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Creative CommonsLung cancer is unfortunately diagnosed in later stages than it could be for a lot of patients in the islands. Screening CT scans can help find tumors early for those at risk. Dr. Evan Wu from Hawaii Pacific Health and the UH Cancer Center is in the studio sharing his expertise on the different types of lung cancer and why it is so important to consider enrolling in clinical trials for patients who have been diagnosed with lung cancer. -
Tony Meredith, Former US Professional Latin Dance Champion, and owner of Aloha Ballroom Company has come home to the islands and brought his health-promoting dance classes along! From cardiovascular benefits to better brain health and muscle strength, this might just be one of the most fun ways to get a workout! He shares the medical benefits of staying fit as we age along with tips on the body boost as well!
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Waikiki Health’s Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Conrad Moreno shared his expertise on the overall benefits of integrated healthcare in treating the whole person- an approach that has become increasingly more important in addressing the collateral damage imposed by Covid and other current events. -
Vaping can be just as bad as conventional cigarettes, with future health consequences unknown. Josh Ching from the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii and City Councilman Matt Weyer of District #2 share their thoughts on how legislative efforts to reduce the availability of flavored vape can help. -
Ketamine, previously used as an anesthetic, has been given approval for new indications and formulations from the FDA. Dr. Michael Pasquale shares his experiences and thoughts on the usefulness of this treatment for people who suffer with depression. -
Dr. Cheryl Twu from WellnessObGyn is in the studio sharing the latest in women’s health for all ages. From HPV vaccination to osteoporosis, find out what’s necessary at all ages of life! -
Does what you eat really have an impact on your health? What about for those with problems with their kidneys? Mala Lange, author, artist, singer, creative cook- is in the studio sharing her story of saving her husband’s kidneys by making changes in the food they eat. Her book, Kidney Friendly a True Success Story was written to share their experiences to help others along the way. -
The FDA just approved Lequmbi (TM) , a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia. What does that mean for our local population? Dr. Kore Liow Founder of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is on the show to share his expertise with the latest on clinical trials, advances in treatment for dementia, and much much more! -
Pharmacogenomics, it's the intersection of how the body responds to medication based on our personal genetics. Could this make a difference in what medication you take? Corrie Sanders, pharmacist, President of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association and founder of Huna Health, is in the studio, here to explain how a simple test might change what your doctor prescribes for common cardiac and mental health conditions. -
Dr. Daniel Lev of the Comfort Clinic is in the studio to share what it takes to create a ‘new normal’ for those people living with chronic pain. Support and skills training are at the center of his positive based approach, and he is making it accessible more than ever before with the introduction of a group program. Learn more at comfortclinic.org. -
When is it memory loss and when it is an early sign of dementia? Dr. Kore Liow of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience helps to break down the easy way to know the difference in part 1 of our memory series. -
Dr. Valerie Cacho talks about sleep and the health effects of not getting enough of it.
