Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

So, let's talk about breast cancer as Breast Cancer Awareness Month starts… We're going into the last quarter of the year. How many of you have had your annual wellness check-ups? So many people choose to let things happen to them for reasons like lack of trust, wherewithal, or ignorance, and later on, suffer the consequences for being too late. Regardless of the illness, remember that early detec...

The 5 biggest future trends in healthcare... Are you concerned about the future of healthcare, especially how technological and medical advancements can affect your longevity and health? Well, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve when it comes to our health is more critical than ever. That's why in this episode, we're diving deep into the five biggest future tr...

So, let's talk about polypharmacy in relation to geriatrics and how it's detrimental to our way of care... Do you have a family member, a loved one, a coworker, and/or a friend who is 60 years old and above and has a lot of medication in their dresser right now? According to statistics, the use of one or more prescription drugs is more common among adults aged 60-79 compared with those aged 40-59....

In today's Real Physician React episode, we delve into the latest updates on COVID-19 boosters and the contrasting stance of Florida Governor DeSantis in defiance of CDC recommendations. Not that we should be surprised but the Florida Governor and his Surgeon General have come against the most recent recommendations for those who are able to get the COVID-19 booster. Click here to watch the full e...

So let's talk about the alarming suicide crisis and how raising awareness can prevent more deaths and attempts… When people talk about suicide, we usually focus on the final act alone, where people take their own lives and eventually pass away. The truth is beneath the surface, suicide is actually a lot more than just the act of committing it. Did you know that around 700,000 deaths happen per yea...

So, let's talk about the pain experienced by individuals with sickle cell disease… When is the last time you've been to a hospital? Living life with an 'invisible' disease, many sickle cell patients endure pain and discomfort that frequently goes unacknowledged and unnoticed. Many of these people are hospitalized an average of 3-6 times per year. However, due to the lack of visible symptoms, they...

In today's episode, we address the concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, delving deep into the current situation as presented by the CDC. With a noticeable increase in both hospitalizations and deaths, it's imperative we understand the full scope and equip ourselves with factual information. Click here to watch the full episode... Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday E...

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, so let's talk about it… I recently uploaded a video on TikTok where I was discussing my observations in relation to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases. Most of it was well-received, but there were also a lot of people who got flustered upon watching it. There, I called today's COVID-19 situation the endemic phase, and unfortunately, some people misunderstood wh...

So, let's talk about intentionally creating the life we truly love… Have you ever found yourself struggling to find and/or do what it is that you want in life? More often than not, we tend to forget to ask ourselves "What is it that I want?" because we're either so fixated or being held down by what society tells us we should want. We've been living a life so rooted in doing things other people ch...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: News Story About Shoulder Dystocia In this sobering episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we are diving deep into a recent and heartbreaking news story from Atlanta, where a doctor and hospital are facing a lawsuit after a baby was allegedly decapitated during birth. This is a parent's worst nightmare, to be able to get t...

So let's talk about Senator Mitch McConnell... Why is it important to be a person of cultural competence? In case you didn't hear about it, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Aniston recently got themselves caught up in issues concerning matters of antisemitism. This is for the 'fake friends' post of Foxx, which received quite a huge amount of backlash. Calling it antisemitic, people threw accusations for th...

So let's talk about Senator Mitch McConnell... A lot of you may have seen it, but for those who have not, 81-year-old Senator Mitch McConnell suddenly froze mid-sentence at a podium during a press conference last Wednesday. This caused concerns from the public, for he appeared to be staring at blank space for 19 complete seconds. From questions about seizures to ones asking whether or not the Sena...

In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we're examining and comparing the newest weight loss drugs on the market: Mounjaro and Wegovy. As these drugs become more prevalent, understanding their mechanisms, effectiveness, and side effects is crucial for informed healthcare decisions. Click here to watch the full episode... Here's what we'll discuss in the video: 1. What Kind of D...

So let's talk about banned US foods... Have you ever seen yourself craving your favorite food when traveling in a different country, but the moment you go to their grocery store, it's nowhere to be found, most likely because it's banned? Thinking about this, it's somewhat wild that here in this country, we have foods that we eat on a daily basis, but if you travel abroad, they'd be like, "Do not b...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Understanding Diabetes Diabetes Topics with Dr. Pierre In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we're delving into the world of diabetes and its complications. As a widespread and often misunderstood condition, understanding diabetes is critical to managing health effectively. Click here to watch the full epis...

So let's talk about levering the power of public health... How important are civic engagement and politics in elevating the power and practice of public health? It's still sad how it took us a pandemic for people to recognize that we really should be thinking about the importance of public health. That COVID-19 pandemic—that is what happens when we don't have a great structure, especially on a nat...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Why High Blood Pressure is a "Silent Killer" Hypertension Infographic In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we're focusing on a critical health topic: Hypertension, often referred to as the "silent killer." As a physician, I'll be breaking down this serious condition to help you understand why it's so cruci...

So let's talk about Dr. Pierre... If we would go back to 2007 and you'd asked me if I'd be a YouTuber, I would've thought that being a content creator was such a crazy idea. Looking back, I wasn't even aware of what a podcast is, more so than being on YouTube. But then medical school came, and I realized how powerful social media could be, especially in the healthcare space. And so, for years now,...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Deion Sanders Undergoes Surgery, Misses Colorado Football Practice In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we're taking a deep dive into Deion Sanders' health condition and its implications. Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado football team, had to undergo emergency surgery for blood clots to avoid amputa...

So let's talk about the ten men's health issues... June has come to an end, and it holds great significance, especially for someone like me, as it is Men's Health Month. As we look back, we dedicated four weeks to addressing important issues and discovering ways to prioritize self-care so we can live a longer and better life with our loved ones. But if you cannot get enough of our men's health ser...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Supreme Court strikes down college affirmative action programs In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we are diving deep into the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions, and its potential implications on healthcare. The ruling, which declared affirmative action admission polic...

So let's talk about men... Previously in our Men's health month series, we talked about its general importance, we talked about mental health; and last week, we talked specifically about prostate cancer. And now that we're in the last week of the month, we will be discussing the most important level of self-care: getting regular checkups. There are so many barriers along the way that stop people,...

Let's Connect: Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: Twitter Exchange Dr. Hotez says he was 'stalked' in front of his home after Joe Rogan's Twitter exchange In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we are going to be talking about the recent Twitter exchange between Dr. Peter Hotez and Joe Rogan. After Dr. Hotez challenged Spotify on its inability to stop the mi...

So let's talk about prostate cancer... We are still in the month of June, and our episode for today is still a part of our men's health series. But this week, we will be focusing on a specific disease that's been severely affecting Black men for a very long time already. I am talking about prostate cancer. Did you know that there's a higher incidence of prostate cancer in African-American men? The...

So let's talk about Black Men & Mental Health... A lot of us men grew up in an environment that tells us to "man up" at a very young age. As a result, we grow up as adults with unresolved traumas and issues. Seeking professional help is never easy; it is even more difficult if you come from a minority. Black men struggle to look for professional help due to lack of representation, and only 26% of...