Our panel of medical experts discusses the biggest health headlines of the month, including:
- A new study suggests that long-term exposure to fine air pollution may play a direct role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions — and potentially billions — as vaccination rates decline.
- Rectal cancer rates are rising across the United States, driving a surge in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults.
- More than 30 cases of a rare sexually transmitted fungal infection have been confirmed in Minnesota.
- Social media influencers are sharing health tips online, leading young people to misuse weight-loss drugs and try extreme “detox” diets.
- Synthetic peptides are growing in popularity in the wellness community, but they may cause serious side effects.
Guests:
- Dr. Donna G. Ivery, OB/GYN and author of Not Your Granny’s Menopause
- Chad Neilsen, director of infection prevention and control at Nemours Children’s Health in Florida
- Dr. Amy Hessler, neurologist at Universal Neurological Care