Podcast Against Disease

In this episode, Kavita and Cody speak with Dr. Kimberley Steele, director of the Adolescent Bariatric Surgery program at Johns Hopkins, about obesity and the prevention and management of weight related health problems.

In this episode, Kavita and Cody tell you what's known about the health benefits and risks of green tea. It's been thought to be good for you for centuries, but what does it really do? Side note, we mention an interview with Dr. Steele here, and that one is coming up soon so don't worry that you missed anything.

In the very first Podcast Against Disease Interview (Interview Against Disease?), Kavita and Cody speak with Dr. Jennifer Payne, Director of the Women's Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital. We talk about the myths and realities of treating mood disorders during pregnancy, and what every current and future mother might want to know to keep themselves and their children healthy.

Kavita and Cody discuss the evidence about the health effects of sitting including how you can integrate light exercise into your work and home life.

Cody and Kavita cover the research on artificial sweeteners and diet beverages. Are you going to get cancer? (Probably not because of these) Are you going to get diabetes? (Maybe) What's the evidence? Part one of a head-to-head two-parter about the metabolic consequences of modern living. Stay tuned for part two which will cover the research on sitting and sedentary lifestyle!

Kavita and Cody discuss social media and its effects on mental health. We review the evidence and go over the American Association of Pediatrics guidelines for how to help children and adolescents navigate the internet safely.

Cody provides a brief intro to what Humanity Against Disease is and what we hope to accomplish. We've come a long way but our vision remains the same.