Why Take Fish Oil?

Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss the biggest news stories in the medical world, starting with a focus on healthy hearts and the use of fish oil, the difference between taking a fish oil supplement and getting fish oil naturally from oily fish, strokes and medical emergencies typical of older adults are at an increase in ages 18-34, and the continued rise of the obesity epidemic. Up next, news of the FDA warning against over-the-counter (OTC) diagnostic tests for COVID-19 as the ones made from CUE Health are at an increased-risk of false results, drugs that reduce the risk of pancreatitis, how weight loss drugs help to curb sugar cravings, dangers of tattoos and an increased risk of developing lymphoma, and a non-invasive test for oral cancer. Lastly, Doug and Dr. Ken address listener questions, including thoughts on whether or not to stay on weight loss drugs after you’ve lost the weight, what Walgreen’s OTC generic version of Narcan is and why it’s important, and the importance of knowing how to perform CPR. 

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