Dr. Joe Galati Podcast
A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders. Based in Houston, Texas, Dr.Galati is an expert “physician-communicator”, and brings his listeners the information they need to to get on a healthy path to wellness, understand what’s needed to remain healthy, with a solid foundation of food and nutrition. Each week he is joined by experts from around the world to shed light on these important topics to keep America healthy. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into an often-overlooked aspect of modern travel: the potential health hazards faced by travelers in today’s expansive airports.
As airports have grown larger and more sprawling, passengers are now required to walk much longer distances from drop-off points to their gates. For many, especially older adults and those with chronic health conditions such as diabe...
Your Health First: Advancements in Robotic Surgery & Live Liver Donation at Houston Methodist
Join Dr. Joe Galati on this episode of "Your Health First" as he speaks with leading surgeons from Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Simon and Dr. Yee Lee Cheah. Broadcasting live from 740 KTRH in Houston and worldwide on the iHeartRadio app every Sunday at 7:00 PM Central, this insightful discussion delves into the groundbreaking work be...
Welcome to this week’s episode of our podcast, where we delve into an important and often discussed topic in men's health—prostate cancer. Today, we’ll explore the latest insights into how prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated, providing valuable information for both patients and healthcare providers. A key focus will be on the role of PSA testing, its benefits, limitations, and how it fits into the broader screening and diagnos...
On this week’s broadcast of YOUR HEALTH FIRST, we discussed several important health news items, including the recent diagnosis of prostate cancer in President Biden.
While we all offer him our best wishes and support, the announcement has sparked considerable discussion about how this may have unfolded.
Over the past 15 years, strategies for prostate cancer screening have evolved significantly. The use of the blood te...
Today, I share a new term that I coined: MEDICAL WHACK-A-MOLE.
In this LATEST PODCAST episode, we dive into the concept of "Medical Whack-a-Mole," a term I coined to describe the all-too-frequent scenario in healthcare where physicians treat individual problems by passing patients from one specialist to another. This process often leads to patients being prescribed a staggering number of medications—sometimes even as ma...
Our latest podcasts reviews strategies to reduce dementia.
The New York Times article from April 23, 2025, discusses a study identifying 17 overlapping factors that influence the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. The research emphasizes that lifestyle changes can simultaneously lower the risk of all three conditions. Experts highlight that these diseases often coexist due to shared underlying damage to...
Welcome to this episode of the Dr. Joe Galati Podcast where we delve into pressing health issues and the latest medical advancements. Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Mazen Noureddin, a world-renowned liver researcher, who joins us for an enlightening conversation about metabolic dysfunction associated with fatty liver disease, a condition that has become a public health crisis globally. As obesity and sedentary lifestyles c...
In this latest podcast episode, we delve into the groundbreaking research of Jonathan Stine, MD, a renowned liver specialist and faculty member at Penn State, who is making significant strides in the field of fatty liver disease research. Originally aired as part of a radio segment on YOUR HEALTH FIRST, this engaging podcast episode features Dr. Stine's compelling insights and findings on the impactful role of exercise in reversing...
Join Martha MacCallum, renowned host from Fox New Channels' "The Story with Martha MacCallum," as she sits down with Dr. Galati on his podcast.
This segment, which recently aired on the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM 129, delves into Martha's Catholic upbringing and her effective strategies for raising a healthy family. Additionally, Martha shares her perspectives on the "Make America Healthy Again" movement...
A new feature of our weekly newsletter is to ask experts in the field of medicine and healthcare three questions in their field of specialty. This week we have Dr. Joseph Rogers, a world renowned cardiologist and medical director of the Texas Heart Institute in the world famous Texas Medical Center, here in Houston, Texas.
The three questions that we proposed to Dr. Rogers included:
(1) His tho...
First Episode of 2025: Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Impact on Health
Welcome to the inaugural episode of 2025! This week, we dive into the world of ultra-processed foods, exploring their negative health implications and the NOVA food classification system, which categorizes foods into groups from one to four based on processing levels. We’ll discuss how ultra-processed foods can lead to overeating, resu...
Podcast Episode Summary: "Eating Yourself Sick: An In-Depth Discussion with Brady
In our final podcast episode of 2024, we bring you an engaging conversation from a recent studio interview with Brady, the well-known iHeartRadio personality from Chicago. Together, we delve into the themes of my book, "Eating Yourself Sick," exploring the critical health issues associated with obesity and poor nutrition.
During t...
This week's episode of our podcast is a deeply insightful conversation with George Joseph, the founder and CEO of Positive Recovery Centers based in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, George has established himself as a leading authority in the addiction field, making significant contributions to the understanding of substance use disorders and recovery.
As part of a special #SiriusXM feature...
This past week on the radio I had my sister, Celeste Galati, RN, on the program with me to talk about the challenge we have with health literacy and how this contributes to poor health and chronic disease. There's no doubt that much of the chronic disease we see is related to lifestyle choices we make. What we eat, how much exercise we get, alcohol consumption, and sleep are all decisions that impact our health and wellness. There ...
The cost of wellness is indeed a significant topic that often goes under-discussed. The numbers regarding healthcare expenses in the United States highlight the profound impact of chronic diseases on both individuals and the economy. Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes not only lead to substantial healthcare costs but also affect productivity and personal finances.
The ripple effects ...
This week on Your Health First we are talking physical therapy.
You need to invest in your physical strength, balance, and agility as we age.
Alison Teheng, from Burcutt Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, was our special guest. We reflected on the need to seriously take stock in our own strength and how it impacts on our long-term health and wellness, and what you can do to delay or prevent the onset of chronic ...
This episode of our podcast focuses on breast cancer awareness.
Our special guest in the SiriusXM studio in New York City is Jackie DeAngelis with the Fox Business Network.
Jackie is the co-host of the Big Money Show which airs Monday through Friday at 1 PM EST on the FOX Business Network. Jackie has been a guest on our program before and has shared her health journey with breast cancer.
In this episode, we introduce you to Michael Varieur. He is a father of three young children and takes cooking for his family quite seriously. Mike is a tinkerer in the kitchen, experimenting with new techniques always trying to figure out a new and better way to prepare food.
While he admits that he is not perfect in the meals he prepares, meaning that some of them are not the most nutritious, he is Willing to experiment ...
This is Part 2 of our discussion on the nutrition of the bagel.
While we may be spending far too much time on the topic (how much can you really talk about the bagel?), I do think it is worthwhile to drive home the point that the "Better Bagel" on its own will not improve your health.
From a consumer standpoint, you are led to believe that a product such as this, allegedly, lower in ...
Part 1 of Bagel Nutrition.
Dr. Galati discusses the pros and cons of a frozen bagel product. Is it really better for you compared to an off the shelf NYC bagel? Not sure. Listen and find out.
Next week we'll hear from a Registered Dietitian and fill in some of the blanks.
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