Straight Talk MD

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Quest for Immortality: Part II Jul 17, 2016

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In Part II of our series, Dr. S Jay Olshansky discusses longevity and life expectancy, and what the most powerful influences are on both.

Quest for Immortality: Part I Jul 11, 2016

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Dr. S. Jay Olshansky discusses the science (and pseudoscience) of aging and how we can influence it.

Fukushima Update & Nuclear Power Safety: Part 2 Jul 04, 2016

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Expert nuclear physicist, Dr. Kai Vetter, gives us an update on Fukushima five years after the meltdown.

Fukushima Update & Nuclear Power Safety: Part 1 Jun 27, 2016

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Expert nuclear physicist, Dr. Kai Vetter, gives us an update on Fukushima five years after the meltdown.

What's New In Prostate Cancer Treatment Jun 20, 2016

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Our post Father's Day show covers everything you need to know about Prostate Cancer, and just in time for National Men's Health Week. Dr. AJ Kar joins us.

Beautiful Breasts Jun 14, 2016

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Part one of our series covers everything you ever wanted to know about cosmetic breast surgery, but were too shy to ask. Dr. Justin West joins us.

Presidential Election Primer | Politics | Healthcare | Health Insurance | Reform Jun 06, 2016

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On today's show, Dr. Sweeny discusses the three remaining presidential candidates and their plans for healthcare with healthcare historian, Dr. Melissa Thomasson.

When Surgeons are Salesmen, Be Very Afraid | Special Fraud Alert | Medical Ethics May 30, 2016

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Dr. Sweeny interviews the President of the Association of Medical Ethics about the issue of "Special Fraud Alert", a warning issued by The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General regarding incentivized surgeries.

Cell Phones and Brain Cancer: Update | Environmental Toxins | Radiation May 28, 2016

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This week, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences released a study which indicates that there may be a link between cell phones and brain cancer. In today's episode, we revisit "Cell Phones and Brain Cancer" with an update.

Varicose and Spider Veins | Cosmetic Procedure | Cosmetic Surgery | Health & Medicine May 23, 2016

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Dr. Bruce Hoyle discusses varicose veins and spider veins.