One in three women experiences constipation after surgery, making recovery uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Anesthesia, narcotics, and limited mobility all play a role in slowing the gut. Kirtly Jones, MD...
Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Rodney Barker, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look...
Every baby teethes differently鈥攕ome barely notice it, while others act like it鈥檚 the end of the world. Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the experience varies so widely and how parents...
Memory lapses are common with aging, but how can you tell when it is something more serious? Geriatric physician Michelle Sorweid, MD, explains the early signs of cognitive decline, why...
He finished an Ironman鈥攁nd then spent a year eating pizza. The neat 鈥渄ecide, grind, succeed鈥 story didn鈥檛 stick, and that鈥檚 the point. Listener Jody is back one year after weight-loss...
About 15% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the advice on how long to wait before trying again has often been inconsistent. Women's health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, explains...
Most patients spend about two days in the hospital after a hip or knee replacement and begin walking the same day of surgery. Joint replacement specialist Chris Pelt, MD, explains...
Nearly 75% of pregnant women will face gum problems at some point, and the consequences can go beyond tooth loss. Daniel Thunell, DDS, explains how pregnancy hormones change your body鈥檚...
Preparing for surgery does not just happen in the operating room鈥攊t begins weeks before. Prehabilitation is about the steps patients can take to improve their recovery, from quitting smoking and...
Nearly half of Americans report feeling lonely, and the consequences extend far beyond emotional pain. Loneliness is tied to inflammation, weakened immunity, chronic disease, and even shortened lifespan. Kirtly Jones...
Stress and sleep have a two-way relationship: stress makes it harder to sleep, and poor sleep makes it harder to handle stress. Kelly Baron, MD, sleep expert at 人妻中出视频 of...
For decades, parents have blamed sugar for their 人妻中出视频ren's wild energy鈥攂ut research tells a different story. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how placebo studies, parental expectations, and social cues contribute...
Most people with back or neck pain recover with simple at-home care like rest, exercise, and anti-inflammatories鈥攚ithout ever needing surgery. Tom Miller, MD, talks to neurosurgeon Erica Bisson, MD, about...
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, self-confidence, and relationship problems. Urologist Dr. John Smith says a majority of the patients he sees are for ED, so there is no need to...
Across the globe, families welcome newborns with sacred traditions鈥攕uch as baptism, christening, naming ceremonies, or rituals of blessing鈥攖hat honor both the 人妻中出视频 and the family鈥檚 spiritual journey. At the same...
A bone that heals in the wrong position after a fracture can cause pain, walking problems, or even back and hip issues. Tom Miler, MD, talks with orthopedic surgeon Justin...
Whether you are speaking to loved ones, leading a classroom, or taking calls at work, your voice is one of the most important tools you use to connect with the...
Up to 75% of adults with birch tree pollen allergies also react to apples or celery. Cindy Gellner, MD, explains oral allergy syndrome, why it happens, and how families can...
In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, Richmond Doxey, MD, breaks down what it means to be an internist and how culinary medicine empowers patients to make real...
Only one in four infants in the U.S. is exclusively breastfed for the first six months, despite strong evidence linking breastfeeding to better health outcomes for both mother and baby...
Midwives offer longer, more personalized prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and culturally sensitive care鈥攚hile still providing access to interventions like epidurals when desired. Certified nurse midwife Debra Penney discusses how...
From forgotten lunches to last-minute outfit debates, school mornings can be challenging. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares strategies to make them smoother, including setting up backpacks the night before, limiting...
Many people do not talk to their doctor about headaches鈥攅ven when they interfere with work, school, or daily life. Karly Pippitt, MD, primary care physician and headache specialist at 人妻中出视频...
Scot wants to make his diet better鈥攏ot by cutting things out, but by adding in the healthy foods he鈥檚 been missing. Nutritionist Thunder Jalili joins the Who Cares guys to...
