Your Checkup: What You Wish Your Doctor Explained
Ever leave the doctor’s office more confused than when you walked in? Your Checkup: What You Wish Your Doctor Explained is your health ally in a world full of fast appointments and even faster Google searches. Each week, a family medicine physician and a pediatric nurse sit down to answer the questions your doctor didn’t have time to. From understanding diabetes and depression to navigating obesity, high blood pressure, and everyday wellness—we make complex health topics simple, human, and actually useful. Whether you’re managing a condition, supporting a loved one, or just curious about your body, this podcast helps you get smart about your health without needing a medical degree. Because better understanding leads to better care—and you deserve both.
Episodes
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We dive deep into hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), exploring its causes, symptoms, and critical treatment options for patients with diabetes and their loved ones. This episode provides essential knowledge that could potentially save lives in emergency situations.
• Hypoglycemia defined as blood sugar below 70 mg/dL, with sever...
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Managing allergic rhinitis requires realistic expectations and a strategic approach to medication. Though no treatment will completely eliminate symptoms, the right combination of therapies can significantly reduce discomfort and improve quality of life during allergy season.
• Nasal corticosteroid sprays are first-line treat...
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Allergic rhinitis affects 20% of people with substantial impact on quality of life, causing symptoms like nasal inflammation, itchy eyes, and post-nasal drip.
• Allergic rhinitis is a nasal reaction to airborne particles causing a histamine response
• Symptoms include itchy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, a...
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The meteoric rise in demand for weight loss drugs has created widespread shortages, leading to the emergence of compounding pharmacies as an alternative source for these medications.
• Compounding pharmacies create custom medications by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to meet specific needs
• Unlike FDA-approve...
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Summary
In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss the impact of GLP-1 medications on lean body mass and muscle mass during weight loss. They explore definitions of lean body mass and skeletal muscle mass, the effects of weight loss medications on muscle physiology, and strategies to preserve muscle mass through d...
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In this episode, Ed Delesky, MD, and Nicole Aruffo, RN, discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), covering its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and various treatment options. They emphasize the importance of understanding IBS as a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population and provide insights into managing symptoms ...
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Depression requires a comprehensive treatment approach addressing biological, psychological, and social dimensions for true healing. We explore the three essential components of effective depression management: medication, therapy, and behavioral activation.
• Depression categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, with treatmen...
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We are offering a trigger warning for this episode as we discuss topics related to depression including suicide. Please know 988 as a phone number and a resource to get immediate help in a mental health crisis.
Do you feel persistently sad, hopeless, or disinterested in the things you once enjoyed? This episode of Your Checkup explore...
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Stay informed and protect your family from measles! In this episode of Your Checkup, we discuss the current measles outbreak, including the situation in Texas. Learn about measles symptoms, how it spreads, and the potential complications. We emphasize the critical role of the MMR vaccine in preventing measles and discuss the importanc...
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This episode of Your Checkup examines a recent study investigating the effects of semaglutide, a medication used for weight loss, on individuals with both obesity and knee osteoarthritis. We will delve into how this trial was conducted, the key findings related to weight reduction and pain relief, and what these results might mean for...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of health information available online? It's getting harder to tell what’s true and what’s not, especially with so much misinformation spreading like wildfire on social media and even through friends and family. This episode of "Your Checkup" will equip you with the tools ...
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"Cholesterol Treatment Options" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the available treatments for high cholesterol. The episode explains when treatment is needed, the importance of lifestyle modifications, and a focus on medication options, including statins. This episode aims to help listeners make informed decisions a...
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This episode of "Your Checkup" tackles norovirus, a highly contagious virus that's a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the U.S. We'll break down how it spreads, explore common outbreak locations like healthcare facilities, restaurants, schools, and even cruise ships, and give you practic...
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This episode is designed to inform listeners about cardiovascular health. It explains what cardiovascular risk is, its significance, and the various risk factors involved, such as smoking, hypertension, and diabetes. The episode details how cardiovascular risk is assessed, including the use of risk calculators for different age groups...
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This episode is a comprehensive episode designed to educate listeners about the complexities of cholesterol and its impact on cardiovascular health. The episode defines hyperlipidemia detailing various types of lipids, including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. The discussion covers recommended lipid screening guidelines, risk factors, a...
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The FDA has recently announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs due to concerns about its safety, based on studies showing it caused cancer in male laboratory rats. This episode of Your Checkup will explore what this means for you, the consumer, including which products commonly contain Red Dye No. 3, why it's be...
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This episode of "Your Checkup" provides an in-depth look at Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), a common respiratory virus that often circulates alongside seasonal influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). We will explore how hMPV spreads, its typical cold and flu-like symptoms, and when it can become more severe, potential...
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This episode of "Your Checkup" provides an in-depth look at the current H5N1 bird flu situation, including recent outbreaks in the U.S. Learn how the virus spreads, who is at risk, and practical steps to protect yourself. We'll discuss food safety, how to handle sick or dead birds, and when to seek medical attention. Le...
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This episode of "Your Checkup" dives deep into the science of effective goal setting, offering practical strategies to help you reach your full potential. We'll explore the SMART framework, a powerful method for creating goals that are clear and achievable, and the "fresh start effect," a psychological phenome...
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During our holiday break we wanted to highlight an important episode of our curriculum as people make goals heading into the new year. Exercise remains one of the most important things you can do for your health. Tune in to learn just how important.
In this episode of "Your Checkup," we tackle the age-old question:...
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