David Zodda, MD

I was still a resident when you called to say you were having chest pain. I flew home and was with you when you were diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. You never got to see me graduate Mom, but you are with me on every shift. #ShareAStoryInOneTweet

My latest Substack looks at how doctors are now using nutrition to treat depression and how certain foods can help improve your mood and your emotions. It also includes a cute story of my six-year-old. Enjoy! bettermedicinepodcast.substa…

Every year on September 11th I get the same text message. It simply reads “thanks doc”. I share the story of a 9/11 first responder (with permission) on the Better Medicine Podcast bettermedicine.com/better-bl…

What’s behind the troubling rise in colorectal cancer? A recent study offers a clue and it may change how we think about what’s driving this trend. bettermedicinepodcast.substa…

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among people under 50. The good news is that there's a lot we can do to stay healthy. My Substack breaks down everything you need to know about prevention, screening, and the subtle symptoms you don't want to miss. bettermedicinepodcast.substa…

It turns out that AI tools like ChatGPT can be surprisingly helpful for answering general medical questions and making everyday health concepts easier to understand, but they also have important limitations. My latest podcast explores how to use AI tools effectively and responsibly when it comes to your health.bettermedicinepodcast.substa…

Ever typed a health question into ChatGPT and wondered, "Can I actually trust this?" Turns out, AI gets the medical diagnosis correct just 34% of the time. In my latest Substack, I break down the safest, most effective ways to make AI health tools work for you without risking your health. bettermedicinepodcast.substa…

40% of Individuals don't know they have high cholesterol. My latest Substack breaks down the new cholesterol guidelines into clear, practical health strategies you can start using today. open.substack.com/pub/better…

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on the well-being of the fathers, brothers, sons, and friends. An this is important because right now men’s health is struggling.open.substack.com/pub/better…

The secret to healthier cholesterol levels might be hiding right inside your pantry. My latest newsletter reveals how eating oats, even for just two days, can reduce your LDL cholesterol by 10%. open.substack.com/pub/better…

I’ve been plant-based for 25 years, I swim, bike, run, I’m the weirdo who brings the kale salad to work and despite this, one of my cholesterol biomarkers was twice the normal limit. Do you know your Lp(a)? Listen Here: bettermedicine.com/lipid-max…

Do you know your Lp(a), ApoB, and hs-CRP? My latest podcast explains the new cholesterol guidelines and the new biomarkers they recommend everyone get tested for. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Earth Day reminds us that our daily choices—especially what we eat—can significantly influence both our health and the environment. open.substack.com/pub/better…

The latest Better Medicine Podcast reveals three ways to naturally lower your blood pressure to get you feeling your absolute best. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

ApoB and Lp(a) reflect your risk of heart disease—yet most doctors don't test for them. Find out why they matter and how to get your levels right where they need to be. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

What’s causing the rise of colorectal cancer in young people? My latest podcast covers everything you need to know to stay healthy and cancer free. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…