Medical Minutes with WISH-TV
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Every week 'Medical Minutes' discusses the latest medical news, general health and medicine, best practices, trending issues, living a healthy lifestyle and more, here on the All INdiana Podcast Network.
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Awake during brain surgery
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MBmagine being out of the country and needing life-saving surgery – it happened to one dad while on vacation with his two young boys. It turns out, the sun and fun combined with the heat and exhaustion added up to a perfect storm. This young father ended up in brain surgery awake and talking to surgeons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fruits and veggies offer prescription for better health
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 12% of American adults eat the daily recommended amount of fruit, and only 10% meet their vegetable intake recommendations. A new study looks at a way to get more people to eat these healthy foods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saving brain cells after stroke
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBWithin the next few minutes, three people in the United States will suffer a stroke.If it doesn’t kill you, it may cause severe disability. Now, new medical research is giving patients hope that the damage done by strokes doesn’t have to be permanent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The heart condition doctors most often miss in women
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBThere are nearly 1 million heart-related deaths each year, and cardiac warning signs vary widely.Large blockages are usually spotted quickly, but not those in small heart vessels. Women are much more likely to experience a specific “small vessel disease” and be misdiagnosed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Excessive salt triggers dangerous inflammation
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBAlmost 1.3 billion adults aged 30 to 79 are hypertensive, and many don’t even know it. Excessive sodium triggers inflammation and disease that begins with high blood pressure, but it can be all avoided by setting the salt shaker down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Seniors battling anxiety in silence
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBAnxiety in seniors is a serious mental health condition that can have a significant impact on their quality of life. In fact, severe anxiety can be debilitating, and it impacts up to 20% of people over 65. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. This is because many people mistake the symptoms of anxiety in older adults as a normal part of aging. However, anxiety is a treatable condition. Better screening may be the first step to helping those in need. If you are concerned tha...
The link between chronic pain, inflammation and dementia
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBIn the United States, over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021. Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with dementia, and, every year, 10 million new cases are diagnosed. Now, scientists at UT Health San Antonio are looking into how chronic pain is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Intermittent fasting and better sleep fight Alzheimer’s
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBIt steals our memories and impacts our minds. Alzheimer’s disease is being called a health crisis as worldwide care is estimated at more than $1 trillion and it’s expected to get worse. There is no cure, but new research reveals that how you eat and sleep could impact it. Every 65 seconds, someone in America is told they have Alzheimer’s disease. Today, more than 6 million Americans are living with it, and now, new research suggests our circadian rhythm, or internal clock, could pl...
Turning around high rates of stress and unhappiness
January 26, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBA relatively new science studying the idea of hope looks to reverse some trends in mental health. According to a Gallop Poll, since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are the most unhappy and stressed they’ve ever been. The poll had three takeaways from those who participated in the survey. People are having more negative experiences and fewer positive ones. Stress, sadness, and worry are at their highest recorded levels. People do not feel rested and are feeling less joy than at any...
Nurses help navigate patient’s recovery
January 19, 2024 16:02 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBMore than 34 million people will be admitted into a hospital this year throughout the United States. Although the average stay is five days, that’s just the beginning of the recovery process. The NIH reports that 15% of discharged elderly patients end up back at the hospital. A Harvard study found half of all patients who were discharged had medication errors when they went home. That’s just one of the major hurdles patients face. Now, one hospital is hoping to change that by creat...
Beating late-stage cancers
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBRadiation is one of the key treatments in the fight against all forms of cancer. More than 650 thousand people in the U.S. will receive radiation to try and wipe out their disease.Now, a new radiation therapy is turning cancer against itself. This year, 230 thousand men and women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 400 thousand people will be diagnosed with bone cancer. For late-stage malignant bone and lung cancers, surv...
Psychologist offers tips to maintain a healthy mindset in 2024
January 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBIf you’re hoping to be a better version of yourself in the new year, changing unhealthy habits and focusing in on new goals are keys to success. So, say “goodbye” to unhealthy habits and “hello” to a new mindset for the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dealing with mental health during the holidays
December 26, 2023 19:30 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBhe holiday season is a difficult time for many dealing with loneliness, stress, or the loss of a loved one around this time of year.Amanda Wakefield, a psychologist at IU Health, said communicating expectations early is key when it comes to preventing difficult situations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Powerful Tesla MRI targeting epilepsy
December 22, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBAlmost 3.5 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy.For some, these seizures can be controlled with medication, while others will need brain surgery, which can be very risky. But now, new technology is helping doctors pinpoint what’s causing the seizures better than ever before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Zapping cancer at home
December 15, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBOf all cancer diagnoses, 13% are for lung cancer.In fact, more than 200,000 people every year are diagnosed with it. Despite medical advancements, it’s still one of the deadliest cancers. Now, doctors are not only battling the disease at the hospital but also are taking the fight right into the patients’ homes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Diabetes drugs may help slow aging
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBMetformin tablets are the most widely prescribed drug in the world to treat Type 2 diabetes, and it’s been around for more than 60 years.More than 150 million people worldwide take the pills. But now, researchers are learning this popular medicine might also have other health benefits. A large review of 53 different studies concluded that Metformin reduces all causes of death — including cancer, heart disease and stroke — in addition to its effect on diabetes. Experts believe Metf...
Study eyes long-lasting effects of COVID-19
December 01, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBResearchers at Northwestern University’s medical school in Chicago are looking at biomarkers in the blood to see if they hold answers as to why one person’s COVID-19 symptoms linger on, while others recover quickly. Doctors say that although the vaccine for the coronavirus continues to save lives, they do not believe it has an impact on whether or not a person will get long COVID. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Dr. Jerome Adams on gearing up for cold and flu season
November 22, 2023 20:06 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBDr. Jerome Adams, the WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, talked Monday on News 8 about holiday season and the potential for an uptick in cold and flu cases as well as the coronavirus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former NFL player tackles mental health with Men of Westfield
November 17, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBNick Hardwick, a central Indiana native and former Purdue Boilermaker, recently launched a group called the Men of Westfield. The group, which began in May, provides a forum for men to open up about their mental health issues. After a successful career as a center at Purdue, Hardwick played 11 seasons for the San Diego Chargers, and was a team captain for five of those seasons. Hardwick is an assistant coach on the Westfield High School football team. But like most middle-aged me...
Irregular sleep deadly for the heart
November 10, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBLack of sleep is bad for health, but a recent Vanderbilt study shows chronically disrupted sleep can trigger heart disease and dementia, and that sleeping less than six hours a night increases heart attack risk by 20%. Tossing and turning at night is more than just annoying. Poor sleep triggers cardiovascular issues by plugging arteries with dangerous plaque, and causing them to stiffen. This causes fatty plaque buildup in arteries that can cause stroke. Simultaneously, blood pres...
Researcher thinks treatment could eliminate allergies
November 03, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBA researcher believes she has discovered a new treatment that can lead to the possible elimination of allergies. More than 100 million Americans have allergies, making it the sixth-leading cause of sickness in the nation. Allergies are the body’s response to foreign items in a person’s system. Traditional ways to treat it include antihistamines, dietary changes, or herbal remedies, but a researcher at the University of Central Florida has discovered a new treatment that could poss...
Former surgeon general reveals crisis and chaos of COVID fight in new book (Exclusive WISH-TV Interview)
October 26, 2023 20:07 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMore than three years after COVID-19 arrived in the United States, the country’s former top doctor believes the federal government is still not acting fast enough to protect Americans from the virus or a pandemic of another kind. Dr. Jerome Adams, WISH-TV medical expert and former U.S. surgeon general, has published a new behind-the-scenes account of the White House’s response to the onset of the pandemic. Before his book “Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War ...
Alzheimer’s risk factors
October 20, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBMore than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.By 20-50, that number is expected to more than double. Now, researchers are working to identify some risk factors for this mysterious disease. Alzheimer’s disease is both devastating and deadly. In fact, it’s the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. One of the biggest problems doctors face is that symptoms typically don’t appear until the disease has progressed. That’s why researchers are trying to better id...
Fmr. US surgeon general and WISH med. expert gives Indiana a D+ on mental health treatment
October 13, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBDr. Jerome Adams, the WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, talked Tuesday on News 8 about World Mental Health Day.He said he’d give Indiana a grade of D+ for its mental health treatment. An anesthesiologist with a master’s degree in public health, Adams said that “there’s no way you can give us a passing grade when you consider that one-fifth of Hoosiers had a mental health issue last year and two-thirds of them were unable to get the help that they needed.” H...
Colorectal cancer on the rise in young people
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBColorectal cancer is the second deadliest type of cancer, and 52,000 more deaths are expected in 2023. As older adults undergo regular screenings, should younger adults do the same? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Teens and social media
September 29, 2023 13:17 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MBThere’s no denying that social media plays a large role in the lives of today’s teenagers. Studies show they’re online nearly nine hours a day, and half report visiting a social media site at least daily. While social media platforms can help kids stay connected with family and friends, they can also be harmful. Now, the American Psychological Association has released new guidelines for teens’ social media use. A 2019 study found adolescents who spent more than three hours a day u...
Health care businesses face staffing crisis
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBNursing is facing an unprecedented crisis as the healthcare industry grapples with a severe shortage of nurses. This shortage is projected to reach 13 million nurses worldwide by 2030. That’s why hospitals are now seeking innovative strategies to revolutionize the field to save both jobs and lives. Experts say nearly a million nurses will exit the industry in the next four years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Study finds pollution protection important during pregnancies
September 15, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBA study reveals ways women can protect themselves from the health risks of exposure to pollution during pregnancy. Being pregnant makes women vulnerable to many infections, but the study published in April from Texas A&M University researchers found a possible reason for an increased risk of respiratory viral infections, such as the flu, in pregnant women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Silent Symptoms
September 08, 2023 13:28 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB70% of adults will experience some form of trauma in their lives – that’s more than 220 million people in the U.S. It can impact our physical and mental health, the way we live our lives, our work, and even the people closet to us. The thing about trauma is nobody knows who or how a person will experience it. In fact, trauma doesn’t have a timeline and can be triggered years, even decades after the event. Here are the silent symptoms to watch out for. From something that impacted u...
Battling obesity in teens
September 01, 2023 14:18 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBMore than 14 million children and teens in the U.S. are living with obesity. It’s a chronic disease associated with a lifetime of health risks. That’s why for the first time ever, the American Academy of Pediatrics released groundbreaking guidelines on treating children battling obesity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One-two punch to detect and wipe out lung cancer
August 25, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBLung cancer is the most common form of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. 1-in-5 to be exact. Catching it early is key, but in the past, only 20 – 30% of lung cancers were found at stage one or two. Now, doctors have a new tool to help them to find and diagnose it earlier than ever before. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Regular routines may help older adults be happier
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBStarting the day earlier, especially as people age, offers benefits. Early to bed, early to rise, not only makes a person wealthy and wise, but healthy, too, especially if they’ve older than 65. New research suggests activities that may be within a person’s control, such as keeping a regular sleep routine for older adults, may lead to better mental health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
Helping weak bones heal
August 11, 2023 17:15 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBFractures can be painful and debilitating. For most people, the pain only lasts for months, but some can be left with a lifetime of hurt. Now, a first-of-its-kind procedure is helping patients living in pain to become pain-free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Jerome Adams talks about new rise in COVID cases and long-term symptoms
August 04, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBDr. Jerome Adams, WISH-TV medical expert and a former U.S. surgeon general, said Monday that the numbers are rising the fastest in Texas, Florida, and New York, with a 10% increase in COVID-19-related hospitalizations. “Many people feel like they’ve moved on from COVID, but unfortunately COVID has not moved on from us,” Adams said. “We’re not going back to a place where we’re shutting down schools or where we’re having mask mandates, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t protect oursel...
The hidden dangers of alcohol use
August 02, 2023 14:16 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of Americans ages 18 and older regularly consume alcohol, and nearly 17% of adults binge drink. Outside of regular use, too much alcohol can cause more problems than expected. Research shows that about 15 million Americans struggle with an alcohol use disorder, but only 10% of those receive help. This excessive alcohol use has been linked to an increased risk of injuries, chronic diseases, cancer, and poor ...
An inspiring vision on aging
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBWhile the connection between physical health and longevity is well-established, researchers are now finding even our attitude towards aging can add, or subtract, years to our life. But how do we keep a positive perspective when we’re bombarded with images of old wicked witches and grumpy old men? We are in a new age of how we think about aging and it may just help us all live longer, healthier lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Health Fair
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBThe Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair begins Thursday at the Indiana Convention Center and is offering free health tests to participants.The goal of the Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair is to raise minority awareness of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and cancer, and how to prevent them. The fair is also working toward raising awareness of health issues that specifically target minorities. WISH-TV Medical Expert and former U.S. Surgeo...
‘Health Spotlight Town Hall Special’ examines Indiana’s No. 1 cause of death: heart disease
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBFor the past two years, News 8 has been proud to team up with partners at Community Health Network to dedicate time to talk about the biggest health issues facing Indiana. The “WISH-TV Health Spotlight Special” talked about the No. 1 cause of death in the state, which can be a silent killer, heart disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says heart disease was the No. 1 cause of death in 42 of the 50 states including Indiana in 2021. Only 13 states had a higher death rate fro...
Dr. Jerome Adams on air quality and health
June 29, 2023 13:57 - 4 minutes - 4 MBWISH-TV Medical Expert and former Attorney General Dr. Jerome Adams joined Health Spotlight Wednesday to discuss the state of air quality in Indianapolis.“ If you go to airnow.gov and put in anywhere in the Indianapolis area, you will see that the air is rated as very unhealthy,” said Dr. Adams. “I’ve never been in a situation in Indiana where the air has been this bad.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
New test helps find foods triggering irritable bowel syndrome
June 23, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBFiguring out which foods trigger irritable bowel syndrome can be a challenge. A new test used a simplified method to cut down how much time it can take to figure out which foods can trigger the syndrome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Virtual reality helping ICU patients recover from trauma
June 16, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBFrom heart attacks and strokes to COVID-19 and car accidents, more than 5 million people will be admitted into intensive care units across the country this year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that’s about 1 in every 35 adults. The average stay is 3 days, but for seniors, that number grows to six days. Though doctors and nurses do everything they can, there’s little they can do about the trauma their patients experience after leaving a life-threatening...
Get dad moving for men’s health month
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBJune is men’s health month and with Father’s Day quickly approaching, it may be time to take another look at the impact a sedentary lifestyle can have on dads. It’s important to know that the “Dad Bod” can pose serious health risks. Community Health Network registered dietitian, Kaitlyn Wong, joined Daybreak to talk about the different ways to avoid those risks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
A kid heals with magic of music at hospital
June 02, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBA music therapy was designed to help save children so sick they spend most of their lives inside a hospital. Being hospitalized can be a difficult and often traumatic experience for anyone, but, for children, it can be especially challenging. They are forced to endure painful medical treatments, unfamiliar people, and separation from their families. As a result, many children experience anxiety, depression and other emotional challenges while in the hospital. But now, therapies th...
Nano coatings used to battle COVID-19
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBCOVID-19 first hit the news more than three years ago, but since then, so much has been learned about the virus. Research now tells us that the virus can last up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless-steel surfaces, and 24 hours on cardboard, suggesting that you don’t have to come into contact with a person who has COVID in order to get it. Now, researchers at the University of Central Florida are developing new ways to kill the virus before it comes into contact with people by deve...
How to be a ‘super ager’
May 19, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.39 MBWhy do some seniors age gracefully, looking and moving like a person half their age? How can people be “super agers?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Researchers testing therapy fueled by genetic mutation for cancer patients
May 12, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBResearchers are now testing a new therapy for pancreatic cancer. About 64,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023. Over 50,000 will die from it. Health experts say it’s a hard cancer to cure because it doesn’t respond well to standard chemotherapy. Researchers are testing a new therapy for patients with pancreatic and other cancers fueled by a genetic mutation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
Ways to calm your anxiety
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting about 19% of adults and 7% of children. While medication and therapy are some standard treatments for anxiety, research suggests there are ways to overcome anxiety on your own. Kathleen McHugh, a clinical psychologist based in Florida, provides a few methods to help control anxiety. Distraction: Oftentimes, scrolling through social media or reading a book could assuage anxiety. Positive self-talk...
Uncommon symptoms of a heart attack
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBEvery 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a heart attack, research reporting more than 800,000 a year suffer from cardiac arrest each year. It is important to be aware of the warning signs of a heart attack. Common ones include chest pain and shortness of breath, but there are several lesser-known signs, as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Easing the pain of Autoimmune diseases
April 21, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBFifty million Americans are living with an autoimmune disorder, making it one of the leading causes of chronic illness in the country. In fact, there are more than 80 autoimmune diseases. For most, there is no cure. Management is key, but that may soon change as a procedure in clinical trials right now may be the key to keeping their disease in remission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Right foods can reduce risk of dementia
April 14, 2023 13:30 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBCan the right diet really reduce your risk for dementia?The type of food you eat can make a difference. More than 6 million people 65 and older in the United States have dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to double to nearly 13 million. But a series of new studies reveals people can reduce the risk of dementia with the foods they choose to eat. You are what you eat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...