Bedside Matters
Bedside Matters with Dr. David Kipper, helps listeners who are having trouble getting satisfying answers to their medical questions and actionable suggestions for treatment. Every episode offers updates on the latest medical advances, breaking medical news and plenty of compassion and humor, too with the help of comic/author Anna Vocino and writer/producer Peter Tilden.
Episodes
In this episode, we’re clearing up the myths about holiday eating and that sleepy feeling after a big meal—could turkey’s tryptophan really be the culprit, or is something else to blame? We’ll also explore the exciting potential of GLP-1 medications, not just for weight loss but possibly for pain management too. And then the fascinating discovery of a “yoga pill” pathway in the brain—could it hold the k...
We're celebrating our 100th Episode by bringing you some of our favorite celebrity moments with Albert Brooks, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Johnny Knoxville, William H. Macy, Cedric The Entertainer and Eric Idle.
In this episode, we welcome special guest Amy Hill, a prolific actress and comedian, who shares her personal journey through brain surgery and bariatric surgery, her experiences in Hollywood, and the evolving challenges of single parenting. It’s an episode filled with stories of resilience, gratitude, and cultural identity.
In this episode we tackle NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) a buzzworthy supplement marketed for anti-aging benefits, a promising blood test for diagnosing bipolar disorder, and the intricate connection between alcohol addiction and Alzheimer's risk.
Don’t forget to check out Dr. Kipper’s book Override; Anna Vocino's Eat Happy Italian coo...
In this episode of Bedside Matters we explore hearing loss and the transformative role of hearing dogs in assisting individuals with severe impairments. Guest Barb Velasquez from the Sam Simon Charitable Foundation explains the rigorous training process for hearing dogs and the organization’s commitment to rescuing shelter animals. Peter shares his wife’s experience with hearing loss and the life-changi...
In this episode the effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on mood and health, including the increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and car accidents, along with practical tips for easing the transition, non-opiate pain management which offers up to three weeks of relief after surgery, helping reduce opiate dependency, a promising monoclonal antibody treatment for eczema, especially beneficial for ch...
In this episode of Bedside Matters the latest medical discoveries. Groundbreaking findings on pain tolerance differences between men and women; the development of a biological marker for autism, allowing for more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments; promising artificial heart technology and practical and simple at-home tests to help assess elderly fall risk.
In this episode of Bedside Matters, the medicinal uses of the placenta, including its benefits for wound healing, anti-aging, and eye treatments; the negative effects of microplastics, known as "forever chemicals," on sleep and overall health: research into black widow spider venom, which could lead to the development of new anti-venoms and treatments for neurological conditions. Plus the brain’s fear r...
In this episode of "Bedside Matters", the science behind morning erections, potential health concerns linked to erectile dysfunction, and the alarming connection between alcohol consumption and various cancers. Plus, discover the latest breakthroughs in dental technology, including microbots that could revolutionize oral care. Dr. Kipper also explains what it means when doctors call a condition an "inte...
In this episode of "Bedside Matters" concerns about 23andMe's potential sale of genetic data, which could compromise the privacy of millions of users if exploited by insurance companies or marketers; a new nasal spray called "Profi," offering nearly 100% protection against viruses like the flu and COVID-19, plus a study reveals the link between multiple surgeries and cognitive decline, particularly in o...
In this episode, Dr. Kipper debunks some common myths surrounding eggs and cholesterol, explains how a nasal vibrator can help reduce migraines, and how rapamycin may slow aging and extend female fertility. Plus our caller has a question about Brett Favre and his Parkinson's diagnosis.
In this episode of Bedside Matters a groundbreaking at-home swab test that detects HPV and cervical cancer, and the availability of over-the-counter hearing aids, an affordable and effective option for those with mild hearing loss. Plus the cutting-edge development of AI technology capable of diagnosing type 2 diabetes using just a voice recording, and our caller wants to better understand IVF.
In this episode of Bedside Matters, a new non-addictive pain management drug; a blood test that can diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) within 24 hours; plus a needleless alternative to the EpiPen, which delivers epinephrine via a nasal spray. And our caller has a question about vaccines.
In this episode of Bedside Matters we start a tick-induced meat allergy that causes allergic reactions and gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming certain meats. Then we move on to the dangers of vaping, highlighting that it poses serious health risks due to toxins like metals and harmful chemicals found in both nicotine and marijuana vapes; a home-use ultrasound device that fits into a bra, which cou...
In this episode of Bedside Matters: robot dentists performing root canals, the increase in cancer risks for Gen X and Millennials plus anti-aging tips.
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In this encore episode, Actor/Director Johnny Knoxville joins Dr. Kipper and crew to talk about his social anxiety: how it started and how it's going; his worst injuries while filming Jackass, including his 16 concussions. We'll also talk about shellfish allergies and Johnny's parenting style.
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In this episode of Bedside Matter, how to get PMS relief; w hy alcohol hates your guts, and can fecal transplants help? An experimental drug for brain tumors that has startling results and what the heck is POTS?
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In this episode of Bedside Matters: the differences between essential and non-essential amino acids, and how much we need; the link between fiber and the brain, and how it supports a stronger blood brain barrier; the discovery of a molecule that has potential to treat pancreatic cancer; and why more women taking testosterone.
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In this episode of Bedside Matters: Can weight loss drugs lower your cancer risk? Tips for after 60, cognitive testing and a successful larynx transplant.
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In this episode of Bedside Matters, Martin Mull joins Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna to talk about a wide variety of topics: longevity, painting, genetics, hypochondriacs, pole vaulting and kicking field goals.
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