Dr. Joe Galati Podcast

The Silent Epidemic: Why Fatty Liver Disease Deserves Your Attention This is an incredibly important public health initiative, and I commend Liver Specialists of Texas and Houston Research Institute-Medical Center for offering free FibroScan screenings. Let me break down why this matters so much. The Hidden Danger of Fatty Liver Disease Fatty liver disease has become alarmingly common—affecting ne...

Hot Car Deaths in Children Every year in the United States, an average of 38 children die from heatstroke after being left in hot vehicles , according to national safety statistics. Since 1998, over 900 children have lost their lives this way. What makes these tragedies particularly heartbreaking is that they're entirely preventable. A car's interior temperature can rise by 20 degrees in just 10 m...

#Diabetes is one of the most pressing #health challenges of our time, and it’s far more common than many people realize. Today on NewsRadio KFBK, 93.1 FM and 1530 AM in Sacramento, with Cristina Mendonsa , we’re focusing on type 2 diabetes and prediabetes —conditions that are affecting our communities on a massive scale. In the U.S., tens of millions of adults are living with type 2 diabetes, and...

This episode of the Dr. Joe Galati podcast discussed the top 7 strategies to reduce your chance of #cancer. Avoiding tobacco Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of cancer. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, and smokeless products. Chemicals in tobacco damage DNA and cause cancers of the lung, mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, pancreas, and more. Quitting at any age sig...

In this heartfelt Father's Day episode, I sit down with my longtime friend John Geerlings from Long Island—a devoted father and grandfather—to explore the profound influence fathers have on their family's overall health and well-being. We dive deep into the often-overlooked role that dads play as health leaders within the household, discussing how fathers can serve as powerful role models by prior...

Every Tuesday morning at 10:15 am EST I join Cristina Mendonsa on Sacramento's New/Talk station KFBK to discuss the latest health stories in the news. This week, we discussed a NEW REPORT ON ALCOHOL SAFETY? LESS MAY BE BETTER FOR HEALTH 1. Rapid Escalation of Risk After One Drink The primary finding of the "Alcohol Intake and Health Study" is that health risks accelerate significantly after a sing...

Welcome back to this week's episode. I'm thrilled to have a truly exceptional guest joining me in the studio today— Dr. Garth Davis , a highly respected bariatric surgeon based in Houston, Texas, who brings decades of experience to the frontlines of obesity medicine. Dr. Davis has dedicated his career not only to performing life-changing surgeries but to fundamentally rethinking how we approach we...

On our podcast today, we’re tackling e‑bike safety—a fast-growing concern with sobering numbers. Reported e‑bike injuries surged from 751 in 2017 to 25,000 in 2022. Sixty-seven percent of crashes lead to hospitalization, and about a third of those patients land in the ICU. Helmet use lags behind traditional cyclists, intoxication is a frequent factor, and most fatalities occur in men ages 25 to 44...

Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Joe Galati podcast. Today, we are diving deep into the foundation of health: the food we eat and how it fuels our bodies. Joining me are two essential members of our team at Liver Specialists of Texas, Physician Assistants Natalie Oliver and Swara Modi. Both were recently on an episode of Your Health First, our weekly radio program on #iHeart Radio. Together,...

Hello and welcome to our latest #podcast episode! I'm so glad you're here with us today. This segment comes from our recent broadcast on SiriusXM's Catholic Channel, where we dive into some fascinating health news stories that you need to know about. In today's episode, we're covering some truly important topics: First, we'll explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way you can a...

I’m glad you’re with us! Here is the rundown on our latest podcast. Today we’re talking about something that can change the way you think about getting older: health span versus life span. Life span is simply how long you live—the number of years between birth and death.  Health span is different. Health span is how many of those years you actually spend feeling well—strong, independent, ment...

In this month’s episode of my monthly SiriusXM program on The Catholic Channel (Channel 129), I sit down with longtime friend and collaborator David Goldberg — a fellow Holy Trinity High School (Hicksville, Long Island) alum — to preview my forthcoming book, Hope in the Harshest Moments: What Critically Ill Patients Taught About Hope, Advocacy, and Never Facing Illness Alone (tentative title), due...

Dr. Joseph Rogers of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was our guest this past week on Your Health First. He delivered a thorough overview of cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factors, and what Americans need to know to protect their heart health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., so understanding your personal risk is critical...

Today I’m joined by my colleague and friend, Dr. Chuma Egwim , a hepatologist with Liver Associates of Texas and at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Egwim and I are talking practical strategies to be a better patient and a stronger self-advocate—how to take an active interest in your health and wellness so you’re not just an idle bystander. We’ll discuss why an annual physical with basic screening...

Podcast Episode Summary: Faith, Wellness, and the new book "Nothing is Impossible With God" with Shannon Bream Join us for a deeply inspiring episode originating from Houston, Texas, where I bring my perspective as a liver disease specialist and my 23 years of broadcasting experience on both SiriusXM and iHeartRadio to a special conversation on The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM Channel 129). In this...

Welcome to “Untucked: How a Fashion Trend Is Hiding a Health Crisis.” I want to talk about something that might be hanging in your closet right now: your favorite shirt you like to wear untucked. Over the last decade, the untucked look has become the go‑to style for men. Longer, looser, casually hanging over the belt. It’s marketed as modern, relaxed, confident. But I believe, for many men, it’s b...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we're diving into a simple yet powerful health assessment tool that's right at your fingertips—literally in your own kitchen. Today, we'll explore how taking an honest inventory of your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer serves as a revealing window into your current nutritional status and overall health trajectory. The foods that fill your shelves tell...

Welcome to our show. Today, we're delving into a deeply important, yet often challenging, subject: hospice care and the intricate world of end-of-life decision-making. These are conversations many understandably shy away from, but as you'll hear, they are profoundly necessary, and ideally, they should take place long before a critical health crisis ever arises. We are incredibly fortunate to have...

During a recent, compelling episode of our popular weekly broadcast on iHeartRadio, we dedicated a critical segment to exploring the growing public health crisis of fatty liver disease. We were honored to host Natalie Oliver, a distinguished Physician Assistant from our liver disease practice, Liver Specialists of Texas , as our special guest. Fatty liver disease, officially known as Metabolic Dys...

Renowned physician, author, and media medical expert Dr. Marc Siegel joins “Your Health First” for an in-depth conversation you won’t want to miss. Dr. Siegel is a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and a senior medical analyst for Fox News, where he has become a trusted voice in explaining complex medical issues to millions of viewers. Over the years, he has covered everything f...

Welcome to this episode of the Dr. Joe Galati Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Archana Sadhu , a leading expert in diabetes and metabolic syndrome from Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the critical risk factors for type 2 diabetes and explore the potential life-threatening complications that can arise, includ...

#coloncancer #heartburn #abdominalpain Welcome to our latest podcast episode! Tonight, we're diving into the world of breakfast nutrition, featuring the popular Kodiak Baked Cake pancake mix, which claims to be high in protein. We'll discuss how, while this mix offers a significant protein boost, there are equally, if not more nutritious alternatives like beans, Greek yogurt, and lean chicken that...

In this latest episode, we sit down with Jackie DeAngelis, a seasoned journalist and host on Fox Business Network, to discuss her personal journey with breast cancer. Diagnosed four years ago, Jackie shares her emotional and physical experience navigating treatment, including her decision to undergo a double mastectomy. She emphasizes the importance of early screening, understanding family history...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into an often-overlooked aspect of modern travel: the potential health hazards faced by travelers in today’s expansive airports. As airports have grown larger and more sprawling, passengers are now required to walk much longer distances from drop-off points to their gates. For many, especially older adults and those with chronic health conditions such...

Your Health First: Advancements in Robotic Surgery & Live Liver Donation at Houston Methodist Join Dr. Joe Galati on this episode of "Your Health First" as he speaks with leading surgeons from Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Simon and Dr. Yee Lee Cheah. Broadcasting live from 740 KTRH in Houston and worldwide on the iHeartRadio app every Sunday at 7:00 PM Central, this insightful discussion de...