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Dive into the science of your diet! Learn how a humble blueberry can fight cancer or what the longest living cultures in the world are eating. Every episode is packed with facts that will raise your health IQ and boost your nutrition knowledge. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of The Physicians Committee, and other leading doctors and dietitians. Unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier life and how to fight diseases with every meal.
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Best of 2025: Fiber, Cholesterol & Microplastics — What Everyone Wanted to Know
12/24/2025
Best of 2025: Fiber, Cholesterol & Microplastics — What Everyone Wanted to Know
What if the most-watched health topics of 2025 could help you live healthier, longer, and with more control over your body? This Best of The Exam Room Podcast 2025 compilation brings together the three pisodes that viewers couldn’t stop watching — because they tackled problems that affect nearly everyone: ✔️ High cholesterol ✔️ Low fiber intake ✔️ Exposure to microplastics This episode features highlights from separate interviews with Chuck Carroll and Dr. Michael Greger, Dr. Danielle Belardo, and Dr. Hana Kahleova — the conversations that delivered the most practical, science-backed value to viewers in 2025. 🥉 LOWER CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY Learn how food can help lower LDL cholesterol without medication, which foods actively remove cholesterol from the body, and how small daily changes may reduce heart disease risk. 🥈 FIBER FOR HEART, GUT & WEIGHT HEALTH Discover why fiber helps you feel fuller, supports heart health, improves digestion, and may make weight management easier — plus how to increase fiber safely without discomfort. And why Dr. Belardo eats an astonishing 90 grams of fiber every day! 🥇 MICROPLASTICS — AND HOW TO REDUCE THEM Understand how microplastics enter your body, why they matter for long-term health, and what research suggests about using diet and movement to help your body clear them out. Dr. Kahleova shares how your food choices can help cleanse the body of microplastics naturally. 💚 Support our lifesaving research & this podcast All donations are matched through Dec. 31 👉 📕 Order Dr. Greger's book "Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Food" 👉 About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Why Ultra-Processed Foods Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss | Dr. Jim Loomis
12/18/2025
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss | Dr. Jim Loomis
Are ultra-processed foods the hidden reason weight loss feels impossible? Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Jim Loomis, medical director at Barnard Medical Center, to break down the science behind ultra-processed foods and their powerful impact on weight gain, metabolism, hunger, and fat storage. From packaged snacks and fast food to so-called “healthy” convenience items, ultra-processed foods now make up a majority of the modern diet. Dr. Loomis explains how these foods affect appetite hormones, blood sugar, calorie intake, and the body’s ability to lose weight — and why simply “eating less” often doesn’t work when ultra-processed foods dominate the plate. You’ll learn: - What qualifies as an ultra-processed food - Why these foods drive overeating and cravings - How ultra-processed foods interfere with fat loss - The role of fiber, nutrients, and food quality in weight control - What to eat instead to support sustainable weight loss Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve metabolic health, or understand why progress has stalled, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based answers. ❤️ Work with The Doc & Chef Use code CHUCK for free month! 🙏 Support PCRM About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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GLP-1 Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Side Effects, Cost & Risks
12/16/2025
GLP-1 Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Side Effects, Cost & Risks
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are changing medicine — but at what cost? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Ben Urich, PharmD, PhD, to break down the real-world data behind the GLP-1 explosion. You’ll learn: - How many people are actually using GLP-1 drugs - Why most users stop — and why that’s starting to change - The true cost of GLP-1 medications to employers and health plans - Common and serious side effects to be aware of - Why GLP-1s are now being studied for Alzheimer’s disease and addiction - What the future holds as more than 30 new drugs enter the pipeline This is a must-watch conversation for anyone considering GLP-1 medications, currently using Ozempic or Wegovy, or wondering where modern weight-loss medicine is headed next. 🙏 Support PCRM
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Why Cheese Is More Addictive Than You Think | Dr. Neal Barnard Reveals the Shocking Science
12/11/2025
Why Cheese Is More Addictive Than You Think | Dr. Neal Barnard Reveals the Shocking Science
Is cheese really addictive? According to Dr. Neal Barnard, the answer is a resounding YES. The brain reacts nearly identically to cheese as it does narcotics and alcohol. While it sounds shocking, these claims are backed by science. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with the author of The Cheese Trap to uncover how opioid-like compounds concentrated in cheese—activate powerful pleasure pathways, why U.S. cheese consumption has exploded to nearly 40 pounds per person per year, and how the dairy industry keeps us hooked. You’ll discover: • The opiate chemistry of cheese • How cheese contributes to obesity and diabetes • The link between dairy hormones and breast cancer • Why kids are showing early artery damage • Which cheeses contain the highest casomorphin levels • The surprising role of sodium and saturated fat • How quitting cheese can dramatically improve health If you’ve ever said, “I could go vegan except for cheese,” this is an episode you cannot miss. This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund. Visit their website: 📕 The Cheese Trap Book 🙏 Support PCRM 🎟️ ICNM 2026 Tickets About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Omega-3 vs Omega-6: The TRUTH About Inflammation and Cancer Risk with Dr. Calvin Ye
12/09/2025
Omega-3 vs Omega-6: The TRUTH About Inflammation and Cancer Risk with Dr. Calvin Ye
Discover the truth about omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in this eye-opening interview with Dr. Kaixiong (Calvin) Ye, one of the world’s leading genetic epidemiologists studying nutrition and chronic disease. Dr. Ye joins Chuck Carroll to explain new findings on: - Whether omega-6 is really inflammatory - How omega-3 and omega-6 impact cancer and mortality - Why the omega-6:omega-3 ratio is misleading - The controversy around omega-3 and prostate cancer - How genetics influence omega-3 metabolism - What precision nutrition will look like in the future You’ll learn what the latest science says about who benefits most from omega-3, what blood biomarkers really mean, and why two people eating the same food may get very different health outcomes. 📚 Omega 3 and Omega 6 Cancer Study 🎟️ ICNM 2026 Tickets About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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The Vegan Message Mainstream Media Won’t Air — Jane Velez-Mitchell Exposes Everything
12/04/2025
The Vegan Message Mainstream Media Won’t Air — Jane Velez-Mitchell Exposes Everything
Can a streaming network help change the future of food, media, and the planet? Emmy-winning journalist and UnchainedTV founder Jane Velez-Mitchell sits down with Chuck Carroll to reveal why plant-based storytelling is exploding right now — and why mainstream media still resists the movement. Discover how UnchainedTV grew to more than 20 million views, what FAST channels mean for the future of television, and why the meat industry launched an all-out messaging war against veganism. Jane also shares behind-the-scenes insight into new documentaries, adorable rescued pigs, celeb cooking shows, and the forgotten 1890s vegetarian movement. If you love food, media, history, or social change… this episode will absolutely light you up. Topics Covered: ✔ Why streaming is replacing cable and traditional TV ✔ The rise of FAST channels (free ad-supported TV) ✔ Inside the meat industry’s anti-vegan messaging campaigns ✔ Why plant-based stories struggle to reach mainstream newsrooms ✔ The shocking climate impact of animal agriculture ✔ Behind the scenes of “Pig Little Lies” and “At Home with the Jenners” ✔ The surprising vegetarian movement of the 1890s ✔ How UnchainedTV helps people make compassionate, healthy transitions 📺 Watch UnchainedTV: About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Drop Cholesterol 150 Points In 15 Days? Dr. Ted Barnett Breaks Down The Science
12/02/2025
Drop Cholesterol 150 Points In 15 Days? Dr. Ted Barnett Breaks Down The Science
Can your cholesterol drop more than 150 points in just 15 days without medication? Dr. Ted Barnett joins Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine to reveal the stunning results he’s seeing with patients who adopt a whole food plant-based diet. Inside Lifestyle Medicine Grand Rounds, Dr. Barnett has witnessed cholesterol levels fall by 150–200 points in two weeks, average drops of 64 points, and dramatic improvements in blood sugar, inflammation, and energy — often outperforming the results of statins. This episode dives deep into why lifestyle changes can be more powerful than prescriptions, what’s holding back the medical system from using these tools, and how simple foods like arugula, broccoli, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and black-eyed peas can transform your health quickly. What You’ll Learn: - How patients are lowering cholesterol 150+ points naturally - Why whole food plant-based diets outperform many medications - The 15-Day Jumpstart program and its life-changing results - Why the medical system overlooks lifestyle solutions - The top foods Dr. Barnett “prescribes” to every patient - How doctors collaborate in Lifestyle Medicine Grand Rounds - How you can experience similar results at home Please support PCRM and The Exam Room Podcast on Giving Tuesday. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar to fuel the content you love, like this podcast, while keeping all of PCRM’s lifesaving work moving full steam ahead. Please donate today: 🩺 Visit Dr. Barnett and learn more about his Grand Rounds and If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Plant-Based Diet Cuts Your Carbon Footprint In Half | New Study With Dr. Hana Kahleova
11/25/2025
Plant-Based Diet Cuts Your Carbon Footprint In Half | New Study With Dr. Hana Kahleova
New research shows that simply choosing plant-based foods can slash your environmental footprint — and dramatically improve your health at the same time. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Hana Kahleova to uncover how different diets compare when it comes to land use, water use, greenhouse gases, and planetary health. The results are stunning: 🌱 Vegan diets use up to 8× less land 💧 Up to 85× less water 🔥 Up to 28× lower warming potential 💰 Cheaper and healthier overall 🏋️ Participants in clinical trials lost 14+ pounds while cutting their carbon footprint in half 🌎 Review the study: If you feel like you raised your health IQ by a point or two, please consider leaving a five-star rating and nice review wherever you're listening.
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95% Reduce Medications: Dr. Brad Moore on the Power Reversing Diseases
11/22/2025
95% Reduce Medications: Dr. Brad Moore on the Power Reversing Diseases
Graphic Title: 1 in 5 UTIs? Graphic Note: Need Neal and Chuck on here with some raw chicken and turkey. Show Title: 95% Reduce Medications: Dr. Brad Moore on the Power Reversing Diseases Show Description: Discover how lifestyle medicine can reverse chronic disease in this powerful conversation between Chuck Carroll and Dr. Brad Moore, Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Program at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates. Dr. Moore explains why the root cause of conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and heart disease is often lifestyle—not genetics. He shares how simple changes in food, movement, sleep, and stress can dramatically improve health, reduce medications, and transform long-term outcomes. You’ll learn what separates patients who succeed with lifestyle change from those who struggle, why focusing only on weight can backfire, and how sleep and stress alter hunger, cravings, and metabolism. Dr. Moore also breaks down the science behind insulin resistance, saturated fat, and rapid improvements seen when patients adopt a whole-food, plant-forward diet. This special bonus episode was recorded live at GreenFare Organic Cafe in Reston, VA. The menu is entirely free of salt, oil, and sugar and 100 percent organic. What You’ll Learn: – How lifestyle medicine reverses chronic disease – Why genetics matter less than most people think – The truth about insulin resistance and saturated fat – Why focusing on weight alone slows progress – How sleep and stress affect appetite and metabolism – The difference between “cannonball” and “baby-step” approaches – Why 95% of lifestyle medicine patients reduce medications – How the military is incorporating lifestyle medicine – How to work with Dr. Brad Moore at GW 🩺 Visit with Dr. Moore: 🥦 Visit GreenFare Organic Cafe: 💪 America's Fittest Cities Rankings: About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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New Study: Chicken Causes 1 in 5 UTIs — Dr. Neal Barnard Explains Hidden Risk
11/20/2025
New Study: Chicken Causes 1 in 5 UTIs — Dr. Neal Barnard Explains Hidden Risk
Can the chicken on your plate be causing urinary tract infections? New research says yes — and the findings may shock you. In this must-watch episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard to break down a landmark study revealing that poultry—especially chicken—is responsible for approximately 1 in 5 UTIs in the United States. Dr. Barnard explains: - How E. coli from poultry contaminates meat - Why cooking isn't enough to eliminate risk - How cross-contamination happens in home kitchens - Why infection rates spike in certain communities - What a plant-based diet does to dramatically reduce UTI risk - Foods like cranberries and blueberries that help prevent infections naturally They also dive into Thanksgiving food myths, the realities of poultry production, antibiotic resistance, and how simple dietary changes can protect your health. If you’ve ever struggled with UTIs—or you simply want to understand how diet affects your risk—this episode is essential viewing. Read the full study: 🥗 Free Vegan Thanksgiving e-cookbook: This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Look Younger Naturally: The Science of Aging & Skin Health | Dr. Roxie Becker
11/17/2025
Look Younger Naturally: The Science of Aging & Skin Health | Dr. Roxie Becker
The science of aging gracefully is discussed as Dr. Roxie Becker joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Discover the everyday habits that could be aging your skin — and the easy lifestyle changes that help keep you glowing from the inside out. Dr. Becker shares what really causes wrinkles, the truth about alcohol and red wine, and why carrots, sweet potatoes, and sleep may be better anti-aging tools than expensive creams. Learn how nutrition, exercise, sleep, and sun protection work together for youthful skin — and why the healthiest glow comes from a plant-based, whole-food lifestyle. You Will Learn: - Foods that fight wrinkles and boost collagen - How sleep and stress affect skin health - The truth about alcohol and aging - How to exercise for younger-looking skin 📸 Dr. Becker on Instagram: About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Fix Your Gut Naturally: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Fiber Maxing and Building Healthier Microbiome
11/13/2025
Fix Your Gut Naturally: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Fiber Maxing and Building Healthier Microbiome
Your gut holds the key to better health — and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back to help you unlock it! In this Exam Room Podcast mailbag episode, Chuck Carroll and Dr. B answer your biggest questions about gut health, fiber, inflammation, and the microbiome. Learn why diversity is strength — both in your diet and your gut — and how simple shifts like cooling your potatoes or walking after meals can feed your microbes for life-changing benefits. Topics include: - Fiber Maxing: the TikTok trend explained - Why resistant starch boosts your microbiome - Artificial sweeteners vs. sugar — what’s worse? - How exercise supports gut health - The gut-brain connection and stress - Sneak peek into Plant Powered Plus (available Jan. 13) 📘 Pre-order Dr. B’s new book: 🔗 Dr. B’s Gut Health Collective and courses: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Sleep Better, Eat Smarter, Live Healthier: The Power of Coaching with Dr. Brooke Bussard
11/11/2025
Sleep Better, Eat Smarter, Live Healthier: The Power of Coaching with Dr. Brooke Bussard
How can a health coach change your life—and your sleep? In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Brooke Bussard to explore the power of lifestyle medicine and personalized health coaching. Discover why sleep, nutrition, movement, and support are the four essential pillars to building a healthier you. Learn practical sleep tips that actually work, how small changes in diet can lead to big transformations, and how Dr. Bussard’s new Menopause Makeover Online program is helping women across the globe reclaim their health. ✅ Why health coaching works ✅ Sleep hacks for deeper rest ✅ The truth about dairy and bone health ✅ Top pantry staples for plant-based living ✅ How to build momentum when motivation fades 📚 Learn more: 📚 Menopause Makeover: Mention that you heard about the program on The Exam Room and save 10% If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Dr. Neal Barnard: How to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's and Boost Brain Power
11/06/2025
Dr. Neal Barnard: How to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's and Boost Brain Power
Discover how your diet affects memory, focus, and long-term brain health in this powerful conversation with Dr. Neal Barnard and host Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. Learn which foods fuel your brain — and which ones damage it. Dr. Barnard reveals the surprising truth about dairy, red meat, coconut oil, and fish oil, and shares which plant-based foods can lower your risk for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and depression. ✅ What You’ll Learn: • How saturated fat and heme iron accelerate cognitive decline • The best plant-based omega-3 sources for brain performance • Why “eating the rainbow” boosts memory and mood • New research showing a vegan diet may reverse dementia • Three easy habits for seniors to sharpen memory starting today 🌱 Start your journey to better health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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The Hidden Cholesterol Killing Millions: What You Must Know About LP(a) | Dr. Akil Taher
11/04/2025
The Hidden Cholesterol Killing Millions: What You Must Know About LP(a) | Dr. Akil Taher
In this powerful episode, Dr. Akil Taher, a heart-attack survivor turned marathon runner, reveals the life-saving truth about lipoprotein(a) which is a genetically inherited form of cholesterol that most people don’t even know they have. Despite living a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Taher discovered his LP(a) levels were dangerously high, placing him at extreme risk for heart disease and stroke. He joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to explain: - What LP(a) is and why standard cholesterol tests don’t detect it - How 1 in 5 people have elevated LP(a) and most never know it - Why South Asians, Black Americans, and Middle Eastern populations face increased genetic risk - The role of a whole-food, plant-based diet in lowering LP(a) levels by up to 16 %—and which foods can cut levels by 40 % - The immense cholesterol lowering benefit of amla or Indian gooseberries - New LP(a)-targeting drugs in clinical trials that could reduce levels by up to 98 % - How lifestyle habits—from nutrition and sleep to stress management—help strengthen arteries and protect your heart 📘 Learn more about Dr. Taher’s inspiring journey in his book Open Heart: 💻 Visit his website: 🌱 Start your journey to better health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Do Vegan Diets Really Require Careful Planning? Dr. Matt Nagra Sets the Record Straight
10/30/2025
Do Vegan Diets Really Require Careful Planning? Dr. Matt Nagra Sets the Record Straight
For years, we’ve been told that vegan and vegetarian diets “require careful planning” to be healthy — while omnivorous diets get a free pass. But is that really true? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Matt Nagra to discuss his new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention: “Asymmetrical Dietary Guidance: Reassessing the ‘Careful Planning’ Caveat in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets.” You’ll also hear why some vegans experience a slightly higher fracture risk, what’s really behind that finding, and how simple nutrition strategies can easily close the gap. In this conversation, you’ll learn: What new research reveals about vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets How omnivorous diets often miss critical nutrients for long-term health The role of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium in plant-based nutrition Why all diets require thoughtful planning to meet nutrient needs The real reason vegans may have a higher fracture risk — and how to prevent it How language in nutrition guidelines may unintentionally stigmatize plant-based diets Listen and learn how balanced nutrition guidance can improve health outcomes for everyone — and why reframing the conversation around “careful planning” could change the future of public health. Read the study 👉 Visit Dr. Matt Nagra’s website 👉 🌱 Start your journey to better health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Supplements Exposed: What’s Healthy and What’s Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman
10/28/2025
Supplements Exposed: What’s Healthy and What’s Harmful | Dr. Gemma Newman
Are supplements helping you — or wasting your money? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Gemma Newman joins Chuck Carroll to break down the science, myths, and marketing behind the multibillion-dollar supplement industry. Discover which supplements are truly worth taking, which can be harmful in excess, and how to build better health through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Whether you’re taking vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3, or a daily multivitamin, Dr. Newman explains how to personalize your nutrition safely and effectively. In This Episode: - The truth about supplements and what’s actually backed by science - Why multivitamins don’t extend lifespan — and can sometimes harm your health - How to get vitamin B12 safely - The risks of “natural” supplements - The difference between fish oil vs. algae-based omega-3s - Dr. Newman’s SMART method: Science, Mechanism, Aim, Risk vs. Benefit, Tracking - How to spot fake supplement ads and AI deepfakes online Known as The Plant Power Doctor, Dr. Newman is a respected physician and lifestyle medicine expert helping patients reverse chronic disease through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle change. 🌱 Start your journey to better health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: 👩🏼⚕️ Visit Dr. Newman’s website: 💻 Apply to become a Building Healthy Communities intern or see current career openings at PCRM: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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How To Heal Your Thyroid Naturally | Dr. Neal Barnard
10/23/2025
How To Heal Your Thyroid Naturally | Dr. Neal Barnard
Your thyroid could be the hidden key to your energy, mood, and metabolism. What you eat may be making or breaking it. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard to uncover the powerful connection between thyroid health and diet. Discover how eating certain foods and reducing stress can help restore hormone balance, boost metabolism, and reduce inflammation. Dr. Barnard also reveals how dairy, iodine, selenium, and soy all play surprising roles in thyroid function — and what you can do starting today to protect and restore this vital gland. 🍎 In This Episode You’ll Learn: - How dairy proteins can trigger autoimmune thyroid disorders - Why people eating a plant-based diet have the lowest rates of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism - The best foods for your thyroid — including seaweed, Brazil nuts, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables - The truth about soy and cruciferous vegetables like kale and broccoli - How stress, sleep, and crash diets affect thyroid hormones - The role of environmental toxins and processed foods in hormone disruption 🌱 Start your journey to better thyroid health today! Work with the expert doctors and dietitians at the Barnard Medical Center: 📕Order your copy of Dr. Barnard’s book Your Body In Balance which covers thyroid dysfunction: This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Former CDC Director Reveals The Formula for Better Health | Dr. Tom Frieden
10/21/2025
Former CDC Director Reveals The Formula for Better Health | Dr. Tom Frieden
Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frieden breaks down what’s keeping America sick — from poor diets to toxic environments — and how we can turn the tide with simple, proven steps that save lives. He shares his three-part framework — “See, Believe, Create” — a practical guide for improving personal and public health. Discover what science says about potassium deficiency, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and how nutrition, environment, and policy can come together to create a healthier world for everyone. Dr. Frieden also discusses: - Why the potassium-to-sodium ratio is one of the strongest predictors of heart health - The impact of microplastics, PFAS, and air pollution (PM2.5) on chronic disease - How food industry tactics mirror Big Tobacco’s playbook - The truth about processed meats, sugar-sweetened drinks, and trans fats - What governments can learn from Chile’s bold food labeling laws - Why plant-based, high-fiber diets are key to longevity and disease prevention - The risks of animal agriculture and wet markets in future pandemics 📘 Get Dr. Frieden’s book: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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She Healed Thyroid Cancer Naturally with a Plant-Based Diet | Dr. Ruby Lathon
10/16/2025
She Healed Thyroid Cancer Naturally with a Plant-Based Diet | Dr. Ruby Lathon
What happens when a systems engineer is told she has cancer—but refuses to accept that medication and surgery are her only options? In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Ruby Lathon, who healed her thyroid cancer naturally through the power of food. Discover how she turned her research skills into a mission to help others use plants to prevent and reverse disease. Ruby shares the exact steps she took to restore her health—including how she eliminated dairy, sugar, and processed foods, and the mindset shift that helped her truly heal. Today, she’s thriving as a wellness coach, author, and founder of Ruby Reds Vegan, teaching people that food truly is medicine. What You’ll Learn - How Dr. Ruby Lathon reversed thyroid cancer with plant-based nutrition - The foods that help regulate thyroid function and fight inflammation - Ways to make whole-food, plant-based meals delicious and satisfying 📕 Order Dr. Ruby's cookbook, Stop Playin' Go Vegan: 🥦 Check out Ruby Reds Vegan meal delivery service: This episode is powered by Menopause Makeover that unites the science of strength and the power of transformation—so you can reclaim your body, your life, and your confidence. Check the program out online at If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Gut Health: The Truth About Low-Carb Diets | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
10/09/2025
Gut Health: The Truth About Low-Carb Diets | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Are low-carb diets good or bad for your gut health? In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Chuck Carroll is joined by gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how cutting carbs affects your microbiome, digestion, and long-term wellness. Discover what happens to your gut bacteria when fiber is reduced, whether low-carb eating disrupts short-chain fatty acid production, and how these changes could impact your risk for chronic diseases. Dr. Bulsiewicz also shares practical tips for protecting your microbiome while eating fewer carbs, and compares low-carb diets to Mediterranean and plant-based eating patterns. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How low-carb diets influence the diversity of gut bacteria - The impact of reduced carbs on digestion and fiber intake - Why short-chain fatty acids like butyrate matter for colon health - Links between low-carb diets, inflammation, and chronic disease - Ways to support your microbiome even while cutting carbs - How plant-based and Mediterranean diets compare for gut health 🔗 Dr. B’s Gut Health Collective and courses: 📘 Pre-order Dr. B’s new book: 👟 Exercise snacks article: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Food | Dr. Michael Greger
10/06/2025
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Food | Dr. Michael Greger
Can you really lower cholesterol with food? Dr. Michael Greger joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to reveal the simple, science-backed foods and spices that can drive LDL cholesterol down—without drugs or side effects. Discover how everyday choices can protect your heart and add years to your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Why the Standard American Diet is now the #1 cause of death in the U.S. - The truth about statins: small benefit, real risks. - How plant-based eating can reverse heart disease. - Foods that raise cholesterol: meat, dairy, eggs, coconut & palm oils. - The top foods and spices proven to lower LDL include black soybeans, apples, and garlic powder. - Why olive oil raises cholesterol on a vegan diet. - Green tea and mushrooms: health boosters, but not major LDL-reducers. - Practical tips: even one small daily change makes a big difference. 👉 Share your questions for Dr. Greger in the comments! Dr. Greger's Book: Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Food Amazon Kindle: Dr. Greger's Cholesterol seminar is on Oct. 10 at 2pm ET. Register by Oct. 8: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Breast Cancer: 6 Ways Every Woman Can Lower Risk | Dr. Kristi Funk
10/02/2025
Breast Cancer: 6 Ways Every Woman Can Lower Risk | Dr. Kristi Funk
Breast cancer prevention is possible, and the latest science is showing exactly how. On this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with leading breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk to reveal six steps every woman can take to prevent breast cancer and dramatically reduce breast cancer risk. From the role of a plant-based diet in breast cancer prevention to lifestyle habits that strengthen breast health, these strategies come directly from new research and could make a lifesaving difference. The conversation also tackles one of the most debated questions in women’s health: Should women over 75 still get mammograms? A groundbreaking new study suggests the benefits are greater than many once believed. Dr. Funk shares her expert perspective on mammograms after 75 and what this means for women and their doctors. In this episode you’ll discover: - The six scientifically proven lifestyle habits that reduce breast cancer risk - The role of diet, exercise, and alcohol in prevention - How sleep and stress management affect breast cancer risk - Why mammograms after age 75 may be more beneficial than expected - What women of all ages can do today to improve long-term breast health Have a question for Dr. Kristi Funk? Drop it in the comments below! Become a member of Dr. Funk's breast cancer support community: PCRM's Let's Beat Breast Cancer store: Breast cancer lifestyle medicine study: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Eating to Beat Cancer: What to Know | Dr. Urvi Shah
09/30/2025
Eating to Beat Cancer: What to Know | Dr. Urvi Shah
What if food could help you fight cancer? New research suggests that diet can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients, even slowing the progression of the disease. And Dr. Urvi Shah is leading the charge. Dr. Shah was training to be an oncologist when she was diagnosed with cancer herself. This diagnosis sent her down a rabbit hole of cancer diet research, and today she's contributed to six dietary trials examining whether and how nutrition can play a role in improving outcomes for cancer patients. In this episode of The Exam Room Dr. Shah and Chuck Carroll discuss: - How diet could improve outcomes for cancer patients - The best foods for cancer patients - The role your gut health plays in recovery - How to join a cancer diet trial Dr. Shah's research can be found here: Information on cancer clinical trials can be found here: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Potatoes and Weight Loss: Surprising Research | Dr. Hana Kahleova
09/25/2025
Potatoes and Weight Loss: Surprising Research | Dr. Hana Kahleova
There is no reason to fear potatoes ... even if you have diabetes or want to lose weight. Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest research on this humble tuber, busting myths and making the case for including more potatoes in your diet. In this episode of The Exam Room podcast Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to teach: - Why potatoes get such a bad reputation - What the science says about potatoes and diabetes - How potatoes compare to basmati rice - Why potatoes rank #1 on the satiety index - Why potatoes may actually help with diabetes and weight loss Check out the latest research here: PCRM’s Best In The World cookbooks can be purchased here: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health: Age Like a Yogi | Victoria Moran
09/23/2025
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health: Age Like a Yogi | Victoria Moran
What if the secret to aging well isn’t just what you eat, but how you take care of your body and soul? Victoria Moran grew up as a "fat kid" and struggled with obesity and overeating. But when she started to take care of her spiritual well-being through yoga, self-care and Ayurvedic nutrition, she transformed her life. Today, she lives a balanced life at a healthy weight. She shares her secrets to healthy living and aging in this episode of The Exam Room with Chuck Carroll. Together they explore how ancient yogic wisdom and Ayurveda can guide us toward healthier, more vibrant lives. Victoria shares practical tips to elevate body, mind, and spirit. And — learn why self-care isn’t indulgence, it's an essential tool for transforming your health at any age. Check out Victoria's book, Age Like A Yogi: Chuck also talks about being a guest on the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast with Kyle Buckner. You can check that out here: Check out the Wellness Weekend in Davis, WV: PCRM's Best In The World cookbooks are now on-sale: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard
09/18/2025
Senior Health: How To Age Well After 65 | Dr. Neal Barnard
Physical and mental decline isn't inevitable. Even into your elder years, you have the power to improve your health, and age well. In this empowering episode, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to share science-backed strategies for eating well after 65. He explains why it’s never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle, what nutrients matter most for seniors, and how a plant-based diet can protect against common age-related conditions. In this episode of the Exam Room, you'll learn: - The key supplements seniors need to stay healthy - Symptoms of nutrient deficiency to watch out for - Why changing your diet, even into your 80s, can extend your life - What foods protect memory and cognition - Why avoiding meat matters for seniors This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or . And consider supporting PCRM:
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74-Year-Old Has Never Eaten Meat: What's Mark Huberman's Secret?
09/16/2025
74-Year-Old Has Never Eaten Meat: What's Mark Huberman's Secret?
How long have you been plant-based? Chances are, not as long as Mark Huberman. The director of the National Health Association has spent his entire 74 years as a vegan. And his health has never been better. He joins Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room to talk about growing up vegan in the 1950s, his parents' role in the plant-based movement, and how he continues their work today by leading by example. If you're looking for a history lesson in the plant-based movement, or just curious how Mark could eat plant based in the 1950s, this is the episode for you! For more information on the NHA visit This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard and Brooke’s Balanced Blueprint. Connect with her and discover her nutrition services: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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How To Stop Eating Like Trash and Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard
09/11/2025
How To Stop Eating Like Trash and Feel Better | Dr. Neal Barnard
Tired. Bloated. Stuck in the cycle of “I’ll start next week.” Quitting junk food sounds simple, but in practice it’s one of the hardest habits to break. Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee joins Chuck Carroll, the Weight Loss Champion, to share practical strategies for eating clean and breaking free from the foods that drain your energy. They unpack why too many calories can still leave you exhausted, what a balanced “clean” diet really looks like, and how to overcome the mental roadblocks that keep you reaching for junk food. If you're ready to stop eating like trash, this episode is for you! This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. Visit their website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food Addiction & Binge Eating
09/09/2025
How I Lost 150 Pounds: Breaking Free From Food Addiction & Binge Eating
What does it take to break free from food addiction and binge eating? Tania Lyon knows firsthand. For decades, she struggled with morbid obesity, disordered eating, and the cycle of restriction and relapse. At her heaviest (likely more than 300 pounds), she feared for her health, and even simple tasks like tying her shoes were difficult. But today, Tania has lost 150 pounds and found balance. Not through perfection, but through a deep understanding of her own hunger drive and a strategy of eating when hungry. In this episode of The Exam Room, Tania shares: - The foods that once triggered binges and how she avoids them now - What finally worked for her - The role of plant-based eating in her long-term transformation - Why “eating when hungry” is more complex than it sounds You can learn more about Tania on her website: If you feel like you’ve raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on or .
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