Medical Minutes with WISH-TV Podcast
1) Doctors push back false Tylenol claims
Doctors are pushing back on President Donald Trumpâs new claim that using Tylenol during pregnancy could lead to autism in children, and the administrationâs scrutiny of vaccines. On Monday, Trump an...Show More
2) Hidden causes of some heart attacks
A recent study from the Mayo Clinic explores the rise in heart attacks among young adults, focusing on nontraditional causes such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection. SCAD is a condition where ...Show More
3) Treating and beating West Nile Virus
In this episode, WISH-TV Medical Contributor Dr. Janelle Gordon, discusses the rising cases of West Nile virus, its symptoms, and prevention strategies. Highlighting the current 40% national increase ...Show More
4) Where you can get the new COVID-19 vaccine
Following recent updates to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations by the Department of Health & Human Services, many are unsure if and where they can receive a vaccine. Offerings are rapidly changing acro...Show More
5) Drug overdose can happen to anyone
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay struggled with opioid addiction for decades and spent the final years of his life fighting relapses. The Indiana Department of Health says 562 people died in th...Show More
6) New high blood pressure guidelines emphasize prevention, early treatment
High blood pressure affects almost half of all U.S. adults and is the leading cause of death globally. New blood pressure guidelines call for early treatment, including lifestyle changes, to decreas...Show More
7) Minority organ donors needed now
Itâs National Minority Donor Awareness month, a time to raise awareness about the need for organ donors in diverse communities. More than 104,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list, a...Show More
8) Rewiring recovery for stroke survivors
A promising new therapy is helping stroke survivors regain lost motor skills by using a micro-transponder to stimulate the brain. Up to one million people suffer a stroke each year, a number experts ...Show More
9) Back-to-school tips for sleep and nutrition
Back-to-school season is here, and while parents are busy grabbing supplies and organizing routines, health experts say itâs also the perfect time to focus on sleep and nutrition. Amanda Pantone, a r...Show More
10) Helping older people avoid heat exhaustion
Mike Hamm is a 87-year-old veteran with dementia. He stayed indoors in the cool air conditioning while outside temperature ticked to 91 degrees on Thursday. He and his wife, Sharon, have been marrie...Show More