Medicine Made General

Healthy skin and perfect skin are two different things. In this episode of "Medicine Made General," dermatologist Sima Rozati, MD, PhD, challenges common misconceptions about skin care and covers the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Rozati discusses a range of … Ep13 – Building a Better Skin Care Routine| Medicine Made General Read More »

A protein movement is upon us. Shakes, bars, chips, cookies ... tons of brands tout protein benefits. But how much protein does a person actually need each day? Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, joins Hopkins GIM's "Medicine Made General" to talk … Ep: 12 Protein Is Having a Moment | Medicine Made General Read More »

Would your loved ones know what to do if they had to make medical decisions on your behalf? For National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, Dr. Ivy Akid joins Medicine Made General to explain why planning ahead isn’t about … Ep: 11 Decisions Your Loved Ones Shouldn’t Have to Guess | Medicine Made General Read More »

Sleep is foundational to good health, but many people aren’t getting enough. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Charlene Gamaldo breaks down sleep – how much do adults really need, the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, and separating … Ep 10. Sleep: The Other Vital Sign | Medicine Made General Read More »

It can be hard to distinguish symptoms from a common cold, the flu, or even COVID-19, but it’s important to know they aren’t treated the same way. Dr. Christine Krueger explains what it means to have an “upper respiratory infection," … Ep 9: Your Guide to Cold & Flu Season | Medicine Made General Read More »

What’s normal aging vs. dementia? In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Ravi Gupta goes into detail on what the term “dementia” means, how it differs from normal forgetfulness, and why dementia is more than just memory loss. 

The holidays are a time of celebration — and for many people, a time of heavier drinking. In this episode of Medicine Made General, addiction medicine and primary care physician Dr. Alia Bodnar breaks down what patients should know about … Ep 7: Alco-Holidays: A Practical Approach to Drinking Smarter | Medicine Made General Read More »

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common and often preventable conditions seen in primary care. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Nisa Maruthur explains what type 2 diabetes and prediabetes really mean, why many people don’t … Ep 6: Living Well With — or Preventing — Type 2 Diabetes | Medicine Made General Read More »

How does listening to patients transform cancer care? In part two of Medicine Made General’s conversation on cancer survivorship, Johns Hopkins researcher Claire Snyder, PhD, MHS, returns to explain how her work helps patients’ voices shape their care. She discusses … Ep 5 Part 2: The Power of the Patient Voice in Cancer Care | Medicine Made General Read More »

In this episode of Medicine Made General, Johns Hopkins cancer survivorship researcher Claire Snyder, PhD, MHS, joins hosts Dr. Bimal Ashar and Katie Caviness-Crolley to explore what survivorship really means—and why it begins at diagnosis, not after treatment ends. Dr. Snyder discusses how … Ep 5 Part 1: Caring for the Whole Person: Through Cancer & Beyond | Medicine Made General R...

What exactly is palliative care — and how is it different from hospice? In this episode of Medicine Made General, Johns Hopkins palliative care physician and graphic artist Nathan Gray, MD, explains how his field improves quality of life for patients … Ep 4: Comics & Compassion: Support at Every Stage of Illness | Medicine Made General Read More »

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are generating major buzz for weight loss — but what’s fact, what’s fiction and what do they really do in the body? In this extended episode, Dr. Selvi Rajagopal, a Johns Hopkins internist, pediatrician, … Ep 3: Inside GLP-1s: How They Work, Who They Help & What to Expect | Medicine Made General Read More »

Many people think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings — but there’s a lot more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Tina Zhang, a Johns Hopkins internist, women’s health expert, and certified menopause provider, breaks down the … Ep 2: More than Hot Flashes: Debunking Menopause Myths | Medicine Made General Read More »

Millions of Americans take daily vitamins or supplements — but are they really helping? In our very first episode, Dr. Bimal Ashar, a Johns Hopkins internal medicine doctor and expert in preventive care, breaks down the science behind common supplements. … Ep. 1: Vitamins & Supplements: Should You Be Taking That? | Medicine Made General Read More »