Health Files With Dr. Miles

Dr. S. Miles
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We have assembled a devoted team, to dive deep into the latest medical news and research studies in order to provide you with the knowledge to take charge of your health and your life. Not only are we here to present the facts but also to bring you the information in an entertaining way using segments like the Wheel of Medicine, My Blank Hurts, and 3 Shots.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 53 - Peptides (Experimental? Good or Bad?); Dishwashing Food Poisoning

    Tanner, Jade, and Dr. Miles are back with Peptides and the craze surrounding them. Peptides: Learn what a Peptide is and how they are everywhere. Are you willing to inject an experimental product that had a study of only 2 people? Peptides can be good, The same Peptides can be bad. All Peptides have multiple biologically active effects. They don't just do one thing. Food Poisoning and Washing Dishes Are you cleaning your dishes or just spreading germs around? Is your dish scrubber actually growing the germs? A sponge is the worst commonly used way to clean. You can't just sterilize the sponge. Learn the best way to clean and prevent food poisoning. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways . We are telling our personal findings and stories and not giving medical advice . We are not a substitute for your doctor . We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners: questions@healthfilesradio.com Some of the resources used in this episode: Trial of Lixisenatide in Early Parkinson's Disease  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2312323 Systematic Review: The Safety and Efficacy of Growth Hormone in the Healthy Elderly  https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-146-2-200701160-00005 Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40131143/ International Journal of Food Microbiology: Dishwashing sponges and brushes: Consumer practices and bacterial growth and survival  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160520304220?via%3Dihub Journal of Applied Microbiology: Bacterial levels and diversity in kitchen sponges and dishwashing brushes used by consumers https://academic.oup.com/jambio/article/133/3/1378/6989342

  2. Oct 19

    Episode 52 - A New mRNA Vaccine Kills Cancer (with your Killer T Cells)

    Tanner, Jade, and Dr. Miles bring you news of a brand-new cancer treatment. It looks so promising that the stock price of the company that makes it has gone up 10x over the past year. mRNA Vaccine to Treat Cancer: Adding mRNA vaccine to a proven cancer treatment reduced bad outcomes by 45% in deadly melanoma. Learn how the same COVID vaccine technology is harnassed to fight cancer. Side effects are generally less than traditional chemotherapy. Phase 3 trials are complete with likely FDA approval sought next. We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways . We are telling our personal findings and stories and not giving medical advice . We are not a substitute for your doctor . We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners: questions@healthfilesradio.com Some of the resources used in this episode: mRNA Vaccines in Melanoma Immunotherapy—A Narrative Review  https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/15/3/298 Merck and Moderna Announce Phase 3 INTerpath-001 Trial of Intismeran Autogene Plus KEYTRUDA® Met Endpoints of Recurrence-Free Survival (RFS) and Distant Metastasis-Free Survival (DMFS) in Patients With Completely Resected Stage IIB-IV Melanoma  https://news.modernatx.com/merck-and-moderna-announce-phase-3-interpath-001-trial-of-intismeran-plus-keytruda-met-endpoints-of-rfs-and-dmfs-in-melanoma

  3. Oct 4

    Episode 51 - Curing Depression with Light (and prevent Alzheimer's?); New Hyperhidrosis Options

    Tanner, Alyssa, and Dr. Miles bring the serious topic of Major Depressive Disorder to the forefront with an effective, affordable, easy, and essentially side effect-free treatment. Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Adding a simple 10,000-lux white light device to standard treatment can double the odds of remission. Learn how easy it is to use (and how it can be completely free.) Light has a surprising impact on dementia risk. Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)  New research shows the root cause lies deep within the nervous system's sodium channels rather than the skin. A medicine that already exists might treat it.  We hope you join us as we dive deep into medicine so you don't have to. You stay safe (and informed) swimming in the shallows. We present the best studies and research in easy to understand and entertaining ways . We are telling our personal findings and stories and not giving medical advice . We are not a substitute for your doctor . We gladly accept show topics and ideas from our listeners: questions@healthfilesradio.com Some of the resources used in this episode. Bright Light Therapy for Nonseasonal Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2824482  Associations between wearable-device-measured daytime and nighttime light exposures and dementia risk: A prospective cohort study  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/gps3.70039 Excessive Sweating May Start in Nervous System https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2026/07/excessive-sweating-may-start-in-nervous-system-new-study-finds

  4. Sep 20

    Episode 50 - Cholesterol Myths and Truths: New 2026 Rules for your Heart & Brain

    Tanner, Jade, and Dr. Miles discuss the real impact for you on the latest guidelines of cholesterol. The new guidelines on cholesterol and heart disease are over 120 pages (and boring.) We break them down and delivery the important info in a simple, easy-listening format (with entertainment and questions from Tanner.) Learn: The new tests that may better predict your risk of heart disease. How 1 in 5 people have a secret heart disease amplifier.  How a popular "natural" cholesterol supplement actually contains a Statin. Whether or not your blood levels of cholesterol affect your brain health. Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at questions@healthfilesradio.com. Just one of the resources used with this episode: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001423

  5. Sep 6

    Episode 49 - Vigorous Exercise (How 3 minutes can save your life)

    So you "don't have time for exercise"? In this episode Tanner, Alyssa, and Dr. Miles discuss the latest research on exercise amounts for wellness. Learn: About an 8-year study of over 70,000 people looking for the most powerful type of exercise. How the health benefits of walking at a mall for over an hour can actually be accomplished in 1 minute. How just 15 minutes per week of exercise makes a big difference, if you choose the right type. Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at questions@healthfilesradio.com. Just one of the resources used with this episode: Wearable device-based health equivalence of different physical activity intensities against mortality, cardiometabolic disease, and cancer. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63475-2

  6. Aug 23

    Episode 48 - Anti-Inflammatories Worsening Pain; Fasting Start-time Matters

    Is your pain medicine actually prolonging your recovery? In this episode Tanner, Jade, and Dr. Miles get to the bottom of: Is skipping late-night snacks the secret to lowering your blood pressure and heart attack risk? How many hours do you really need to fast to make a difference? How the standard treatment of injuries may make your pain worse? Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at questions@healthfilesradio.com. Just a few of the resources used with this episode: Suppressing Postoperative Inflammation May Prolong Pain.  https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/01/suppressing-post-op-inflammation-may-prolong-pain?collectionName=Medical%20Breakthroughs Sleep-Aligned Overnight Fasting Linked to Cardiometabolic Benefits. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/ATVBAHA.125.323355

  7. Aug 8

    Episode 47 - Starving Cancer Away; Kidney Stones (Water Myth)

    Can you starve your cancer away? (The type of cancer may matter) Welcome to another info-packed episode with Tanner, Alyssa, and Dr. Miles.  Does fasting really increase the chances of destroying cancer by 3.5 times (250%)? Will a special type of fasting be added to the cancer guidelines, or is it too risky? Is "Increase your water intake" really the best option for kidney stone prevention? Why is a seldom-used (and very effective) cheap medicine rarely used to prevent kidney stones? Does lemon juice work? Find out the answers to all these questions now. At HFWDM, we do the deeps dives into the latest and greatest medical research so you don't have to. Our goal is to bring you cutting edge and peer-reviewed science in a way that is easy to understand, practical, and entertaining. Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at questions@healthfilesradio.com. Just a few of the resources used with this episode: Can Fasting Around Chemo Improve Ovarian Cancer Outcomes?  https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-fasting-around-chemo-improve-ovarian-cancer-outcomes-2026a1000h20?ecd=a2a Prevention of urinary stones with hydration: a randomised clinical trial of an adherence intervention.  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)02637-6/abstract

  8. Jul 26

    Episode 46 - Huge Alzheimers Breakthrough, Diet & Gardening

    Listen to the big news on Alzheimer's dementia as Tanner, Alyssa, and Dr. Miles go into the nitty gritty of a promising study and drug. Did Tanner, Alyssa, and Dr. Miles find a cure for Alzheimer's dementia that actually will pan out for humans? Are you down with NAD (and ATP)? Yeah, you know me. How does the HFWDM team feel about the Keto Diet? What's easier to grow than sweet potatoes? Find out the answers to all these questions now. At HFWDM, we do the heavy lifting in the deep waters of medical research so you don't have to. Our goal is to bring you cutting edge and peer-reviewed science in a way that is easy to understand, practical, and entertaining. Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at questions@healthfilesradio.com. Just one of the resources used with this episode: Pharmacologic reversal of advanced Alzheimer's disease in mice and identification of potential therapeutic nodes in human brain  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666379125006081

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We have assembled a devoted team, to dive deep into the latest medical news and research studies in order to provide you with the knowledge to take charge of your health and your life. Not only are we here to present the facts but also to bring you the information in an entertaining way using segments like the Wheel of Medicine, My Blank Hurts, and 3 Shots.

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  • Creator
    Dr. S. Miles
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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    © Health Files With Dr. Miles 2018
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