The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Stevan Mirkovich didn't lose weight by going to the gym. It was the food that helped him lose nearly 100 pounds and got the former athlete back on the road to health!   He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to share his inspiring story and the diet he chose to slim down. The same diet has not only helped him keep the weight off for years, but laid the foundation for a thriving career h...

Can vegans get all the vitamins and nutrients they need without taking a supplement? Is it even possible?   Get the answer from Dr. Neal Barnard when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live!   Dr. Barnard will also be answering viewer questions sent to the Doctor's Mailbag.    - Do older vegans need a calcium supplement? - How can you break an addiction to cheese? -...

Making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can help reverse most of the chronic diseases that kill and sicken millions every year.   Dr. Dean Ornish shares how you can improve heart disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic inflammation, and many other conditions, often without drugs or surgery. Plus, he explains how all of those diseases are more similar than we think.   Also, explore how applying...

These are six of the top benefits of a vegan diet! From weight loss to more energy and a better sex life, Dr. Neal Barnard and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll explore how going plant-based can improve your life and health. Best of all, studies show going vegan can help you live longer too! — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitte...

Clear up false food facts on the season finale of The Exam Room!   There is a dizzying amount of misinformation spread about plant-based diets on a daily basis. You need meat to survive. There is no way that you will get enough nutrients. Dairy is required in order to have strong bones. You won't live as long if you just eat plants.   When you first consider going vegan it can be nearly impossible...

Will adding lemon to your coffee really help you lose weight? We put the internet's latest health craze under the microscope!   Beyond the viral claim, we discover the best foods to slim down as "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by dietitian Karen Smith on The Exam Room podcast. It's not about overly processed food, fad diets, or gimmicks. It's about eating the foods that have bee...

This is a double celebration!   First, Kristie Sullivan, MPH, joins us we take a look back at how we were able to save the lives of thousands of animals over the last year—including ending deadly live animal labs for emergency medicine training at Vanderbilt University and paramedic training at the University of Washington. We also shut down lethal dog labs for veterinary training at Tuskegee Univ...

The shocking death of Mr. Big on the Sex and the City reboot has many wondering how someone who exercises regularly could still have a heart attack.   Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain why riding a Peloton every day may not be enough to keep you heart healthy. Could proper nutrition actually be the most important factor for keeping your heart pumping in opt...

While Dr. Asha Subramanian was helping her patients get well, she was quietly suffering through her own health struggles. She battled endometriosis from an early age, and the debilitating pain only grew worse with time. As a young doctor, the disease had grown so bad that she was told if she didn't have children in the near future she would risk never being able to get pregnant.   The issues would...

How can you stop heartburn? Find out which foods may offer relief as Dr. Will Bulsiewicz joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live.   Dr. B also answers viewer questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Can vinegar help heartburn? - Do coffee and team make acid reflux worse? - Does milk relieve heartburn? - What effect do antacids have on gut health? - And many more!  ...

The secret to living a long life isn't having good genes. Discover the keys to living longer and healthier with longevity expert Dan Buettner when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   Dan delves into the diets of communities known as Blue Zones where people are living longer than anywhere else in the world.   One thing they largely have in common? Eating a predomin...

Did you know that people with high blood pressure can often experience dramatic improvement by eating certain foods?   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods to lower high blood pressure when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. Plus, they discuss the foods to avoid when treating hypertension, whether high blood pressure can be genetically driven, how big of a...

Hear from two men who have redefined what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes!   Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, are both living with Type 1 diabetes and eat more fruit in a day than the average person eats in a week. How could that be?   The co-founders of Mastering Diabetes join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on this special episode of The Exam Room podcast in honor of...

You're full but you can't stop eating. There's a reason why you feel uncomfortable, bloated, and on the verge of slipping into a food coma! It's your body's way of dealing with the massive meal you just ate.   Dr. Vanita Rahman joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain how taxing it can be on your body when you go back for seconds or even thirds! Food is supposed to be energizing,...

Whether this is your first vegan Thanksgiving or you've been keeping it turkey-free for years, we can all use a little inspiration in the kitchen!   Serving up some great ideas are two amazing cookbook authors who can turn any classic dish into a modern vegan masterpiece. Audrey Dunham and "The Vegan Roadie" Dustin Harder join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for some great last-minute ide...

What foods will help you sleep better? Discover the best and worst options for fighting insomnia when Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   Did you know that one out of three adults struggle to get enough sleep every night? It's an unfortunate truth, but the difference between tossing and turning for eight hours and quality rest could be what you're ea...

Being backed up is no fun! So what are the best foods that can help with constipation and get things moving again?   Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals the best options when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room.   Dr. Bulsiewicz also answers viewer questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Can protein powder cause constipation? - Can eating too much fiber make you constipa...

An inside look at They're Trying to Kill Us from the creators of the groundbreaking documentary.   John Lewis and Keegan Kuhn join "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to discuss the making of the film and the systemic issues that are driving health inequality in the United States.   Why are people of color more likely to die from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer if genetics aren't the reas...

Here's a scary fact. Only 1 out of every 1,000 meals served in restaurants qualifies as having "ideal" nutrition. Even scarier? Portion sizes at fast-food restaurants are three times larger than they were in 1950!   Could it be that our obsession with eating out is actually making us sick and die younger? It may sound extreme, but given all of the fat, salt, sugar, and sodium being served, it is f...

Relief from unwanted hormone symptoms such as hot flashes could be as close as your next meal.   Dr. Neal Barnard reveals the best foods for helping your hormones when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ Live.   He'll also be answering listener questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Can a healthy diet improve fertility? - How does fat affect hormones? - Can a v...

Cravings can be so frustrating! Anyone who has ever tried to stop eating chocolate, chips, cheese, or junk food will tell you that these foods are almost impossible to give up!   Dr. Mickey Witte, a neuroscientist specializing in food addiction, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to explain the war between your brain and your belly. She details how the hedonic pleasure centers of your...

Everyone knows that oranges are packed with vitamin C. But did you know that other foods have even more of the stuff known for fighting off a cold and the flu?   Dietitian Maggie Neola shares five foods that you may not have even realized were vitamin C powerhouses when she joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ Live.   Maggie also answers other diet and nutrition questio...

When it comes to breast cancer your weight matters. Just gaining 8 pounds since graduating high school can make a woman 25% more likely to develop breast cancer. And for women who have gained more than 25 pounds the risk is four times higher than that!   Breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author Dr. Kristin Funk discusses why excess fat tempts cancer in your body and outlines the steps you can...

Should you eat olive oil? It does have proven health benefits but could they be erased by all the fat found in it?   Get the answers from Dr. Neal Barnard when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room™ Live.   Dr. Barnard will also be answering questions sent to The Doctor's Mailbag:   - Are flaxseed oil and coconut oil healthy? - Do vegans with low white blood cell count...

Four out of five breast cancer cases are fed by estrogen. Certain foods can lower the amount produced by the body and subsequently reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. They also downgrade the risk of recurrence among breast cancer survivors.   Dr. Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast cancer surgeon and best-selling author, shares 18 of the most effective estrogen-lowering foods when she j...