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Dr. Joseph S. Galati, hosts the weekly "Your Health First" broadcast on KTRH

Location:

Houston, TX

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Health

Description:

Dr. Joseph S. Galati, hosts the weekly "Your Health First" broadcast on KTRH

Language:

English


Episodes
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Liver Transplant & Robotic Surgery w/ Dr. Simon and Dr. Cheah

6/29/2025
Dr. Galati is back in the studio tonight and starts with his thoughts about an article on marijuana use. He also has Dr. Caroline Simon and Yee Lee Cheah join to talk about liver transplant and robotic surgery. They also discuss the evaluation of potential donors and the importance of taking care of the liver.

Duration:00:36:08

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Advocacy For Yourself

6/22/2025
Tonight, on Your Health First Dr. Galati focuses on being an advocate for yourself as a patient. He also talks about a new weight loss pill called affarlaprogue.

Duration:00:39:46

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Father’s Day w/ Dan Ostrander

6/15/2025
Tonight, on Your Health First with Dr. Galati, he talks about his dad on this Father's Day. He also has Dan Ostrander join the show to explain the role fathers have in health and wellness. The article of the week for Dr. Galati in The New York Times is about the five keys to a healthy diet, so he spends some time discussing that.

Duration:00:40:51

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Prostate Cancer & PSA w/ Dr. Brian Miles

6/1/2025
Tonight, on Your Health First Dr. Galati continues the discussion of prostate cancer. He has Certified Urologist Dr. Brian Miles join the show to talk about the PSA screening tool in men over the age of 50 and the weight we put on it. Dr. Galati spends the last segment discussing a New York Times article about exercise and depression.

Duration:00:39:30

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Prostate Cancer & Hydrocephalus

5/25/2025
Dr. Galati starts the program wishing everybody a Happy Memorial Day and to be thankful for those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. He also gives you his thoughts on prostate cancer and screening recommendations after Joe Biden’s diagnosis last weekend. We also got news about Billy Joel having hydrocephalus, so Dr. Galati speaks to that as well. He ends by talking about the controversy of food and obesity.

Duration:00:40:15

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Hospice Care & Mother’s Day w/ Celeste Galati

5/11/2025
Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and has his sister Celeste join the show on this Mother’s Day. As a nurse she talks about hospice care and the timing. They also talk about their mom, the food, the cooking, and being a health teacher.

Duration:00:37:39

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Preventing Colon Cancer & The Better Bagel

5/4/2025

Duration:00:26:03

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New York Times Article & Fatty Liver Disease w/ Dr. Mazen Noureddin

4/27/2025
Dr. Galati starts the program by discussing a New York Times article about 17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia, and depression all at once. He also stresses how the common thread of obesity is the leading cause of so many metal health issues or disorders. Dr. Galati also has Dr. Mazen Noureddin join the show to talk about fatty liver disease, second level testing, and more.

Duration:00:39:58

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GLP Drugs, CA Screening, Meal Prep, & Good Patients

4/13/2025
Tonight Dr. Galati separates his segments where he spends time talking about four different topics. These include GLP-1 drugs, cancer screening, meal prepping, and how to be a good patient.

Duration:00:40:57

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Tuesday Webinar & The Mediterranean Diet w/ Lauren Mahesri

3/23/2025
Dr. Galati starts with a program note on a webinar he is hosting Tuesday about cooking at home. He also has Registered Dietician Lauren Mahesri join to talk about the mediterranean diet and how we can adopt a healthier look at what we eat. Dr. Galati wraps up the show spending some time explaining drug and alcohol awareness week.

Duration:00:40:50

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Colon Cancer Awareness Month

3/16/2025
With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Galati focuses on that. He explains how to prevent this cancer, and the symptoms associated with it. Dr. Galati also talks about a list of food additives in a post he saw from Dr. Mark Hyman. He goes on to ask the question on if you're comfortable experimenting in the kitchen in making new foods.

Duration:00:40:22

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Amyloidosis w/ Cardiologists Barry Trachtenberg & Mahwash Kassi

3/2/2025
Dr. Galati is back in the studio tonight with two guests. He starts with a quick chat about colon cancer now that we are into March. The disease of the night is amyloidosis. Dr. Galati has two colleagues, Dr. Barry Trachtenberg and Dr. Mahwash Kassi join him to talk all about it.

Duration:00:35:13

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American Heart Month w/ Dr. Randeep Suneja

2/23/2025
With February being American Heart Month Dr. Galati focuses on heart disease. He plays a conversation he had earlier in the week with Dr. Randeep Suneja at the Cardiology Center of Houston. He talks about risk factors for heart and cardiovascular disease and the symptoms. Dr Suneja also talks about those who should go for a coronary calcium scan, where the future lies with GLP-1 agents, and more.

Duration:00:42:10

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Telemedicine, A Meeting, & An Article on Super Bowl Sunday

2/9/2025
Dr Galati starts the program by sharing a story about telemedicine. He also talks about his meeting with Dr. Grace Su from the University of Michigan on the state of liver disease. Dr. Galati continues on to talk about a Wallstreet Journal article on an increased risk of heart attack on Super Bowl Sunday and the continued notice of “Making America Healthy Again”.

Duration:00:40:26

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The Role of Exercise in Your Liver w/ Dr. Jon Stine

2/2/2025
Dr. Galati is back in the KTRH studios for the show tonight. He starts with a quick chat about diet soda and why you should avoid it. Dr. Galati also has Dr. Stine join the show to talk about his jourey at Penn State and the role of exercise for your liver in great detail.

Duration:00:37:53

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Cold Temps Affecting Your Health & Alcohol Use Disorder

1/19/2025
Dr. Galati is back in studio tonight and starts the program with a Space City Weather update. He expresses the importance of being prepared from a health standpoint. Dr. Galati also talks about an alcohol and cancer risk report. He ends the program explaining Alcohol Use Disorder those who take part in Dry January.

Duration:00:36:10

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Ultra-Processed Foods & The Cold Plunge w/ Tim Murphy

12/29/2024
Dr. Galati is back in studio to wrap up the 2024 year. He starts the show talking about ultra processed foods and the NOVA groups. Dr. Galati also brings on professional golfer Tim Murphy to explain the cold plunge and the health benefits that come with it. He ends the show talking about the GLP-1 drugs. Happy New Year!

Duration:00:38:02

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A Childhood Christmas Story & Steps in Stores

12/22/2024
Dr. Galati starts with a Christmas story from his childhood. He also talks about his trip to target yesterday and the revelation he had. Dr. Galati goes on to share an analogy on the mechanical things we work with compared to our own body. He also talks about an article on bariatric surgery. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Duration:00:36:54

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Viome & Celeste on Heathcare Ignorance

12/8/2024
Dr. Galati starts the program by talking about the company Viome what the tests they do. He also has his sister and nurse Celeste join to explain healthcare ignorance leading to chronic disease and a strategy to turn it around. Dr. Galati takes a few minutes to talk about an article on aging experts obsessed with health span.

Duration:00:39:21

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The Cost of Wellness in Detail

12/1/2024
Dr. Galati starts the program by recapping his Thanksgiving and what he remembers from years past. He also takes a deep dive into the explanation on the cost of wellness and the dollars that go into it. Dr. Galati also talks about apathy on the part of the community at large.

Duration:00:41:55