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MD-VOD : Medical Features On Demand
Welcome to MD VOD…Your Health, Live and On Demand with Dr. John Kennedy. Each week we bring you vital information about common diseases in easy to understand language. Whether we’re talking about cholesterol or breast cancer, hypertension or obesity, we’ll help you get accurate and credible information critical to managing your health care challenges with…
Read MoreCholesterol with Dr. Ralph Brindis
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by renowned cardiologist and past President of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Ralph Brindis to get “the real skinny on fat.” Together they examine the cause of high cholesterol and heart disease, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They…
Read MoreCoronary Artery Disease with Dr. James McPherson
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by cardiovascular surgeon Dr. James McPherson, one of the leading experts on Coronary Artery Disease. Together they examine the cause of the disease, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of…
Read MoreDiabetes with Dr. Cindy Williams
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by board certified endocrinologist, Dr. Cindy Williams to get the scoop on diabetes. Together they examine the cause of diabetes, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with diabetes,…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure with Dr. Robert Waldman
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by expert nephrologist, Dr. Robert Waldman to discuss high blood pressure. Together they examine the cause of high blood pressure, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with high…
Read MoreSkin Cancer with Dr. Andrew Ordon
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Ordon to discuss skin cancer. Together they examine the cause of skin cancer, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with skin…
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis with Dr. Robert Giombetti
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by neurologist, Dr. Robert Giombetti to discuss multiple sclerosis. Together they examine the cause of MS, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with MS, including insurance coverage and…
Read MoreMontel Williams on Multiple Sclerosis
In this Bonus Feature, we are joined by Emmy award winning TV host, Montel Williams, who has been living with MS since 1999. Montel shares some of the challenges he has had to overcome to lead a healthy and prosperous life living with MS. He gives tips on exercise, eating right and his personal juicing…
Read MoreAllergies with Dr. Ulrike Ziegner
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by board certified allergist, Dr. Ulrike Ziegner to learn about allergies. Together they examine the cause of allergic reactions, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with allergies, including…
Read MoreAsthma with Dr. Stewart Lonky
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by the author of “Invisible Killers,” Dr. Stewart Lonky, to learn about asthma. Together they examine the cause of asthma, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with asthma,…
Read MoreChronic Pain with Dr. Akash Bajaj
Join Dr. Kennedy as he and Dr. Akash Bajaj, a doctor from Marina Del Rey Hospital, help you understand chronic pain and how to manage it. Chronic pain is a condition that strikes as much as 20 percent of the global population and more than 76 million people just in the United States. Lower back…
Read MoreColon Cancer with Dr. Howard Schecter
Not counting skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in this country. Thanks to colorectal cancer screening, polyps can be found earlier when it is easier to cure, and the death rate from this cancer has been going down for the past 15 years. Still, the risk…
Read MoreArthritis with Dr. Robert Watkins
Nearly 40 million people in the United States alone are affected by arthritis and back pain, and what surprises so many is that more than half of those with arthritis are under 65 years of age. Nearly 60% of Americans with arthritis are women, and over a quarter of a million victims are children. The…
Read MoreBreast Cancer with Dr. Jay Granzow
Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Granzow to learn about breast cancer. Together they examine the cause of breast cancer, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with…
Read MorePost Show Bonus Chat: Chronic Pain
Join Dr. Kennedy as he and Dr. Akash Bajaj help you understand chronic pain in this very special post show chat edition of MD-VOD. Chronic pain is a condition that strikes as much as 20 percent of the global population and more than 76 million people just in the United States. Lower back pain alone…
Read MorePost Show Bonus Chat: Asthma
Join us today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by the author of “Invisible Killers,” Dr. Stewart Lonky, to learn about asthma in this special Bonus edition. Together they answer your questions about asthma. They further discuss the consequences and the realities of living with asthma, including insurance coverage and related costs.
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