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Nutrition Essentials | Red Meat and Colon Cancer Risk with Christine Lee, MD
Research shows that eating large quantities of red meat can increase colorectal cancer risk by about 30%. Learn more about what a meat-centric diet does to your gut in this Nutrition Essentials podcast with gastroenterologist Christine Lee and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.
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April 2, 2025
SSRIs, SNRIs and NDRIs: Understanding Antidepressants with Josh Maline, PharmD
Antidepressants are used by more than 1 in 10 people in the United States and many other countries. Learn about the more common types of antidepressants and how they work in this podcast with board certified clinical pharmacy specialist Josh Maline.
Play NowMarch 26, 2025
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: What’s the Difference? with Ossama Lashin, MD, PhD
The two most common types of thyroid disease are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, which sound similar but exist on opposite ends of the spectrum. Learn what makes them so different in this podcast with Dr. Ossama Lashin, medical director of Cleveland Clinic's Thyroid Center.
Play NowMarch 19, 2025
How to Sleep Better with Nancy Foldvary-Schaeffer, DO, MS
It's estimated that 40% of Americans don't get enough sleep. The solution? Take a hard look at your sleep schedule and adjust to catch the ZZZs you need. Sleep medicine specialist Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer has tips to help you get some rest tonight.
Play NowMarch 12, 2025
Nutrition Essentials: What You Can Eat After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can bring life-changing results for those with obesity if it's combined with healthier eating habits. Listen in as Dr. Rickesha Wilson and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano discuss the forever role of proper nutrition following bariatric surgery.
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