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From polio vaccines to gene therapy, every generation inherits a different medical world. Dr. Mace Rothenberg joined me for this episode to discuss the Museum of Medicine and Biomedical Discovery, a groundbreaking venue currently in development, and designed to change how the public understands science, medicine, and trust.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

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From the frontlines of war to the frontlines of public health, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona has seen it all. In this powerful episode, he exposes the dangers of politicized science, calls for leadership grounded in truth, and reminds us what’s at stake for every American. 💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

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Weed might be everywhere these days, but what about its hidden impact on kids? n this Docology episode, Dr. Karen Wilson, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester, reveals the dangers of secondhand marijuana smoke on children’s health. We discuss how cannabis exposure can affect kids’ lungs, brain development, and cognitive function, plus what parents need to know about keeping children safe. This is a must-watch for parents, educators, and health-conscious families. Subscribe to Docology to join our live health Q&As and get expert answers to your questions! 💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

Why do vaccine myths persist—even with science on their side? Dr. Paul Offit, a leading vaccine expert and co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, joined me on this episode of Docology to confront misinformation head-on. In this unfiltered conversation, we explore the real risks posed by vaccine denial. 💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

RFK Jr. is shaking up health leadership—so we brought in a legendary former HHS Secretary to weigh in. Former Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, joined me on Docology to reflect on 9/11, SARS, and whether MAHA will help or harm.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

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Millions of Americans are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under the new federal budget—so we brought in Tom Scully, the former head of Medicare and Medicaid, to break it down. In this episode of Docology, we discuss who’s affected, what the timeline looks like, and the surprising truth behind the bill. 💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life #docologypodcast #medicaid

What happens when a virus becomes a weapon? In this episode, Rear Admiral Ken Bernard explores the critical, often overlooked, overlap between disease outbreaks and national security. This conversation is a wake-up call.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

Ticks are more than a summer nuisance—they can trigger Lyme disease, red meat allergies, and more. Dr. Lyle Petersen from the CDC joins us to break down tick-borne threats, prevention tips for families and pets, and the surprising ways one bite can change your life.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live! ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

June is National PTSD Awareness Month and on this episode of Docology, we were joined by Dr. Paula Schnurr from the National Center for PTSD, to unpack the latest in trauma therapy. Discover how PTSD shows up in everyday life — and what new treatments are offering real results. If mental health matters to you or your family, you’ll want to hear this.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

Do you find yourself constantly craving sweets or salty snacks? Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler joined me on the latest episode of Docology to reveal how the food industry has shaped our cravings—and what we can do to take back control. This episode dives deep into the science of desire, the dangers of processed foods, and how we can make healthier choices.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

The indefatigable Nancy Brinker joined me on this episode of Docology. With over $3 billion raised and the iconic pink ribbon born from her mission, she now champions early detection through the Promise Fund. Discover how grassroots engagement can save lives.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life#docologypodcast #breastcancerawareness #communitypower

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. says food additives are fueling chronic disease—but is that the whole story? I sat down with Professor Marion Nestle, acclaimed NYU expert in food safety and public health (and no relation to the food giant), to unpack what’s really in our food.If you'd like to check out more of Professor Nestle's work, check out her blog here -- https://www.foodpolitics.com/💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

It’s mosquito season—and those tiny biters are deadlier than you think. Nearly half of all humans who’ve ever lived may have died from mosquito-borne diseases. In this episode, we dive into their deadly history with bestselling author and military historian Timothy Winegard. From ancient wars to modern public health threats, mosquitoes have shaped our world. Take a look and let us know what you think! And remember: Docology subscribers can join our tapings and ask their own questions of me and my expert guests.💻 Subscribe and ask the experts your questions live!✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life#docologypodcast #mosquitowars #mosquitoseason

Food allergies affect six million children in the U.S., or about two kids in every classroom. Prompting warning labels about peanuts, tree nuts, sesame and more on packaged foods and restaurant menus. It’s great that awareness is growing – but so is the problem. Food allergies increased by 50% between 2007 and 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Why are food allergies exploding in kids today, and what can we do about it? In this episode, Dr. Scott Sicherer, Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute and author of The Complete Guide to Food Allergies, breaks it down.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life#docologypodcast #allergyseason

What if your body had tiny power plants that controlled everything from aging to Alzheimer’s? Meet the mitochondria—microscopic engines with their own wiring. When those wires misfire, the results can be deadly. But new science points to a groundbreaking solution: mitochondrial transplants. In this episode, legendary geneticist Dr. Doug Wallace joins me to explore how this innovation could change the future of medicine.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life#docologypodcast #chronicdisease

Viruses, bacteria, and other invisible bugs can start their journeys thousands of miles away. But thanks to the ease of air travel, they can quickly find a way into our homes, our schools…and our bodies, where they can take over.Dr. Marty Cetron, who led the CDC's Office of Migration and Quarantine, joined me for a fascinating conversation on this episode of Docology.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

Dr. Robert Montgomery joined me on the latest episode of Docology to share his incredible story as both surgeon and transplant recipient. Learn about the science behind pig-to-human organ transplants and what it means for the future.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

What happens when scientists who speak the truth get silenced? In this episode of Docology, Dr. Howard Zucker is joined by Dr. Catherine DeAngelis to tackle the unsettling rise of censorship and political pressure on researchers.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/howardzuckermd✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology✅ Join the Community: https://docology.life

Do pigs hold the cure for America’s organ donor shortage? Dr. Howard Zucker has a fascinating chat with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who has spent two years assembling a jaw-dropping documentary about breakthroughs in xenotransplantation – the use of animal organs to save human lives. 💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DocologyPodcast ✅ Instagram: / docologypodcast ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology

In this episode of Docology, Dr. Howard Zucker takes on one of the most pressing public health issues facing the next generation: vaping. From sleek, flavored e-cigarettes to rising addiction rates in high schools, Dr. Zucker and Matt Myers, former CEO of Tobacco Free Kids, break down how vaping affects the adolescent body and brain. 💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DocologyPodcast ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology

In this eye-opening episode of Docology, we tackle the heated national debate around water fluoridation. With Utah becoming the first state to ban fluoride and new HHS Secretary RFK Jr. calling for a nationwide ban, the question is more relevant than ever. To help us separate fact from fear, we’re joined by Dr. Brett Kessler, President of the American Dental Association, for a no-holds-barred conversation.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DocologyPodcast ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology

Autism affects millions—but what do we really know about what causes it? This episode tackles the science, the myths (spoiler: it’s not vaccines), and the urgent risk of losing critical research funding. If you're a parent, educator, or just someone who cares, this conversation is one you can’t afford to miss.💻 Subscribe and never miss an episode ✅ X (Twitter): https://x.com/DocologyPodcast ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docologypodcast/ ✅ Substack: https://substack.com/@docology ✅ Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology

What if the most dangerous threat to global health wasn’t a virus—but our own ignorance?In this gripping episode of Docology, Dr. Howard Zucker sits down with legendary "virus hunter" Dr. Ian Lipkin, a world-renowned epidemiologist and advisor to the CDC, WHO, FDA, and more. Dr. Lipkin explains how underfunding medical research, cutting global surveillance programs, and ignoring the early warning signs of infectious disease could leave us dangerously exposed to the next pandemic. From biolabs in China to waste-water monitoring innovations, no topic is off limits.🎧 Subscribe now and join the Docology community to take part in future live episodes.

What happens when the very programs meant to protect our health are the first to lose funding?In this episode, Dr. Howard Zucker sits down with Michael Fraser, to explore the growing challenge of state public health programs being stripped of critical funding. We’re breaking down how these cuts are quietly impacting families and communities across the country.WATCH more here: www.youtube.com/@DocologyPodcastWant to be part of our LIVE podcast experience? Sign up to attend or submit your questions: 🤝 Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology 💻 Subscribe now and never miss an episode!👇 Follow & listen everywhere:✅X (Twitter): @DocologyPodcast✅Instagram: @DocologyPodcast✅Substack: https://substack.com/@DocologyPodcast

In this eye-opening episode of Docology, Dr. Howard Zucker sits down with Kevin Griffis, the former Head of Communications for the CDC, to discuss why he recently resigned and wrote a scathing editorial criticizing how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running the Department of Health and Human Services.Griffis shares his concerns about RFK Jr. freezing out government scientists in favor of what he calls fringe activists, recent drastic cuts in public health funding, questionable vaccine research agendas, and the favoring of politics over science in the government’s health communication. As public trust in the CDC faces new challenges, Griffiths sounds the alarm on how these changes could impact public safety, especially with threats like avian flu and measles still looming.WATCH more here: www.youtube.com/@DocologyPodcastWant to be part of our LIVE podcast experience? Sign up to attend or submit your questions: 🤝 Join the Community: https://hang.media/docology👇 Follow & listen everywhere:✅X (Twitter): @DocologyPodcast✅Instagram: @DocologyPodcast✅Substack: https://substack.com/@DocologyPodcastDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this channel are our own, and sponsors are acknowledged. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or wellness decisions.

Are weight loss drugs, like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, the game-changer everyone’s talking about OR are they more hype than help? Dr. Howard Zucker and Dr. Judy Korner examine the pros, the cons, and potential side effects. Get the facts before making your decision.WATCH more here: www.youtube.com/@DocologyPodcast SUBSCRIBE to Docology for a chance to speak directly to Dr. Howard Zucker and his expert guests. Go to docology.life to subscribe!Follow Docology on Substack at https://docology.substack.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this channel are our own, and sponsors are acknowledged. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health or wellness decisions.

A new study raises the alarm about everyday items that could be posing major health risks to you and your family. One of the paper’s author’s - the crusading scientist who helped get the lead out of household paint and gasoline years ago – brings us up to date on the latest red flags, what you must do today to protect those you love, and whether the government is helping…or hurting.

After a decades-long absence, measles is again killing Americans. An expert shares tips for keeping yourself and your family safe. Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@DocologyPodcast SUBSCRIBE to Docology for the chance to speak directly to Dr. Howard Zucker and his expert guests Follow Docology on Substack: https://substack.com/@docology #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #Vaccines #PublicHealth #Viruses #InfectiousDiseases

Is another COVID already here? A leading researcher shares the latest tracking on bird flu.Watch more here:https://www.youtube.com/@DocologyPodcastSUBSCRIBE to Docology for the chance to speak directly to Dr. Howard Zucker and his expert guestsFollow Docology on Substack: https://substack.com/@docology#BirdFlu #H5N1 #Virus #Pandemic #AvianFlu #PublicHealth #Viruses #Infectious Diseases #Influenza #Docology