Jan. 20, 2016 - https://youtu.be/lEHSR5DFlIY
1:42 - Are there any major "idiopathic" diseases that affect a large amount of people that we just sort of shrug at and have no idea about?
2:37 - Is the barefoot running technique better for your joints?
4:31 - Does wearing makeup have any ill effect on the skin? It makes people wash their face every night to remove it, but is it clogging pores or damaging the skin in any way?
5:32 - What do you think of Bernie Sanders' healthcare plan?
15:05 - What are your thoughts on Chlorine Dioxide or Miracle Mineral Supplement?
15:37 - Is there evidence to support if certain types of OTC pain relief medicines such as asprin and Tylenol work better for certain pains such as headaches or muscle pain?
18:33 - They say you should only lose 1-2 pounds a week, but is this a hard and fast rule? Is it okay to lose more than that? Does it matter if the person is just overweight vs (morbidly) obese?
22:12 - What do you think of Obama's call to cure cancer? Is it really feasible?
23:36 - Is there any research on when to start babies on solid foods? Many sources say 4-6 months, others say 6.
24:46 - I heard recently that applying ice to a soft tissue injury may not be helpful in assisting recovery. Is there evidence to back this up or is it a myth?
Jan. 13, 2016 - https://youtu.be/ySZ_zOU4120
1:59 - As someone who wears glasses, should I consider laser eye surgery if I work 12 hours a day in front of a computer?
2:58 - Does Bandaid help you heal faster?
5:12 - How do you feel about off-label prescriptions? Any relevant evidence?
7:50 - Scrubs vs business attire with a lab coat, what do you think non surgical doctors should wear? What did you wear while practicing?
10:20 - How effective is Tamiflu at treating and preventing influenza? I have heard scandals involving [the] company in the past and I wonder if it would be classified in the same category as Airborn at treating and preventing illness.
13:52 - Is it true that OB's in the US seem to overuse interventions beyond what evidence calls for?
16:30 - Diet is the key to weight loss, what food have low calories and will keep me full and functional the longest? Basically, how do I reduce calories without feeling hungry?
18:59 - I'm a UK medical student. I was wondering if you had any thoughts in the new contract our government wants to impose on junior doctors. Yesterday the juniors went on strike to protest against it.
20:24 - Teething tablets, baby Orajel, & infants Tylenol; do you recommend any of these for a 6-9 month old teething baby?
21:26 - How should we dispose of unneeded/expired medications?
22:59 - Why are women more likely to get STIs? What are some ways to prevent it?
24:38 - Are quail eggs better for health than chicken eggs?
25:20 - I'm going to Hawaii for my honeymoon. My fiancee wants us to do a session in a tanning bed to get a base tan. Bad idea?
26:47 - I've asked before about risks of lowered sperm count from laptops. My parents are now concerned about other mobile devices, like phones and tablets connected to chargers. Is there an actual risk here?
28:01 - Do you agree with the CDC's plan to eliminate Hep B with immunizing infants or do you think about how low-risk the disease is for infants and the high aluminum it should be spaced out?
Jan. 6, 2016 - https://youtu.be/a_m2l58X8tw
2:51 - IBS, hereditary? My mother,grandmother and myself all have it at varying degrees, mum is worst diarrhea after eating anything
4:42 - I left some food in my fridge too long and it got moldy. My mom says bleach it for 15 minutes then put it in the dishwasher. Is that okay or should I do something different?
6:22 - What are your thoughts on Trump's letter of health from his doctor?
7:22 - What are your thoughts on the latest Dr. Ioannidis (Standford University) paper stating the exaggeration of many statements or the impossiblity of repeating the experiments of many of them?
9:00 - What's your spaghetti policy?
9:50 - As a pediatrician and a parent, do you have any suggestions for soon-to-be parents about what to ask perspective docs during a pre-birth "interview"?
13:43 - On the exercise recommendations of 30 mim/day or 150 min a week, are there benefits/consequences to getting the 150 min/week in on one day rather then spreading it out over 5-7 days?
14:47 - Do you have any response to this "Marketing with Doctors" aired on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver?
18:02 - Is there an order of flossing and brushing teeth that is demonstrably better? That is, if I floss before brushing, am I likely to have better outcomes than if I brush before flossing? I've had one dentist tell me to do it one way and another tell me to do it the opposite way. What, if anything, does the research say?
19:13 - In the world of pediatric medicine autism seems to be always on the front page are there any other recent studies or discoveries in children's medicine that you are excited about?
21:37 - HOW WAS DISNEY?
22:44 - Could you discuss your thoughts about lightsaber wounds (if they were real)? Like how would you treat a cauterized wound?
24:45 - Is aloe vera effective for burn/sunburn relief or faster healing?
26:05 - Should I worry a lot about what laundry soap I use for baby clothing? And/or about using dryer sheets or not?
26:40 - Any evidence to support linking hot beverages to esophageal cancer?
27:31- The new trend is now vaping, which has even become a substitute for smoking tobacco. Has there been many or any studies on this new product about how or if it affects someone's health and is it safe?
Dec. 16, 2015 - https://youtu.be/WvcnXA6T9Kk
1:52 - Several studies in the last few years have shown Ketamine are effective in short term management of depression. Do you see this and other treatments using illegal drugs, MDMA for PTSD, gaining use?
3:39 - Barring personality disorders, is there research on if/how personality affects psychological therapy? Does therapy work better for some people or is it just a matter of finding the right doctor?
5:11 - Should every breast cancer detected in the screening program be treated? I read a 2014 BJM paper where it said that some disappear or stay that way and don't grow.
8:16 - Are there other options besides Imuran as far as immunosuppressants go to treat Ulcerative Colitis?
9:02 - Is arsenic in rice something to be concerned about? It sounded like nonsense to me at first, but then I looked it up and apparently there's a Consumer Report on it and the FDA's been looking into it.
10:24 - I've been exercising for the last five months, three times a week 30 minutes on the elliptical; I would like to increase to four, five times a week, on your experience, would this be optional? Male, 34
11:06 - What do you think of health education in the US? What changes would you make especially in public school health education?
12:43 - My niece (2 yrs) has had a pretty consistent stream of snot from her nose over the last several weeks, and her mom medicates her for it. My wife says kids will just be snotty, drugs or no. Who's right?
14:39 - Are there differences in health outcomes and mortality between for profit, non profit, and government/military run hospitals?
15:23 - Why do pre-med students need to take physics?
17:27 - How do you respectfully tell a doctor that you don't agree with his/her diagnosis? Is there a way that YOU would be okay with being told I wanted a second opinion?
19:20 - Are there any stats on student doctor outcomes/complications as opposed to experienced doctors? Any advice as to getting into medical school?
20:38 - Do you think Modafinil is a relatively safe risk for someone with ADHD? I have self diagnosed heart issues, so taking the amphetamine alternatives concern me.