One in ten women experience endometriosis –  It’s a chronic inflammatory disease, which often causes severe pain. Every woman’s experience with endometriosis is different – but most will experience pain, similar to cramps.. It is often missed or dismissed. We’ll explore what  to look out for and the treatments available for women. Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Alwa ..read more

Colorectal cancer -- or sometimes colon cancer for short -- is a disease that develops from certain growths in the inner lining of your colon. It’s one of the top three cancers in men and women across the country—and experts say one of the few preventable cancers.  The number of younger people getting the cancer has grown so much— That doctors dropped the regular screening age from 50-- to 45! And even younger -- if there’s a family history We take you step by step through the screening process… Plus -- A recent study highlighted the racial disparities when it comes to colorectal cancer a ..read more

In a world where we’re bombarded with negativity, one can’t help but be pessimistic and feel anxious. Turning on that positivity can be challenging when faced with stressful situations.  Today it’s all about the power of positivity.  That positive attitude can have lasting health benefits.   Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your person ..read more

Are you getting enough sleep at night?  Millions of Americans do not get the recommended amount of sleep each night, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Not getting enough zzzz’s can contribute to health problems. Our doctor offers some tips to make a good night’s sleep more than a just a dream..  Also ahead – I dig into the archives for a sleep study I did…and see what a lack of sleep did to my body.  Plus those sleep trackers – many of us have them.. but do they work?   Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for inf ..read more

Trouble breathing, aches and pains.   These are some of the main symptoms of Sarcoidosis. A rare inflammatory disease that develops when groups of cells in the immune system form clumps. Diagnosing it can be challenging and it's often misdiagnosed.   We’ll identify the symptoms, causes, and complications and why some people may be walking around with sarcoidosis and not even know it.   Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and sho ..read more

It's time for the total solar eclipse!  This episode is dedicated to preventing damage to your eyes, and what you need to know to watch it safely.  ..read more

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. and sadly, most cases can be prevented with lifestyle intervention. Today's episode is an indepth look at what works, who's at risk and what you should be doing right now, that's reasonably easy ..read more

When we think of a broken heart we think of a bad breakup or the loss of a loved one. Not all broken hearts can be fixed with a good ugly cry, Netflix and chocolates. Broken heart syndrome is a real medical issue and it can happen at any moment. This episode explains what you need to know to prevent this from happening to you or your loved one.   Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice ..read more

https://www.catbohannon.com/ The talking points alone are enough to make you go hmmmm. She's insightful, intelligent and makes compelling points that science should listen to. We kept it more on the science end of the interview focusing on subjects you probably never thought about, but below are some of the talking points she includes in her book. Women outlive men because female bodies are just better at *not dying.* And with few exceptions, that’s true from birth forward—even boys get more cancer than girls, and are more likely to die from it when they do—but this is especially true during o ..read more

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells in the cervix, which is the lowest part of a woman's uterus. This is a sneaky cancer because early stages typically don't have symptoms. That's why routine pap smears are so important, along with HPV screenings -- since the vast majority of cervical cancer is HPV or human papilloma virus related. For women in their 20s cervical cancer rates dropped 65 percent during 2012 and 2019. According to the American Cancer Society's, cervical cancer diagnoses for women in their 30's and early 40's have consistently gone up each year since 2012. This episode looks i ..read more