In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir and Brandi Rashidian return to break down the latest (and somewhat alarming) health news from April 2026. We dive deep into the EPA's recent formal addition of microplastics and pharmaceuticals to the drinking water contaminant list a move decades in the making. We also discuss the discovery of the "FTL1" protein, which researchers say could be a "switch" for brain aging and memory decline.

In this episode, we cover:
• Contaminated Water: What the EPA finally admitted about your tap water and why regulation is still years away.
• Brain Aging: Is memory decline reversible? We discuss the molecular processes behind aging.
• Diabetes Breakthroughs: The new research on "curing" Type 1 diabetes in mice and what it means for the future of vaccines.
• The Weight Loss Craze: The shift from injectable GLP-1s to oral pills and the metabolic risks no one is talking about.
• Lifestyle over Lab-Grown Cures: Why we believe the best "cure" is still reducing inflammation, balancing blood sugar, and getting some sun.

Chapters:
00:00 Brandi's Back
03:40 Frederick Podcast Network
03:52 Our Purpose
05:19 Something Big Happened
06:39 Pharmaceuticals and Microplastics in Drinking Water
13:32 Protein Key Driver of Aging
23:55 Type 1 Diabetes Cure In Mice
30:39 GLP1 Alternative to Injection
33:46 Next Week!

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Are viral chiropractor videos actually real… or completely fake?

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Dr. Michael Lacey break down the rise of AI-generated chiropractic videos, how they're impacting patient perception, and why this trend could be damaging the profession.

But that's just the beginning…

We also dive into:
The REAL science behind chiropractic adjustments
Why some cancers may NOT need treatment
The dangers of overdiagnosis in modern medicine
How your immune system actually fights disease
Genetics vs lifestyle: what really determines how long you live

This episode challenges everything you think you know about health, healing, and longevity.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Frederick Podcast Network
00:49 Who We Are
02:20 Chiropractor AI Trend!
07:29 Pregnant/Infant Chiropractic
10:08 Your Healthcare Team
12:16 Should ALL Cancer Be Treated!?
22:59 FDA...
24:19 Increased Screening
25:35 Fight or Flight
27:12 Genes Control WHAT?
39:21 CDC Turmoil
47:17 Until Next Week!

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Are weight loss drugs like Ozempic going too far? And why are new guidelines pushing lower blood pressure and cholesterol...even in kids?

In this episode of the Real Health Podcast, we break down the latest health headlines and uncover what's really going on behind the trends. From extreme weight loss drugs like retatrutide to controversial blood pressure changes and early cholesterol screening, we explain what it means for your health and your family.

What we cover:
The dangers of new weight loss drugs (GLP-1 & beyond)
Why blood pressure guidelines keep changing
The truth about cholesterol (especially in children)
Are medications being overprescribed?
What actually improves long-term health

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:25 Frederick Podcast Network
00:56 Unbiased?
02:10 Remember Newspapers?
05:08 New Weight Loss Drug?!
16:50 New BP Guidleline
30:27 Why BP Rises With Age?
37:14 Cholesterol Testing
53:16 Next Week!

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