Long Form (multi topic, hourly/full show)

1. Dr. FRED BUCKHOLD, SLU Care General Internist at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and a professor of medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine. New study shows nearly half of all US adult cancer deaths could have been avoided by a change in lifestyle habits.  Two new studies on those new weight loss drugs -- one finds Mounjaro beats Ozempic in weight loss comparison.  Ten mild COVID symptoms everyone should know about.  What do we need to know about bubonic plague -- after a Colorado resident comes down with it?

2 Dr. GEORGE GROSSBERG, director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.  What do we need to know about neurological exams and cognitive testing?  Who needs one?  What does it entail? How common is this? Are there treatments?  What's the difference between dementia and cognitive concerns? How can we keep our brains healthy?  Warning signs to look for in our loved ones?

3. Dr. JONAS COOPER, electrophysiologist at St. Luke's Hospital. That Apple watch on your wrist may be more useful to your long-term health goals than you think. According to the Wall Street Journal, some doctors are recommending it as a medical device.  Dr. Cooper tells us how he uses info from a patient's smart phone to help him manage some cardiac conditions.  Which brands are best?  What are the benefits?  What are the concerns?

4a. Dr. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent.  Viewers sent Dr. Gupta questions about those new weight loss drugs -- he answers them.

4b. MEG TERRELL, CNN Medical Correspondent.  More info on that new American Cancer Society study on how we could cut US adult cancer deaths in half by making some simple lifestyle changes.

1. Dr. FRED BUCKHOLD, SLU Care General Internist at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and a professor of medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine. New study shows nearly half of all US adult cancer deaths could have been avoided by a change in lifestyle habits.  Two new studies on those new weight loss drugs -- one finds Mounjaro beats Ozempic in weight loss comparison.  Ten mild COVID symptoms everyone should know about.  What do we need to know about bubonic plague -- after a Colorado resident comes down with it? 2 Dr. GEORGE GROSSBERG, director of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.  What do we need to know about neurological exams and cognitive testing?  Who needs one?  What does it entail? How common is this? Are there treatments?  What's the difference between dementia and cognitive concerns? How can we keep our brains healthy?  Warning signs to look for in our loved ones? 3. Dr. JONAS COOPER, electrophysiologist at St. Luke's Hospital. That Apple watch on your wrist may be more useful to your long-term health goals than you think. According to the Wall Street Journal, some doctors are recommending it as a medical device.  Dr. Cooper tells us how he uses info from a patient's smart phone to help him manage some cardiac conditions.  Which brands are best?  What are the benefits?  What are the concerns? 4a. Dr. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent.  Viewers sent Dr. Gupta questions about those new weight loss drugs -- he answers them. 4b. MEG TERRELL, CNN Medical Correspondent.  More info on that new American Cancer Society study on how we could cut US adult cancer deaths in half by making some simple lifestyle changes.

Health Matters

​Your Health Matters! Saturdays at 4:00 Health Reporter, Fred Bodimer 
checks in with the Physicians of SSM Health for the latest information to 
keep you healthy.

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