Bedside Matters

Debunking Only Child Myths, the Benefits of Plant-Based Diets and Covid Vaccines vs Future Strains

In this episode, can Covid vaccines protect against future strains? Do only children suffer long term disadvantages, and why was it once considered disease? Then we’ll explore the benefits of a plant-based diet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”Trail of the Lost”: Park Ranger and Author Andrea Lankford Discusses Search and Rescue Challenges and Hiker Safety

In this episode of Bedside Matters, Dr. David Kipper introduces their special guest, Andrea Lankford, an accomplished park ranger and best-selling author. Andrea shares her journey from being a park ranger managing search and rescue operations at the Grand Canyon to investigating the disappearance of hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. She discusses the challenges and dangers park rangers face, including wildlife encounters, and the vital role of preparation for hikers. Andrea's latest book, "Trail of the Lost," delves into the mysterious disappearances of hikers, highlighting the complexities of search efforts and the importance of both technology and human intuition in solving such cases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5 Second Rule, New Malaria Treatment, Bad Cholesterol and Marijuana News

In this episode the Nobel Prize winning answer to the 5 Second Rule, a bad Cholestral rears it's ugly head, more questions about marijuana use and a new malaria treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anger and Heart Attacks, RFK’s Brain Worm, Eye Transplant and UTI’s

In this episode: can angry outbursts damage the heart? How do you get a brain parasite, what are the symptoms and how do you clear them? The first ever eye transplant, and a question about UTI's and the shortage of antibiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian/Actor/Painter: Martin Mull on DNA, Longevity, Pole Vaulting and The Cleveland Browns

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hope for Tinnitus, The Meningitis Strain Putting Adults at Risk and Why You Should Postpone Knee Surgery.

In this episode of Bedside Matters: A groundbreaking treatment for tinnitus, that has some promising results; Knee replacements are common, but new research suggests you might want to hold off on the surgery; a dangerous strain of meningitis is spreading, primarily affecting adults. We’ll share the symptoms and the treatment. Then our caller wants to know: when do you tell an aging parent it’s time to hand over the car keys? It’s a difficult conversation but Dr. Kipper has some compassionate advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Menopause, Measles on The Rise and a Liver Transplant in a Bag

In this Episode after menopause? What you need to do to make it better. Vaccinations are down and the measles are up, how to protect yourself from an outbreak. Then we'll find out how an episode of Grey's Anatomy led to the liver transplant in a bag! And our caller wants to know about memories, real and false. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dental Care and Anti-Aging plus the 4 Myths of Circumcision

In this episode of Bedside Matters, we'll discuss the link between dental health and anti-aging; reveal the 4 myths of circumcision, explore the potential health risks of forever chemicals and answer a listeners question about pacemakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dangerous Cholesterol, Intermittent Fasting, and Strength Training for Women Leads to a Longer Life

In this episode of Bedside Matters a dangerous cholesterol that is linked to deadly heart attacks. We'll tell you what to look for. Also, new research shows that women who do strength training live longer but how much weight should you be lifting? Plus, Intermittent fasting. Good or bad for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, Writer, Director and Ukulele Player William H. Macy Joins Dr. Kipper

In this episode of Bedside Matters Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna welcome celebrated actor William H. Macy who discusses micro-dosing, brain chemistry, playing the ukulele, getting rid of hemorrhoids, and portraying an alcoholic father in "Shameless" and a determined salesman with Cerebral Palsy in "Door to Door". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices