What's Health Got to Do with It?: Recent Episodes
Dr. Joe Sirven
What's Health Got to Do with It? is a weekly talk program that examines where healthcare intersects with daily life, and will help guide the listeners through an increasingly convoluted medical bureaucracy.These days, health is a lot more than Googling the latest medical breakthrough or seeing your doctor. Staying healthy when you are well and getting healthy when you are sick means knowing how to interact and navigate an incredibly complex healthcare system.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven discusses how to navigate the health care system when diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then, why the HIV crisis is more prevalent in the South.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven examines advancements in multiple sclerosis research and common sleep disorders in young people.
Experts at Mayo Clinic reveal the latest advancements in breast cancer research. Then, a neurologist collaborates with a hip-hop icon to educate students on the signs of stroke.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven speaks to two of the most influential physicians in the United States.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven delves into two self-help books hitting the shelves this fall.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven navigates medical interventions for treatment-resistant depression.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines two iceberg dilemmas in health care, including the impact of stigma on patients with autism and blind spots in medicine.
On this week's episode, Dr. Joe Sirven delves into reproductive issues for women, including in vitro fertilization and menopause.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven identifies common mental health issues in young people.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven highlights two critical issues in health care that are common yet often overlooked.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven examines the responsibilities of four-legged health care professionals.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven explores the power of music and sound as therapy for neurological disorders.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines how dismissing a patient's symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis. Then he discusses the correlation between sleep and mental health.
Dr. Joe Sirven explores the latest updates on Alzheimer's disease and what makes it such a difficult disease to cure.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines the effect of sleep deprivation and a poor diet on fathers' health.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines the importance of genomic data and its effect on health decisions.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines the common types of brain cancer, then we discuss the challenges veterans experience after a traumatic brain injury.
On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven explores the issue of infertility and then examines a newly released survey on longevity.
From workplace violence to syphilis in babies, our panel of medical experts discusses April's health care headlines.
Dr. Joe Sirven examines the transformative effect of organ donation and transplantation.
Dr. Joe Sirven and experts discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
Medical experts join Dr. Joe Sirven to discuss the biggest health headlines from March.
Today we talk with leading experts and survivors to discuss colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer diagnosed worldwide.
Discover expert insights on rising measles cases with Dr. Sunil Joshi. Then explore Dr. Paul Offit's new book, "Tell Me When It's Over."
Discover the latest insights in health care as we discuss the effect of endometriosis and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Experts discuss symptoms, treatments and the future of patient care.
Today explore the workings of the human immune system and its response to challenges, including the effect of multiple sclerosis on young patients. Plus, in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we discuss the effect of the disease on the Black community.
We embark on a journey this week through the latest health care insights. Dr. Joe engages with authors on important topics like diabetes management, health care inequality and the enduring effects of brain injuries.
Today, we discover health care's latest trends with our expert medical roundtable. Topics include the spike in syphilis cases, updated COVID-19 guidelines, STD self-test kits and the connection between weight loss drugs and mental health.
On this week’s program, we take a closer look at two brain conditions that challenge scientists’ understanding of the human mind: Lewy body dementia and schizophrenia.
Today we explore strategies for preventing heart and stroke problems, in observance of American Heart and Stroke Awareness Month. Two doctors share valuable insights on maintaining cardiovascular health.
Explore health care priorities with Dr. Ferdinand Formoso, president of the Duval County Medical Society, who discusses challenges affecting Jacksonville residents. Plus, we gain insights into veterans' mental health with John Eaton from the Wounded Warrior Project.
It's our monthly medical roundtable, when we dive into the month's most significant health headlines. Our medical experts talk about various topics including the proposed rule mandating stricter timelines for insurance companies' prior authorization and much more.
One in 5 U.S. women faces mental health challenges during the perinatal period, a leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychologist Jill Garrett, program director of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health, joins us on today's episode. Plus, discover the "Art of Gratitude" with Carew Papritz, author of "The Legacy Letter," as he unveils the transformative power of handwritten notes on children's mental well-being.
Today, we discuss how the First Coast YMCA is bringing a community focus to the fight against chronic diseases. Plus, cardiologist Dr. Michael McConnell discusses his new book, "Fight Heart Disease like Cancer."
We explore brain health with experts Dr. Natalia Rost and David Evans, emphasizing its importance beyond memory lapses. Then, Nick Howland, a Navy veteran and executive director of Fire Watch, shares the group's work for the First Coast community.
We recount 2023 in health care — from global progress on COVID-19 to rising syphilis rates, the debate about a suicide hotline and federal leadership in women's health. Then, epidemiologist Jeremy Howick demystifies the power of placebos.
We explore the incredible benefits of music beyond just being good for the soul. We dive into how music supports mental health and aids in managing neurological disorders. From easing challenges to boosting overall well-being, music proves to be a powerful tool for healing.
We explore the future of neurosurgery with advanced technologies like holographic models and 3D printers, which bring precision and personalized approaches to every procedure. Dr. Bernard Bendok discusses the effect on patient outcomes. Then, author Kenneth Miller takes us on a journey into sleep science, revealing the mysteries of sleep in his latest book, "Mapping the Darkness."
Dr. Syed Asad, a Jacksonville-based neurologist, joins us for a detailed discussion of concussions. Also, we revisit the subject of health care misinformation.
When summer ends and school begins, students, teachers and parents often feel overwhelmed while adjusting to new schedules.
Our medical roundtable examines the latest health care headlines, including a new drug for postpartum depression, stroke care, a gas station expanding into health care and full body MRI’s.
Our show this week focuses on the intricate web of medical, psychological and social considerations that intersect within the realm of gender-affirming care.
On this week's show we explore the synchronized teamwork required to save a child’s life in the most critical moments.
Also, medical anthropologist and writer Theresa MasPhail discusses the ever-increasing number of allergy cases in the United States.
This week our panel examines the latest headlines about over-the-counter oral contraception, a new Alzheimer's drug, vaccines and more.
Tune in as Dr. Joe Sirven discusses charity hospitals, midlife career changes and the importance of nurses.
Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness each year, but symptoms can improve with comprehensive treatment.
No one disagrees that access to the nation's health care system is broken. But critics say major policy updates could disrupt the delicate balance between quality and cost.
Warnings from government health officials about measles, monkeypox and malaria are dominating health headlines this week.
With inhaler prices soaring, patients find themselves grappling with a heartbreaking choice: compromised respiratory health or financial strain.
In honor of Father's Day, our panel discusses the pressures on men and how it affects their mental health.
We speak with Catherine Duncan, author of "Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul."
Our monthly medical roundtable discussed the top stories in the world of health care, including President Biden's announcement about COVID-19.
On this week’s episode, we talk about the factors that increase the risk of skin cancer in people with darker skin tones, the importance of early detection and strategies for prevention.
This week, we devoted the program to a conversation with Dr. Nancy Diazgranados, deputy clinical director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
"What's Health Got to Do with It" discusses menopause with two experts at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona.
"What's Health Got to Do with It" talks with medical experts and a cystic fibrosis patient.
We devoted this week’s episode of "What's Health Got to Do with It" to strokes — what causes them, how to prevent them, how to treat them and more.
Also, "What's Health Got to Do with It" takes a closer look at Medicare Advantage plans.
This week's "What's Health Got to Do with It" panel includes a neurologist, an internist and a neurosurgeon — plus Lynn Cullen, author of "The Woman with the Cure."
The “What’s Health Got to Do With It” team shares their favorite medical books for spring 2023.
Dr. Rohina Gandhi-Hoffman and Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal discuss hair, health and where they intersect.
Also, "What's Health Got to Do with It" discusses a rare connective tissue genetic condition known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
"What's Health Got to Do with It" talks with experts from Arizona State University and Rethreaded, a Jacksonville nonprofit that helps trafficking victims.
Microbiomes and how they affect cancer risk. Plus a look at an agency helping people without health insurance.
On this week’s program, we discussed how brain waves can be used to help manage two common conditions: tremors and depression.
Our medical roundtable takes a closer look at how to keep your brain healthy — and your memory sharp
When will pandemic emergency laws come to an end — and what might that mean for both patients and health care providers?
On this week’s program, we took a closer look at music, the science behind it and how it affects us.
"What's Health Got to Do with It" takes a closer look at identifying rare conditions from the perspective of both the patient and health care provider.
This week we took a deep dive into how Thanksgiving can be good for you by looking at the health benefits of gratitude.
A conversation with Dr. Jack Resneck Jr., president of the American Medical Association
This week, the “What’s Health Got to Do with It?” team shared their favorite new healthcare books – and their selections included something for just about everyone.
For our first episode of season two, we examined the biggest healthcare headlines with our monthly medical roundtable.
A conversation with Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor and Chair of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida