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This week, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to be Surgeon General. In this episode, we talk about what this job entails and what changes we might expect if Dr. Means is confirmed.

This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

On April 16, RFK Jr held his first press conference as secretary of health and human services. Listen as Drs Rolin break down RFK Jr’s claim and talk about what he got right and what he got wrong.

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Fluoride has been making headlines this week, sparking questions and confusion for many families. Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they unpack the latest news, break down the science, and separate fact from fiction on what fluoride is, why it's in our water, and what it really means for your family's teeth.

This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

CDC Water Fluoridation Tool: https://nccd.cdc.gov/DOH_MWF/Default/Default.aspx

Measles is spreading, with over 600 cases in the US in 2025. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin go into more details about measles including what's the status of the outbreak and more about steps you can take to protect you and your family.

If you haven't listened to Episode 13, 'Measles 101' - we recommend you start there then jump into this one!

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There's been a flurry of executive orders - so many it's hard to keep track. In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin will discuss 5 major policy changes from the Trump administration that affect families' access to health care.

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CMS pricing tool: https://www.cms.gov/webpricer

While the first GLP-1 inhibitors (a class of weight loss drugs) was FDA approved over ten years ago, it seems like they've recently become a part of everyday conversations. Dive into this episode with Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin to learn what these medications are, how they work, and why they're all anyone can talk about.

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Dr. Oz was appointed by President Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). His confirmation hearing is this week - Friday March 14th at 9am. In anticipation, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin delve into Dr. Oz's background, what leading CMS entails, and why some health experts are concerned about his nomination.

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This week, President Trump made his joint address to Congress, where he outlined his priorities. Following his lead, in this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin outline their top five health concerns for 2025.

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There's a measles outbreak spreading in Texas, with nearly 100 cases so far. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about that outbreak, the disease, and, most importantly, steps you can take to protect yourselves and your family.

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It's time to talk about the Department of Education! As the Trump administration makes move to reduce or close the Department of Education, parents have questions. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin talk about the history of the Department of Education, its role in education today, and what kind of changes might be expected.

This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders