This show is the antidote to health fads, hype, and misinformation. Dr Chana Davis chats with experts in science and medicine to help you make informed choices. Learn about nutrition, fitness, vaccines, happiness, women’s health, and more.
Weight Loss Medications to Treat Obesity (Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford)
Tune in to learn about the promise and pitfalls of weight loss medications, with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician.
This episode focuses on a popular medication called semaglutide, which is sold as Ozempic or Wegovy. Dr. Stanford explains how this drug works and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of what to expect. We also discuss how medications fit into the broader picture of obesity management and why Dr. Stanford is a vocal advocate for defining and treating obesity as a chronic disease.
Dr. Stanford is an internationally recognized leader in obesity medicine. She practices and teaches at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and is Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Dr. Stanford received her BS and MPH from Emory University as an MLK Scholar, her MD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine as a Stoney Scholar, her MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government as a Zuckerman Fellow in the Harvard Center for Public Leadership, and her executive MBA as a merit-based scholarship recipient from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. She completed her Obesity Medicine & Nutrition Fellowship at MGH/HMS after completing her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Stanford is also the recipient of numerous awards for her leadership, advocacy, and service.
Connect with Dr. Fatima Cody StanfordTwitter @askdrfatima
Instgram @askdrfatima
https://askdrfatima.com
Disclosures: Dr. Stanford has advised or consulted for: Novo Nordisk, Calibrate, GoodRX, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Gelesis, Eli Lilly, Rhythm, MelliCell, Vida Health, Vira Health, Sweetch
26 May 2023
How Social Factors Impact Your Health (Dr. Annalijn Conklin)
Tune in to learn about the social factors that shape our health with Dr. Annalijn Conklin. Social determinants of health, like education, food security, job security, social connections, and gender, play a major role in our health and disease.
Dr. Annalijn Conklin is a social epidemiologist who studies how diseases like obesity and heart disease, are shaped by social factors, and how these intersect with gender. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia where she leads a research program to support healthy aging and reduce heart health inequities in Canadian women. Her diverse training experiences include a post-doc at UCLA on social policy and global health, a PhD in epidemiology from Cambridge, and a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University.
This conversation challenges the popular narrative that health is a personal responsibility that we bear alone and encourages listeners to re-think what it means to make healthy choices.
Connect with Dr. Annalijn Conklin
Twitter @AnnalijnConklin
https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/directory/annalijn-i-conklin
Recommended Resources
Social Determinants of Health (World Health Organization): http://www.who.int/social_determinants/en/
Beyond the Conversation community: https://beyondtheconversation.org
12 May 2023
Genetics 101 & Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing (Dr. Alex Dainis)
Join two geneticists to learn about your genes and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Dr. Alex Dainis and Dr. Chana Davis both have PhDs in human genetics and are passionate about spreading their love of science.
In this episode, we describe how our DNA makes us who we are, and explain basic concepts including genes, variants, transcripts and phenotypes. We also discuss the pros and cons of consumer genetic testing, including the way that genetic risks are often misinterpreted. Last but not least, we share how our scientific backgrounds shape the way we navigate the world, and why it's important to view science as a process, not a set of facts.
Dr. Alex Dainis earned her PhD in genetics at Stanford University and is currently a freelance science communicator and video producer. Her successful social media channels bring biology, chemistry, and genetics to over 125,000 followers world-wide.
Note: For professional help with a genetic medical condition, consult your physician and/or a genetic counsellor.
Connect with Dr. Alex Dainis
@alexdainis on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok
Helicase Media video production: https://helicasemedia.com/
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Chemistry for Life Podcast: https://chemforyourlife.com
Those Nerdy Girls: https://thosenerdygirls.org
Science Sam: https://www.samanthayammine.com
Space Gal: https://www.thespacegal.com/about
Unbiased Sci Pod: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com
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