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A model of a kidney The Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease Connection with Dr. Norman Winn Seay

In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function.

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Two kidneys in a human body. Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health
May 21, 2026

Learn how obesity affects kidney health, increases chronic kidney disease risk, and raises cardiovascular risk.

A man experiencing pain while walking from PAD. The Next Frontier in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
April 3, 2026

What is peripheral artery disease? Discover symptoms, risks, and emerging treatments that may improve blood flow and walking ability.

Salad in a bowl with nearby caprese salad, examples of the keto diet, which can be used to help treat or prevent MASLD. Lifestyle Intervention as the Foundation of Care in Obesity-Related Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD)
February 20, 2026

MASLD is the most common chronic liver disease—yet it can often be prevented or improved through targeted lifestyle interventions.

An HFpEF patient struggles for breath. Managing Obesity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
January 29, 2026

Obesity plays a central role in HFpEF. Learn how excess weight affects diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.

Blood thinners, used to treat atrial fibrillation, arranged in a question mark on a yellow background. Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: When Oral Anticoagulation Is Not an Option
October 9, 2025

A subset of atrial fibrillation patients face a dangerous dilemma: they are at significant risk of stroke but can’t safely take blood thinners.

A vibrant red neon heart reflected on either side by tiled walls. ATTR Amyloidosis: Everything You Want to Know with Dr. Pankaj Arora
July 15, 2025

Being diagnosed with amyloidosis is life-changing. Managing doctor visits, treatment regimens, and lifestyle adjustments can be daunting, but understanding the condition is the first step towards taking control.

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The Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease Connection with Dr. Norman Winn Seay
May 21, 2026

In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function.

A woman in pain from peripheral artery disease.
All About Peripheral Artery Disease with Dr. Chris DeGroat
April 3, 2026

Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Chris DeGroat, a cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, discuss peripheral artery disease.

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The Role of Nutrition in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease with Amy Goss, PhD
February 20, 2026

Amy Goss, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and Registered Dietitian, returns to the MyHeart.net podcast to discuss metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, and her research on how a carbohydrate-restricted diet may help reduce liver fat in those already diagnosed with the condition. Learn practical tips on making dietary changes that are both effective and sustainable.

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Two people struggling to walk due to clinical obesity.
Is This Just Weight Gain? When Obesity Becomes a Disease
November 12, 2025

The obesity trend has reached a tipping point, and the conversation is shifting from how much someone weighs to how their body is affected.

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Ultra-Processed Food May One Day Surpass Tobacco as Leading Cause of Early Death with Amy Goss, PhD
September 30, 2025

What’s more dangerous: cigarettes or chips? Ultra-processed foods may one day rival tobacco as a leading cause of early death.

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Beyond LDL: The Tricky Truth About Triglycerides and Heart Risk with Dr. Vera Bittner
August 28, 2025

Lifestyle changes are the cornerstone of treatment for hypertriglyceridemia, but the future of triglyceride-lowering therapy lies in emerging treatments.

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Two kidneys in a human body.
Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health
May 21, 2026

Learn how obesity affects kidney health, increases chronic kidney disease risk, and raises cardiovascular risk.

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