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At 19, Marisa was told her colon might need to be removed to heal her ulcerative colitis. At 29, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. But today, she’s thriving—and sharing how she used food, intuition, and determination to heal.

In this powerful episode of The Exam Room, Chuc...

We know that kombucha is better for you than soda, right? But just how differently do these two beverages affect the gut? When you choose a ginger kombucha over, say, a cherry cola, the impact of that decision may be greater than you think. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist and best-selling author of Fiber Fueled, takes us inside the digestive tract to help us understand the big ...

How do you stick to healthy eating when there’s a fast food restaurant on every corner and healthy options are hard to come by.

Brenda Workman knows the struggle — and she’s found a way through it. After decades of yo-yo dieting, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, she made a mindset shift that changed everything. Now she’s 6...

New research reveals that what you eat during the day directly impacts how well you sleep at night — and it’s not what you think.

Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down a new study showing that fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates can significantly improve sleep quality, while h...

Can changing your diet change your life? This psychologist says yes, and in ways you don't expect.

Angela Crawford studied 350 vegans around the world and found that adopting a plant-based lifestyle had profound psychological, emotional and even spiritual impacts on her subject...

Can you eat your way to a longer life? A healthy diet helps — but it’s not the whole story. Dr. Roxie Becker says strength training plays an underrated but essential role in healthy aging and longevity.

And no, you don’t need to lift kettlebells or sprint on a treadmill to see ...

There may be a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics in your brain. And if you have dementia? Research suggests you might have even more.

So how are these tiny plastic particles ending up inside us—and what are they doing to our health?

Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — and a lot of them are making us sick! These industrially processed foods are being linked to 32 different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and depression. 

But UFPs make up more than HALF the foods we eat...

What if your mindset mattered more than your meals? Dr. Amit Sood explores the science of loneliness, the biology of connection, and how your self-worth directly affects your health.

Dr. Sood breaks down how meaningful relationships—and even the way you speak to yourself—can re...

Can you reverse heart disease — even after doctors have written you off as a lost cause? What if your heart failure was so bad, you were considered too sick for surgery, or receiving end-of-life care? The late cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery believed no patient was incurable. And the secret to reversing chronic disease all starts with your diet, lifestyle and mindset.

A healthy diet is even more important for patients who have already been diagnosed with cancer. Alison Tierney — a dietician who supports cancer patients with nutrition — learned this firsthand after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 33 years old.

She led what many w...

Can your gut health affect your skin—and even your risk of cancer?

After years of struggling with debilitating gut issues and extreme weight loss, Chuck Carroll is now facing a new health challenge: skin cancer. Could these be connected?

What if the biggest threat to plant-based health isn’t meat — but misinformation?

Dr. Dean Sherzai is calling for a revolution in how we advocate for vegan nutrition. Instead of relying on viral anecdotes or purity-based ideology, Sherzai makes a compelling case for data litera...

What is your ideal body weight—and does it really change with age?

Your most Googled health questions answered:

- How much should I weigh for my height and age?

- Is it n...

Two Indigenous leaders reveal how they reclaimed their health — and how that transformation sparked a movement across the Navajo Nation.

In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room, Chuck Carroll sits down with former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia ...

Are your testosterone levels lower than they should be? Modern men are getting weaker and losing testosterone earlier than ever. Know what you can do to turn it around.

Dr. Eddie Ramirez joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room podcast, breaking down low testosterone symptoms, diet...