Medical Information: How do you find a reliable source? – As a society, we are now in information overload. When you research a topic, how do you know if it’s accurate and reliable? The stakes are even higher when you’re looking for information to make a decision about your health. […]
Why am I Hungry? How does the brain regulate food intake? What makes us feel hungry? What makes us feel full? Tune in this Saturday to learn more about the signals that make us eat and how the Western diet can change feeding behavior.
A “Healthy” Conversation with your Doctor – Effective communication with your doctor is vitally important. If the doctor’s explanation is too brief or too complex, or if the patient doesn’t report everything that’s pertinent, it can lead to negative results. Gaps in communication can lead to lack of the patient adhering […]
On March 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Rebecca Siegel, Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at American Cancer Society, about the ACS annual report that provides current statistics on occurrence, death rate, and survival for various cancers.
On March 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Robin B. Mendelsohn, MD to get an update on colorectal cancer.
The Impact of Family Structure on our Health and Well-being – What are the factors that make you unique and create your personality and outlook on life? Are you an only child? Are you the oldest in your family or the baby? Were you rebellious or cautious as a teen? Part of the […]
The Value of Sports in the Community – As we transition from the excitement of the Super Bowl to the suspense of March Madness, we come together behind “our team” and realize that sports can unite an entire city, regardless of a fan’s age, race, or socioeconomic circumstances. Sports foster belonging, social interaction […]
Have a Heart? – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Tune in to hear the latest news in cardiology from the current President of the American Heart Association, whose annual national meeting was just held in Philadelphia in November.
I am Constantly Clearing my Throat – Join us to hear an update on various forms of acid reflux. Most people are familiar with GERD (reflux of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus), but acid that travels higher can irritate tissue in the throat resulting in a condition […]
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
