A New Prescription
Andrew Zwelling & Dr. Leonard Zwelling
Publishing Details
About This Podcast
Welcome to A New Prescription, where we explore modern healthcare, cutting edge medical research and technology, and the complexities of healthcare politics. Join us as we provide insights and solutions to help you navigate the American healthcare system.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S2E15 Obstructive Sleep Apnea: More Than Just Snoring
In this episode, Dr. Leonard Zwelling speaks with Dr. Tim Connolly of Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas A&M EnMed School of Medicine about obstructive sleep apnea—a common but often overlooked…
S2E5 Medicine at a Crossroads
While modern technology has transformed diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Lipman argues it has come at a cost—the loss of time, trust, and true doctor-patient relationships. The conversation explores…
S2E4 Inside the Mind: The Future of Deep Brain Stimulation
In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard and Andrew Zwelling talk with Duke professor Dr. Cameron McIntyre about deep brain stimulation (DBS) — how it works, its success in treating…
S2E3 Silent Signals: What Your Heart’s Telling Your Doctor
Dr. Leonard Zwelling and Andrew talk with Dr. José Banchs about how primary care doctors screen for heart disease before symptoms appear. They cover blood pressure, EKGs, imaging tests, sleep apnea…
S2E2 Assessing The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease in 2025 with Dr. Susan Gilchrist
In this episode of A New Prescription, Dr. Leonard Zwelling, Andrew, and cardiologist Dr. Susan Gilchrist unpack how to assess and prevent cardiovascular disease—covering risk calculators,…
S2E1 Clinical Cancer Prevention: The Front Lines In The Cancer Wars With Dr. Therese Bevers
In this episode of A New Prescription, we talk with Dr. Theresa Bevers of MD Anderson about the pillars of cancer prevention, the latest screening guidelines, and how lifestyle and genetics shape…
S1E12 East Meets West: The Healing Power of Acupuncture with Dr. Dimitri Papadopoulos
Discover how acupuncture is bridging Eastern and Western medicine in this eye-opening episode with Dr. Dimitri Papadopoulos, a Western-trained physician turned acupuncturist. From chronic pain to…
S1E11 From the OR to the Oval Office: A Conversation with Former NCI & FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach
Join us for an insider’s look at the FDA, the National Cancer Institute, and modern healthcare leadership with Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach — former FDA Commissioner and a pioneer in cancer research.…
S1E10 From Sick Care to Health Care: How to Stay Ahead of Disease w/Richard Gamiz
Most healthcare waits until you’re sick — but what if you could see problems coming? Learn how DNA testing, biomarker tracking, and simple daily habits can help you outsmart disease before it starts.
S1E9 Biology, Identity, and Politics: A Conversation on Sex and Gender
In this episode, we dive deep into the science, social constructs, and political controversies surrounding sex and gender. Our guest guest Neha Verdi, MD/PhD candidate, unpacks the critical…
S1E8 A Leap Forward in Cardiology: The Catheter Poised to Change Heart Disease Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Phillipp Rauschendorfer joins us to explore a revolutionary new catheter designed to transform how we diagnose and treat coronary artery disease. We unpack the science behind…
S1E7 Inside the Watchtower: The CDC’s History, Impact, and Controversy with Admiral Stephen Redd, M.D.
In this episode of A New Prescription, we go deep into the origins, mission, and modern challenges of the CDC with Dr. Stephen C. Redd — former CDC leader and incident commander during the H1N1…
S1E6 Exercise: The Cancer Terminator with Dr. Savannah Rauschendorfer; RFK takes on food manufacturing; Trump Tariffs
In this episode of A New Prescription, we explore the transformative role of exercise in cancer treatment with Dr. Savannah Rauschendor discussing how prehabilitation improves patient outcomes. We…
S1E5 Ozempic: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Dr. Efstratios Koutroumpakis
We dive into the hype surrounding GLP-1 and GIP weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. With commercials and social media buzzing about these medications, we ask the important questions:…
S1E4 The Most Complex Game of Jenga in Human History with Scott Wham
In this episode, we're joined by Scott Wham, Director of Compliance and Innovation at OneDigital, to explore the intricate and ever-shifting landscape of American healthcare policy. Comparing it to…
S1E3 RFK Jr. & The Day and the Life of a GP with Dr. Erin Rocchio
In this episode, Andrew Zwelling and Dr. Leonard Zwelling discuss the controversy surrounding RFK Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. They examine his views on vaccines,…
S1E2 Advocating for Your Health: How to Be a Better Patient
In this episode of A New Prescription, Andrew and Dr. Leonard Zwelling explore what it takes to be a truly effective patient in today's fast-paced healthcare system. They discuss the importance of…
S1E1 Does Your Dr. Have Time To Examine You?
In this inaugural episode of A New Prescription, hosts Andrew and Dr. Leonard A. Zwelling dive into a pressing issue in today’s healthcare system: the lack of time doctors have to truly connect with…
Frequently Asked Questions
A New Prescription has published 18 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
A New Prescription is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.
Similar Podcasts
THE MCCULLOUGH REPORT
Dr. Peter McCullough
100 episodes
Relentless Health Value
Stacey Richter
646 episodes
The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast
Massively Better Healthcare
226 episodes
Pharmacy Podcast Network
Pharmacy Podcast Network
1,702 episodes
Fixing Healthcare Podcast
Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr
300 episodes
America Out Loud PULSE
America Out Loud PULSE
100 episodes