MU Health Care: Ask the Experts

Summer is here and you want to get outside and exercise but the heat and humidity can really put stress on your body. Casey Hairston is an MU Health Care athletic trainer and we're talking about what you should know before you get out and exercise in the Mid-Mo heat.

With the weather heating up more people are spending time outside, kidney stone cases tend to rise. Symptoms can come on fast. Our guest is urologist Dr. Julie Riley from MU Health Care's Kidney Stone Program to share some advice on what and how to treat kidney stones and prevent them from coming back.

Summer break starts this month and kids are going to be outside playing and having fun-but it can also bring bumps, bruises and injuries. MU Health Care pediatric emergency medicine Dr. Mary Beth Bernadin joins us to talk about MU's Children's Hospital Emergency Room.

Tick season is here and with it comes the newly emerging condition called Alpha-gal syndrome- a tick related allergy that can make people react to red meat. Dr. Benjamin Casterline, a dermatologist at MU Health Care is here to help you learn more about Alpha-gal.

More than 3 million Americans live with epilepsy- and for one in three, medication isn't enough. Dr. Stephanie Bustros with MU Health Care joins us to talk about advanced treatment options that can help patients regain their independence.

Dr. Zafonte is a nationally recognized expert in brain injury research and treatment. If you or someone you know has had a brain injury, MU Health Care's Concussion Program offers expert care. Schedule an evaluation today muhealth.org/braininjuryexperts

Winter can be rough on your sinuses our expert today is MU Health Care ENT Dr. Albert Kong to help us understand why winter is so tough on us and how we can battle it.

Trying to grow your family can be one of the most exciting- and sometimes overwhelming journeys in your life. MU Health Care's Reproductive Health and Fertility Center is here to help and our expert today is Dr. Tia Brodeur, a reproductive endocrinologist helping to lead the center into a new chapter.

As flu season ramps up it's hard to know where to go when you or your kids get sick. Our expert today is MU Health Care's Doctor Day to talk about the many convenient options for care when the sniffles strike.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are joined by MU Health Care breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Nicole Nelson to talk about early detection and why screenings are so very important.

Fall sports season is here and it's always a good time to talk about the concerns of concussions. You don't have to be an athlete to suffer a concussion and to help us recognize symptoms and what to do after an injury we have MU Health Care neurologist Dr. Komal Ashraf with us.

Do you have a primary care provider? Do you only think of your doc when you're sick? Dr. Swofford joined us to talk about why having a trusted PCP is so important.

It is summer time and while we should be protecting our skin year-round, now's the time to take extra precautions. Our expert is MU Health Care dermatologist Dr. Jordan Parker with some tips to avoid sun damage and spot early signs of cancer.

When a routine ultrasound shows something unexpected during pregnancy, families want answers and expert support. MU Health Care's new Fetal Care Program offers just that - advanced diagnosis and treatment for babies before they're born. Dr. Streitman, a maternal fetal medicine specialist joined Cosmo to to tell us more.

When a routine ultrasound shows something unexpected during pregnancy, families want answers and expert support. MU Health Care's new Fetal Care Program offers just that - advanced diagnosis and treatment for babies before they're born. Dr. Streitman, a maternal fetal medicine specialist joined Cosmo to to tell us more.

May is Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Brandi French Neurologist joined Cosmo to help understand stroke risks, some warning signs and what to do when a loved one may be having a stroke. www.muhealth.org/expertstrokecare

1 in 5 Americans over the age of 45 has arthritis. Springtime means getting more active again. Trail rides, pickleball, softball and more! MU Health Care orthopeadic surgeon and joint pain expert is our guest on this episode.

Keep your voice strong and performing at it's best with expert advice from Dr. Mark Gilbert of MU Health Care's Voice, Airway and Swallowing Center.

It's that time of the year - New Year's resolutions are top of mind. If you're one of the many whose resolution is to lose weight, our MU Health Care expert is nurse practitioner Victoria Newcom from MU Health Care's Weight Management and Metabolic Center is here to help you with your many options to lose weight.

Listen as Dr. Gerhard Hildebrandt, MD talks about how MU Health Care continues to lead the way as the region's first and only blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy program.

November means Men's Health, especially prostate health! Our expert on this podcast is MU Health Care urologist Dr. Daniel Au to help us understand why and what to do for men's prostate health concerns.

Nearly 1 in every 5 deaths is related to cardiovascular disease and those numbers are numbing to hear. The good news is that we have amazing local heart experts like MU Health Care Cardiologist Dr. Arun Kumar here to help us.

October means Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we are joined by Dr. Nicole Nelson, a breast cancer expert and surgeon at MU Health Care to share the latest info we all should know.

Fall sports season is here and almost 40% of youth athletes will suffer an injury. Dr. Steven DeFroda is our guest to help parents protect their kids from sports injuries.

Are you considering a cosmetic procedure? Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have had one in last year and MU Health Care's nurse practitioner Elizabeth Sunvold is here to talk about the latest trends and what you should know before you move forward with getting treatment.