Small dense LDL (sdLDL) is the most harmful form of “bad cholesterol.” It forms when the liver overproduces VLDL — often driven by visceral fat and high insulin levels. Visceral fat sits deep around the organs and feeds directly into the liver, causing early metabolic disruption long before blood tests detect it.For full blog

Join us as we share practical tips to help families enjoy a fun and safe Halloween. In this episode, we discuss everything from costume safety and street awareness to home preparation and candy checks. We’ll also talk about how to support children with food allergies and share a few general preparedness tips every parent should know before the big night. Whether you’re planning to trick-or-treat, host visitors, or just want peace of mind, this conversation will help ensure a safe and memorab...

Health and longevity are measurable, quantifiable, and malleable. The first step toward health optimization is awareness. Awareness starts with measuring. Because: “What gets measured gets managed” - Said by many, made famous by Peter Drucker (known for modern management theory) - This idea is why I moved from primary care to longevity medicine. More about this at the end. Welco...

5 Questions is a new series of Blood, Sweat and Smears, hosted by our Senior Director, Bjorn Stromsness, who asks 5 questions to physicians in and around the disease areas we work in. In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Associate Professor of Hematology at Stanford Medicine, Dr. James Malone, Colonel and Command Surgeon of the U.S. Army Reserves.

This episode discusses the causes and evaluation of pancreatitis. Read more on this topic in Harrison's. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Edition

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Remember when you could power through the day without crashing? You can feel that way again! 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Vickie revisits the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—the science-backed habits that help women over 50 reignite energy, lose belly fat, sleep better, and feel like themselves again.Forget the fads and quick fixes. You’ll hear real-world strategies for eating smarter, moving more, managing stress, and getting the restorative sleep your body craves. Dr. Vickie shares her own journey

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Mehdi Eskandari from King's College Hospital, London. They discuss his paper that attempts to use machine learning to identify patients in whom a TAVI procedure is likely to be unsuccessful, using simple, readily available variables. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps us to reach more people - thanks!Link to published

I’m a slow thinker. It’s why I don’t do Twitter. It takes me a long time to come up with an opinion. I have to keep turning over an issue and looking at it from different angles. I read both sides of an argument. I often find some book on philosophy, poli sci or history that is relevant. And finally after all of that I (might) have an opinion on the subject.So it took me a while to write about the Canadian election, which happened 6 months ago. It was obviously time for a changeThere is a

In this episode of Fertility Frontier, hosts Katie and Sarah walk you through the entire egg donor journey, offering expert insights from the team behind Her Helping Habit, the first agency in Canada to exclusively focus on known egg donation.You’ll learn: How the egg donation process works from start to finish What makes known donation so meaningful The requirements to become an egg donor What risks and challenges to be aware of Why some people may not qualify, and why that’s

Recorded live during the ESVS Annual Meeting, this episode brings together two experts shaping the field of oncovascular surgery Dr. Pirkka Vikatmaa and Dr. Stefano Ancetti. We explore how multidisciplinary oncovascular teams are transforming cancer surgery, the expanding role of vascular surgeons in complex tumour resections, and the use of endovascular techniques in oncovascular surgery.

Send us a textThis Decoding Health episode dives into the difference between starch and fiber, breaking down how each impacts digestion, energy, and the gut microbiome. The hosts explain starch as glucose-based fuel, contrast it with fiber’s indigestible role in supporting bowel health, and highlight why cellulose is central to fiber’s function. The conversation explores how fiber interacts with the microbiome, why it matters for overall health, and even foreshadows future discussions on fecal

Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Jenna Wygant discusses common gynecologic pain disorders such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. The episode highlights diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes. Learning Objectives: Identify conditions contributing to gynecologic pain. Review signs/symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options. Learn more about this

Breakthrough technology utulizing stem cells that will resolve the effects of most diseases.

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is one of the most impactful and prevalent health challenges facing women today, highlighting the need for quality screening, diagnosis, and treatment. On this episode of For the Love of Health, we're speaking with Dr. Susan Schaffer Whiteman, medical oncologist at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. Dr. Schaffer Whiteman shares her...

Can medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro actually do more than help you lose weight? This minisode features highlights from our full conversation, which premiered October 7th, 2025. Watch the full episode here → https://youtu.be/AcVIiy201H4?si=nlaFL3JnoZHxQVFhDr. Rocio Salas-Whalen and I explore the difference between GLP-1, GIP, and triple-agonist drugs — and what’s next in obesity medicine, how estrogen changes after 40 drive midsection weight gain and inflammation, why GLP-1s reduce cancer and

Episode Summary Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Drs. Amulya, Michael Bass, and Nicole Ebalo to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The team reviews presentation, diagnosis, imaging, pathology, and management from mild to fulminant disease.Key Discussion Points1. Presentation & Epidemiology Typical symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue.UC: Bloody diarrhea, urgency, tenesmus.Crohn’s: Non-bloody diarrhea, crampy pain; may have constipationExtraintestinal: Arthritis, erythema

In Episode 14 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, we explore how to safely and confidently master stair climbing after knee replacement. You’ll learn how to use rails and canes correctly, understand why descending often feels harder, and hear how research links stair ability with long-term mobility and independence. The episode blends practical safety reminders — including therapist supervision and home setup tips — with evidence-based encouragement to help you build both strength and confidence step

Before you dive in—make sure your team isn’t missing a critical first step in protecting your revenue. Check out our free guide on Eligibility & Billing Verification (https://natrevmd.com/eligibility-billing-verification/) to prevent costly claim denials before they happen. Ever wonder how many patients your practice really needs to see each day to be profitable? In this episode, Dr. Heather Signorelli breaks down the profitability math every private practice owner should know — from unde...