A New Prescription

In this episode, Dr. Leonard Zwelling speaks with Dr. Tim Connolly of Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas A&M EnMed School of Medicine about obstructive sleep apnea—a common but often overlooked condition that affects breathing during sleep. They discuss how sleep apnea develops, why it is frequently first noticed by bed partners, and how it can impact overall health if left untreated. The conversation also explores who is most at risk, how new home testing options are making diagnosis easier, and the treatments—from CPAP therapy to nerve-stimulating devices—that can prevent serious complications such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia. This episode highlights why recognizing and treating sleep apnea is critical for long-term health.

While modern technology has transformed diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Lipman argues it has come at a cost—the loss of time, trust, and true doctor-patient relationships. The conversation explores physician burnout, corporatized healthcare, hospitalists, EMRs, concierge medicine, and the role AI could play in restoring—or further eroding—human care.

In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard and Andrew Zwelling talk with Duke professor Dr. Cameron McIntyre about deep brain stimulation (DBS) — how it works, its success in treating conditions like Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and OCD, and new research into depression and PTSD. They also explore the future of brain-machine interfaces, the ethics of neural enhancement, and what this technology could mean for human health and free will.

Dr. Leonard Zwelling and Andrew talk with Dr. José Banchs about how primary care doctors screen for heart disease before symptoms appear. They cover blood pressure, EKGs, imaging tests, sleep apnea links, and new innovations like microbubble imaging—all aimed at keeping your heart healthy.

In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard Zwelling, Andrew, and cardiologist Dr. Susan Gilchrist unpack how to assess and prevent cardiovascular disease—covering risk calculators, cholesterol, fitness, and when lifestyle changes or medication matter most.

In this episode of A New Prescription, we talk with Dr. Theresa Bevers of MD Anderson about the pillars of cancer prevention, the latest screening guidelines, and how lifestyle and genetics shape risk. A practical, insightful look at what you can do today to lower your chances of cancer and catch it early.

Discover how acupuncture is bridging Eastern and Western medicine in this eye-opening episode with Dr. Dimitri Papadopoulos, a Western-trained physician turned acupuncturist. From chronic pain to PTSD and cancer support, we explore its surprising benefits and scientific backing.

Join us for an insider’s look at the FDA, the National Cancer Institute, and modern healthcare leadership with Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach — former FDA Commissioner and a pioneer in cancer research. Discover how collaboration, culture, and bold thinking shape the treatments that reach patients today.

Most healthcare waits until you’re sick — but what if you could see problems coming? Learn how DNA testing, biomarker tracking, and simple daily habits can help you outsmart disease before it starts.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science, social constructs, and political controversies surrounding sex and gender. Our guest guest Neha Verdi, MD/PhD candidate, unpacks the critical differences between sex and gender, how this impacts health care. This is an insightful conversation that brings clarity to a complex topic.