The Back Story
The Back Story is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for you and your entire family. Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh M.D. and the world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, join forces with an expanded network of experts to bring in-depth conversations covering medical research, trending topics and wellness. Our podcast is a trusted source of information for medical care, combined with real patient experiences and the latest breakthroughs in medicine.
The Back Story
Latest Episodes
Can You Trust Calories? The Truth Behind Food Labels
We’ve all done it—flipped over a food label and made a decision based on calories.But what if that number isn’t as accurate as you think?In this episode, Dr. Jaspal Ricky Singh breaks down the science behind calorie counting—and w...
The 20 Minute Nap That Could Save Your Life: Why a Screening Colonoscopy Is Worth It
Colon cancer—also called colorectal cancer when we include the rectum—is tragically common but highly preventable and treatable when caught early. Here’s the headline: colonoscopy doesn’t just find cancer; it prevents i...
Top 10 Health Myths Debunked
💬 “Diet soda is worse than regular soda.”Myth: Artificial sweeteners are more harmful than sugar.Reality: While not necessarily healthy, diet sodas are generally less ha...
Why Are NBA Players Tearing Their Achilles?
From Kevin Durant to Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard — elite athletes are going down with devastating tendon tears. But why now? What’s changed? And what can be done to prevent these injuries?Let’s break it down.<...
The Science of Burning Calories and New Insights on GLP-1 Agonists
You’ve probably heard of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These medications have become household names, not just for managing diabetes, but for their profound impact on weight loss and metabolic health