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The Vitals
Gain insights about health, science, and wellness with this groundbreaking video podcast from the acclaimed Mount Sinai Health System. Showcasing Mount Sinai's most renowned doctors, researchers, medical experts, and patients, The Vitals explores what happens when the most respected minds in medicine meet at the same table.
Episodes
13 episodes
Allergies Explained: From Food to Asthma
Allergies are on the rise around the world—but why? In this episode of The Vitals, host Leslie Schlachter, PA-C sits down with two of Mount Sinai’s leading experts, Drs. Monica Kraft and Scott Sicherer, to break down what’s really driving the i...
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Episode 13
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51:39
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The Truth About Autism: Causes, Care, and What's Next
On this episode of The Vitals, we dive deep into one of the most compelling topics in global health today: autism. We welcome two leading experts from the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at...
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Episode 12
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47:09
RSV Explained: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) isn’t new—but the conversation (and the tools) have changed. In this episode of Vitals, host Leslie Schlachter sits down with Dr. Jennifer Duchon and Dr. Sean Liu to break down: how RSV spreads, why babies are ...
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Episode 11
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44:41
The Back-to-School Special
As families prepare to head back to school, pediatric experts Dr. Jennifer Duchon and Dr. Meredith Grossman from the Mount Sinai Health System join The Vitals host Leslie Schlachter for a timely conversation on how to set kids up for a healthy,...
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Episode 10
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55:33
Together in the Fight: Gynecologic Cancer Support
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In this special episode of The Vitals, Mount Sinai experts Dr. Shari Brasner (Obstetrics & Gynecology) and Dr. Alison Snow (Oncology & Supportive Care) discuss the latest in gynecologic c...
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Episode 9
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43:01
Alcohol & Breast Cancer—Is There a Connection?
Can alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer? In this episode of The Vitals, Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center, breaks down the science, risks, and what every patient should know.
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Episode 8
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33:23
The Future of Brain Tech
Mount Sinai experts explore how cutting-edge technology — from brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to AI-powered imaging — is transforming neurosurgery and patient care.Discover how BCIs turn thought into movement, how AI can spot strokes ...
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Episode 7
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1:10:53
Exposomics & Public Health
In this podcast, guest host Raja Flores, MD, interviews Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, and
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Episode 6
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58:32
Why Loneliness is the New Public Health Crisis
Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it’s a growing public health crisis with serious mental and physical consequences. In this episode of The Vitals, host Leslie Schachter, PA-C, sits down with Mount Sinai experts to explore the science of l...
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Episode 5
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56:13
Resilience, Trauma, and Breakthroughs with Dr. Dennis Charney
In this episode of The Vitals podcast, Leslie Schlachter, PA, Chief Physician Assistant in the Department of Neurosurgery, hosts a discussion regarding the role of resilience in both professional and personal struggles. She is joined by Dennis ...
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Episode 4
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45:11
Is Alcohol Increasing Your Cancer Risk?
In this episode of The Vitals podcast, Leslie Schlachter, PA, Chief Physician Assistant in the Department of Neurosurgery, hosts an expert panel discussion regarding the recent a...
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Episode 3
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35:03