Health Files With Dr. Miles
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe have assembled a devoted team, to dive deep into the latest medical news and research studies in order to provide you with the knowledge to take charge of your health and your life.
Not only are we here to present the facts but also to bring you the information in an entertaining way using segments like the Wheel of Medicine, My Blank Hurts, and 3 Shots.
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Episodes
Episode 40 - Laughter & Cholesterol Shot
January 31, 2022 21:28 - 30 minutes - 35.9 MBJokesters galore! Tanner's comedy is not just for your entertainment, it's for your health! Learn how. RNA shots aren't only for COVID. There's one for cholesterol now! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners: [email protected]
Episode 39 - Short Chain Fatty Acids, Cancer, & Metformin
November 19, 2021 23:01 - 28 minutes - 20.8 MBJinny has worked hard to restore an old monument of Tanner's and Dr. Miles' past. It may even show us the path to anti-aging. Learn about short chain fatty acids from our gut and the effects it could have on cancer. Metformin is a sexy medicine, despite what Tanner thinks. Listen to find out why. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand an...
Episode 38 - Insomina - Extended episode
July 27, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 36.9 MBWe are listening to you! By special request from Gail and her family we are talking all about Insomnia. What is safe? What is not safe? How can we treat it naturally, without medicines? We have the details for you. Will we play another game with Tanner? Hint: Tanner may win again! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining w...
Episode 37 - Pregnancy Diet & Antinutrients
July 13, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MBTanner, Dr. Miles, and Jinny are back with more medical news. We discussed epigenetics last time. Now learn how diet in pregnancy may affect your children's DNA for the future. We have all heard of nutrients, but how about anti-nutrients? Jinny tries to stump Tanner with 2 Lies and a Truth. How will Tanner do this time? We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research...
Episode 36 - Reverse Your Aging, Epigenetics, 2L1T
June 24, 2021 19:27 - 27 minutes - 20.6 MBHello Jinny!!! Welcome Jinny to the show and follow her journey to medical school! Tanner, Dr. Miles, and Jinny are on the case to get you the medical news you've been waiting for. Learn how to reverse aging of your DNA with some simple lifestyle changes. Jinny also introduces a new segment: 2 Lies and a Truth. How will Tanner perform in this game? We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present...
Episode 35 - No More Tears - Risky Behavior Med, Cold Urticaria, Covid Rinse
February 08, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 39 MBWe are back! And Tanner and Dr. Miles and joined by a new co-host. Meet Laura! We are talking about many things in this extended episode. Learn about a common medicine that about 80-90 million Americans are on in any given week and its effects on risky behavior. Dr. Miles talks about a book (and its medical implications) he read recently concerning a man who will go down in history as a very polarizing figure. Learn about people who can die from a reaction with air. And does baby sha...
Episode 34 - Tanner Gets Ambushed, Laser Hair Removal, Fatty Liver
May 25, 2019 18:27 - 30 minutes - 22.5 MBA truly entertaining episode - Tanner got ambushed! You'll have to listen to find out more. Dr. Miles has added a great service to his office: laser hair removal, among other things. Find out why his laser is so special and what all Katie got lasered! (She still has eyebrows...) Fatty liver disease is common today. Find out why it is so bad and how not to let it lead to your liver failing. Watch some of our shows, recipes, and patient education resources on YouTube. We hope you join ...
Episode 33 - The Lost Episode: Yoyo Diets, Football Concussions
March 10, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 19 MBSomehow this didn't get published!!! A Yoyo is fun. Yoyo diets, not so much. We had to bleep Katie. She really didn't say anything bad, but it sure didn't sound that way. We love football! But will the same vicious hits continue or will concussions and brain injuries change this into school yard flag football. What are the actual risks? Watch some of our shows, recipes, and patient education resources on YouTube. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have t...
Episode 32 Diverticulitis, Nut Update, Which Exercise
December 29, 2018 17:03 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat is Katie's big news?!! Diverticulitis primer. Nuts & popcorn - good or bad? Everybody knows exercise is important, but which ones extend life the best? The gym may not be the answer. We have completed our study: Brazil nuts and cholesterol. Did we get the same results as the previously published study? Watch some of our shows, recipes, and patient education resources on YouTube. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed...
Episode 31- Optimal Exercise Time, Flavored Water, NSAID Risks
October 07, 2018 15:50 - 29 minutes - 22.2 MBKatie is one step closer to Medical School. Big news coming soon for this future Doctor! Tanner might not like pink drinks, but listen to learn about a good flavorful and healthy alternative to water. Everybody knows exercise is important, but how much? We explore the recommendations and compare those to what is optimal for health and life expectancy. Exercise is so important that some people consider it a medicine. An email from a listener is answered: anti-inflammatory medicines and ...
Episode 30 - UTI, Caffeine, Bucket Lists
September 03, 2018 16:13 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MBTanner wants to talk about Bucket Lists today. He must have some big plans ahead. Hopefully they don't involve death. Urinary Tract Infections are common. How are they diagnosed, treated and prevented? We have had discussions on Caffeine before. What is in the news to talk about this time? Watch some of our shows and recipes and patient education resources on YouTube. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the ...
Episode 29 - Rays on a Plane - Airplane cancer risks, Beetroot powder, Microbiome & heart disease
August 19, 2018 15:49 - 27 minutes - 20.5 MBWhich one of us is taking Beetroot Powder and why? Is an Airplane going to cause Cancer? Or perhaps turn you into the Incredible Hulk? We also learn more about the Gut Bacteria and Microbiome and its relationship to Heart Disease. Watch some of our shows and recipes on YouTube. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining wa...
Episode 28 - Keto Diet - the good, the bad, and the evidence
August 11, 2018 15:27 - 24 minutes - 19 MBWhat's the hottest diet around these days? We receive the most questions about the Keto Diet. And for your health, we went straight to the literature and studies to bring you the accurate and informed details. Hint: the Ketogenic Diet is not all good, nor is it all bad. Listen to find out the facts. Watch us on YouTube with an abbreviated version of this episode with additional visuals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIYrNJHxBYw We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so yo...
Episode 27 - This Fat's For You - Cholesterol, Brazil nuts
July 08, 2018 21:00 - 43 minutes - 31.9 MBThis may be our most important and informative episode yet. Cholesterol and heart disease risk - it doesn't get more applicable than this since heart disease is the number one killer in the country. What is Cholesterol anyway? What food after just one serving may lower your cholesterol by 25% and have lasting effects for a month? We've been skeptical, too, and aim to get to the bottom of it. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and inf...
Episode 26 - Let's Get a Grip - Grip and life expectancy, Eggs, Pneumonia
June 25, 2018 21:52 - 26 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat's the real truth on eggs? Good for you? Terrible for you? Let's see what the latest study says about eggs and your heart. Pneumonia is a leading cause of infectious death. There are new medicines in the works to treat it and 2 different vaccines available to prevent it. Do you need a pneumonia vaccine? Tanner does. Ready your hand squeezers! Apparently, stronger grip leads to longer life expectancy. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay ...
Episode 25 - Cry Me a Bloody River - Ebola Outbreak, Trans fats, The Hunger Nerve
June 18, 2018 00:34 - 37 minutes - 29 MBTrans fats are bad. Well of course they are, but something is changing with them. Where are they, what are they, and why are they? Ebola? E. Coli? They sound similar but one may be in your Romaine lettuce and the other makes you bleed from your eyes. Learn about them as we discuss. If you are hungry, maybe you can just freeze your hunger nerve. A new study out of Emory University is in. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed)...
Episode 24 - The Adrenal Deal - Adrenal Fatigue, Brain Plasticity, Lifestyle Choices and Lifespan
May 20, 2018 17:13 - 27 minutes - 20.8 MBJoin us as guest host, Stephanie, and the Health Files With Dr. Miles crew visit the latest news of medicine and health. Suffering from "Adrenal Fatigue?" You will definitely want to hear the shocking news on the treatments available. Dr. Miles has been telling his patients for years about a study where simple lifestyle choices make huge impacts on lifespan. There is a new study out on this very topic! What changes should we make now? At all ages, the brain is plastic. We discuss w...
Episode 23 - Move Over Bacon, There's Something Greener - Nitrates/nitrites, Viagra from food, Sleep & Muscles
April 18, 2018 21:37 - 34 minutes - 26.3 MBCan we have "healthier" bacon? Nitrates, Nitrites, Nitrosamines.... What? We explore these and which are good and which are bad. Can you get Viagra naturally from your foods? Does losing just 1 hour of sleep affect your muscle growth (or at least preservation during weight loss?) What if we catch up on our sleep on the weekends? If you are going through the trouble of exercising, you better learn what proper sleep does or doesn't do. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine s...
Episode 22 - Pop it Like It's Hot - Save on Prescriptions, Burn Care & Blisters
April 04, 2018 21:58 - 37 minutes - 27.5 MBMaybe our biggest news comes in advice for saving money on healthcare costs, specifically prescription medicines. Find out how you may be able to get a $500 per month prescription filled for free! And watch out, it may be more expensive to use your insurance instead of paying cash for many medicines. You have a big blister from a burn - what do you do next? We discuss proper care of burns along with some myths and misguided attempts to heal promptly. Find out what NEVER to do. We hope y...
Episode 21 - Tanner's Favorite Butter - Peanut Allergy & Cure, Hiccups
February 26, 2018 22:41 - 33 minutes - 25.2 MBWill this kill me....Peanuts? Possibly so. If you or your child is allergic to peanuts, find out how y'all can enjoy these delicious legumes soon and not die from a deadly reaction! We also discuss our favorite, tried and true ways of ridding ourselves of the evil hiccups. We bring the science to the table and tell you when to be concerned of something else. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We ...
Specialist Interview: Dr. Sharrona Williams - Foot Pain - Episode 20
February 08, 2018 00:58 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBIf you are going to walk a mile in another man's shoes, make sure they provide the right support. In this extended episode, we interview Dr. Sharrona Williams, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle disorders. We review causes and treatments of many types of foot pain including the very common plantar fasciitis, and others like tarsal tunnel syndrome, metatarsalgia, and Morton's neuroma to name a few. Should we walk barefoot? Is everybody from Texas bowlegged? Is a steroid...
Episode 19 - Whoop! There it is! - Whooping Cough, GMO Foods
February 07, 2018 13:12 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Whooping Cough has been making a resurgence. Someone on the show even had it. Why is it so dangerous, and how do we treat or prevent it? One of our segment favorites: Will this kill me? GMO foods? Are genetically modified organisms dangerous? Are they common? Subscribe to our show so you don't miss all the latest in health and medicine! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the ...
Episode 18 - To Clot or Not To Clot - Blood Clots, Tap vs Bottled Water
January 29, 2018 13:24 - 32 minutes - 24.8 MBBlood clots are associated with many risk factors including travel, inactivity, certain medications, genetic causes and others. We discuss symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more. After the Wheel of Medicine catastrophe, we answer once again: Will this kill me? Tap water vs bottled water. Which one wins? Subscribe to our show so you don't miss all the latest in health and medicine! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed...
Episode 17 - Will This Kill Me? - Microwaves, Cell phones, Soy
January 07, 2018 14:28 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBMicrowave ovens with radiation and endocrine effects. Cell phones with brain tumors. Soy with breast and other cancers. We take a look at the science of all these. So we will answer: Will this kill me? We also spin the Wheel of Medicine. What (or who) will it land on this time? Subscribe to our show so you don't miss all the latest in health and medicine! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows....
Episode 16 - Where There's Smoke There's Fire? - Nonsmoker Lung Cancer
December 23, 2017 14:40 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBEverybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer. But listen in as we discuss other COMMON causes of lung cancer in NON-SMOKERS. More people die from lung cancer than any other cancer in the U.S. We also spin the Wheel of Medicine and talk about another over the counter medicine. How many different and important OTC meds can we find? There's a lot! Subscribe to our show so you don't miss all the latest in health and medicine! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you...
Episode 15 - Under Pressure - Updated High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Guidelines
November 28, 2017 22:36 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBUnder Pressure. Under-diagnosed High Blood Pressure, that is. The experts are out with new guidelines on diagnosing and treating hypertension that could give almost half our country high blood pressure. Why? What are the pros and cons? And what does it mean to the average person? We'll find out in this episode what the big deal is. Listen as we take 3 Shots and spin the Wheel of Medicine and discover another exciting over the counter medicine. Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anythi...
Episode 14 - Shots, On The House - Opioids vs non-opioids, Red Yeast Rice, Heart disease test
November 12, 2017 20:41 - 32 minutes - 25.4 MBWe are taking Big Shots today. Instead of a quick recap into news articles like we do with 3 Shots, we go into further depth with several news stories. We tackle things like opioid pain medicine vs over the counter medicine, a new test for detecting heart disease, metformin and diabetes, red yeast rice for cholesterol (or was it red beans and rice?) and we will spin the Wheel of Medicine once again. Subscribe to our show and let your friends and family know, too, so they can get and stay h...
Episode 13 - She Touched A Nerve With That One - My Blank Hurts - Shingles
November 09, 2017 01:14 - 33 minutes - 25.1 MB1 in 3 adults will get Shingles. What's so bad about that - it is just a rash, right? We discuss what it is, if it can be treated, how it can be prevented and why you absolutely don't want it. We must spin the Wheel of Medicine and there is a good chance we'll have 3 Shots. Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anything! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and rese...
Episode 12 - One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest - the Flu, Skipping Breakfast (with nutritionist, Rachel)
November 01, 2017 11:59 - 27 minutes - 21 MBOne main topic is the Flu and we talk about a revolutionary new vaccine in the works, symptoms, treatment and other important flu facts. Next, is skipping breakfast good, bad, or neutral? We have a special dietetics and nutritional guest, Rachel to discuss. We get Rachel to spin the Wheel of Medicine and take 3 Shots. Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anything! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the...
Specialist Interview - Everything Back Pain - with Dr. R.C. Brownlow
October 17, 2017 14:08 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBBack Pain, ugh! In this extended episode, we interview Dr. Brownlow, a pain specialist, on evaluation, treatments, and prevention of low back pain. We tackle all the questions from our listeners. We even go into some neat new things on the horizon and out-of-the-box thinking of different treatments. And yes, by popular demand, we will have Dr. Brownlow spin the Wheel of Medicine. Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anything! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so y...
Episode 10 - Be One The Wiser - Improving Brain Function, Safe Birth Control
October 03, 2017 23:18 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBCan we improve our brain function with a simple medicine? Should we do it? We find out in this episode. Are you taking one of the safe birth control pills? We discuss that too. We also spin the Wheel of Medicine and review a common over the counter medicine. And don't forget 3 Shots. Learn all about Tanner-sites: they are gorgeous! Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anything! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) sw...
Episode 9 - Paint it Black (Special K trials) - Depression with new treatments, Name That Infection
September 25, 2017 22:26 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBTanner, Katie, and Dr. Miles are all back for an important episode on Depression and review current strategies to beat it. Maybe more crucial to the future, we discuss a brand new option that could revolutionize depression treatment. We also spin the Wheel of Medicine, Name that Infection for a listener, and each take a shot. Subscribe to our show so you don't miss anything! We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming ...
Episode 8 - No Guts, No Glory - Gut Bacteria & Health, C. diff infection
September 17, 2017 14:29 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBWe are reviewing the gut, and how it relates to good health. Specifically, we are talking about good and bad bacteria, the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, as well as C. diff infections. We spin the Wheel of Medicine and take 3 Shots. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners. Visit our website at HealthFilesR...
Episode 7 - Get Caffeinated You Salty Dog - Caffeine & Health, Salt & Blood Pressure
September 05, 2017 14:44 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBWe introduce our new host all the way from Texas: Tanner. Help welcome Tanner to the show. News items for the show include caffeine and it's effects on health and death. And does salt cause hypertension, or is something else worse. We definitely spin the Wheel of Medicine for more important information. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics a...
Episode 6 - Do You Feel The Burn? - Sports Medicine Myths, My Blank Hurts
August 14, 2017 02:37 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe are talking Sports Medicine today and hope to dispel some myths. One of us will spin the Wheel of Medicine - but only the wheel knows what the medicine will be. We can't wait to take 3 shots. By popular demand we have another caller to tackle My Blank Hurts. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.
Episode 5 - My Blank Hurts - Increase Energy, HPV vaccine, My Blank Hurts
August 14, 2017 02:24 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBToday's episode features a healthy way to increase energy. We also talk about a very important vaccine against some common cancers, we've got 3 Shots to give and take, And the Wheel of Medicine - what medicine will it be? We also have another new segment simply titled: My Blank Hurts. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our li...
Episode 4 - A New Hope - Anabolic Steroids & Heart Health, Name That Infection
August 14, 2017 02:21 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBFor this episode we are going to talk about meat, the heart, and about anabolic steroids, we'll spin the Wheel of Medicine - what medicine will she provide for us with the spin. We are taking 3 Shots, and we've got a new segment where we are going to Name That Infection. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.
Episode 3 - The Sun Also Rises - Skin Cancer, Skin Biopsy
August 14, 2017 02:15 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode we talk about the Sun, Sunscreens, Skin Cancers, look at a Common Procedure, spin the Wheel of Medicine and take 3 Shots. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.
Episode 2 - This is Nuts! - Nuts & Health, The Mediterranean Diet
August 14, 2017 02:06 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we talk about Nuts, the Mediterranean Diet, Heart Health, spin the Wheel of Medicine and take 3 Shots. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.
Episode 1 - The Chocolate Debut - Chocolate & Diabetes, Colonoscopy
August 14, 2017 01:53 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode we talk about the health effects of Chocolate, Diabetes, a Screening Test and spin the Wheel of Medicine. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.
Health Files With Dr. Miles - Trailer - Bringing you the latest medical news
August 14, 2017 00:21 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBWelcome to Health Files With Dr. Miles. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways. We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners.