Cancer Vaccine Breakthroughs, Night Owls & Heart Risk, and the MIT Smart Pill

On today’s Good Day Health Show - ON DEMAND…Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken begin with a medical success story with a new cancer vaccine, the importance of a strong immune system, and how we are inadvertently aging ourselves faster. Next, Doug and Dr. Ken address an increase in life expectancy, a study showing night owls have a higher risk of heart disease than early birds, and the state of public health (specifically where we’re at with measles outbreaks. Moving on, Dr. Ken breaks down how weight-loss drugs are being shown to have a positive effect on heart-health when helping with weight loss. Continuing on with the discussion on heart-health and optimal cardiovascular awareness, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss what the numbers of blood pressure mean and why spikes happen at various times. Then, Doug and Dr. Ken address listener questions with a strong focus on the MIT Smart Pill, a biodegradable antenna that transmits a wireless signal from the stomach to confirm medication has been swallowed. Designed to improve adherence for high-risk patients, the pill uses zinc and cellulose materials to safely dissolve within a week, leaving only a tiny, non-biodegradable RFID chip that is naturally excreted. Website: GoodDayHealthrShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks