Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Dr. Cohen, Ali &amp; Dr. Suzanne Gilberg- Lenz (who you may have seen on the Drew Barrymore show recently) connect on the power of knowledge. We talk about the need for empathy in medicine, women’s empowerment, and public education.Check out Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz's menopause boot camp here: https://thedrsuzanne.com/themenopausebootcamp/

Dr. Cohen, Ali &amp; Dr. Suzanne Gilberg- Lenz (who you may have seen on the Drew Barrymore show recently) connect on the power of knowledge. We talk about the need for empathy in medicine, women’s empowerment, and public education. Check out Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz's menopause boot camp here: <a href="https://thedrsuzanne.com/themenopausebootcamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedrsuzanne.com/themenopausebootcamp/</a>

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz x Gross Anatomy

Dr. Cohen &amp; Ali chat current health trends – mouth taping, at-home STI testing, and honoring Dr. Susan Love.

Health Trends - Mouth Taping, at-home STI testing, & "mommy"

This week we chat with Casey Brumels, an executive producer on Dr. Pimple Popper with over 20 years of experience in the TV industry. We explore his history with medical entertainment. Casey shares a story about Bigfoot that may change your mind...

Producing Dr. Pimple Popper & Is Bigfoot Real?

Dr. Cohen &amp; Ali talk mushrooms. Why they're trending, which species they’re open to consuming, &amp; which ones they already have...

Mushrooms!

This week we chat with Mel, a medical consultant on Grey’s Anatomy and the founder of Reel Medical Consulting. She and Dr. Cohen rank medical moments in movies and TV shows and tell us which of our favorite characters actually would have made it.

Behind the making of TV's medical moments

Dr. Cohen, Ali Saarela &amp; Ali Krupnik talk about the world of cocktails and health. Dr. Cohen &amp; Ali Saarela ask Ali Krupnik how and why she's shifted to running her own wellness company and how her "better-for-you cocktails" fit in with the clientele she's built in the cocktail industry and her new lifestyle.

Everyone is talking about Alcohol

Are we all just avoiding the inevitable? Dr. Cohen and Ali break down how we breakdown and what we think about biohacking

Is Biohacking Delusional?

Ali asks Dr. Cohen about Ozempic as a doctor, a patient, and a dad — Are we overcomplicating a good thing that seems to be making people happy and healthy, or could this be creating another form of disordered eating?

Ozempic Follow-Up: Are We Overcomplicating a Good Thing?

Dr. Cohen gives his medical thoughts on The Last of Us finale. We discuss medical ethics, equipment and possible alternative methods of curing Cordyceps brain infection. We also discuss another medically relevant The Last of Us episode, specifically, we dissect Joel’s stab wound and how to properly get antibiotics into the system.

Medical musings about The Last of Us

Ozempic, the drug that has been found to induce weight loss and was joked about by Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars, was originally intended as a treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. We talk about the Oscars and who won our Oscar pool, then 9:50 minute mark, Dr. Cohen gets candid about Ozempic and why he was on the drug. From there, we talk about other famous products that were originally intended for a completely different purpose. Like, 7 Up, a beverage that once contained lithium. Plus, the original intent of other products like Rogaine, Coca-Cola, Listerine and more!

Ozempic, the drug that has been found to induce weight loss and was joked about by Jimmy Kimmel at the Oscars, was originally intended as a treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. We talk about the Oscars and who won our Oscar pool, then 9:50 minute mark, Dr. Cohen gets candid about Ozempic and why he was on the drug. From there, we talk about other famous products that were originally intended for a completely different purpose. Like, 7 Up, a beverage that once contained lithium. Plus, the original intent of other products like Rogaine, Coca-Cola, Listerine and more!

Ozempic And The Oscars

Gross Antaomy is where pop culture and health culture meet.Dr. Jason Cohen and Ali address medical questions that the doc is asked by friends, family, and often strangers.We also love to talk pop culture and how it relates to health and medicine — like celebrity diets, Amy Schumer speaking out about endometriosis and our doctor reviews of medical TV and movies.We also splice in professional interviews, check out our episode with TV writer and The Resident co-creator Dr. Roshan Sethi, or our interview with famous plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rey aka DR. 90210, and don't miss our Q&amp;A with Miss USA Nana Meriwether and many more!

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Gross Antaomy is where pop culture and health culture meet. Dr. Jason Cohen and Ali address medical questions that the doc is asked by friends, family, and often strangers. We also love to talk pop culture and how it relates to health and medicine — like celebrity diets, Amy Schumer speaking out about endometriosis and our doctor reviews of medical TV and movies. We also splice in professional interviews, check out our episode with TV writer and The Resident co-creator Dr. Roshan Sethi, or our interview with famous plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rey aka DR. 90210, and don't miss our Q&amp;A with Miss USA Nana Meriwether and many more!

Gross Anatomy

Nearly 50 people have been charged with taking part in a nationwide college admissions cheating plot, paying up to $6 million to assure their children’s acceptance to competitive universities. So this week, we talk about what it takes to get into school without cheating - specifically - medical school.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Nearly 50 people have been charged with taking part in a nationwide college admissions cheating plot, paying up to $6 million to assure their children’s acceptance to competitive universities. So this week, we talk about what it takes to get into school without cheating - specifically - medical school. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Medical School

Does chewing gum really stay in your stomach for seven years? Can you really get the flu from the flu shot? Does eating turkey really make you tired? These are just a few of the medical myths we explore on this week's episode. We also talk about The Game Changers — a new documentary (featuring Arnold) that delves into meat, protein and strength.*GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Does chewing gum really stay in your stomach for seven years? Can you really get the flu from the flu shot? Does eating turkey really make you tired? These are just a few of the medical myths we explore on this week's episode. We also talk about The Game Changers — a new documentary (featuring Arnold) that delves into meat, protein and strength. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Common Medical Myths

In this episode we delve into the new documentary The Ted Bundy Tapes and explore the psychology of serial killers. Dr. Cohen details his psychiatry rotation experience and, as an added bonus, describes some of the most gruesome things he’s seen as an surgeon. Warning, this episode emphasizes the gross in Gross Anatomy.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

In this episode we delve into the new documentary The Ted Bundy Tapes and explore the psychology of serial killers. Dr. Cohen details his psychiatry rotation experience and, as an added bonus, describes some of the most gruesome things he’s seen as an surgeon. Warning, this episode emphasizes the gross in Gross Anatomy. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

The Psychology of Serial Killers

Every November, men are challenged to grow their facial hair for the next 30 days to make a mustache that sparks curiosity and conversation. The reason, the mustache is Movember Foundation's ribbon of awareness for men's health. The Foundation is the leading charity tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health on a global scale. So today, the first of Movember, we’re talking about Dr. Cohen’s participation in Movember and how you can help raise awareness for men's health.*GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Every November, men are challenged to grow their facial hair for the next 30 days to make a mustache that sparks curiosity and conversation. The reason, the mustache is Movember Foundation's ribbon of awareness for men's health. The Foundation is the leading charity tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health on a global scale. So today, the first of Movember, we’re talking about Dr. Cohen’s participation in Movember and how you can help raise awareness for men's health. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Movember Is Here

We look into the latest news on an outbreak of severe lung disease among users of electronic cigarettes that continues to spread to new patients and states. All this and more, including some of our Emmy predictions and favorite nominees!**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

We look into the latest news on an outbreak of severe lung disease among users of electronic cigarettes that continues to spread to new patients and states. All this and more, including some of our Emmy predictions and favorite nominees! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Mystery Vaping Illness

Medical marijuana has gone from illegal everywhere in the United States to legalized for medical purposes in 33 states. In this episode, we discuss the health effects of cannabis, the array of CBD products hitting the market and the celebrities that are creating their own cannabis products.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Medical marijuana has gone from illegal everywhere in the United States to legalized for medical purposes in 33 states. In this episode, we discuss the health effects of cannabis, the array of CBD products hitting the market and the celebrities that are creating their own cannabis products. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Medical Marijuana

Let's talk about The Hot Zone! A new TV show that’s based on a true story and stars Julianna Margulies and Liam Cunningham aka Sir Davos. The show examines the origins of the Ebola virus, a highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest and its first arrival on U.S. soil. Then, we get into our favorite outbreak movies and naturally, the movie Outbreak.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Let's talk about The Hot Zone! A new TV show that’s based on a true story and stars Julianna Margulies and Liam Cunningham aka Sir Davos. The show examines the origins of the Ebola virus, a highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest and its first arrival on U.S. soil. Then, we get into our favorite outbreak movies and naturally, the movie Outbreak. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

The Hot Zone

Many scripted series consult with actual doctors in order to accurately portray medical professionals on television — but that doesn’t always mean your favorite show gets it right. We discuss some of the top TV tropes (like Dr. Jerk and instant bullet removal) that could get a doctor fired in real life.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Many scripted series consult with actual doctors in order to accurately portray medical professionals on television — but that doesn’t always mean your favorite show gets it right. We discuss some of the top TV tropes (like Dr. Jerk and instant bullet removal) that could get a doctor fired in real life. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Tropes of TV Medical Dramas

About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the CDC. Infertility is also used as a major plot line on the hit TV shows Handmaid’s Tale and This Is Us. We discuss these shows and the realities of infertility &amp; sterility and the increased use of IVF to help women conceive.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the CDC. Infertility is also used as a major plot line on the hit TV shows Handmaid’s Tale and This Is Us. We discuss these shows and the realities of infertility &amp; sterility and the increased use of IVF to help women conceive. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Infertility & Sterility

Dieting information fills news feeds, magazines and are often discussed by celebrities, including Beyonce, who stated in her new Netflix film Homecoming: “In order for me to meet my (weight loss) goal, I’m limiting myself to no bread, no carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol, and I’m hungry.” That being said, we thought it was time to explore diet trends, like the keto diet, and why such strict diets can leave people lacking essential nutrients.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Dieting information fills news feeds, magazines and are often discussed by celebrities, including Beyonce, who stated in her new Netflix film Homecoming: “In order for me to meet my (weight loss) goal, I’m limiting myself to no bread, no carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol, and I’m hungry.” That being said, we thought it was time to explore diet trends, like the keto diet, and why such strict diets can leave people lacking essential nutrients. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Diet & Nutrition

A-listers like Natalie Portman and Beyonce are going vegan and endorsing plant based diets along with many other celebrities that promote their diets on social media. So, it’s no wonder the meatless products from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have exploded. Beyond Meat has even made big deals with Carl’s Jr., Dunkin, Del Taco and TGI Friday’s, and Impossible Foods products are now in about 10,000 restaurants — including White Castle, Red Robin and Burger King.We discuss some of the ingredients that make meat eaters enjoy eating a meat-free burger, if being a vegan really can help the environment, some of our favorite vegan foods/restaurants and more!**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

A-listers like Natalie Portman and Beyonce are going vegan and endorsing plant based diets along with many other celebrities that promote their diets on social media. So, it’s no wonder the meatless products from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have exploded. Beyond Meat has even made big deals with Carl’s Jr., Dunkin, Del Taco and TGI Friday’s, and Impossible Foods products are now in about 10,000 restaurants — including White Castle, Red Robin and Burger King. We discuss some of the ingredients that make meat eaters enjoy eating a meat-free burger, if being a vegan really can help the environment, some of our favorite vegan foods/restaurants and more! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

The Rise of Vegans

Ali Stroker made history at the 73rd annual Tony Awards as the “Oklahoma!” actress became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony - which was a huge moment for the disability community in regards to representation. In this episode we talk about paralysis, how people with disabilities are portrayed in movies and discuss the journey of Dr. Cohen’s close friend that is an advocate and champion for disability rights.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Ali Stroker made history at the 73rd annual Tony Awards as the “Oklahoma!” actress became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony - which was a huge moment for the disability community in regards to representation. In this episode we talk about paralysis, how people with disabilities are portrayed in movies and discuss the journey of Dr. Cohen’s close friend that is an advocate and champion for disability rights. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Paralysis & Disability Advocates

This week we get out the noisemakers to celebrate one year of co-hosting and recording Gross Anatomy Podcast. And, in this special Anniversary Episode, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the highs, lows and a few of our favorite episodes. Dr. Cohen also shares a new medical story that helps put the gross in Gross Anatomy Podcast.*GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

This week we get out the noisemakers to celebrate one year of co-hosting and recording Gross Anatomy Podcast. And, in this special Anniversary Episode, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of the highs, lows and a few of our favorite episodes. Dr. Cohen also shares a new medical story that helps put the gross in Gross Anatomy Podcast. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

It's Our One Year Anniversary Celebration!

Just in time for Halloween, we get into the real stories and scientific discoveries that led to the creation of cinema’s most iconic and spooky creatures… Dracula, The Gill-Man, Frankenstein and much more. We also talk about our favorite and least favorite scary movies — so be prepared to learn some eerie truths!

Cinema's Scariest Creatures

The latest numbers are in for America — childhood obesity rates are now reaching 19% or roughly 1 in 5 children, and then there’s a recent report claiming an all-time high of nine U.S. states with adult obesity rates above 35%. We discuss the chronic health conditions and diseases that can come with childhood and adult obesity, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes. We also discuss how weight struggles are often a lifelong battle that can be made worse by fat shaming and bullying.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

The latest numbers are in for America — childhood obesity rates are now reaching 19% or roughly 1 in 5 children, and then there’s a recent report claiming an all-time high of nine U.S. states with adult obesity rates above 35%. We discuss the chronic health conditions and diseases that can come with childhood and adult obesity, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, and type 2 diabetes. We also discuss how weight struggles are often a lifelong battle that can be made worse by fat shaming and bullying. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Obesity Rates Rise in America

JUUL

In this episode we talk about JUUL, a type of e-cigarette that’s extremely popular among young people. Almost half of the people who followed JUUL on Twitter last year were not old enough to legally purchase e-cigarettes in the United States. We also discuss the complications smoking can have on patients after surgery, an alternative idea to e-cigarettes and, because we need to let it out, our thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

In this episode we talk about JUUL, a type of e-cigarette that’s extremely popular among young people. Almost half of the people who followed JUUL on Twitter last year were not old enough to legally purchase e-cigarettes in the United States. We also discuss the complications smoking can have on patients after surgery, an alternative idea to e-cigarettes and, because we need to let it out, our thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

JUUL and the Rise of Teen Smokers

A market research firm called YouGov surveyed 42,000 people to determine the most admired celebrities for 2019. Toping the list are two celebs known for their philanthropy, Bill Gates and Oprah. We talk about the health, wellness and medical initiatives that Gates and Oprah have focused on and why they're deserving of the admiration.Diving into pop culture, we discuss the recent Golden Globe nominations that also made for great Gross Anatomy Podcast episodes, including Joker and the HBO series Chernoybl.Plus, a medical story about melanoma and the answer to some pre-med student questions.*GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

A market research firm called YouGov surveyed 42,000 people to determine the most admired celebrities for 2019. Toping the list are two celebs known for their philanthropy, Bill Gates and Oprah. We talk about the health, wellness and medical initiatives that Gates and Oprah have focused on and why they're deserving of the admiration. Diving into pop culture, we discuss the recent Golden Globe nominations that also made for great Gross Anatomy Podcast episodes, including Joker and the HBO series Chernoybl. Plus, a medical story about melanoma and the answer to some pre-med student questions. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Celebrity Philanthropy

Recently stars like Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have spoken out about the insults they’ve endured regarding their weight and how people’s negative comments affected the way they saw themselves. On this episode, we talk about body image in the social media age and how having a negative body image can threaten mental, physical and social wellbeing.**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Recently stars like Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have spoken out about the insults they’ve endured regarding their weight and how people’s negative comments affected the way they saw themselves. On this episode, we talk about body image in the social media age and how having a negative body image can threaten mental, physical and social wellbeing. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Body Image

In this dark episode, we discuss how a Maester is as close to a doctor as it gets in the fictional world of Game of Thrones, and all of the medicines and poisons GOT characters use for good and evil reasons. We also debate which GOT character we would be (Podrick is a real possibility)!**GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

In this dark episode, we discuss how a Maester is as close to a doctor as it gets in the fictional world of Game of Thrones, and all of the medicines and poisons GOT characters use for good and evil reasons. We also debate which GOT character we would be (Podrick is a real possibility)! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Maesters, Meds and Poisons

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