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Healthful with Norah O'Donnell

CBS News
Menopause
United Health Group
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening
Women's Health
Dense Breasts
Postpartum Psychosis
Grief
Gut Microbiome
American Red Cross
Osteoporosis
Women's Health Gap
Fertility
Low-Dose CT Screening
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Unitedhealth Group
Sunscreen
Sun Damage
Skin Cancer
Lung Cancer (women)

Healthful is the podcast that puts women’s health first. Norah brings you the doctors, the scientists, and the innovators who are at the forefront on reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and more. Forget miracle cures, vague advice, and fear-mongering and get real information you can actually use. And yes, Norah will divulge her own wellness secrets (blueberries and Botox among them). New episo... more

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In the final part of our conversation with Norah’s dermatologist, we are focusing on cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Elizabeth Hale breaks down anti-aging treatments, injectables like Botox, and the latest beauty trends. Is “baby botox” a good move? What a... more

Norah’s dermatologist is back! This week Dr. Elizabeth Hale discusses the skincare routine that can not only keep your skin healthy but may also improve wrinkles and reduce skin damage. The two discuss the use of lasers, how menopause accelerates ski... more

Ten years ago, Norah was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a wakeup call that changed her relationship with the sun and made her want to shine a light on the importance of early skin cancer detection. On this week's episode of Healthful, Norah's dermat... more

Early detection of breast cancer leads to a 99% survival rate - and the U.S. has made incredible progress in bringing down breast cancer mortality since the 1990s because of early detection and screening guidelines. But can technology go further?

Dr... more

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Elizabeth Hale
Dermatologist and senior vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Skin Cancer Foundation
Episode: Botox, Anti-aging, and Salmon Sperm Facials - What Works?
Rachel Brem
Director of George Washington University's Breast Imaging and Intervention Center and breast cancer researcher
George Washington University
Episode: The Future of Detecting Breast Cancer
Eleonora Teplinsky
Board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology, and author of Beyond the Pink
Episode: Breast Cancer: The Rise in Younger Women
Katie Schubert
President and CEO for the Society for Women's Health Research
Society for Women's Health Research
Episode: We’re Going Backwards: The $20 Billion Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap
Jocelyn Wittstein
Orthopedic surgeon
Duke University
Episode: Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
Aly Raisman
Olympic Gold Medalist and advocate
Athlete
Episode: Healthful LIVE with Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman
Courtney Lawrence
Divisional Chief Medical Officer at the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Episode: The Blood Donation Blind Spot
Temeka Zore
Double board certified doctor; former D1 athlete; mother of two
[Not explicitly stated beyond her medical titles]
Episode: Fertility in Focus
Laura Cox
Neurologist studying the gut microbiome
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard
Episode: The Secret Lies in the Gut

Host

Norah O'Donnell
Journalist and television news anchor

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • I wish I had heard this earlier!

    At 61 I had suffered 2 minor fractures and felt it important to have a bone density scan. My doc , a female, denied it as she said I was not to get it until age 65. I took advantage of the traveling health scans, part of their testing is bone density. It showed I was in the red zone. I took the results to my doc, she responded that their testing is often incorrect;however, begrudgingly ordered the scan. It also showed I had osteopenia. The podcast that Nora did on bone density was enlightening. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cleeffir
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thankful

    Thank you for creating this podcast. I find the many of the topics very informative and applicable to my life. Thank you also for sharing your personal experience. I believe it helps when women share and learn from each other rather than suffer in silence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoftSpot29
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    Great listen ! Thanks Nora

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrsguy2
    United States3 months ago
  • Yes!

    This is the podcast I been waiting for! Thank you!!! Always a fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cashie2018
    United States3 months ago
  • What we’ve been waiting for!

    Thank you, Norah! This is what women in America have been waiting for and we can’t wait to listen in on all the powerful content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LLSopes
    United States4 months ago

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Botox, Anti-aging, and Salmon Sperm Facials - What Works?
Q: At age 53, what would make the biggest difference for my skin? Retinoid, vitamin C, peptides, or something else?
Hale recommends consistency: vitamin C beneath sunscreen every morning, then retinol with a good moisturizer in the evening.
Botox, Anti-aging, and Salmon Sperm Facials - What Works?
Q: If you want to look younger, or your younger self, what would you be able to do in terms of cosmetic dermatology?
Hale emphasizes daily skin care and sun protection alongside procedures, recommending an individualized plan that can include neurotoxins, fillers, or lasers while aiming for healthy, refreshed, natural-looking results.
Do's and Don'ts for Preventing and Reversing Skin Damage
Q: How can you use hyaluronic acid to improve your skin?
Hale says hyaluronic acid binds water, hydrates and temporarily plumps skin, and can be applied morning or evening, including under sunscreen or moisturizer.
Do's and Don'ts for Preventing and Reversing Skin Damage
Q: What lasers are out there that can help reverse sun damage?
Hale describes pigment-targeting Q-switched and Pico lasers, resurfacing Fraxel treatments, and photodynamic therapy. Some procedures can improve appearance and may reduce future precancer and skin cancer risk; daily sun protection is essential.
Breast Cancer: The Rise in Younger Women
Q: If I get a mammogram and I'm told I have dense breasts, does that create a red flag? What type of dense breasts should I ask or be told that I have that will require additional screening?
She recommends checking the mammogram report for heterogeneously dense category C or extremely dense category D, then discussing personal risk factors and supplemental imaging such as ultrasound or MRI with a health care team.

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What is Healthful about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations put women's health at the center, with practical, science-based guidance on topics ranging from reproductive care, menopause and cancer to skin, bone, mental and gut health. Norah O'Donnell leads interviews with physicians, researchers, advocates, athletes and people sharing personal health experiences. Discussions pair expert explanations with candid stories and actionable advice, often addressing questions about screening, treatment choices, risk and how to navigate care.

The format is accessible and direct, balancing clinical detail with personal perspective rather than quick fixes or alarmist claims. Its distinctive focus is the full span of women's health, including research gaps, disparities and changing care rec... more

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2. Rachel Brem
3. Eleonora Teplinsky
4. Katie Schubert
5. Jocelyn Wittstein
6. Aly Raisman
7. Courtney Lawrence
8. Temeka Zore

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