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.
St. Edmond’s Home for Children is a magical place. It is home to 44 children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities along with physical disabilities. Denise Clofine is the administrator who directs and oversees operations, but doesn’t take any credit for her own leadership. Instead she sings the praises of […]
The Diet to Follow When Using Weight Loss Drugs – Taking a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Victoza, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Zepbound) does not give you license to eat an unlimited amounts of unhealthy foods. Your plan should still include a balanced diet, exercise and behavioral modification. It is also […]
Your Radio Doctor® is inviting listeners to help impoverished mothers welcome their precious little darlings into the world and embrace them with comfort and love.
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 […]
Pickleball: Relish the Game – On Saturday, October 7, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile about how to maximize your safety playing pickleball.
Pickle Ball: Relish the Game – Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Convenience and low cost make it attractive for many, but also means that players may underestimate the physical demands on their bodies, which increases risk for injury. Overall, the benefits of staying fit, having fun, […]
Your Real Champion® – “Fight Colorectal Cancer“
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.
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.
