Health Discovered

What's it like to be a person of color with heart failure? James Young will discuss how his community and lifestyle played into his condition -- and how he got his health back on track. Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will address the need for greater awareness among underserved communities to boost prevention and early detection.

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Ingrid Tablazon, a young medical student living with plaque psoriasis, joins us to talk about her journey -- from discovering itchy spots on her scalp at age 9 to what it takes to find the right doctor. She'll also touch on how to be an advocate for yourself throughout the treatment process. Then we'll hear from Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD, a dermatology professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He'll share some common clues that a skin condition is really psoriasis and give advice on how to talk to your doctor if you think you might have it.

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For more and more of us, the impacts of climate change got real in 2022 – from wildfires, to floods, to hurricanes and deadly heat waves. As we enter 2023, what actions can we take – in our own lives and communities – to tackle this global crisis? We talk to Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, pediatric neurosurgeon and author of Minding the Climate: How Neuroscience Can Help Solve Our Environmental Crisis, about the changes we can make to have the biggest impact.

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With the holidays being a time of celebration and cheer, it can often be difficult when our emotions don’t match. Why do so many of us – during a joyful time – tend to deal with feelings of sadness? And how do we manage those tough emotions? We sit down with clinical psychologist Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, to talk about managing seasonal expectations, understanding our vulnerabilities, and ways to find gratitude during difficult moments.

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The journey to a multiple myeloma diagnosis can be a long one. That’s especially true for people of color, who are often diagnosed late in the course of the disease. Why does this happen? What can we do about it? We talk to Robert Brooks, who’s working to raise awareness of multiple myeloma after his own diagnosis. And we’ll hear from hematologist Craig Emmitt Cole, MD, about how we can improve diagnoses of -- and raise awareness about -- the condition among people of color. 

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The U.S. has a huge problem with opioid use and addiction among inmates. We also have some of the highest crime recidivism  – or reoffence – rates in the world. We asked Brendan Saloner, PhD, associate professor of Addiction and Overdose at John Hopkins, to talk about how those two things are related. He also discusses the culture of incarceration, opioid use disorder, and comprehensive reentry support upon release from jail or prison.

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This rare form of blood cancer causes plasma cells in your bone marrow to grow out of control. Kate H., who was diagnosed after a routine blood test, gives us insight into what it’s really like to live with this condition. Then Joseph Mikhael, MD, chief medical officer for the International Myeloma Foundation, joins us to talk about the cutting edge of multiple myeloma research and how well current treatments work.

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The holidays are here and for many of us that means one thing -- lots of yummy food! Unfortunately, with so many comfort foods and delicious desserts on hand, it's really easy to eat too much. So we wondered – what happens to our bodies when we overdo it? Joining us to answer that question is gastroenterologist Jaydeep Bhat, MD. He'll talk about why we overeat, how it affects us, and go over some tips to avoid it. We'll also take a look at some additional health concerns to be aware of during the festive season. 

Losing weight can be a lifelong challenge. Today there are more options than ever to help you do it successfully – and safely. John Whyte, MD, WebMD’s chief medical editor, talks to Tyeshea Campbell, host of the Sit Black and Watch podcast, about struggles with her weight -- and the medical community's response to it -- that began when she was a child. We’ll also hear from Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, an obesity specialist at Harvard Medical School, about the concept of obesity as a disease and how doctors need to change the way they think about it.

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What exactly is monkeypox? And how likely are we to catch it? Stella Safo, MD, an HIV primary care physician and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has the answers. She'll address the stigma surrounding the virus and debunk some myths. And she'll explain how it spreads and tell us what we can do to stay safe.