Medicine Made General is your go-to source for trustworthy health information — straight from expert doctors and researchers. Each month, we talk with experts in general internal medicine about the health questions people ask every day. From diabetes and high blood pressure to healthy aging and mental wellness, we cover it all in a way that’s easy to understand and grounded in the latest science. Our goal: To help you feel more informed, more confident and more in control of your health.
Ep 16 – Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment | Medicine Made General
Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If picking a plan feels confusing, you're not alone. In Episode 16 of 'Medicine Made General,' Dr. Bimal Ashar joins host Katie Caviness-Crolley to discuss Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap …
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27 Aug 2026
Ep 15 – Vaccines: Not a Shot in the Dark | Medicine Made General
In Episode 15 of Medicine Made General, Dr. Maya Venkataramani, a physician board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, is discussing vaccines. In a first for the podcast, the hosts step into the exam room; Katie Caviness-Crolley plays a healthy …
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27 Jul 2026
Ep14 – It Shouldn’t Have to Be So Hard:’ From Pediatric to Adult Care | Medicine Made General
For the families of young people with complex medical needs or developmental disabilities, growing up brings many unforeseen hurdles – including aging out of pediatric care. On this episode of Medicine Made General, we sit down with Dr. Sara Mixter, …
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22 Jun 2026
Ep13 – Building a Better Skin Care Routine| Medicine Made General
Healthy skin and perfect skin are two different things. In this episode of "Medicine Made General," dermatologist Sima Rozati, MD, PhD, challenges common misconceptions about skin care and covers the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Rozati discusses a range of …
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26 May 2026
Ep: 12 Protein Is Having a Moment | Medicine Made General
A protein movement is upon us. Shakes, bars, chips, cookies ... tons of brands tout protein benefits. But how much protein does a person actually need each day? Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, joins Hopkins GIM's "Medicine Made General" to talk …
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15 Apr 2026
Ep: 11 Decisions Your Loved Ones Shouldn’t Have to Guess | Medicine Made General
Would your loved ones know what to do if they had to make medical decisions on your behalf? For National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, Dr. Ivy Akid joins Medicine Made General to explain why planning ahead isn’t about …
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24 Mar 2026
Ep 10. Sleep: The Other Vital Sign | Medicine Made General
Sleep is foundational to good health, but many people aren’t getting enough. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Charlene Gamaldo breaks down sleep – how much do adults really need, the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, and separating …
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26 Feb 2026
Ep 9: Your Guide to Cold & Flu Season | Medicine Made General
It can be hard to distinguish symptoms from a common cold, the flu, or even COVID-19, but it’s important to know they aren’t treated the same way. Dr. Christine Krueger explains what it means to have an “upper respiratory infection," …
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27 Jan 2026
Ep 8: Making Sense of Dementia | Medicine Made General
What’s normal aging vs. dementia? In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Ravi Gupta goes into detail on what the term “dementia” means, how it differs from normal forgetfulness, and why dementia is more than just memory loss.
16 Dec 2025
Ep 7: Alco-Holidays: A Practical Approach to Drinking Smarter | Medicine Made General
The holidays are a time of celebration — and for many people, a time of heavier drinking. In this episode of Medicine Made General, addiction medicine and primary care physician Dr. Alia Bodnar breaks down what patients should know about …
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25 Nov 2025
Ep 6: Living Well With — or Preventing — Type 2 Diabetes | Medicine Made General
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common and often preventable conditions seen in primary care. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Nisa Maruthur explains what type 2 diabetes and prediabetes really mean, why many people don’t …
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24 Oct 2025
Ep 5 Part 2: The Power of the Patient Voice in Cancer Care | Medicine Made General
How does listening to patients transform cancer care? In part two of Medicine Made General’s conversation on cancer survivorship, Johns Hopkins researcher Claire Snyder, PhD, MHS, returns to explain how her work helps patients’ voices shape their care. She discusses …
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21 Oct 2025
Ep 5 Part 1: Caring for the Whole Person: Through Cancer & Beyond | Medicine Made General
In this episode of Medicine Made General, Johns Hopkins cancer survivorship researcher Claire Snyder, PhD, MHS, joins hosts Dr. Bimal Ashar and Katie Caviness-Crolley to explore what survivorship really means—and why it begins at diagnosis, not after treatment ends. Dr. Snyder discusses how …
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23 Sept 2025
Ep 4: Comics & Compassion: Support at Every Stage of Illness | Medicine Made General
What exactly is palliative care — and how is it different from hospice? In this episode of Medicine Made General, Johns Hopkins palliative care physician and graphic artist Nathan Gray, MD, explains how his field improves quality of life for patients …
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26 Aug 2025
Ep 3: Inside GLP-1s: How They Work, Who They Help & What to Expect | Medicine Made General
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are generating major buzz for weight loss — but what’s fact, what’s fiction and what do they really do in the body? In this extended episode, Dr. Selvi Rajagopal, a Johns Hopkins internist, pediatrician, …
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13 Aug 2025
Ep 2: More than Hot Flashes: Debunking Menopause Myths | Medicine Made General
Many people think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings — but there’s a lot more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Tina Zhang, a Johns Hopkins internist, women’s health expert, and certified menopause provider, breaks down the …
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31 Jul 2025
Ep. 1: Vitamins & Supplements: Should You Be Taking That? | Medicine Made General
Millions of Americans take daily vitamins or supplements — but are they really helping? In our very first episode, Dr. Bimal Ashar, a Johns Hopkins internal medicine doctor and expert in preventive care, breaks down the science behind common supplements. …
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