Amyloidosis: The Hidden Threat Of Aging

A World Of Silence: Navigating Infant Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants The ability to listen is the very first skill we develop in the womb, and it’s crucial for cognitive growth. Thankfully, infants born with hearing loss have a few options to keep their development on track. Our experts this week explore the science of pediatric audiology, how to make an early diagnosis, and the cochlear implant journey. Guests:  Dr. Nancy Young, medical director of Audiology and Cochlear Implant Programs, The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Lillian S. Wells professor in pediatric otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Eva Tweedy, parent Doug Tweedy, parent   Chronic Disease Is Threatening Your Vision – Here’s How To Prevent It Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks. Guests:  Jeff Todd, president & CEO, Prevent Blindness Dr. Paul Chan, chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, board member, Prevent Blindness   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chronic Disease Is Threatening Your Vision – Here’s How To Prevent It Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks. Guests:  Jeff Todd, president & CEO, Prevent Blindness Dr. Paul Chan, chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, board member, Prevent Blindness Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A World Of Silence: Navigating Infant Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants The ability to listen is the very first skill we develop in the womb, and it’s crucial for cognitive growth. Thankfully, infants born with hearing loss have a few options to keep their development on track. Our experts this week explore the science of pediatric audiology, how to make an early diagnosis, and the cochlear implant journey. Guests:  Dr. Nancy Young, medical director of Audiology and Cochlear Implant Programs, The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Lillian S. Wells professor in pediatric otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Eva Tweedy, parent; Doug Tweedy, parent Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That disposable vape in your pocket may become significantly more hazardous the longer you keep it. A better way to diagnose complex brain disorders. Your mental well-being may be dictated by your weekly budget. The secret to conquering mosquito season might be sitting right in your pantry. Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amyloidosis: The Hidden Threat Of Aging After a 12-year NFL career, Art Still assumed his post-retirement medical issues were simply the natural price of football and aging. But he soon discovered that his failing health was due to a hidden, potentially fatal condition known as amyloidosis. Our experts explain the two main types of this disease, who’s at risk, and the treatments that are available. Guests:  Art Still, former NFL player, founder, Still 4 Life Dr. Raymond Comenzo, professor of medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine   The Cost Of Care: The Alarming Rise Of Violence In Healthcare Hospitals are meant to be places of healing, but rising tension and uncertainty have turned them into environments of fear and conflict. Healthcare workers are now facing a terrifying surge of on-the-job physical assaults. Our experts explore the escalating severity of workplace violence and the prevention efforts being made. Guests:  John Voight, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Mike Shore, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Enterprise, Axon Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is helping reveal how the brain flushes out toxic waste while we sleep. Playing with your food might actually be the most helpful learning tool.  Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cost Of Care: The Alarming Rise Of Violence In Healthcare Hospitals are meant to be places of healing, but rising tension and uncertainty have turned them into environments of fear and conflict. Healthcare workers are now facing a terrifying surge of on-the-job physical assaults. Our experts explore the escalating severity of workplace violence and the prevention efforts being made. Guest:  John Voight, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Mike Shore, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Enterprise, Axon Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amyloidosis: The Hidden Threat Of Aging After a 12-year NFL career, Art Still assumed his post-retirement medical issues were simply the natural price of football and aging. But he soon discovered that his failing health was due to a hidden, potentially fatal condition known as amyloidosis. Our experts explain the two main types of this disease, who’s at risk, and the treatments that are available. Guest: Art Still, former NFL player, founder, Still 4 Life; Dr. Raymond Comenzo, professor of medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saving The World From Soda: How ‘Big Soda’ Has Made The World Sicker Would you believe that the soda industry’s success is largely built on the manipulation of data and scientists? Our guest this week details all the behind-the-scenes scheming that created a billion-dollar industry. She discusses how Big Soda schemed their way into American homes by controlling how scientists studied nutrition, diets, and obesity. Guest: Susan Greenhalgh, author, Soda Science, John King & Wilma Cannon Fairbank Research Professor of Chinese Society Emerita, Harvard University   The Fungal Frontier: How Fungi Could Trigger A Zombie Pandemic Human bodies are normally too hot for dangerous fungi to survive, creating a natural shield that protects us from infection. However, rising global temperatures are forcing these microscopic organisms to adapt and survive in hotter environments. Our guest this week breaks down the terrifying reality of what could happen if these heat-resistant fungi evolve to conquer our immune systems and trigger a real-world pandemic. Guest: Dr. Arturo Casadevall, microbiologist, infectious disease expert, Chair of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, author, What If Fungi Win? Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fungal Frontier: How Fungi Could Trigger A Zombie Pandemic Human bodies are normally too hot for dangerous fungi to survive, creating a natural shield that protects us from infection. However, rising global temperatures are forcing these microscopic organisms to adapt and survive in hotter environments. Our guest this week breaks down the terrifying reality of what could happen if these heat-resistant fungi evolve to conquer our immune systems and trigger a real-world pandemic. Guest: Dr. Arturo Casadevall, microbiologist, infectious disease expert, Chair of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, author, What If Fungi Win? Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.