EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 14 MIN
Myth Busting: Cold Plunging and Raw Milk
from 5-Minute Clinical Update and Grand Rounds with Dr. Thomas McGinn · host CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise
In this myth-busting ‘5-Minute Check In’ episode, Dr. Thomas McGinn, Dr. Ankita Sagar, and Brooke Burgess break down the evidence behind the most popular health topics trending on social media — helping you separate fact from fiction in just a few minutes.Topics discussed: Myth or fact: Does "cold plunging" reduce inflammation and support recovery? Studies/Articles: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11778651/https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cold-plunge-health/Myth or fact: Does raw milk support immune health and gut health? Studies/Articles: NIH: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/high-h5n1-influenza-levels-found-mice-given-raw-milk-infected-dairy-cowsNEJM: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2405495 Guests: Ankita Sagar, MD, System Vice President, Clinical Transformation and Well-Being, and Brooke Burgess, System Director, Clinical Communications
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In this myth-busting ‘5-Minute Check In’ episode, Dr. Thomas McGinn, Dr. Ankita Sagar, and Brooke Burgess break down the evidence behind the most popular health topics trending on social media — helping you separate fact from fiction in just a few minutes. Topics discussed: Myth or fact: Does "cold plunging" reduce inflammation and support recovery? Studies/Articles: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11778651/https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cold-plunge-health/My...
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