Episodios

  • Casey Means + Surgeon General: Explained
    May 12 2025

    This week, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to be Surgeon General. In this episode, we talk about what this job entails and what changes we might expect if Dr. Means is confirmed.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

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    36 m
  • Autism Under Spotlight: What RFK Jr Got Right and Got Wrong
    Apr 22 2025

    On April 16, RFK Jr held his first press conference as secretary of health and human services. Listen as Drs Rolin break down RFK Jr’s claim and talk about what he got right and what he got wrong.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

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    33 m
  • Brushing Up on Fluoride
    Apr 13 2025

    Fluoride has been making headlines this week, sparking questions and confusion for many families. Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they unpack the latest news, break down the science, and separate fact from fiction on what fluoride is, why it's in our water, and what it really means for your family's teeth.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.

    CDC Water Fluoridation Tool: https://nccd.cdc.gov/DOH_MWF/Default/Default.aspx

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    20 m
  • Measles 201
    Apr 6 2025

    Measles is spreading, with over 600 cases in the US in 2025. This week, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin go into more details about measles including what's the status of the outbreak and more about steps you can take to protect you and your family.

    If you haven't listened to Episode 13, 'Measles 101' - we recommend you start there then jump into this one!

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders

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    26 m
  • Executive Orders & Access to Healthcare
    Mar 26 2025

    There's been a flurry of executive orders - so many it's hard to keep track. In this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin will discuss 5 major policy changes from the Trump administration that affect families' access to health care.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders

    CMS pricing tool: https://www.cms.gov/webpricer

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    23 m
  • The Skinny on Weight Loss Drugs
    Mar 20 2025

    While the first GLP-1 inhibitors (a class of weight loss drugs) was FDA approved over ten years ago, it seems like they've recently become a part of everyday conversations. Dive into this episode with Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin to learn what these medications are, how they work, and why they're all anyone can talk about.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders

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    21 m
  • Dr Oz: America's Doctor or America's Grifter
    Mar 13 2025

    Dr. Oz was appointed by President Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). His confirmation hearing is this week - Friday March 14th at 9am. In anticipation, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin delve into Dr. Oz's background, what leading CMS entails, and why some health experts are concerned about his nomination.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders

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    31 m
  • State of the (Medical) Union
    Mar 6 2025

    This week, President Trump made his joint address to Congress, where he outlined his priorities. Following his lead, in this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin outline their top five health concerns for 2025.

    This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders

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    22 m
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