Sudden Cardiac Death
Cardiologist Geoffrey Barnes says that Buffalo Bills football player was very lucky to have survived interruption to the electrical rhythm of his heart. Each year thousands of others don't. HealthCall's Lee Kelso looks into how this is different from a[...]
Myocarditis in Young Men
A new study looked at 16 young men suffering inflammation of heart tissue after the COVID mRNA vaccine. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with writer and scientist Sam Westreich about the findings of this study, and why suspicion of the COVID[...]
Full Body Detoxification
Pharmacist and clinical nutritionist Gregg Russell explains who may benefit from whole-body detoxification, why and how it works. Gregg follows a 7-day detox protocol once each year using the Core Restore system you'll find here: https://fwcustomrx.com/store/product/core-restore-7-day-kit/
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Tell Your Doctor the Whole Truth
Dr. Jarrod Weigmann of Indiana Direct Primary Care says it's not uncommon for new patients to ask, "Can I be honest with you?" He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso why it's so important to let down your guard and be completely honest[...]
Psychedelics for Everyone
Psilocybin, ketamine, LSD and other psychedelics are showing great results when used in guided therapy - are they right for you? Author Matt Zemon says these powerful drugs are safe and effective, quickly relieving depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental[...]
The Great Age Reboot
Dr. Michael Roizen says we're about to enter a mind-blowing era in medicine. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso we'll soon be able to reboot your age, literally turning back the clock and reversing the aging process. When you're 90 but feel[...]
Exercise Snacks to Maintain Muscle Mass
Maintaining muscle mass is key to avoiding early death and many conditions of aging. It happens more quickly with a sedentary lifestyle. Univ. of Toronto Assoc. Professor Daniel Moore tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso that research proves "exercise snacking" - multiple[...]
Why Don’t Doctors Discuss Cost?
Healthcare cost transparency is a growing concern. Dr. Jarrod Wiegman joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain why costs vary so dramatically, and how the fixed-cost of membership based primary care addresses that problem. More at www.indianadirectprimartcare.com
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How Eyes Are Windows to Your Health
Dr. Ryan Gustus says more than 270 health problems can be diagnosed through an eye exam. He explains what problems doctors can see in eye tissues, and how a new eye drop helps some people ditch their reading glasses. More[...]
Red Wine, Green Tea, Curcumin to Fight Alzheimer’s?
Tuft's University researcher Dana Carins tell's HealthCall's Lee Kelso about an experiment involving simulated brain cells and plant-based compounds that seem to protect them from proteins believed to be associated with Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more: https://now.tufts.edu/2022/11/01/green-tea-and-resveratrol-reduce-alzheimers-plaques-lab-tests
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What Really Works for Long-Term Weight Loss?
Your body really is working to sabotage your diet and efforts to lose weight according to Nick Fuller, MD, from the Univ. of Sydney. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso that over-the-counter weight loss products just don't work, why good sleep and a[...]
May Cause Side Effects – One Woman’s Antidepressant Drug Nightmare
Brooke Siem was put on antidepressants at the age of 15. At at 30 she was still considering suicide and realized she hadn't lived one day as an adults without these powerful medications. She tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about her withdrawal trauma[...]
Longevity and Strength Training
Physical Therapist Ben Richardson specializes in something many of us need, building strength to make daily activities easier. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about a simple test you can do to check your fitness, and what makes gentle strength training so good[...]
How to Tell a Patient They’re Dying
Dr. Shinici Nakagawa's work as a hospice physician means he delivers terrible news almost every day. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about a recent case that serves as a lesson for other doctors, and why he thinks medical schools are not doing[...]
COVID Update: Lab Leak Evidence, Sewage Monitoring, and Winter Death Rate Projections
HealthCall's Lee Kelso explains every flush of the toilet helps track the spread of COVID, why the Wuhan Lab could indeed be the source of the outbreak, and why the worst could be behind us.
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Affordable Healthcare for Small Businesses
Dr. Jarrod Wiegman of Indiana Direct Primary Care offers advice on priming your immune system for cold/flu/COVID season, and how the direct primary care model is helping small businesses provide affordable health coverage for employees.
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What are Food Preservatives doing to your gut?
Preservatives are in the majority of foods you'll find at the grocery. They prevent spoilage and contribute to shelf life, but what are they doing to the bacteria inside each of us. Dr. Sam Westreich, PhD, tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso[...]
The Skincare Hoax: You’re Being Tricked
Dermatologist Fayne Frey says the multi-billion dollar skincare industry is indeed tricking us into buying lotions, potions and wrinkle creams that don't deliver on what they promise. She tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso why anti-aging creams, eye creams, and expensive moisturizers[...]
Exercise and Your Brain
New research explores how data captured by personal monitoring devices like a fitbit might uncover which type of exercise is best for enhanced memory and cognitive performance. Dr. Jeremy Manning from Dartmouth College studied a year's worth of FitBit data[...]
COVID Damaged Public Trust
HealthCall's Lee Kelso looks at why loss of trust in public health officials may be a lasting consequence of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
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Jane Fonda’s Cancer / Cancer Blood Test Update
Actress Jane Fonda's reveal about treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma shines a light on this form of blood cancer. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with oncologist Sreenivasa Nattam, MD, to learn more about what she may face. Then, why a researcher says[...]
Sickle Cell Anemia and America’s Blood Shortage Challenge
Dr. Scott Myers joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explore Sickle Cell Anemia and why the ongoing shortage of blood donors hits the African American community so hard. Dr. Myers also shares his work and observations on the fentanyl overdose crisis.
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Vitamins and Supplements for Metabolic Syndrome
People on the path to Type 2 Diabetes are said to have Metabolic Syndrome. Pharmacist Gregg Russell joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain the warning signs and explore research showing specific vitamins, minerals and plant-based nutrients can help.
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What You Don’t Know About Norovirus
Some call it "stomach flu," "food poisoning" or even "the cruise ship virus." But, the real culprit that brings severe vomiting and diarrhea is likely a norovirus. Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain why there's little to prevent[...]
Magic Mushrooms to Treat Alcoholism ?
A Canadian company called Clairvoyant Therapeutics is launching clinical trials to test how well a combination of psychedelic psilocybin and talk therapy can treat alcohol abuse disorder. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talk with CEO Damian Kettlewell to find out how the[...]
Whole-Body Approach to Diabetes and Blood Pressure
Dr. Jarrod Wiegman, MD, from Indiana Direct Primary Care thinks treating the symptoms of diabetes and high blood pressure isn't enough. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how his membership-based practice uses deep conversation, nutrition counseling and fitness to restore health.
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Diets Are the Problem
Dr. Nick Fuller, MD, says the diet industry has millions of us traffic in a wheel of weight loss followed by weight gain. His answer is an on-off cycle of losing weight which gives your body's memory time to catch up to[...]
Repairing the Methylation Cycle
Pharmacist Gregg Russell from Fort Wayne Custom RX joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain how interruption of your body's methylation cycle can contribute to everything from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's disease, what to do about it, and specialized compounds that help.
Help for America’s Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety
The number of us taking meds to cope with stress has jumped 34% since the pandemic. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with psychotherapist Nancy Colier who says your brain can't stop thinking and loves negative thoughts. How can you take control? [...]
Dr. Who Does Healthcare His Way
Dr. Jarrod Wiegman, MD, is a primary care physician doing things his way. Instead of insurance and office visit co-pays, his patients pay a flat monthly membership fee that includes as many visits, phone calls, or Zoom sessions as you[...]
Cardiologist’s Forever Young Lifestyle
James O'Keefe, MD, says a few simple changes in diet, sleep and exercise are important steps to live a lifestyle that pays off in better health and energy. Hear what supplements are vital, and what makes social engagement a factor[...]
Weight Loss Drugs that Work and Why You Might Not Get Them
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, says doctors and the healthcare system need to treat obesity as a disease and prescribe new medications that really work. Unfortunately, she says attitudes and Medicare rules may keep these drugs from those who need[...]