Doctors Take the Mic

Should we or should we not eat fish? Small fish or big fish? What about the environmental impact of eating fish. What about the size of the fish (big fish eat smaller fish, so you are eating more of the food pyramid).  What are the ethics of eating fish?

How do people experience consciousness?  NY Times article by Carl Zimmer, entitled, "Too Many Ideas on What Makes Human Conscious, published May, 6, 2025.  It is an exciting look at what neuroscientists think.  29 theories about human consciousness exist. This podcast talks about the major groups and their thoughts.

Short podcast about the plastics and plastic water bottles.  These plastics are called endocrine disuptors.  Some endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer .   Specifically, certain  PFAS   ( per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances )  and other chemicals, like  PBDEs   ( polybrominated diphenyl ethers )  and phthalates, have shown a positive associat...

Dr. Gloria Wu reveals how understanding the brain's "love centers" can transform your marketing strategy. Drawing on neuroscience research and examples from top brands, she shows how AI can help identify what truly motivates your customers—creating connections that drive loyalty and success across healthcare, business, and technology.

In this episode, Dr. Wu explores the connection between brain science and effective leadership. She discusses how great leaders maintain composure during crises and the biological structures that enable empathy. Drawing from her medical leadership experience, Dr. Wu contrasts traditional authoritarian approaches with modern collaborative environments that create better outcomes through emotional a...

In this fascinating episode, Dr. Gloria Wu delves into groundbreaking research on the biological foundations of empathy. She introduces listeners to the pivotal role of oscillator cells—specialized neurons that synchronize brain activity between individuals during empathetic exchanges. Dr. Wu explains how these cells create neural resonance that allows us to literally "feel with" others, bridging...

Dr. Gloria Wu discusses innovative wound care using biotechnology bandages made from birth tissue. She explains their value in treating difficult wounds and saving eyesight in severe cases. The episode mentions recent media coverage while emphasizing the healing benefits and introducing a donation program for listeners interested in contributing placental tissue.

Dr. Gloria Wu reveals how Google now processes an astounding 5 trillion searches yearly and explains why healthcare professionals should recognize their patient information as a valuable asset. She discusses how medical practitioners can use data for strategic decisions, competitive advantage, and future financial planning. This episode offers essential insights on why understanding data as an ass...

Dr. Gloria Wu offers strategic guidance for investing in the AI healthcare revolution, highlighting opportunities beyond tech giants. She emphasizes leveraging personal healthcare knowledge when evaluating investments, particularly in underutilized medical data and pharmaceutical research tools. Dr. Wu points to resources including university startups, specialized indices, and analytical platforms...

Tech visionary Bill Gates thinks that AI will democratize access to quality healthcare.  AI will get rid of entry level computer jobs but healthcare will still need doctors.   advice within the next decade. The conversation explores how AI technology will increasingly integrate into diagnostic processes and medical decision-making, potentially reshaping traditional healthcare relationships. Gates...

In this fifth installment of her ongoing series, Dr. Gloria Wu explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare practices. She examines various language models powering today's medical AI systems and their technical foundations. Dr. Wu discusses how these technologies evaluate medical information and handle emergency situations, while tracing the evolution of AI capabilities in recent...

In this fourth installment of her series, Dr. Gloria Wu expands on her previous discussions to examine the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. She unpacks how recent AI models are being integrated into diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and patient monitoring systems to create more responsive healthcare environments. 

Dr. Gloria Wu takes us deeper into the vital world of clinical informatics and data integration—key drivers of safer, smarter, and more efficient healthcare. This episode unpacks how AI supports clinical decision-making, improves patient satisfaction, and helps reduce costly safety events like readmissions and falls. Dr. Wu highlights the urgent need for bi-directional data exchange and true inter...

Dr. Gloria Wu continues the conversation on how AI is reshaping modern medicine. This episode dives into the critical role of Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs) in streamlining electronic data sharing, especially for underserved areas. This episode examines AI's growing impact on clinical decision support, drug discovery, medical imaging, and personalized medicine. With AI systems...

Dr. Gloria Wu dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, tracing its evolution from early concepts to today's rapid integration. With ChatGPT reaching 100 million users in just one month and powerful tools like Google's Bard and DeepX redefining efficiency, AI is revolutionizing how we approach medicine. Dr. Wu explores how AI is being used to boost patient educat...

Dr. Gloria Wu explores the powerful intersection of AI and healthcare finance. With the healthcare data industry projected to reach $123 billion by 2025, AI is rapidly becoming essential for managing the financial side of medicine, from reducing costs to enhancing patient care. With 75–80% of all Google searches being health-related, most by women, AI tools are already playing a major role in pati...

Dr. Gloria Wu evaluates the power of music as a non-pharmacological sleep aid. Sleep deficiency is now considered a global public health crisis, impacting not just mood or energy levels but long-term health, productivity, and quality of life. With limited access to therapies like CBT-I and growing concerns around sleep medications, millions are turning to something far simpler and older: music. Th...

Podcast Summary: "Doctors Take the Mic - Concerns Over Arthritis Drug for Dogs" Dr. Gloria Wu discusses potential risks of Librela, an arthritis drug for dogs, highlighted in a December 21, 2024  New York Times article by Emily Anthes. Librela, a monoclonal antibody injection, has been linked to severe neurological effects, including seizures and death, despite initially listing mild side effects....

Podcast Summary: "Doctors Take the Mic - USDA Food Recalls 2024" Dr. Gloria Wu outlines notable 2024 USDA food recalls and public health alerts. Key cases include Ralph's Packing Company recalling 3,132 lbs of pork and beef Bologna due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, and Imperial Foods recalling 7,485 lbs of raw pork sausage for lacking federal inspection. Other recalls involve frozen fis...

Podcast Summary: "Doctors Take the Mic - Dog Food Recalls 2024" Dr. Gloria Wu highlights key dog food recalls in 2024 due to Salmonella and Listeria contamination, which can cause severe illness or death in pets. Notable recalls include Blue Ridge Beef (Dec. 4, 2024), Hollywood Feed's Carolina Made Chicken Chips (Nov. 23), and Answers Pet Food (Sept. 22). Darwin's Natural Pet Products and Viva als...

Podcast Summary: "Doctors Take the Mic - Grain-Free Dog Foods and Heart Disease" Dr. Gloria Wu discusses a concerning link between certain grain-free dog foods and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a type of heart failure. The FDA investigated 16 brands, including Acana, Zignature, Taste of the Wild, and Blue Buffalo. These foods substitute grains with lentils, peas, or chickpeas, potentially c...