Dr. Joseph S. Galati, hosts the weekly "Your Health First" broadcast on KTRH-AM.Full Bio
Since 2003, Dr. Joe Galati has been a familiar voice on Texas radio airwaves, producing and hosting Your Health First every Sunday evening, on the programs flagship station 740 KTRH in Houston. Each week, Dr. Galati discusses the latest health and medical trends with his listeners, Dr. Joe Galati, America’s “Physician- Communicator”, can be heard on the radio encouraging his audience to become better consumers of healthcare and equipping them with the information needed to better understand the health issues facing us today. His new book, “Eating Yourself Sick”, draws from his decades of experience caring for patients, as well as the many years he has been sharing his knowledge on the radio.
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Parsnips & The Book Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia
Dr. Galati talks about the root vegetable parsnip on the program tonight. He also tells us about the book Outlive, The Science and Art of Longevity and how your lifestyle decisions affect your health. Dr. Galati has a quick remembrance of 9/11 tomorrow and discusses peptic ulcer disease.
Instilling Health in Youth w/ Dr. Sudha Kodali
Dr. Galati and guest Dr. Sudha Kodali talk about youth health practices and the importance of having good health influences at an early age.
Hiking w/ Kathy Fenelon
Dr. Galati talks about hiking on the program tonight. He has his neighbor and fellow hiker Kathy Fenelon on to share her view on it. She also explains the importance of having your children and family do the activity together. Dr. Galati and Kathy Fenelon also discuss the free exercise aspect of hiking and the steps to ease into it.
Hepatitis C, E Bikes, & Sleep Deprivation
Dr. Galati starts the program offering us actional information on hepatitis C and the importance of being screened. He also discusses the initiative of Healthy People 2030, an article on aspirin, and the danger of e-bike collisions. Dr. Galati spends the rest of his time talking about sleep deprivation.
Philosophy of Life w/ Dan Ostrander & Cancer
Dr. Galati spend a little time chatting about last week show where we had a listener talk about his coronary calcium score. He also has his neighbor/friend Dan Ostrander join the program to discuss his philosophy on life. Dr. Galati spends the last segment talking about different cancers and the number of deaths associated with each.
Heart Scan Test & Cardiologist Dr. Mike Wilson
Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and he starts by bringing up a few articles on artificial sweeteners and cancer. He also brings on listener Paul, to talk about a heart scan test he took. Cardiologist Dr. Mike Wilson also joins to speak on Paul’s story and different health test scores.
Heat, Stroke, & The Cost of Wellness w/ Chuck Garcia
Dr. Galati starts the program by talking about the heat, humidity, and the child hot car deaths. The article of the week to discuss is on stroke from exercising too hard. Chuck Garcia also joins the show to define the cost of wellness.
Happy Father’s Day & Liver Transplant w/ Dr. Ashish Saharia
On Father’s Day Dr. Galati explains what it is all about. Dr. Ashish Saharia of Houston Methodist joins the program to talks about liver transplant, the understanding or organ donation, and how rejuvenated organs are helping patients with transplants.
The Pill Mentality & Guest David Goldberg
Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and starts by talking about the pill mentality. David Goldberg joins the program to discuss his approach to health. Dr. Galati and Goldberg also chat about the article, “Would Life Be Better if You Worked Less?”