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The Doctor's Dose

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Behind the Science

Learn how new medical research translates into real-world health decisions. Complex studies explained simply.

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Dive deeper into discussions designed for physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals on evolving topics in medicine.

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Listen to All About the Medicine with Dr. Co for conversations about real-world medical topics.

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Watch TV appearances, interviews, and press features. WDSU Medical Analyst and Disney+ consultant.

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Vitamin D is often called a vitamin, but it actually functions like a hormone in the body.

Clinical Insights

Vitamin D as a Hormone: Clinical Implications

Understanding vitamin D's hormonal functions beyond bone health: impact on immune modulation, insulin secretion

Clinical Insights, Uncategorized

Emerging Therapies in Metabolic Health: What’s on the Horizon

Review of phase 2 and 3 trials for novel metabolic medications, including dual and triple agonists

Clinical Insights, Uncategorized

New Guidelines for GLP-1 Prescribing in Primary Care

Updated clinical guidelines for GLP-1 agonists: patient selection criteria, titration protocols

Behind the Science, Uncategorized

Circadian Rhythms and Metabolic Health: New Research

How meal timing, light exposure, and sleep patterns affect insulin sensitivity, weight regulation, and long-term metabolic health

Behind the Science, Uncategorized

GLP-1 Medications Explained: Beyond Weight Loss

A deep dive into how GLP-1 agonists work, cardiovascular benefits, emerging research on addiction and inflammation

Behind the Science, Uncategorized

Vitamin D: Why It Functions More Like a Hormone

Understanding vitamin D's role in gene expression, immune function, mood regulation, and metabolic health.

Doctor's Dose, Uncategorized

How Menopause Affects Metabolism: A Physician’s Guide

The physiological changes during menopause that impact metabolic rate, fat distribution, and muscle mass.

Doctor's Dose, Uncategorized

Is Intermittent Fasting Safe? What the Research Actually Says

A comprehensive review of intermittent fasting research: benefits for metabolic health, who should avoid it

Doctor's Dose, Uncategorized

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH

nderstanding the complex interplay between perimenopause, cortisol, insulin resistance, and metabolic changes that lead to

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Low Carb Comfort

Dr. Co’s debut cookbook brings together her passion for food, nutrition, and preventative health. Enjoy comfort food favorites reimagined with low-carb, health-conscious ingredients — without sacrificing flavor.

Coming soon in the series: Low Carb Comfort Kids Edition and All Carb Comfort.

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Dr. Courtney A. Washington, DO