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The gut microbiome influences glucose regulation and cholesterol | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder describes how the human microbiome plays a key role in health, immunity, and nutrition.

Dr. Michael Snyder's health and aging habits

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder describes aspects of his lifestyle routine that he tracks with wearables.

Organ systems age at different rates and can define a person's "ageotype" | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder discusses how people age in distinct ways and at varying rates and how knowing our "ageotype" might offer targets for preventing age-related diseases.

Managing and detecting the exposome and exposure to air pollution | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 23rd 2021 (over 2 years)

Poor air quality has been linked with effects on human health, ranging from asthma to Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Michael Snyder | Underlying diabetes revealed by deep profiling

Posted on July 17th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Dr. Michael Snyder describes how changes in his own glucose regulation which he noticed with a continuous glucose monitor, converging with his knowledge of his personal genetic risks, ultimately led to a surprising diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

Exercise causes aging molecules to shift | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on July 17th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Genetics plays an important role in longevity, but there is also a strong lifestyle component. Dr. Snyder's research, using deep molecular measurements, indicates that when you exercise, a profound molecular change occurs — particularly when it comes to imm...

Dr. Michael Snyder on how the healthcare system is broken (and how deep profiling can help)

Posted on July 4th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Traditional medicine focuses on treating rather than preventing diseases — a model that Dr. Snyder describes as "broken."

Can an Apple Watch diagnose COVID-19? | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on June 21st 2021 (almost 3 years)

If a participant's heart rate jumps up for a prolonged period, it might suggest a physiological response to infection.

1 out of 3 Americans has prediabetes. Could continuous glucose monitors help? | Dr. Michael Snyder

Posted on June 9th 2021 (almost 3 years)

Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, are wearable devices that allow users to monitor their blood glucose levels through a tiny sensor placed under the skin.

Mendelian randomization, a powerful tool to assess the effects of low vitamin D | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes what Mendelian randomization studies are and how they are valuable instruments in the scientific toolbox.

Is Vitamin D Actually a Steroid? | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult explains how vitamin D is a misnomer and how it fulfills many critical roles in the body.

How MedCram got started and the future of medical education | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult discusses how he has always had a passion for teaching and simplifying complex topics.

Dr. Roger Seheult on the front lines of treating COVID-19

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult describes his personal experience treating COVID-19 patients in the hospital.

The two stages of COVID-19 illness require different treatment modalities | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult describes how treatment modalities differ between the two distinct phases of COVID-19 illness.

How do the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines work? | Roger Seheult

Posted on March 10th 2021 (about 3 years)

In this clip, Dr. Roger Seheult describes how mRNA vaccines stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies.

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