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Health Discovered

Oct 31, 2024

Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, making early screening crucial for those at risk. But how do we know who is at risk? When should we screen? And what steps can we take to protect ourselves and our loved ones? In this episode, we spoke with Jeremy Pettus, MD, a board-certified endocrinologist specializing...


Oct 24, 2024

Skincare has become a major trend among tweens and teens, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram full of routines, products, and glowing skin hacks. But are these trends actually beneficial for youthful skin? How is tween skin different from adult skin, and which ingredients are helpful versus harmful? We spoke with 


Oct 17, 2024

In last week’s episode, we learned how ultra-processed foods hijack our brains, leaving us with addictive food cravings that don’t always serve us. How can we cut down on our consumption of ultra-processed foods without being overly hard on ourselves or too restrictive? In this two-part series, Barry Smith, PhD,...


Oct 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered why the foods you crave don’t always leave you feeling your best after eating them? What if you knew these foods are designed to be addictive and play with our dopamine levels? This is what happens in ultra-processed foods. But what do we mean when we say ultra-processed food? How do they impact...


Oct 3, 2024

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is often thought of as a childhood illness, but it poses a significant threat to older adults as well. According to the CDC, RSV infected approximately 65 million people globally last year, leading to an estimated 160,000 hospitalizations among adults aged 60 and older. What does RSV...