Under Pressure: How to Lower High Blood Pressure
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure—many without even realizing it. So what do those two numbers really mean for your health? And is your high blood pressure preventable, treatable...
14 Okt 202535min
Do's and Don'ts for Keeping Your Microbiome Healthy
Your colon is more than a pit stop for waste — it houses a lush, thriving ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. These organisms affect everything from your digestion to your immune syst...
30 Sep 202539min
There's Over 200 Types of Headaches: Which One Do You Have?
Nearly everyone experiences a headache at some point in life, but not all headaches are created equal. They can have different causes, pain levels and effects on your daily functioning. In this episod...
16 Sep 202544min
Ovarian Cancer: Know Your Risk and How to Reduce It
Ovarian cancer may not be the most common or talked-about cancer, but like any major disease, it can turn your life upside down. While the risk of developing ovarian cancer is comparatively lower, it’...
2 Sep 202534min
Yes, You Actually Do Need Vaccines, Part 2
We're back for a second installment of the Vaccines episode, digging further into vaccines and dispelling misinformation about them. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Gregory Poland returns to ex...
18 Aug 202530min
Yes, You Actually Do Need Vaccines
No one likes being poked with a needle, but it’s way better than getting seriously sick. It can be hard to stay up to date with all your vaccinations, though: There’s a new COVID vaccine every year, t...
5 Aug 202542min
Thriving with HIV: Everything You've Missed Since the '90s
More people are living with HIV than ever before. And no, it's not because transmission rates have spiked. It's because people who are HIV positive are living longer, healthier lives—a radical change ...
22 Juli 202532min
Gland Central: Understanding the Thyroid
Roughly 20 million Americans already have some form of a thyroid issue. And it's estimated that over half of them... are completely unaware of it. On this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Mabel Ryder br...
8 Juli 202541min
