Author: Dr Darria

Role of Public Health in Safety

Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who served during the 9-11 terror attacks, discusses the role of public health in public safety.Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who …

Should We Save 1100-3500 Lives / Year with Mammograms?

Last month, the American Cancer Society (ACS)released a new set of guidelines for breast cancer screening. This left many of us with more questions –- now six different groups

How to Plan a Vacation that Keeps “Healthy” in Mind


Travel agency owner and travel expert Lindsey Epperly shares how to keep your health and wellness in check when traveling.Travel agency owner and travel expert Lindsey Epperly shares tips on …

Busy Woman’s Guide: What You’re Not Being Told About Mammograms


Like forecasting, breast cancer screening and diagnosis aren’t perfect — especially in younger women. But that alone shouldn’t lead us to stop using them. I, for one, would hate …

Busy Woman’s Guide: What You’re Not Being Told About Mammograms


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Last month, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released a new set of guidelines for breast cancer screening. This left many of us with more questions — now …

Can Bacon Really Cause Cancer?


Can your breakfast bacon be raising your cancer risk?Can your breakfast bacon be raising your cancer risk? Dr. Darria and Dr. Keith Roach discuss the new findings released last week …

Busy Women’s Guide with Claire “Yum” Arnold


Successful businesswomen Claire “Yum” Arnold shares stories from her career, her community service, and how to make enough time to fit it all in a day.Are you a “woman on …

CDC Behind the Scenes: Biggest Challenges in Public Health Today


Director of the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden, elaborates on the biggest public health challenges facing the U.S. and the world today.Director of the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden, elaborates on the …

Busy Women’s Guide with Claire “Yum” Arnold

Successful businesswomen Claire “Yum” Arnold shares stories from her career, her community service, and how to make enough time to fit it all in a day.Are you a “woman on …

Staying Safe this Halloween

Dr. Tanya Altmann discusses tips to keep your family safe this Halloween.Pediatrician, best-selling author and Sharecare Advisory Board Member, Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann, explains how to stay safe this Halloween. …

Ask an Expert: Alzheimer’s

Dr. Darria speaks with Alzheimer’s expert, Lori La Bey, to answer listeners questions about the disease.Dr. Darria invites a guest expert to help answer health questions sent in by Sharecare …

Development Disorders Debunked

Pediatric ER physician Dr. Pip Spandorfer discusses developmental disorders, in particular Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism spectrum Disorder.Pediatric emergency room physician Dr. Pip Spendorfer discusses developmental disorders, …

Breast Cancer: A Surgeon’s Perspective

Surgical oncologist Dr. Maureen Chung goes over breast cancer screening guidelines, recommendations for prevention and treatment, and lifestyle factors.As part of our focus on breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness …

3 Ways to Slow Down Time

Last week was a blur. I don’t remember any of it and found myself asking “Is it Sunday again already?” As a mom, watching my daughter’s toddlerhood sometimes seems like

UN World Food Day

The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization hosts World Food Day every year to raise awareness for the plight of the hungry and malnourished around the world.The United Nations Food and …

Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

Dr. Darria speaks with internist and Sharecare Advisory Board member, Dr. Robin Miller, about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms.Dr. Darria speaks with internist and Sharecare Advisory Board member, Dr. …

Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Perspective

Author, mother, entrepreneur, and activist Tracy Nicole is also a breast cancer survivor. She joins Dr. Darria to share her story.Author, mother, entrepreneur, and activist Tracy Nicole is also a …

What Is Slow Medicine?

Dr. Michael Finkelstein, the “Slow Medicine Doctor,” describes his approach to wellness and how listeners can use Slow Medicine to improve their health.Dr. Michael Finkelstein, the “Slow Medicine Doctor,” describes …