Late Night Health Radio

Based on data from the Williams Institute at UCLA, roughly 15,500 transgender persons serve in the US military and 134,300 military veterans identify as transgender—though the actual numbers are certainly much higher. Should transgender service members celebrate the future of a more inclusive military—or prepare for a next administration to turn back the clock again? In With Honor and Integrity: T...

While it is customary to measure age chronologically, by birthday, science is proving that it is our biological age that matters most to determine the length of healthspan or amount of time a person will maintain good health. Francis Palmer, MD, a world-renowned, board-certified facial plastic surgeon, and author of “What’s Your Number?” has spent more than three decades of his career helping peop...

NeedyMeds was started in 1997 by Richard J. Sagall, MD, a family physician, and Libby Overly, MSW, MEd, a medical social worker. Both realized there was a need for a centralized resource for information on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. With the Internet becoming an important source of information, they decided that was the perfect medium for this ever-changing information. Since then...

Board-certified naturopathic doctor Dr. Drew, says parents and grandparents have to keep calm, stay sharp and sleep tight as they shift their children and teens into the new year. It may feel like 2022 is going to get back to normal after a never-ending year of lockdown and virtual learning since 2020, but most families are not feeling quite out of the woods yet. Dr. Sinatra says the anxiety and s...

Brian McGowan is a former Wall Street management consultant. He is currently writing a book entitled, “Just Another Day of Hell in Paradise,” which chronicles the epic journey of his wife’s illness. Due to a rare liver condition that left her in a state not unlike the boy in the bubble, she was unable to win the battle, and died on a beach in Hawaii in 2015. Servet Hasan is a best-selling author,...

During the cold winter months ahead, research has shown that there is no magic “multivitamin” pill that will ward off the sniffles and keep your body in top shape. Ultimately, eating heathy, exercise and good sleep habits are the best way to ensure that you are ready to fight off colds and viruses. Dr. Cornelius Ferreira, a board-certified family physician at Nuvance Health, sits down with Mark Al...

Although awareness of and appreciation for commercial drone systems are growing, many medical businesses are unaware of the opportunities drones offer to achieve better business practices, streamline solutions, elevate profitability and save human lives! In a recent discussion with Barry Alexander, founder and CEO of Aquiline Drones (AD), a CT-based drone manufacturer and cloud solutions company,...

Although NJ Labs got its start in dairy testing, it eventually became more recognized and built up its reputation as an innovator in the industry with a history of pioneering standardized analytical testing methods and control systems. Under new ownership, the laboratory dropped “Dairy” from its name in the late 1970s as it expanded into new industries, including pharmaceutical, environmental and...

James B. LaValle is a clinical pharmacist, board certified clinical nutritionist, author of more than 20 books and clinical director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Performance Health Program. He provides key nutrition guidance he provides athletes on and off the field to maintain peak performance. While many of us may not be athletes, LaValle says flu season layered in with coronavirus threats...

GivingTuesday is November 30 this year. It’s an international day of giving recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Now in its ninth year, GivingTuesday has changed over time, but one thing remains the same – the impact of giving during one-day celebrations, like GivingTuesday and year-round. With the immense change we’ve all experienced this year, and the unique challenges that nonprofit an...

When it comes to gift giving this holiday season, many people have a wish list that includes the latest high technology devices. Whether it’s the most user-friendly smartphone on a 5G network powered by the latest Snapdragon processor, computing for play or work, sound that creates new sensations or wearables for everyone, it’s important to have the newest, most powerful tech working for you. You...

Each November, the Parkinson's Foundation recognizes National Family Caregivers Month as an important time to celebrate and honor the many contributions of the millions of Americans caring for a loved one living with a chronic condition like Parkinson's disease (PD). This year, more than ever, the care partner community deserves recognition for the unwavering support they provided, and continue to...

Women no longer need to get married for financial security or to start a family. Society now widely accepts being single as a personal choice, with no stigma attached—regardless of a woman’s age. Still, many women want to get married. And so do many men. But often, women don’t speak about their desire for marriage because they fear people will view them as desperate. Or worse, foolish. After all,...

Medical intuition is not a gift that only a few people in the world have. Medical intuition is a learned skill that can help one learn, heal, and master their life in profound new levels. The term “medical intuition” is about the absolute interconnectedness between our emotions, our bodies, our thoughts, our life struggles. Medical intuition assesses the impact from the environment, relationships,...

The pandemic caused financial difficulties for many Americans. From those who are just starting their credit journey to those looking to build their credit, consumers are seeking resources and tools to improve their finances. Best-selling author Ash Cash Exantus – who is renowned as the ‘Financial Motivator’ and author of “12 Steps to Repairing your Credit” -- to share some timely financial inspir...

o further its commitment in raising a minimum of $50,000 for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF) during the next five years to support education expenses for students of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who are interested in careers in natural health and healthcare, Organic & Natural Health Association will host a networking event to fundraise for the “Organic & Natural Heal...

October is cybersecurity awareness month — which serves as a timely reminder that criminals are working overtime on scams to steal your identity, data and money. Joining us today is Hari Ravichandran, a cybersecurity expert and the founder and C-E-O of Aura – a digital security company working to make the internet safer for everyone. Forbes magazine named Mr. Ravichandran one of the most powerful...

You're going to love these time-saving grocery shopping life hacks. With back to school and back to work in full swing, and the holidays just around the corner, we are all cooking and grocery shopping a lot more. Now more than ever it’s important to manage your time and planning for meals and special occasions. Personal chef and tech consultant Julie Hartigan has teamed up with Albertsons to break...

In RED CAPE RESCUE: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job, leadership coach Darcy Eikenberg offers advice to professionals still struggling to communicate their value and tackling broken workplace habits and assumptions that stress doing more, with less. The answer is in learning how to rescue our own careers even with simple, practical ways we can reset how we think, revise what we say, and r...

Last year, at the height of the pandemic, a new campaign called the “All For Farmers” initiative was launched to help farmers across the country who were facing financial hardship. Through a partnership with the non-profit – American Farmland Trust (AFT) – Tillamook awarded 130 grants to farmers in 25 states. The grants mainly went to under-represented populations in the farming community, includi...

Medical malpractice lawsuits are a relatively common occurrence in the United States. But the outcome is not usually in favor of the patient. Why? The legal system is designed to encourage extensive discovery and negotiations between adversarial parties with the goal of resolving the dispute without going to jury trial. Gary Stern, a medical malpractice attorney joins Mark Alyn for a lively look a...

Kids today face a complex world with unique challenges. That’s why learning the new fundamentals will help prepare kids to adapt, problem solve and connect with people different from themselves in a diverse and changing world. They need skills like creativity and critical thinking, curiosity and compassion, financial literacy and global citizenship. Education technology expert Anna Maria Chavez, E...

Some people age more gracefully than others. The benefits of Assisted Living as we age can be a great relief if your state of mind is remotely ready for the change. Many times you are not totally convinced, however many who experience the difference find the communities to be a welcome relief. The friendships you make as part of the Assisted Living community are real and meaningful and supportive....

Car crashes are the leading safety issue facing children, with approximately 183,000 children injured in 2018. That’s more than 500 injuries per day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We recently celebrated National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 19-25). AAA clubs nationwide and the NSC are sharing shocking new research showing that 52% of all car seats inspected...

Many people with diabetes have faced serious challenges during the pandemic. In fact, a recent survey found that three out of four Americans put off going to the doctor or delayed medical services due to the pandemic. This can be deadly for people with diabetes, and it comes at a time when the American Diabetes Association reports that more than 25% of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes, mak...