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Struggling with dry, uncomfortable eyes lately? It might not just be screen time. 👀Meenal Agarwal, O.D., host of Uncover...
08/29/2026

Struggling with dry, uncomfortable eyes lately? It might not just be screen time. 👀
Meenal Agarwal, O.D., host of Uncover Your Eyes, shares why menopause affects nearly every part of the eye, from tear production to contact lens comfort to a newly studied link with glaucoma.
Her advice: don't let anyone brush off your symptoms. "Go with your gut."


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08/28/2026

Does a base tan protect you? Does cloudy weather mean you're safe? Dermatologist Shawn Allen, M.D., sets the record straight on the biggest sun safety myths, including who's actually at risk for skin cancer and why UVA rays sneak through clouds and windows. ☀️


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08/27/2026

SPF 30 vs. SPF 50 for kids? Dermatologist Jennifer Sawaya, M.D., explains what actually matters on a sunscreen label, and why mineral sunscreens are usually the safer pick for children.


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08/27/2026

IgG4-related disease is a master mimicker, and no single specialist sees its full picture alone. Allison Yang, M.D., M.P.H., explains how rheumatology, gastroenterology, radiology and pathology work together at Weill Cornell to catch it faster, plus why treatment is shifting from steroids toward B-cell therapies and a more proactive, chronic-disease approach. 🩺



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Managing blood pressure and blood sugar in your 50s isn't just about your heart, it may buy you over a decade of dementi...
08/25/2026

Managing blood pressure and blood sugar in your 50s isn't just about your heart, it may buy you over a decade of dementia-free life, according to a 26-year study of 12,000+ adults.


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08/24/2026

On this episode of The Educated Patient Podcast, NFL and Inter Miami team doctor Maria Kyriacou, M.D., breaks down how athletes acclimate to extreme heat, and why the same principles apply to your backyard workout too.


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Small early trial, big question: could gut bacteria transplants help peanut allergy? 6 of 15 adults tolerated more peanu...
08/23/2026

Small early trial, big question: could gut bacteria transplants help peanut allergy? 6 of 15 adults tolerated more peanut after FMT. Still phase 1, still early, but researchers say it's worth more study. 🥜🧬



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Eli Olmstead was treated for and for years before a manic episode with psychosis led to his bipolar I diagnosis at 2...
08/22/2026

Eli Olmstead was treated for and for years before a manic episode with psychosis led to his bipolar I diagnosis at 24. His story on missed signs and finding the right treatment.



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08/21/2026

Ashwagandha has become one of the biggest names in the adaptogen world, but its rapid growth is running into a real regulatory moment. 🌿

On the latest episode of "Let's Talk Nutrition with Nico," Nico Saraceno breaks down why leaf-based ashwagandha extracts are facing new restrictions in India, what that could mean for global supply chains, and how fenugreek and shatavari fit into the bigger adaptogen conversation.



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08/20/2026

Babies can't tell you their throat feels itchy. So what does an allergic reaction look like in infants? Think ear pulling, tongue clawing, unexplained fussiness.

Pediatric allergist Jay Lieberman, M.D., explains why these early signs get missed, why so many families hesitate to use epinephrine (hint: it's safer and easier than you think), and why having a written anaphylaxis action plan on hand, at daycare, with babysitters, at school, can make all the difference.



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