Health Call Live
Hosted by Lee Kelso
HealthCall LIVE with Lee Kelso is a summary of the week’s most interesting and useful health and medical news. Lee Kelso is a veteran TV news anchor, radio journalist and host of viewer-driven, health-focused TV and online broadcasts. Each week, he brings you a series of interesting health news headlines and medical breakthroughs collected from professional journals and research projects around the world. You can also listen to HealthCall LIVE at 7am Tuesday mornings and 9-10am Saturday mornings on News/Talk 1190 WOWO 107.5 FM in Fort Wayne.
All Episodes
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[...]
Brain-Eating Amoeba a Deadly Threat
A parasite that eats brain tissue sounds like a horror movie plot, but it's a real and present danger lurking in lakes and streams. Microbiologist and editor of www.outbreaknewstoday.com Robert Herriman tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about this rare and preventable parasite, what[...]
Methylation Mistakes Your Body Makes
Pharmacist Gregg Russell says 40% of us have a gene mutation that causes errors in a vital chemical process. This increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and even cancer. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what goes wrong, and how taking the[...]
Health News Digest / Ahead Study
HealthCall's Lee Kelso brings you the week's top health news headlines including why whole fat milk may be bad for your brain, how your gas stove may be polluting your home, and why sleep is now considered an essential factor[...]
The Secret World of Stem Cell Therapy
Cardiologist and stem cell researcher Dr. Ernst von Schwarz tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso why he thinks stem cell therapy is a medical revolution that, as of today, is a minefield for consumers. They discuss his new book, The Secret World[...]
What Can We Learn from SuperAgers?
People age 95+ who remain in good health are being studied to see what their genes and chemistry can reveal. Dr. Sofiya Milman, MD, explains an effort to study 10,000 SuperAgers and their families to unlock the secrets of living[...]
ER Docs on Treating Gunshot Wounds
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Dr. Dan Elliott and Dr. Tyler Johnson to learn what really happens in the ER when a gunshot victim arrives. Only part of what you've seen on TV is real. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nutrients and Herbal Supplements that Fight Anxiety
Pharmacist Gregg Russell tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about drug-free methods to relieve stress and anxiety. He says remedies used for centuries are valid and now available in easy-to-take forms with reliable dosage and ingredient quality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Health News Digest / Anti-Rejection Medications
HealthCall's Lee Kelso recaps the week's leading medical news, including a breakthrough process that prevents organ rejection without immunosuppressive drugs. WOWO's Pat Miller joins to share his experience of life on these meds after kidney transplantation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Microbiome and Your Brain
Dr. Raphael Kellman believes dementia and many diseases of aging can be treated through optimizing your microbiome. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Dr. Kellman to learn the gut/brain connection, what foods are best for the brain, whether probiotics help, and[...]
Obesity Drugs Work. Why can’t more people get them?
Dr. Fatima Stanford is an obesity medicine specialist who says new drugs work well, but the healthcare system and Medicare are not optimizing how they're used. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores how they work and why they're not more widely available. [...]
Which Type of Egg is Best for Your Family?
Pasture raised, range-free, cage-free, does it really matter when it comes to nutrition? Dr. Darrin Karcher of Purdue Univ. tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what each of these egg production methods mean, and whether one creates a "better" egg than another. See[...]
Call the Midwife?
Certified Nurse Midwife Becky Compton explains how pregnancy and childbirth are less "medicalized" when a midwife is at your side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bladder Leakage in Women
Dr. Scott Boyd says too many women suffer too long with this problem. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about common causes, first steps toward treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food as Medicine for Arthritis Relief
Dr. Vijay Vad is on a mission to help arthritis patients by changing what they eat, not relying on medications alone. Dr. Vad says overuse of anti-inflammatory drugs bring multiple health risks and can be minimized with the right foods[...]
Orthodontia for Adults
Dave Diehl, DDS, tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso it's probably not too late to create a better smile by realigning your teeth. Even senior citizens can close gaps between teeth and improve their bite with invisible adult orthodontia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
The Mind of Mass Murders
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with two psychologists for a better understanding of what drives someone to plan and execute mass shootings. Dr. Gary Brucato has studied these cases and says what we believe about such killers is often wrong. Dr.[...]
Clinical Trials and Melanoma Advancements
Dr. Ahad Sadiq, oncologist, tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how science is making melanoma a less deadly form of skin cancer, and the role clinical trials play in finding new treatments for all cancers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Medications Ruining Your Sleep?
Pharmacist Gregg Russell looks as prescription medications that can affect sleep, and herbal supplements that can help you sleep better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding How You Sleep
Dr. Seema Khosla, MD, explains the phases of sleep, why it's important to practice "sleep hygiene," and how new sleep trackers can deceive you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Subscribe” to Your Doctor?
Some call it the Netflix of healthcare. Direct Primary Care gives you unlimited access to your doctor for a flat monthly fee - no insurance hassles. Jarrod Weigman, MD, and Dawn Plested from the Medical Group Management Association join HealthCall's[...]
Honey, Bees and your Health
Honey is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional cane sugar. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with two beekeepers about the health benefits of honey, how bees make it, what makes some honey cloudy, and how honey can qualify as[...]
Intermittent Fasting a Phoney?
A new study casts doubts on whether there are worthwhile benefits to time-restricted eating vs. a simple low-calorie diet. HealthCall's Lee Kelso checks in with a dietician and cardiologist for their opinion on whether intermittent fasting is good for your body. [...]
Feed Your Bones
Pharmacist and nutritionist Gregg Russell says bone health isn't a concern just for mature women. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso the science behind bone loss and what supplements make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overdose, Suicide, and the COVID Connection
Dr. Scott Myers says H.S. students report significant mental stress from a loss in meaningful connection, and rehab specialist Nate Moellering shares how that drives drug use and risks of accidental overdose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Men + 50 Need to Know About Their Prostate – Part 2
Urologist Jamin Brahmbatt joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to answer questions about prostate enlargement, prostate cancer and testosterone therapy. More at https://www.jaminbrahmbhatt.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Men + 50 Need to Know About Their Prostate – Part 1
Urologist Jamin Brahmbatt joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to answer questions about prostate enlargement, prostate cancer and testosterone therapy. More at https://www.jaminbrahmbhatt.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Food “Talks” to Your Genes
What you eat has a powerful effect on your genes. Molecular Biologist Monica Dus explains how food becomes information that tells your genes how to perform and how that may influence your health. Plus, HealthCall's Lee Kelso has the week's[...]
Blood Test that Spots 50 Types of Cancer
Megan Hall talks with HealthCall's Lee Kelso about the Galleri Multi Cancer Early Detection blood test. Find out how a single blood draw can find 50 types of cancer while there's still time for effective treatment. More at www.Galleri.com See[...]
Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
Dr. Sunil Babu explains what happens in clinical trials for new cancer treatments and how patients can benefit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s causing baby boomers to kill themselves?
Suicide among the aging and elderly is now considered a public health problem. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with psychologist Marilyn Mendoza and the National Council on Aging's Kathleen Cameron to find out why and what can be done. See[...]
Drugs that Disrupt the Microbiome
Pharmacist and nutritionist Gregg Russell from FW Custom RX explains how common medications can disrupt gut bacteria, what can go wrong and what to do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Naturopathic Medicine for Everyday Health
DR. CALEB SUCIU, D.C. from Crossroads Wellness Center says more people are choosing naturopathic care using plants, minerals and drug-free methods that encourage the body to heal itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID 19 – What’s Next? What Did We Learn?
Allen Co. Health Commissioner Matthew Sutter, MD, tells Health Call's Lee Kelso what may be ahead now that case counts have dropped. Annual vaccines, lingering COVID symptoms, damage to public confidence are discussed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donate Your Body to Science?
What happens when you donate your body to "science?" Kelsey Byers from IU School of Medicine tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how your body helps educate medical students, what conditions would prevent you from donating, and how the entire process works. Learn[...]
Live Organ Donation
Why would you give up a healthy kidney or part of your liver to a complete stranger. The payoff could be huge for someone you love. Lee Kelso talks with The Living Bank to explain live donor organ donation. See[...]
Heart Disease & the Treatment Equity Gap
Dr. Antoine Keller is a surgeon on a mission to educate and overcome fear. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores why heart valve conditions are undertreated in minority communities and what Keller is doing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vitamin D3 Prevents Autoimmune Disease?
HealthCall's Lee Kelso reviews a major new study showing that "the sunshine vitamin" does much more than build strong bones, it can keep your immune system from harming you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Nutrients Are Drugs Taking From Your Body
Pharmacist Gregg Russell tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how prescription drugs can result in vitamin and nutrient depletion and what to do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magic Mushrooms and Depression
A Yale University researcher says psilocybin mushrooms are a very promising treatment for depression, but he's not yet convinced. However, the state of Oregon is and HealthCall's Lee Kelso looks ahead to when treatment will be available there. See omnystudio.com/listener[...]
Fitness and Longevity
Research shows a quick, simple test gives clues to how long you might live, and what makes strength training after age 50 so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria, A Growing Global Threat
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, A Growing Global Threat HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Kevin Outterson from CARB-X about the risk of bacteria that antibiotics can't kill and the search for effective drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OTC Hearing Aids and COVID Hearing Loss
Audiologists from The Hearing Center join Lee Kelso for an update on low-cost hearing aids coming to market, and sudden hearing loss due to COVID. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Surgeon General on Vaccine Resistance
Dr. Jerome Adams tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how politics contributes to pandemic problems, and Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter on rapid tests, COVID pills and hospital capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walk-In Cancer Care
Lauren Taylor from Fort Wayne Medical Oncology tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso why immediate care without an appointment is important for those undergoing cancer treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron/COVID Update
Latest stats on the spread of the virus and what you can do to optimize your immune system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the Deal with G.E.R.D.
Pharmacist Gregg Russell explains Gastroesophageal reflux disease, the dangers of certain drugs and non-drug alternatives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron is Coming For You
This fast-spreading form of COVID is different. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explains what may be ahead, how a special chewing gum may help, and why children could be at greater risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Omicron Update
The latest on the new variant, plus first-hand accounts of a man who had Omicron and HealthCall's Lee Kelso looks at how the latest twist in turning public health officials against each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our Food Supply is Drowning in Salt
A nutrition professor and medical doctor tell HealthCall's Lee Kelso about a new effort by the FDA to reduce the huge amount of salt you can't escape in at restaurants and in processed foods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global Red Alert for New COVID Variant
The latest form of the COVID 19 threatens to spread quickly, but much remains unknown. Dr. John Campbell and HealthCall's Lee Kelso have what we know and what we need to know about this new form of the virus. [...]
Why the Fuss Over Visceral Fat?
A particular type of body fat is linked to many problems. Stephen Herrmann, PhD, tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what makes visceral fat a concern and how engaging a health coach can be the best way to lose it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy[...]
Cancer Sucks Less with Palliative Care
Palliative care specialist Jamie Peppler tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso how this special type of care helps cancer patients through pain and discomfort, and how it's different from hospice care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Critical Care Nurses Say, “Hear Us Out.”
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses is stepping forward to tell stories of COVID bedside burnout in a public campaign to encourage vaccination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pediatricians on COVID 19 Vaccine for Kids
Dr. Scott Myers and Dr. Tony Giaquinta answer questions about vaccinating young children. Is it safe? Is it necessary? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overcoming Toxic Childhood Experiences
Licensed therapist Heather Timm explains how adverse childhood experiences are tied to depression, substance abuse and other problems as adults. What can grandparents do to help grandchildren break the cycle? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The $200 toothbrush
Dr. Dave Diehl explains why he says a high-tech digital toothbrush is a gamechanger and worth it's high price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Multiple Sclerosis – Invisible and Cruel
CNN's John King goes public with his MS battle, so HealthCall connects with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to learn the latest on this neurodegenerative disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Managing Medicines to Avoid Disaster
Pharmacist Gregg Russell explains how mistakes with prescription medicines are harming seniors and something called MMT can play a role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spotting Dementia and Alzheimer’s ASAP
Thomas Sawyer from Cognetivity Neurosciences says your doctor may soon offer a quick, inexpensive test to recognize early signs of dementia. Learn how you can use a home version on your smartphone at no cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Testosterone Supplements for Aging Men
Endocrinologist Ashok Kadambi explodes misinformation about daily testosterone treatment and how it can reverse complaints in aging men See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s Causing Foot Pain?
Podiatrist Phil Arthur explains common causes of foot pain and what to do about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Surgery 1
Dr. Shau Kothari tells Lee Kelso how and why bariatric surgery has proven to be effective at reversing type 2 diabetes in the severely obese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What You Don’t Know About Pneumonia
HealthCall's Lee Kelso explains the different forms of pneumonia and how the disease looks different in children than older adults, then Dr. Ari Tuckman on the 2021 International Conference on ADHD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retrain Your Brain with MindCAP
Jeanne Zehr explains the Feuerstein Method and how neuroplasticity exercises help those with ADHD, PTSD, brain injuries and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cure ED with Directed Sound Energy
Greg Hough from ED Clinics of Indiana recaps one-year of experience treating men with focused sound waves for erectile dysfunction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vaccine Mandates or your Job
Attorney Adam Bartrom explains the tough choices ahead as the COVID mandate takes affect for many employers. What are your options? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pres. Says COVID Causing “Battle Fatigue”
Dr. Gerald Harmon says the nations physicians and healthcare workers are reaching a breaking point and he's worried about what this means for the future. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso a physician shortage is looming just when an aging population needs[...]
Obesity is a Chronic Disease
Canadian physician Sean Wharton helped write new guidelines that urge doctors to treat obesity as a disease. He explains how hormones and brain chemistry are to blame and what to do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pharmacists on the COVID Frontline
Gregg Russell from Fort Wayne Custom RX has new research on non-drug answers to prep your immune system to cope with the COVID virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exploring Schizophrenia
Is what Hollywood shows us as schizophrenia real? HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores this psychosis with clinical psychologist Karin Gepp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preventing a Second Stroke
Having a stroke puts you at risk for another. Doctors are being urged to follow new guidelines to keep that from happening. Neurologist Linda Williams helped write these instructions and tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what they contain, plus shares basic[...]
Treatment for the #1 Male Cancer
Oncologist Sreenivasa Nattam joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explore treatment of prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sleep Yourself to Better Health
Sleep specialist Stephanie Stahl tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about the importance of deep sleep to prevent dementia, and how adequate sleep helps your overall health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID Update
HealthCall's Lee Kelso on why some nations are admitting COVID can't be stopped and how that's shifting the fight against the virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fermented Foods to Fight Inflammation
Fermented Foods to Fight Inflammation Author and dietician Leslie Beck tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about fermented foods you can enjoy that help your body fight inflammation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Detox Day
Sept. 5th is a day to go cold turkey on digital devices and have a digital detox day. Author Tanya Goodin tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what makes digital devices so addictive, and what you can do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener[...]
Fighting Fat After 50
Wayne Wescott, PhD, explains why loss of muscle makes it so hard to lose weight as we age and how to get started with strength training after age 50 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Magic Mushrooms to Fight Depression
Dr. Gerard Sanacora from Yale Univ. tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso that psilocybin mushrooms look very promising for those with major depressive disorder, but outlines what questions remain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID Update and Health News Digest
HealthCall's Lee Kelso has the latest COVID headlines, plus a variety of health news headlines you won't hear anywhere else. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Special Cavity-fighting Toothpaste
Some people are more prone to cavities no matter how well they brush. Dr. Dave Diehl from Dupont Family Dentistry explains how a special group of products can fight cavity-causing bacteria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over – The – Counter Help for IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease sometimes responds to non-drug treatments. Pharmacist Gregg Russell tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about supplements he recommends to support gut health for patients with IBD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID and Alzheimer’s Connection
Inflammatory bowel disease sometimes responds to non-drug treatments. Pharmacist Gregg Russell tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about supplements he recommends to support gut health for patients with IBD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Rivers Food Co-Op – Health Grocery Choices
Heather Grady joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain what makes a Co-op different, the importance of locally-grown foods and the difference between "natural" and organic products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Delta Variant Update
HealthCall's Lee Kelso brings you COVID headlines on infected wild deer, and a detailed look at COVID cases in the Indiana county with the lowest vaccination rate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prepare Your Brain for Concussion
Matt Campbell of the Midwest Concussion Clinic on the importance of concussion awareness as fall sports begin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Dr. Ahad Sadiq joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain why and how a simple screening can save your life by early detection of lung cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID Delta Update
Allen Co. Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter on the local COVID status and the risk of new mandates as the Delta variant spreads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ADHD in Adults is Your Worst Kept Secret
Psychologist and author Ari Tuckman looks at ADHD in adults, how it affects your health, relationships, and work life. He says medications are highly effective and offers other coping strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pharmacist and nutritionist Gregg Russell explains how IBS makes you feel so miserable and what you can do about it using herbs and natural compounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sound Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
Dr. Gregg Hough of ED Clinics of Indiana explains how pulsed sound waves can restore blood flow and reverse ED See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVID Vaccines for Kids
Pediatrician Dr. Scott Myers offers his view on vaccinating children, mask use and the risks of new COVID variants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beating Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Ashok Kadambi, endocrinologist, explains how to tell if you have metabolic syndrome and are on the path to full-out diabetes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are “Natural” Foods Better?
The supermarket is a confusing place. Sara Claycomb from The Health Food Shoppe discusses whether natural and organic foods are better, and what those terms mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chronic Pain Disabilities
Dr. Thomas Lazoff from Physical Medicine Consultants on chronic pain disability and advanced techniques to prevent it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Help Your Smile, Help Others
Dr. Dave Diehl from Dupont Family Dentistry on how your smile makeover will help support the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stop Aging with the Kaufmann Protocol
Dr. Sandra Kaufmann explains our bodies age at the cellular level, and how you can slow that process. Plus, why she thinks metformin is a wonder drug that should be widely used by non-diabetics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Alzheimer’s Drug, New Controversy
FDA approval of Aduhelm for early stage Alzheimer's is both a huge breakthrough and controversy. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explains why this drug raises issues that affect every American family one way or the other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Interval Weight Loss Keeps the Pounds Off
Obesity researcher Dr. Nick Fuller says diets fail because your body is fighting for survival. He explains how Interval Weight Loss brings lasting results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction Telling You?
Pharmacist Gregg Russell explains how ED may be a warning sign, and the role of nitric oxide in your cardiovascular health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cataracts and Diabetic Eye Care
Dr. Anne Krafsig tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about the cataract surgery you'll likely have one day, and why diabetics MUST receive specialized eye exams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traveling Doctors for Hire = Good Medicine?
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Dr. Ripal "Rip" Patel to explore why your ER doctor may be from out of town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Negative Thoughts Rule Your Mind
Psychotherapist and author Nancy Colier says we're addicted to negative thinking that results in anxiety and unhappy lives. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores why this happens and her solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Do My Feet Hurt?
Healthcall's Lee Kelso and podiatrist Dr. William P. Arthur from Aboite Podiatric Associates explore the causes and treatments for your aching feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
187: Oral Health is More Important Than you Know
Dr. Dave Diehl from Dupont Family Dentistry tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso about new studies that link bacteria in our mouths to everything from heart disease to dementia and even the worst cases of COVID 19.
186: The Mass Murderer’s Mind
Dr. Gary Brucato tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso that men who commit mass murder are seldom insane or mentally ill. Find out what drives them, and why COVID-19 may have lit a fuse.
184: Mushrooms May Prevent Cancer
Healthcall's Lee Kelso talks with researchers from the Penn State Cancer Institute about research, which hints that eating mushrooms more often can reduce the risk of several cancers.
183: COVID-19 Update with Lee Kelso / Heart Drug that Reverses Obesity
HealthCall's Lee Kelso reports on research in Spain that found an expensive heart drug already on the market reversed obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice. Can it work in humans?
182: Testosterone and Men’s Health
Pharmacist Gregg Russell joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain that testosterone means far more than bigger muscles and sexual health.
181: Psychology of Pandemics
Psychologist Steven Taylor literally wrote the book on the psychology of pandemics. He tells HealthCall's Lee Kelso what may lie ahead as we emerge from the crush of COVID-19.
180: Parkinson’s Disease
HealthCall's Lee Kelso and Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, MD, reveal early warning signs and prevention of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.
179: 13 Factors for Brain Health
Dementia and Alzheimer's are difficult to treat so prevention is the answer. HealthCall's Lee Kelso outlines how to keep your brain healthy with researcher Ronald Lazar, Ph.D.
178: How Fast Are You Aging?
Max Elliott from Duke Univ. joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain research that shows some of us age 2X faster and what you can do about it.
177: Regenerative Medicine – Help Your Body Heal Itself – Dr. Thomas Lazoff
Dr. Thomas Lazoff explains how cells harvested from your own body can heal damaged joints and help relieve pain.
176: Mask Mandate Lifted – Dr. Matthew Sutter
Allen Co. Health Commissioner talks with HealthCall's Lee Kelso about new COVID safety rules in effect as of 4/6/2021.
172: Evidence-based Chiropractic Care
Chiropractor Josh Bell details how modern chiropractic care can not only relieve pain but actually prevent arthritis and enhance wellness. Contact info: www.correctivechiroin.com and www.stellhornchiro.com
171: Custom Meds for Kids and Pets
Ft. Wayne Custom RX pharmacist Gregg Russell joins Lee Kelso to explain how custom formulated medications help young children overcome everything from colic to diaper rash, plus compounds just for pets. Contact info: www.fwcustomrx.com
170: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Dietician Diana Licalzi and HealthCall's Lee Kelso explore lifestyle changes that actually work to reverse America's diabetes epidemic. Get a free beginner's guide and more at https://reversingt2d.com/.
169: Migraine Relief Research / COVID Update
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with migraine researcher Michael Oshinsky covering the cause and latest hope for migraine relief. Oshinsky says CGRP holds hopes for severe migraines: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3134175/ Vagus nerve stimulation info: https://americanheadachesociety.org/news/vagus-nerve-stimulation-for-migraine-and-cluster-headache/
168: Dying a Good Death – Dr. David Mandelbaum
Fear of death is often fear of the unknown. HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with hospice and palliative care specialist Dr. David Mandelbaum to learn what you don't know about the last days of your life.
167: Documents for Death – Dr. David Mandelbaum
Being in control of how you die begins with naming a health care representative, and discussing your desires. Dr. David Mandelbaum walks us through important decisions to make - now.
166: Advanced Concussion Therapy – Matt Campbell
Learn the new thinking about concussion that gets athletes, students, and everyone back on our feet sooner. Matt Campbell from Midwest Concussion Clinic explains how concussion damages our brain and new therapies for the lingering symptoms.
165: Making Your Meds Work Better – Gregg Russell
We're all different, and sometimes medications need to be customized to suit our systems. Pharmacist Gregg Russell explains how custom compounding metformin, pain meds, and other drugs can make them more effective.
163: MindSET – a drug free treatment for depression, anxiety.
HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores how pulses of magnetic energy stimulate neurons to relieve symptoms even when medications fail. Guests: Thomas Lazoff MD, Jodi Isbell, RN More at www.mindsetprtms.com
164: Hormones and Mood Disorders
Endocrinologist Ashok Kadambi joins HealthCall's Lee Kelso to explain how menopause, low-testosterone and thyroid disorders contribute to fatigue, depression and anxiety by disrupting hormones. More at www.fwendo.com
162: COVID Vaccine Updates – Dr. Gregory Poland – Mayo Clinic
HealthCall's Lee Kelso has the latest on COVID in Allen Co., plus talks with a leading vaccine researcher about the risk of spreading disease after you've been jabbed.
161: Digital Immunity Passports – Kevin Trilli – Onfido
Using your phone to prove you've been vaccinated could be the key to boarding an airplane in the near future. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explores how digital identity verification works while protecting your privacy.
160: Coffee Prevents Heart Failure – Dr. David Kao, Laura Stevens
These researchers say every cup of coffee you drink reduces the heart of heart failure by 5%. HealthCall's Lee Kelso explains the coffee must have one key ingredient - Caffeine.
159: ICU Dr. on Pandemic Impact – Dr. Jamie Rutland / COVID Update with Lee Kelso
Host Lee Kelso and intensive care specialist Dr. Jamie Rutland explore mistakes we've made, lessons learned, and how the pandemic will change medicine forever.
158: Know Your Heart – Mark O’Shaunessy
Host Lee Kelso and cardiologist Mark O'Shaunessy explain how a simple 15-second self-check is a great way to monitor your heart health, how high blood pressure destroys part of your body, and why AFIB may be nothing to fear.
157: NutriGenomics – Amanda Archibald
How your genes affect weight loss and health by controlling how your body reacts to nutrients.
156: Supplements to Help Prevent Disease and Promote Health – Gregg Russell – Fort Wayne Custom RX
Learn how fiber, berberine, bergamot, and others can help avoid diabetes and heart disease.
155: COVID News Update with Lee Kelso / Fight COVID with Cleaner Air – Dr. Joseph Allen
HealthCall's Lee Kelso brings you the week's most important COVID headlines. / Since COVID is airborne, HealthCall listens to a Harvard professor explain how HEPA air filters and opening the window cuts your risk of infection.
154: De-Age The Brain – Dr. Katrin Andreassen / Autism and Your Gut – Dr. Maude David
HealthCall talks with a Stanford researcher who discovered how inflammation can be reversed giving hope for Alzheimer's and more. / HealthCall talks with a researcher studying the gut-brain axis
150: Lyric – A New Way To Hear – Emily Bondus, Madison Ziegel
HealthCall explores an invisible hearing aid you wear 24/7/365.
147: Restaurants and COVID-19 – Ben Hall / COVID-19 Vaccine Update – Scott Myers, MD
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Ben Hall of Hall's Restaurants about how COVID 19 is crushing his industry and what we can expect in the weeks ahead. Now that the vaccines are approved, HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with a pediatrician[...]
146: Fighting Disease with Your Microbiome – Sabine Hazan, MD
HealthCall's Lee Kelso talks with Dr. Sabine Hazan about her work investigating the link between the bacteria in your gut and how they are linked to disease - including COVID-19.
143: COVID-19 Update – Krystin Jones – Vaccine Trial Participant
HealthCall talks with a Ft Wayne resident who received the Pfizer COVID vaccine. Also, Cory Metzer, clean air engineer. explains what building managers should do to keep room air virus-free.
142: Pandemic Senior Care – Kris Lundquist, Exe. Dir. – Cedarhurst Fort Wayne
How are senior communities coping with the Pandemic, tips and strategies for coping with dementia patients over the Holidays.
38: The Electrics Of The Brain & Sleep Apnea
A Look At The Electrics Of The Brain And Sleep Apnea Solutions With Lee Kelso