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Ask Nurse Alice

Ask Nurse Alice

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Health is personal. Healthcare is complicated. And sometimes you just need someone to help you make sense of it all. Ask Nurse Alice is where we talk about the health issues that actually affect your life, from the latest medical news and changing healthcare policies to prevention, medications, mental health, relationships, aging, caregiving, and the everyday choices that influence how you feel. Each week, Nurse Alice breaks down what’s happening in health and healthcare in a way that’s clear, relatable, and useful. What does that new study really mean for you? Should you be concerned about the health story everyone is talking about? What questions should you be asking at your next appointment? And how do you take better care of yourself when work, family, and life keep competing for your attention? You’ll hear candid conversations with experts, newsmakers, and celebrity guests, along with personal conversations about the parts of health we don’t always talk about enough. Nothing is off the table when it comes to helping you better understand your body, your health and the healthcare system you depend on. Some episodes will teach you something. Some will make you rethink something. Others may simply remind you that taking care of yourself deserves a place on your to-do list, too. Real talk. Real health. Real life. Ask Nurse Alice gives you the information, conversations, and practical takeaways to help you become a more informed and confident participant in your own health.©2020-2026 Ask Nurse Alice Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Are Colonoscopy Preps Full of Crap? What You Need to Know

    Are Colonoscopy Preps Full of Crap? What You Need to Know
    Oct 6 2026
    Is the prep actually worse than the procedure? When Nurse Alice talks to patients about colorectal cancer screening, dreading the prep is a major reason people put off their appointment. In this episode, Nurse Alice gets real about colorectal cancer screening while actively sipping her own bowel prep solution on the eve of her own procedure. She tackles the 3 most common reasons people dodge getting a colonoscopy—from pure embarrassment to dreading the prep and breaks down the exact tips, tricks, and clinical reasons why taking the right prep is the only way to get a clear, life-saving result. One night on the throne is worth a lifetime of peace of mind. Listen in, and let's get smart about your health. Have a Health Question for Nurse Alice? Submit your questions directly at AskNurseAlice.com. Your question could be featured on an upcoming episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Are You Taking Meds Because of Your Meds?... Treating Symptoms vs. Side Effects

    Are You Taking Meds Because of Your Meds?... Treating Symptoms vs. Side Effects
    Sep 29 2026
    Are you taking medications... because of your other medications? It sounds like a trick question. But when family nurse practitioner Nurse Alice reviews patient medication lists, she sees it all the time. A routine pill for blood pressure or cholesterol gets started. Months later, a new symptom creeps in—swollen ankles, heartburn, or muscle soreness. Naturally, most people assume it’s just aging or a brand-new health condition, report it to their provider, and walk out with another prescription. Before you know it, you’re taking pills just to manage the collateral damage of other pills. In healthcare, this hidden domino effect is called a "Prescribing Cascade." In this episode, Nurse Alice breaks down how prescribing cascades happen, the three most common drug loops to watch for, and her practical 4-Step Medication Action Plan to protect yourself and your loved ones from drug stacking. This isn't about stopping your prescriptions on your own. It’s about asking better questions, taking charge of your care, and making sure your medication routine is actually helping you—not just chasing side effects Listen in, and let's get smart about your health. Have a Health Question for Nurse Alice? Submit your questions directly at AskNurseAlice.com—your question could be featured on an upcoming episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Weight-Loss Drugs for 8-Year-Olds... Have We Gone Too Far?

    Weight-Loss Drugs for 8-Year-Olds... Have We Gone Too Far?
    Sep 15 2026
    Weight-loss drugs for 8-year-olds? It sounds extreme. And when Nurse Alice first saw the research, her reaction as a parent was probably the same as yours: Have we gone too far? Weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity among adults. But now, that conversation is reaching kids as young as 8. A new study found that GLP-1 prescribing among children ages 8 to 11 with obesity increased 310-fold between 2019 and 2026. But that eye-popping number doesn’t tell the whole story. So why would anyone even consider a weight-loss drug for a child this young? In this episode, family nurse practitioner Nurse Alice breaks down the who, what, when, where, and why of GLP-1 use in younger children, including what the research tells us, what we still don’t know, and what parents should consider about nutrition, growth and development. This isn’t about being pro-GLP-1 or anti-GLP-1. It’s about understanding the risks to a child’s health, asking better questions and looking beyond the headline. Because the goal isn’t simply to produce a smaller child. The goal is a healthier child. The question isn’t as simple as it sounds. Listen, and you decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
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