What's new in weight loss: Surgical & non-surgical options | Episode 60
It’s understandable, given the societal stigma of obesity, to feel offended if your doctor raises the issue of weight. But your doctor...
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Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
What's behind that smile? Dental health 101 | Episode 57
The same way it’s important to check in with your primary care physician for an annual physical, it’s important to visit the dentist. If...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
Heads up! Get the facts about concussions/ TBIs | Episode 56
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are all too common in the United States. In fact, they are a contributing factor in...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Oct 31, 2022
- 1 min
What makes us sick? Breakdown of infectious diseases | Episode 55
Monkeypox. COVID-19. RSV. Influenza. Antibiotics aren’t going to treat these viral infections. Besides the misconception that antibiotics...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Secret confessions of a radiologist | Episode 54
Without radiologists, or doctors who interpret what’s in images generated by things like X-rays and CT scans, patients wouldn’t get the...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Breast Cancer: What every woman should know | Episode 53
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There are about 264,000 new cases diagnosed in women in the U.S. each...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
A clear view: Maintaining healthy vision | Episode 52
When was the last time you had your eyes checked? Chances are, it’s been a while. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
Back-to-school health & wellness: Top Trends | Episode 51
Childhood vaccines, school learning struggles and mental health: These topics have been top of mind for parents since early 2020. Now...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Sep 6, 2022
- 1 min
Prostate cancer: What every man should know | Episode 50
Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed types of cancer among men in the United States. In fact, it's the second most...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 22, 2022
- 1 min
Mental health help: We need it now more than ever | Episode 49
This may have been the most important episode I’ve ever done or will ever do. We need mental health help now more than ever. We need...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
No more leaks: Building strong pelvic floor health | Episode 48
The National Institutes of Health reports that almost 25 percent of women have pelvic floor disorders. Men can also experience pelvic...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
Functional medicine: Getting to the root of illness | Episode 47
Functional medicine is definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s figuring out how someone’s external influences, life choices and...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jul 25, 2022
- 1 min
Youth sports - injury prevention, game-time pressures and more | Episode 46
Young athletes need special attention and care when participating in sports. Is it okay for a growing child to train year round? How can...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Skip the trip to the ER: Summer Safety Tips | Episode 45
WAIT! Don't get on that bike without a helmet. Thinking about boating without a flotation vest? Give it another thought. One of the best...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jun 27, 2022
- 1 min
Secret confessions of a pathologist | Episode 44
Pathologists often study human tissue, blood and fluids under microscopes in labs to figure out what went wrong. They study gene therapy...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1 min
What's really in your food? The science behind what you eat | Episode 43
Processed food has carbohydrates, fats, protein and vitamins we need — along with preservatives, flavor and color additives, and other...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 23, 2022
- 1 min
The truth about opioids and safer options for pain relief | Episode 42
Does everyone who takes opioid medication become addicted to it? Should people avoid opioids altogether? How do you know if someone is...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Protect the skin you're in - moles, skin cancer and more | Episode 41
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and anyone who spends time in the sun is at risk. So how far should you go to protect...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Medical cannabis: The risks vs. rewards | Episode 40
While cannabis has been legalized for medical use in 37 states, physicians still have questions about its use and safety. Is cannabis...
Dr. Mark D. Gomez
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Regenerative medicine, part 2: Anti-aging, hormone replacement | Episode 39
Hormones obviously work at peak capacity in our younger years. How awesome would it be if we could retain that biological efficiency...
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