Health Is Number One

Mollie James MD, functional medicine physician and surgeon, joins Dr. Craig Wax to talk about best ways to shop for medical care, labs, studies, and all things  related to Health. Dr. James is a pioneer in direct care, re-centering the patient–physician relationship back to individual patients. Dr. James can be found at the  James clinic.

Nevena Damjanov, MD, hematologist/oncologist and  Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Pennsylvania at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center speaks with Dr. Craig Wax about the liver and health and disease, with emphasis on drivers of liver cancer. Dr. Damjanov is also Chief of Hematology-Oncology at the Veterans Administration VA in Philadelphia .

Dr. Michael Yaros, ophthalmologist, discusses dry eye causes, pathology, and solutions with Dr. Craig Wax. Dr. Yaros walks us through eye anatomy and physiology to help us understand why eyes need to be kept moist and by what mechanisms, and how and why they get dry. Dr. Yaros NJ opthalmology practice link https://20.20eyes.com/ .

Benjamin Negin, MD, hematologist/oncologist, speaks with Dr. Craig Wax on the topic of lymphoma. Dr. Negin describes blood cancer and how lymphoma fits the category and what sets it apart. Dr.  Negin is a physician at  Southern Oncology Hematology Associates  in Vineland, New Jersey. 

Brian Hooker, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Simpson University, speaks on the history and science of vaccines. After his PhD in biochemical engineering in 1990, he has been active in biotechnology and epidemiology research for over 35 years. Dr. Hooker frankly and accurately discusses vaccine history and science with host Dr. Craig Wax. It is eye opening!

Brian Tyson MD, urgent care physician in southern California speaks about physician free speech imperatives. Dr. Craig Wax interviews him on the importance of physician and patient free speech, pending lawsuit against the state of California, and critical nature of constitutional rights. You can find Dr. Tyson at  https://www.allvalleycares.com/tyson.html Lawsuit info  

Ona Brazwell, paramedic, speaks with Dr. Craig Wax about the US federal government VAERS: vaccine adverse events reporting system. They discuss the four decade history, from the legislation that created it, through planning and implementation, and the time that she worked there. Lots of insight provided for the function, malfunction, and problems of this outdated and ineffective system.

Katherine E. Galluzzi, D.O., CMD, FACOFP d  is Prof and Chair PCOM Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Nicol E. Joseph, DO, MBA, CMD is Professor of  PCOM Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine   Drs. Galluzzi and Joseph discuss human memory with Dr. Craig Wax. We answer the questions: What is memory? What is normal? What are diseases of memory? What can we do to preserve our...

Michelle Casella, MS plant science, Agricultural Agent and Professor, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, discusses organic farming, and pesticide concerns with Dr. Craig M. Wax. They get their hands dirty with soil and farm production issues. Mrs. Casella answers the questions, “is organic produce worth it,” and, “are pesticides necessary?”

Brian Balin, Ph. D, Director of the Center for Chronic Disorders of aging at PCOM , Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, discusses in depth, his novel research, into causes of Alzheimer’s dementia. Dr. Craig Wax questions Dr. Balin on his life’s work, the theory that Alzheimer’s can be predisposed or caused by infectious causes. Dr. Balin is also a professor of neuroscience and neuropatho...

Ashley Lee, RD, nutritionist, discusses risks and benefits of many diet plans. Dr. Craig Wax conducts the interview to help you determine which nutritional strategy lifestyle is right for you. Ashley Lee, RD practices in Swedesboro, NJ, and online at https://www.yourhonestwellness.com.

Stanley Goldfarb MD, Nephrologist, former Dean of Curriculum at the Perelman school of medicine at the UNIVERSITY Of PENNSYLVANIA is interviewed. He is founder and director of Do No Harm at  DoNoHarmMedicine.org . Dr. Craig Wax and Dr. Goldfarb review the current trend of politics in Medicine, interfering with patient care and teaching of students, interns, and resident physicians. 

Peter Marta, DO, surgeon and hormone expert discuss the male hormone cascade throughout the lifecycle with Host, Dr. Craig M. Wax. Find out why things go astray and what to do about it. Screening testing is not for everyone, but is necessitated if certain symptoms are present. Tune in to find out why it is Pandora's Box #2. #HealthIsNumberOne #HINO

Tracy Verrico, DO, Gynecologist discusses female hormones with Host Dr. Craig M. Wax. Dr. Verrico and Dr. Wax open wide "Pandora's Box," on female hormones throughout the female lifespan from childhood through menopause. Normal expectations, symptoms, lab evaluations, and treatment options are frankly discussed. Don't miss it!

Jim Rost, patient and electrician, shares his health journey from bladder cancer detection through treatment options to stability. Host, Dr. Craig M. Wax, moderates the story and help define medical terms and simplify details.

Generosa Grana, MD, FACP, Director, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Health System, speaks with Dr. Craig M. Wax to update listeners on breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. She shares her personal story of commitment, passion, and triumph as a top regional physician helping affected women and their families through the process of healing.

Heidi Klessig, MD, anesthesiologist, retired, and author of The Brain Death Fallacy, speaks with Dr Craig Wax on the uncertainty of brain death, with regard to organ donation. Transplant programs and centers may be overzealous and profit motive driven, putting donors at risk for unspeakable harm.

David Temmermand, DO, ENT surgeon sits down in studio with host Craig M. Wax, DO to discuss thyroid and parathyroid cancers. We review routine screening, signs, symptoms and available treatments. Listen and learn from the best.

Sports Gambling Online: A Losing Bet – Danny Funt, Author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling joins Dr. Craig Wax on Health is Number One . He discusses the epidemic of sports betting from your smartphone, laptop and mobile tablet. It a multimillion dollar industry with scare limits. In the US alone, it has reached $16 Billion dollars, $70 billion worldwide and grow...

Michael Moore, DO, family physician and medical informatics expert discusses with Dr. Craig Wax how technology that brought us Dr. Google (web searches), now brings us Dr. AI (web artificial intelligence). This new tech update has much promise for both physicians and patients but can mislead and compromise personal privacy.

Arvind Cavale, MD, Endocrinologist speaks with Dr. Craig Wax about fat, lifestyle and meds. Fat? Let's lose weight and get healthy. Are GLP-1 meds worth it?

Jan Jekielek, Journalist , author and host speaks frankly with Dr. Craig M. Wax about the CCP China organ transplant harvest for international trade. His new book, "Killed to Order," document evidence that CCP uses prisoners and other politcal enemies of the regime as a source for organs without consent . ADULT CONTENT WARNING.

Lynda Coraluzzi, LCADC, addiction specialist and liver transplant screener, speaks with Dr. Craig M. Wax about alcohol in society today. She reflects on her own personal struggles from years ago to present day clients fighting to break free of alcohol dependency and addiction.

Mark Fowler, pest specialist, joins Dr. Craig M. Wax in the studio to chat about bugs and your health. Which bugs are which? That is, which bugs are threats to your health versus petty annoyance. We discuss how to screen, identify and handle those pests with safety for pets and children.

Dean Murrell, RDH, discusses all things tooth and oral health with Dr. Craig M. Wax on Health Is Number One. Mr. Murrell draws from over three decades of experience as a dental hygienist to talk about prevention to detection to treatment. Tune in!