Drug addiction is a complex disease; it takes more than willpower to overcome the problem. However, with the right treatment and support, positive change is always possible regardless of the circumstance. In this episode, Meredith is joined by Ileana Acosta, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), who is the Program Manager of the Adult and Adolescent substance abuse programs at RUMC, and Anthony Arpaia, RN who works for the addiction programs to discuss the variety of comprehensive addiction treatment programs and services at the Center for Integrative Behavioral Medicine.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that play a key role in regulating blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, metabolism, and the reaction of the body to other hormones. In this episode, Meredith and Alex continue their conversation with Dr. Otterbeck, RUMC's Chair of Medicine and Chief of the Endocrinology Department, to discuss conditions that cause thyroid problems and the link with obesity. 

Your endocrine system involves glands within your body and the hormones they produce. A disorder or imbalance anywhere in this system can

In this episode, Meredith, Alex and Dan continue their

As a parent, you want to see your child grow, learn, become

In this episode, Meredith, Alex, and Dan are joined by Dr. Sayed Mahdi Ayat to discuss all things Nephrology. Kidney issues are on the rise around the world, with millions of people each year undergoing treatments for kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. About 1 in 2 people with very low kidney function don't know they have kidney disease and approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have kidney disease. 

In this episode, Meredith, Alex & Dan are joined by RUMC's new Rheumatologist,

Meredith, Alex and Dan continue their conversation with

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