A group of medical experts recently gathered on the latest episode of “What’s Health Got to Do With It?” to discuss the most significant health news stories from the previous month. The panel included Dr. Dacre Knight, an internist and director of the Ehlers-Danlos Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Dr. Jennifer Cowart, an internist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, and Dr. Joseph Drazkowski, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Phoenix.
The topics covered during the discussion were diverse and included access to mifepristone, an FDA-approved abortion pill, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, as well as the increasing popularity of at-home health testing. The panel also explored the risks associated with excessive social media use and the effects of coffee consumption on dopamine levels in Parkinson’s patients. Additionally, they discussed the health risks of alcohol consumption on airplanes and a lawsuit filed by the lead singer of The Four Tops against a hospital in Michigan.
“What’s Health Got to Do With It?” is a talk program produced by WJCT in Jacksonville that delves into the intersection of healthcare and everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven, a neurologist in Jacksonville, this program provides listeners with valuable insights into pressing health issues affecting our community today. To learn more about these topics or listen to the full episode above!