Organ By Organ With David & Sarah

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Your body, explained one organ at a time. Created by an independent health enthusiast and voiced by AI hosts David & Sarah, each episode breaks down how an organ works, common conditions, health myths, and everyday tips to keep it healthy. All content is researched from trusted U.S. sources like the NIH, CDC, and MedlinePlus. Great for adults 55+ who care about their health, caregivers, students, and anyone curious about the human body. The creator is not a medical professional. Voices are AI-generated. For education only, not medical advice. Always consult your doctor.

Episodes

  1. Oct 22

    Sharp Side Pain? Could It Be a Kidney Stone? | Organ By Organ

    Sharp pain in your side? It could be a kidney stone, and some stones cause no symptoms at all until they move. Learn the warning signs, what causes stones, how doctors diagnose and treat them, and the steps that can help prevent them. In this episode, David and Sarah explain what kidney stones are and how common they are, the four main types, symptoms, the warning signs that need urgent care, causes and risk factors, how doctors diagnose and treat a stone, and practical ways to prevent the next one: water, salt, calcium, oxalate, animal protein, weight, and medicines your doctor may prescribe. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Organ By Organ 1:03 What is a kidney stone? 1:39 Four types of kidney stones 2:09 Symptoms to watch for 2:51 When a kidney stone is an emergency 3:30 Causes and risk factors 4:48 How dangerous are kidney stones? 5:18 How doctors diagnose a stone 6:07 Treatment: fluids, waiting, and medicine 6:48 Treatment: procedures for larger stones 7:35 Prevention: water, salt, and calcium 9:13 More ways to prevent stones 10:34 Medicines that prevent stones 10:58 Key points and goodbye IMPORTANT This podcast is for general education only. It is based on trusted medical sources. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. David and Sarah are AI-generated voices, not doctors. Medical advice can differ for each person. If you have symptoms or concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first. In an emergency, call 911. SOURCES NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases): Kidney Stones - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones NIDDK: Definition & Facts for Kidney Stones - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones/definition-facts NIDDK: Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Kidney Stones - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones/eating-diet-nutrition Mayo Clinic: Kidney stones (overview, symptoms, causes, prevention) - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-stones/home/ovc-20319559 Mayo Clinic: Kidney stones (diagnosis and treatment) - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-stones/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355759 American Urological Association: Medical Management of Kidney Stones guideline - https://www.auanet.org/guidelines/guidelines/kidney-stones-medical-mangement-guideline If you found this helpful,please follow or subscribe wherever you listen. Take good care of yourselves. Listen to the audio podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, Youtube: search "Organ By Organ with David and Sarah".

  2. Oct 21

    Foods and Habits That Can Harm Your Kidneys: What the Evidence Says | Organ By Organ

    Which foods and habits really harm your kidneys, and what does the evidence say? Learn which everyday foods and habits matter most for kidney health, and which claims the evidence does not support. Kidney damage is often silent, and about 87 percent of U.S. adults with kidney disease don't know they have it. In this episode, David and Sarah look at everyday foods and habits that can strain the kidneys, and what major U.S. health sources actually say about them: salt and processed foods, hidden phosphorus additives, sugary drinks, alcohol, over-the-counter pain relievers (NSAIDs), high-oxalate foods, smoking, water, weight and activity, plus herbal supplements and kidney cleanse products. Learn which habits matter most, what the evidence does not show, and how to talk with your doctor. CHAPTERS0:00 Welcome to Organ By Organ0:47 Your kidneys work quietly1:34 Salt and sodium2:42 Hidden phosphorus, processed meats, and protein4:31 Sugary drinks and diet soda5:25 Alcohol and your kidneys6:23 Pain relievers (NSAIDs)7:37 Oxalate, green smoothies, and water for kidney stones9:10 What to eat more of10:10 Daily habits: smoking, weight, activity, infections11:14 Herbal supplements and kidney cleanse products11:57 Can the kidneys heal?12:40 Key points and goodbye IMPORTANTThis podcast is for general education only. It is based on trusted medical sources. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. David and Sarah are AI-generated voices, not doctors. Medical advice can differ for each person. If you have symptoms or concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first. In an emergency, call 911. SOURCESNIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases): Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/preventionNIDDK: Eating & Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/eating-nutritionNIDDK: Eating, Diet & Nutrition for Kidney Stones - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/kidney-stones/eating-diet-nutritionNIDDK: What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/what-is-chronic-kidney-diseaseCDC: Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States - https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/php/data-research/index.htmlCDC: Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease - https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/prevention/index.htmlNational Kidney Foundation: Phosphorus and Your CKD Diet - https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/phosphorus-and-your-ckd-dietNational Kidney Foundation: Alcohol and Your Kidneys - https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/alcohol-and-your-kidneysNational Kidney Foundation: Pain Killers and Your Kidneys - Top 5 Tips - https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/pain-killers-and-your-kidneys-top-5-tips-e-kidney-oct-2012National Kidney Foundation: Top 5 Tips for Reducing Risk of Kidney Disease - https://www.kidney.org/news/monthly/top5_rrkd_tipsNational Kidney Foundation: “Kidney Detox” and Herbal Supplements: What’s Safe and What’s Not - https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/herbal-supplements-and-kidney-diseaseAmerican Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD Blog): Green Smoothie Oxalate Nephropathy (case report summary) - https://ajkdblog.org/2018/01/11/green-smoothie-oxalate-nephropathy Listen to the audio podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music: search "Organ By Organ with David and Sarah".

  3. Oct 15

    Kidney Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease: Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

    About one in seven American adults has chronic kidney disease, and most don't know it. In this episode, David and Sarah explain what kidney failure is, why early kidney disease is so easy to miss, and the symptoms that may appear. They also cover the causes, including diabetes and high blood pressure, how simple blood and urine tests find it early, and the treatments available, from medicines and healthy habits to dialysis and kidney transplant. David and Sarah are AI-generated voices, not doctors. The scripts were prepared with AI assistance. This podcast is for general education only. It is based on trusted medical sources. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medical advice can differ for each person. If you have symptoms or concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first. In an emergency, call 911. Sources: NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases): What Is Chronic Kidney Disease?: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/what-is-chronic-kidney-disease NIDDK: Tests & Diagnosis for Chronic Kidney Disease: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/tests-diagnosis NIDDK: Kidney Failure: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/kidney-failure CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States: https://www.cdc.gov/kidney-disease/php/data-research/index.html Mayo Clinic: Chronic Kidney Disease – Symptoms and Causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521 Mayo Clinic: Chronic Kidney Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354527 National Kidney Foundation: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd

  4. Oct 15

    Liver Cancer: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

    Liver cancer often grows quietly, so early signs are easy to miss. Learn seven warning signs, from yellow skin or eyes to belly swelling. In this episode, David and Sarah explain what raises the risk, including cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, heavy drinking, and fatty liver disease. They also cover the main types of liver cancer, who may need screening, and today's treatments, from surgery and transplant to ablation, embolization, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. David and Sarah are AI-generated voices, not doctors. The scripts were prepared with AI assistance. This podcast is for general education only. It is based on trusted medical sources. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medical advice can differ for each person. If you have symptoms or concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first. In an emergency, call 911. Sources: American Cancer Society: Signs and Symptoms of Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-symptoms.html American Cancer Society: What Is Liver Cancer?: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/about/what-is-liver-cancer.html American Cancer Society: Can Liver Cancer Be Found Early?: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html American Cancer Society: Liver Cancer Risk Factors: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html American Cancer Society: Can Liver Cancer Be Prevented?: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/prevention.html American Cancer Society: Treating Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating.html American Cancer Society: Treatment of Liver Cancer, by Stage: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/by-stage.html American Cancer Society: Surgery for Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/surgery.html American Cancer Society: Liver Cancer Ablation: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/tumor-ablation.html American Cancer Society: Embolization Therapy for Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/embolization-therapy.html American Cancer Society: Targeted Drug Therapy for Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/targeted-therapy.html American Cancer Society: Immunotherapy for Liver Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer/treating/immunotherapy.html American Cancer Society Cancer Atlas: Liver Cancer: https://canceratlas.cancer.org/burden-of-cancer/liver-cancer/ National Cancer Institute SEER: Cancer Stat Facts, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/livibd.html Mayo Clinic: Liver Cancer – Symptoms and Causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353659

  5. Oct 15

    Heart Attack Warning Signs and Coronary Artery Disease Explained

    Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and how coronary artery disease leads to one.David and Sarah explain how plaque narrows the heart's arteries, how a clot can suddenly block one, and why you should call 911 right away. You'll also hear how symptoms can differ in women, older adults, and people with diabetes, plus risk factors, tests, treatments such as medicines, stents, and bypass surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, and ways to protect your heart.David and Sarah are AI-generated voices, not doctors. The scripts were prepared with AI assistance. This podcast is for general education only. It is based on trusted medical sources. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medical advice can differ for each person. If you have symptoms or concerns, talk with a qualified healthcare professional first. In an emergency, call 911.Sources:NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute): Coronary Heart Disease – What Is Coronary Heart Disease? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-diseaseNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Symptoms https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/symptomsNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Risk Factors https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/risk-factorsNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Causes and Prevention https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/causesNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Diagnosis https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/diagnosisNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Treatment https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/treatmentNHLBI: Coronary Heart Disease – Women and Heart Disease https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/coronary-heart-disease/womenNHLBI: Heart Attack – What Is a Heart Attack? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attackNHLBI: Heart Attack – Symptoms https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/symptomsNHLBI: Heart Attack – Causes and Risk Factors https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/causesNHLBI: Heart Attack – Treatment https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/treatmentNHLBI: Heart Attack – Recovery https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/recoveryCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Heart Disease Facts https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.htmlCDC: About Coronary Artery Disease https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/coronary-artery-disease.htmlCDC: About Heart Attack https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/heart-attack.htmlCDC: Preventing Heart Disease https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/prevention/index.htmlAmerican Heart Association: Warning Signs of a Heart Attack https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attackU.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-preventive-medication

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Your body, explained one organ at a time. Created by an independent health enthusiast and voiced by AI hosts David & Sarah, each episode breaks down how an organ works, common conditions, health myths, and everyday tips to keep it healthy. All content is researched from trusted U.S. sources like the NIH, CDC, and MedlinePlus. Great for adults 55+ who care about their health, caregivers, students, and anyone curious about the human body. The creator is not a medical professional. Voices are AI-generated. For education only, not medical advice. Always consult your doctor.

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