Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast

Cleveland Clinic

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  • 23 minutes 20 seconds
    What Is Cannabis Use Disorder? w/ Jared Harp, DO

    As marijuana use has become more mainstream, it has brought an increase in people dealing with cannabis use disorder (CUD). Learn more about CUD and how it can be addressed in this conversation with addiction psychiatrist Jared Harp.

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    15 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 22 seconds
    Sports Essentials: Lift Your Performance with Lauren Wichman, MD

    Learn more about Cleveland Clinic’s new Sports Essentials podcast and meet co-host Dr. Lauren Wichman, a sports medicine specialist. Listen in as part of your workout routine to help reach your short-term and long-term fitness goals.

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    13 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 9 seconds
    Nutrition Essentials | Using Diet To Age Gracefully with Dr. Ronan Factora, MD

    The goal in the game of life is to play for as long as possible. Proper nutrition can serve as a sort of cheat code to keep you going. In this podcast, Dr. Ronan Factora and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano explain how to get a dietary power boost to help you age well. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

    8 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 47 seconds
    Is That Plant Dangerous? with Dr. Christopher Bazzoli, MD

    Should you eat that berry or mushroom found along a hiking trail? Or even touch certain plants? It’s important to know the answers to these questions before you start adventuring. We asked Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, to offer some advice to keep us safe.

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    1 April 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 42 seconds
    Can You Develop Allergies as an Adult? with Dr. Dylan Timberlake

    Aging brings a lot of changes to your body – and new allergies might be one of them. So, how could spring blooms or a plate of shellfish suddenly bring reactions you never experienced before? Allergist Dylan Timberlake joins us to explain. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 29 minutes 15 seconds
    High-Protein Diets and Kidney Health with Dr. Juan Calle, MD

    Getting extra protein seems to be a dietary trend these days. But before you push your protein intake too high, though, you might want to consider what that means for your kidneys. Find out more in this podcast featuring nephrologist Juan Calle. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

    18 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 9 seconds
    Nutrition Essentials | Debunking Food and Nutrition Myths with Julia Zumpano

    Do fats make you fat? Is organic food worth buying? Can you eat healthy on a budget? Get the answers to these questions and more in a myth-busting conversation with registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.

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    11 March 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 59 seconds
    How To Protect Against Tick Bites with Christopher Bazzoli, MD

    Tickborne illnesses have experienced an epidemic-level rise in the past few decades as tick populations grew and expanded into new regions. How can you guard against being bitten? Dr. Chris Bazzoli, a wilderness medicine specialist, shares some tips.

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    4 March 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 41 seconds
    How Often Should You Shower? with Dr. Shilpi Khetarpal

    When it comes to how often you should shower, once a day is typically fine. But skipping a day isn’t bad at times – and neither is doubling up if you need extra scrubbing. We’ll break it all down in this podcast with dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal.

    25 February 2026, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 13 seconds
    Can GLP-1 Medications Cause Hair Loss? with Dr. Keren Zhou, MD

    Weight loss is often the goal for those taking GLP-1 medications. But in some cases, people shed more than just pounds. They also lose hair. Listen in as endocrinologist Kathy Zhou explains why this could happen and how it might be avoided.

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    18 February 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 14 seconds
    Nutrition Essentials | Gut Rehabilitation with Dr. Donald Kirby, MD

    Intestinal failure can undermine your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food you eat. Dietary adjustments can help rehab your gut to restore function. Find out how it happens in this podcast featuring Dr. Donald Kirby and registered dietitian Julia Zumpano.


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    11 February 2026, 1:00 pm
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