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Is Schisandra Worth Trying? with Melissa Young, MD

Traditional Chinese medicine has long valued the treatment potential of schisandra - and now it's gaining in popularity as a wellness supplement. So what could these berries do for you? Dr. Melissa Young, a functional medicine specialist, has your answer.

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April 16, 2025

Could Viagra Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? with Feixiong Cheng, PhD

A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that Viagra, the "little blue pill" used to treat erectile dysfunction, may offer protective powers against Alzheimer's disease. Researcher Feixiong Cheng explains how the medication might make a difference against this form of dementia.

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April 9, 2025

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.

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March 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.

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