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Host: Jennifer Shu, MD

Guest: Douglas Nordli, MD

The ketogenic diet has been used as a therapy for refractory epilepsy in children since the 1920's. It was only recently, however, that a randomized, controlled study confirmed it to be effective in reducing seizures. Is there a role for the ketogenic diet as first-line therapy for epilepsy? Which patients stand to benefit the most from this diet, and what are some of its potential adverse effects? Dr. Douglas Nordli, associate professor of neurology and pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the Lorna S. and James P. Langdon Chair of Pediatric Epilepsy, offers details on this trial and explores mechanisms through which we may generate more timely results in our research for patients with epilepsy. Dr. Jennifer Shu hosts.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD

Guest: Gary Stoner, PhD

Reports on the medicinal properties of foods are often of interest to the general public, with the hope of finding or maintaining better health through proper nutrition. For many years, the relationship between the consumption of berries and cancer prevention has been studied in lab animals, with results from these scientific studies interpreted for their potential applications in daily life. What does current research tell us about the potency of raspberries, blueberries and other berries toward preventing cancer and can we yet issue any practical indications for humans? Dr. Gary Stoner, professor emeritus in the division of hematology and oncology within the department of internal medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to help us provide clear guidance to our patients who inquire about the nutritional value of these fruits.

Host: Amy Hendel, R-PA

Guest: Ruth Frechman, MA, RD

Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits are common drivers of chronic health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. What do physicians and other healthcare providers need to know about providing effective lifestyle changes for their patients, as well as for themselves? Host Amy Hendel speaks with Ruth Frechman, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, about how to navigate today's nutritional landscape in clinical practice.

Nutrisystem, one of the most well-known meal delivery diet programs in the world, has a new look for 2016, bringing you more variety in your food options and quicker results with it’s all new Turbo10. In January 2016, Nutrisystem launched Turbo10, a clinically tested program that delivers up to a 10 pound weight loss and […]