The Body Show

September is prostate cancer awareness month and here to share the latest is Mr. Gary Kim, a cancer survivor and co-facilitator for the US2 prostate cancer support group. He will share the latest in available treatments right here in the islands.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, can make it feel like you can't get your breath, and not able to enjoy the same activities as you used to. Val Chang of the Hawaii COPD Coalition is on the show, along with Czamira Alba, NP from Straub Lung Center, to share the latest on the diagnosis and treatment of this life limiting illness.

If you were ever in an emergency, who would answer medical questions on your behalf? If you don’t have an advanced directive, you might not be able to control what happens next. Listen in to Hope Young from Kokua Mau as she explains the importance of this critical piece of information, and why we all need one!

Explore the Medicare Alphabet Soup. What’s the difference between Part A, B, C, and D? How do you know if traditional Medicare or an Advantage plan is best for you? Dr. Eileen Hilton, the founder of Crown Care, is on the line to share the latest groundbreaking legislation and how it may make paying for medications easier than ever for people on all types of Medicare insurance.

Serious health conditions can be unexpected, but conversations about end of life care don’t have to be. Jeanette Koijane of Kokuamau.org is on the show sharing her expertise about palliative care and hospice, what’s the difference, and how to have that difficult conversation with loved ones now before a crisis makes it an emergency.

If you had a terminal illness would you want to have the option to end your own life with medication? Aubrey Hawk from Compassion and Choices is on the line sharing her personal story of why she supports medical aid in dying and how the covid pandemic actually made access a little easier. What is the future of this legislation and are there ways we could improve it?

How do you know if you need a knee or hip replacement? Dr. Joseph Varcadipane from Hawai’i Pacific Health is on the line sharing the latest in joint replacements, the reasons to go home to your own house afterwards, and more. He will cover average recovery times and even share how robots may make surgery more precise, and help the new joints last longer than ever! If you think your joints are givi...

Can I take this? Whether it be over the counter or prescribed not all medications are safe as we age, and there are some we should avoid entirely. Geriatric specialist Dr. Megan Chock from Kaiser Permanente helps to explain the mysteries of the medications that we take and what substitutes might be the safest!

The emergency room is a very convenient place to go for care but should be reserved for the most urgent types of conditions. What exactly are those? Dr. Jason Fleming is back for a part 2 show on what are the common reasons people go to the ER, and what to expect when accidents happen and the ER is the only place that can help.

Asthma treatment has gotten smarter, with new types of inhalers and also biological treatments that have changed the course of care for many patients who suffer with this condition. Hear the latest with Dr. Matthew Lau, Allergy and Asthma expert at Kaiser Permanente on the show.

Covid changed out hospitals handle emergencies, and today we hear from the front lines with Dr. Jason Fleming, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Kuakini Medical Center. How would you know when your symptoms are bad enough to require emergency care for covid? What can be done? Are things different now with the latest surge of the omicron variant? Listen in to hear more

June is headache and migraine awareness month, so do you know what the difference is between tension headaches and migraines? What’s the latest in prevention and treatment? How might Botox help? Dr. Monique Canonico from Kaiser Permanente is on the line, for a two part symposium on all you ever needed to know about supplements, over the counter medications and prescriptions to treat and prevent th...

June is headache and migraine awareness month, so do you know what the difference is between tension headaches and migraines? What’s the latest in prevention and treatment? How might Botox help? Dr. Monique Canonico from Kaiser Permanente is on the line, for a two part symposium on all you ever needed to know about supplements, over the counter medications and prescriptions to treat and prevent th...

Why do you really need a PCP? What types of tests should you do on an annual basis? Are there certain shots that you need beyond being a kid? When does cancer screening start? These questions and more are the focus of our talk tonight with Dr. Cheynie Nakano of Kuakini Medical Center.

Covid changed a lot of how we get together and go to work or school. Our mental health along with our physical health have both been affected. Loneliness, depression, higher rates of diabetes, delaying routine screenings, all of these issues need attention in order to be well. Dr. Theresa Wee is in the studio for a two part series on how she has been coping, along with inspiring her patients to re...

Covid changed a lot of how we get together and go to work or school. Our mental health along with our physical health have both been affected. Loneliness, depression, higher rates of diabetes, delaying routine screenings, all of these issues need attention in order to be well. Dr. Theresa Wee is in the studio for a two part series on how she has been coping, along with inspiring her patients to re...

Women’s health is a lot more than just pap smears and hormones, there are a lot of new recommendations to help women of all ages manage their health throughout their lifetime. Dr. Cheryl Twu, founder of Wellnessobgyn.com is in the studio sharing her expertise in a two part series of shows discussing the most important areas to focus on for women, and a few tips for the men too!

Women’s health is a lot more than just pap smears and hormones, there are a lot of new recommendations to help women of all ages manage their health throughout their lifetime. Dr. Cheryl Twu, founder of Wellnessobgyn.com is in the studio sharing her expertise in a two part series of shows discussing the most important areas to focus on for women, and a few tips for the men too!

Asthma treatment has gotten smarter, with new types of inhalers and also biological treatments that have changed the course of care for many patients who suffer with this condition. Hear the latest with Dr. Matthew Lau, Allergy and Asthma expert at Kaiser Permanente on the show.

We have talked about screening but what happens when you get a diagnosis of colon cancer? Can a half hour test save your life? George Stewart, a local man who was surprised by his cancer journey shares his insights about his diagnosis along with board certified gastroenterologist Dr. Ankor Jain. After almost a decade and a half of practicing medicine, he knows the risks of cancer and what all of u...

April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to do regular screening tests as recommend by your doctor. However if you are diagnosed, the way to navigate the medical system can seem overwhelming. Having a patient navigator can help. Even if you need treatment on Oahu and live on the neighborhood islands, there are great resources from the American Cancer Soci...

Sacred Medicine, the new book by Dr. Lissa Rankin, shares the decade long journey she has taken to discover the integrative medicine traditions of the East and West, along with other native cultures, and how the combination of these treatments might just be the answer to some of the most difficult conditions.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - and Dr. Ian Okazaki, surgical cancer specialist, is going to explain why the new age for screening has changed to 45, and why it's more important than ever to get checked for this very treatable condition, before it's too late.

Not all memory loss is related to Alzheimer's, there are other common causes that can be dangerous, and treatable. Dr. Viereck from Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience shares the latest in the clinical trials for vascular dementia, caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Want to know how to protect your brain - listen in to learn more.

Could we ever have a tobacco-free Hawai‘i? Lieutenant Governor Josh Green along with Josh Ching, a senior at Kamehameha School and member of the Tobacco-Free Coalition are on the show, talking about the efforts of the youth of today to work with the legislature and elected officials to protect the next generation from the harms of tobacco products.