Medical Minutes with WISH-TV

Mar 28 2025 174 ep. 7 mins

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Every week 'Medical Minutes' discusses the latest medical news, general health and medicine, best practices, trending issues, living a healthy lifestyle and more, here on the All INdiana Podcast Network.

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Foods to prevent colon cancer

Mar 28 2025 2 mins

It’s becoming more common for people under 50 to be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, rates increased by more than 2% per year between 2012 and 2021. Could our everyday choices play a role? It affects people from all walks of life. The evidence does show that diet changes can help prevent the disease in all ages. See Privacy Poli

Survivor tells his story of how early colon cancer screening saved his life

Mar 21 2025 2 mins

A routine cancer screening led to a shocking diagnosis, now an Indianapolis man warns others to get the same screening. People over 50 are at a higher risk for colon cancer, but now its becoming more common in younger adults. The American Cancer Society says early detection is key to survival. Todd Carlson’s routine colonoscopy turned into a life-changing moment for him when he

Keeping your child safe from toxic chemicals

Mar 14 2025 2 mins

Every day, children are exposed to harmful chemicals in toys, personal care products, food, furniture items, clothes, and building materials. Even the air they breathe can be full of pollutants. One study found that air pollution accounts for 20% of newborn deaths worldwide. Everywhere you look — there are dangerous chemicals that can affect your kids’ health! See Privacy Pol

The right amount of coffee has benefits

Mar 07 2025 1 mins

Coffee consumption is increasing in the United States, with 67% of adults drinking coffee, according to the National Coffee Association. Researchers suggest that moderate coffee consumption can offer health benefits, including a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism fou

Coping with a fear of flying

Feb 28 2025 4 mins

It seems like every week, there’s a headline about a plane crashing or a near miss. Many wonder if plane accidents are on the rise, and those without a previous phobia may find themselves becoming more fearful. Surprisingly, the National Transportation Safety Board data shows air accidents in the US have been on the downward trend over the past 2 decades, even with an increase i

Unexpected risks can impact heart health

Feb 21 2025 3 mins

February is American Heart Month, and what better time to talk about heart health? Heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds. Research from the American Heart Association has found that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease. The main culprits behind heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and a hist

How to deal with widespread flu infections

Feb 14 2025 4 mins

The Indiana State Health Department says 57 people have died from influenza related illnesses so far this year. 41 of those were people 65 or older. Now the CDC is saying that nationally there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses diagnosed, over 300,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths. WISH-TV medical expert Dr. Janelle Gordon breaks down all this information and tells u

Paying Attention to Adult ADHD

Feb 07 2025 4 mins

Do you find yourself shifting from one task to another without completing either one? Or, do you routinely get lost in a conversation and forget what the other person was saying? Are you having difficulty managing the work project your boss gave you weeks ago, your child’s extracurricular activity schedule, social media and your social calendar? After realizing that you almost

Research ties dementia risk to income and education level

Jan 31 2025 2 mins

Research shows that diet and exercise can impact the risk for dementia. But what about how much money someone makes, and the person’s educational level? News 8’s Brittany Noble reports on why dementia may not be so impartial when it comes to a person’s socioeconomic status. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri

How to avoid norovirus as outbreaks increase

Jan 24 2025 4 mins

Norovirus outbreaks continue to rise, higher than seen over the past few years. Experts believe the rise may partially be due to lack of and less frequent intermingling of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in lower immunity to the virus. People can protect themselves and their families from getting norovirus this winter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva