What the Health is Happening?
Welcome to ’What the Health is Happening? Your go-to source for expert health insights and empowering conversations about the issues that matter most in healthcare today. Hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder, aka Dr. V, a seasoned board-certified emergency physician with 30 years of experience, this show dives into the pressing health topics you need to know. From understanding medical conditions to breaking down the latest in healthcare policy, Dr. V is here to answer your questions and guide you toward informed decisions. Produced by the Channel of Health, a non-profit dedicated to educating and empowering communities, this show also supports the next generation of medical and science leaders through scholarships for MCAT prep and academic excellence. Tune in for advice, inspiration, and knowledge that helps you take control of your health—and your future. Have a pressing medical question? We want to hear from you! Send your questions to info@askdrv.us, and you might just hear your question answered on our next episode. 🎧 Listen, Learn, Be Empowered
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3 days ago
3 days ago
This episode delves deep into the world of diabetes, a condition impacting millions in the United States. Dr. V. sheds light on the different types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, highlighting their unique characteristics and the importance of regular testing, such as the hemoglobin A1c test, to detect the disease early.
Listeners are guided through the significance of a balanced diet and lifestyle changes to manage and potentially reverse pre-diabetic conditions. Dr. V. answers questions from callers, discussing dietary choices, the role of the glycemic index, and the impact of high and low blood sugar levels.
The episode also explores the latest advancements in diabetes treatments and technologies, such as continuous glucose monitoring and emerging medications, providing hope and practical advice for those living with or at risk of diabetes.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Being alone does not make you lonely. In fact Dr. V shares how you can be in a big family or a room full of people, married or single and still exprience loneliness. Not only is loneliness a health epidemic, but it can shorten your lifespan by decades.
Discover many surprising facts about how loneliness can impact your overall wellbeing and what you can do about it.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Dr. V explains sleep apnea, and how it impacts overall health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. These effects are primarily due to the lack of oxygen and the stress hormones released in response to these pauses.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
"What in the Health is Happening?" your weekly dose of medical reality.
Hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder – or Dr. V as her patients know her – an emergency medicine physician who's spent decades on the frontlines of healthcare treating everything from common colds to major traumas, Dr. V brings you straight talk, real stories, and insights from a doctor who's seen it all.
For evidence-based medical advice you can trust, send your pressing questions to info@askdrv.us.