The innumerable songs of heartache by female artists that top the R&B, Rock and Country music charts tell of the emotional heartbreak of lost love. But the literal, physical broken heart is a profoundly underappreciated aspect of women’s health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the U.S., more lethal than all forms of cancer combined. By 2050, heart disease will affect more than 22 million women with nearly a third between the ages 22 to 44. On this episode, we discuss women’s heart health from pregnancy through old age.

The roots of urgent care trace back to the industrial clinics of the early 20th century designed to treat injured workers quickly and minimize downtime. The urgent care model re-emerged in the 1970s as a response to overcrowded emergency departments and the inability of primary care offices to handle acute, non-life-threatening issues such as walk-ins or after-hours care. Initially met with skepticism and branded by many as "doc-in-a-box,” today urgent care is a $50 billion industry in the U.S. with more than 11,000 centers nationwide. Urgent care is the go-to for routine needs as 45% of young adults lack a primary care provider (PCP). Urgent care may be a better option than the emergency room, but is it better than primary care if primary care was revitalized? We examine that question and more on this episode.

Most rashes are benign. If they are viral, they resolve spontaneously, and if they are bacterial they may require antibiotics. However, some rashes have been more elusive to understand and treat. These more chronic skin rashes are long-lasting, often inflammatory disorders requiring ongoing management to control symptoms like itching, redness, and pain. Common types include eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea. Their underlying cause is complex, driven by autoimmune responses, genetics, and environmental triggers. These conditions significantly impact quality of life, necessitating personalized, long-term treatment.