Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

Latest Episodes:

Dr. Scott Gottlieb: Insights on COVID-19 Outbreak Sep 21, 2021

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Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the successes and failures of the government and health agencies during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, and what needs to be done to be prepared for the next pandemic.

COVID and Return To Fall School Sports Sep 17, 2021

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Pediatrician Dr. Seema Awatramani and her guest discuss the typical challenges of returning to sports in the fall, the added concerns brought on by COVID-19, and the APA recommendations to help keep young athletes and spectators safe.

Long-COVID and Kids Sep 15, 2021

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Dr. Jonathan Whiteson examines the findings of a new study showing that lingering physical, mental and neurological symptoms are affecting children, including many who had mild reactions to the initial coronavirus infection.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy COVID Update Sep 13, 2021

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US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the COVID vaccines, boosters, the Delta variant, and the Administration’s vaccine mandates.

Effects of COVID-19 on Youth Athletes Sep 10, 2021

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The COVID 19 Pandemic had a significant impact on young athletes. But was it all negative? Sports Medicine Doctors Cordelia Carter and Guillem Lomas examine the findings of new research by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

How COVID-19 Spreads in Babies & Toddlers Sep 09, 2021

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Pediatrician Dr. Benard Dreyer and his guest discuss how COVID 19 affects infants and toddlers and how to avoid transmission between adults and the very young.

NEJM Study on Pfizer COVID Vaccine Safety Sep 08, 2021

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Dr. Marc Siegel talks with Harvard Predictive Medicine Group’s CHIP Director, Dr. Ben Reis, about his study comparing Myocarditis risk for COVID vaccines versus COVID infection, as well as the many side effects those vaccinated experienced in comparison to the side effects experienced by people who contracted the virus without a vaccine.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta COVID 19 Update Sep 03, 2021

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Emmy Award Winning Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, joins Dr. Marc Siegel and discusses the current status of the Pandemic, the neurological manifestations of COVID 19, and the politicization of masking and vaccines.

COVID 19, the Vaccine, and Pregnancy Aug 31, 2021

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Dr. Marc Siegel and his guest discuss the impact of COVID 19 during pregnancy and why women are at higher risk for severe illness due to COVID during pregnancy. And they review the facts and myths of the effects of the COVID vaccine on hormones and fertility.

Delta Variant, Vaccine Protection, Ivermectin Aug 30, 2021

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Dr. Marc Siegel and his guest, Clinical Director of the Infectious Disease Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Chair and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Paul Sax, examine the latest information on the Delta variant, and how effective the current vaccines are to protect against it. They also review some of the misinformation surrounding treatments for COVID 19.