Cancer

30 Oct 2024

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In this special live episode of Health Matters for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Courtney Allison sits down with Kiley Durham, a mom, artist, and mul...

Tips to Become a Better Runner

23 Oct 2024

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This week, Faith talks with Dr. Morgan Busko, a sports medicine doctor with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia and five-time ironman finisher. They dis...

Breast Cancer: What to Know About Genetic Testing

16 Oct 2024

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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we revisit our conversation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia breast oncologist Dr. Meghna Trivedi. She talks ...

Caregiving: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

09 Oct 2024

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This week, Faith talks with Dr. Cynthia Pan, a specialist in geriatric medicine and palliative care with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medici...

Our Guts and Brain: The Connection Between Digestive Health and Mental Health ​

02 Oct 2024

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Did you know there’s more serotonin in the gut than in the brain? The connection between our digestive health and our mental health are strong and s...

Is Your Phone Giving You Tech Neck?

25 Sep 2024

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This week, Faith is joined by Dr. Andrew Chan, a neurosurgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, to discuss the rising issue of Tech Neck. Dr. Chan...

When Should Men Get Screened For Prostate Cancer?

18 Sep 2024

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This week, Faith is joined by urologist Dr. Alfred Winkler from NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss prostate health and why ...

Living with Grief and Finding Hope After Loss

11 Sep 2024

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This week, our host Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Elena Lister, a psychiatrist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine who specialize...

How Can I Stop Procrastinating?

04 Sep 2024

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Dr. Tony Puliafico, a psychologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, joins Faith to discuss procrastination. They explore how procrastination re...

Do I Need to Eat More Fiber?

28 Aug 2024

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To address one small change we can all make to make a big improvement in our health, we’re bringing back the conversation between Faith Salie and Dr...

Am I Having a Headache or a Migraine?

21 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Susan Broner, neurologist and headache specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, explains ...

What’s the Best Birth Control Option For Me?

14 Aug 2024

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Hoosna Haque, an OBGYN at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discusses what to know about birth control methods...

Why We Should Get More Sleep

07 Aug 2024

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This week we talk to a sleep medicine expert at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, to better understand just why sleep is so vital, how ...

How Can I Avoid Heat Exhaustion?

31 Jul 2024

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Rahul Sharma, Emergency Physician-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Chair of Em...

Do I Need to Take Probiotics?

24 Jul 2024

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This week, Faith talks to Dr. Daniel Freedberg, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. They discuss how the gut microbiome contrib...

New Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment

17 Jul 2024

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With new advances in the treatment of brain cancer, patients have more options than ever. This week, Faith talks with Dr. Kathryn Beal, a radiation on...

Introducing Advances in Care: Advancing Medicine with Robot-Assisted Technology

10 Jul 2024

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With perspectives spanning hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and cardiac surgeries, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Dr. Jason Hawksworth (Columbia), Dr. Tamatha Fe...

Essential Summer Skincare Advice

03 Jul 2024

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With summer in full swing, we’re revisiting an important episode on some of the most common myths about the sun and sunscreen. Faith Salie talks to ...

What Are the Signs of a Thyroid Condition?

26 Jun 2024

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Over 20 million Americans have some kind of thyroid issue – and 12 million of them don't even know it. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe joins Faith to explain what t...

Summer Safety and Camp Basics for Kids

19 Jun 2024

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This week, Faith talks to pediatrician Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor from NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine about how to prepare your childr...

When Should Men Get Screened For Prostate Cancer?

12 Jun 2024

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This week, Faith is joined by urologist Dr. Alfred Winkler from NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. They discuss prostate health and why ...

Avoiding Ticks: How to Stay Safe While Enjoying the Outdoors

05 Jun 2024

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Faith Salie talks to Dr. Sorana Segal-Maurer, an infectious disease expert at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, about what to do if you...

How Can Friendships Support My Health?

29 May 2024

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This week, Faith is joined by Dr. Colleen Cullen to discuss how, no surprise, friendship has been shown to have amazing effects on both mental health ...

How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy

22 May 2024

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In recognition of Women’s Health Month, we’re revisiting an important episode focused on OB-GYN care. Our host, Faith Salie talks to Dr. Lauren Os...

Can You Heal From Trauma?

15 May 2024

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This week, Faith is joined by Dr. JoAnn Difede, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine and a specialist in the treatment of...

What Are the Signs of Gaslighting?

08 May 2024

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Going by the dictionary, to gaslight someone is a strategy to psychologically manipulate them over a period of time so the targeted person questions t...

How Should I Prepare For Menopause?

01 May 2024

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Conversations about menopause often raise more questions than answers. This phase of life has been shown to impact everything from mental health to he...

How Common Is Infertility?

24 Apr 2024

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How easy is it to get pregnant?For a successful pregnancy to occur, many things have to happen, including a healthy egg developing, the right quality ...

Can Going Outside Benefit My Mental Health?

17 Apr 2024

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Research has shown that the outdoors can improve a person’s mental and physical health. In honor of Earth Day, Faith is joined this week by Dr. Erin...

Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe for My Health?

10 Apr 2024

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Recent surveys have shown that more than 60% of Americans are alcohol drinkers. But is there such a thing as a safe amount of alcohol? How does alcoho...

How Does Living Organ Donation Work?

03 Apr 2024

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Filling in for Faith this week is Angelique Serrano, a managing editor at NewYork-Presbyterian. In honor of National Donate Life Month, Angelique sat ...

What is High-Functioning Anxiety?

27 Mar 2024

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This week we revisit one of our favorite episodes. Host Faith Salie, talks to NewYork-Presbyterian psychiatrist, Dr. Adrian Jacques Ambrose, about hig...

Is Lead Poisoning Me?

20 Mar 2024

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Are you seeing the headlines about lead poisoning? Maybe you’ve heard that water bottles contain lead, or that cinnamon in applesauce was poisoning...

Colon Cancer Rates Are Rising for Young People—Am I At Risk?

13 Mar 2024

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Colon cancer is the deadliest form of cancer for men and the second deadliest for women under fifty, behind only breast cancer. Since 2020, colon canc...

How Can I Get More Energy?

06 Mar 2024

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Feeling tired? There are simple things you can do to maximize your energy. This week, Dr. Chiti Parikh shares with host Faith Salie ways to help our m...

Can Food Fight Inflammation?

28 Feb 2024

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Faith Salie brings back clinical dietitian Gabrielle Gambino to discuss how to combat inflammation through food. They discuss how fermented foods and ...

When to Worry About Your Blood Pressure

21 Feb 2024

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February is American Heart Month. When's the last time you measured your blood pressure? Do you know what "good" blood pressure even is? Or what about...