Every week 'Medical Minutes' discusses the latest medical news, general health and medicine, best practices, trending issues, living a healthy lifestyle and more, here on the All INdiana Podcast Network.
Latest episodes
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6 min
Doctors push back false Tylenol claims
Doctors are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s new claim that using Tylenol during pregnancy could lead to autism in children, and the administration’s scrutiny of vaccines.O…
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2 min
Hidden causes of some heart attacks
A recent study from the Mayo Clinic explores the rise in heart attacks among young adults, focusing on nontraditional causes such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection.SCAD is…
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4 min
Treating and beating West Nile Virus
In this episode, WISH-TV Medical Contributor Dr. Janelle Gordon, discusses the rising cases of West Nile virus, its symptoms, and prevention strategies. Highlighting the current 40…
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4 min
Where you can get the new COVID-19 vaccine
Following recent updates to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations by the Department of Health & Human Services, many are unsure if and where they can receive a vaccine.Offerings are rap…
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3 min
Drug overdose can happen to anyone
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay struggled with opioid addiction for decades and spent the final years of his life fighting relapses. The Indiana Department of Health says 5…
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5 min
New high blood pressure guidelines emphasize prevention, early treatment
High blood pressure affects almost half of all U.S. adults and is the leading cause of death globally. New blood pressure guidelines call for early treatment, including lifestyle c…
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3 min
Minority organ donors needed now
It’s National Minority Donor Awareness month, a time to raise awareness about the need for organ donors in diverse communities.More than 104,000 people are on the national transpla…
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2 min
Rewiring recovery for stroke survivors
A promising new therapy is helping stroke survivors regain lost motor skills by using a micro-transponder to stimulate the brain.Up to one million people suffer a stroke each year,…
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5 min
Back-to-school tips for sleep and nutrition
Back-to-school season is here, and while parents are busy grabbing supplies and organizing routines, health experts say it’s also the perfect time to focus on sleep and nutrition.A…
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3 min
Helping older people avoid heat exhaustion
Mike Hamm is a 87-year-old veteran with dementia.He stayed indoors in the cool air conditioning while outside temperature ticked to 91 degrees on Thursday.He and his wife, Sharon,…
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4 min
Indiana health fair offers free screenings, resources, and fun
The Indiana Health Fair is back as part of the Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration, offering free health screenings, fitness activities, and vital resources for families across…
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3 min
Busting common health myths
Learn several common health myths, and what science truly says about them: from the belief that 10,000 steps a day is necessary for health benefits to the misconception that only w…
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2 min
Simple changes to promote better sleep
Adults need a good seven to nine hours of sleep at night. But the National Sleep Foundation says one-third of people don’t get that and feel sleepy at least half the week. And thin…
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2 min
A new treatment for A-fib could change your life
In the next two decades, up to 60 million people will get atrial fibrillation or A-fib. It doesn’t always show symptoms but people with it have a five-times increased risk of a str…
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2 min
The future of heart health on your wrist
The use of smartwatches in detecting congestive heart failure could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment, offering a promising tool for patients and health care providers al…
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3 min
How to lower your risk of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death, but what if you could defeat it before it ever has a chance?About one i…
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4 min
Expert tips for women to strengthen nutrition after 35
May is Women’s Health Month and it’s a great time for women, especially those over 35, to take a closer look at their nutrition.Megan Allen, a registered dietitian with Community H…
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3 min
Aubri’s brave battle to eat again
Almost half a million children face a life-threatening illness in the United States each year. For many, it means missing out on school, hanging out with friends and just doing the…
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5 min
Understanding autism spectrum disorder
One in 31 American children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, three times higher than in the early 2000s. Diagnostic criteria have broadened significantly over tim…
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3 min
IU Health motorsports fellowship trains doctors for racing injuries
The IU Motorsports Medicine Fellowship gives trainees a chance to specialize in everything a doctor might see while working with a motorsports team.The program teaches the fellow a…