Health In Harlem on WHCR 90.3FM

11/21/2025

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have exploded into public consciousness as “weight-loss shots”—but what do they actually do inside the body, who are they really for, and what are the risks and benefits beyond the before-and-after photos? In this episode of Health...

11/14/2025

In this episode of Health in Harlem, Dr. Maurice Selby is joined by Dr. Judith Prochaska of Stanford University—one of the nation’s leading experts in to***co addiction and smoking cessation—for a timely discussion in observance of the Great American Smokeout. Together, they explore the histor...

11/07/2025

In this special live episode of Health in Harlem, Dr. Maurice Selby is joined by Dr. Jennifer Braverman (University of Colorado), Dr. Heidi Feldman (Stanford University), and Dr. David O’Banion (Emory University) for an honest, evidence-based conversation about acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregn...

10/25/2025

🩺 It’s Health Literacy Month!
Being able to obtain, process, and use health information is key to living a long, healthy life — and we’re diving into that on this week’s Health In Harlem Podcast.

🎧 Tune in for The 5 Points Longevity Lesson — a practical, evidence-based guide to:
✅ Staying active
✅ Eating whole, unprocessed foods
✅ Getting 7 hours of quality sleep
✅ Maintaining a positive mindset
✅ Checking in with your primary care provider

This month, take charge of your health by understanding it better. Small steps can lead to big change! 💪🏾

🔗 Listen here: Health In Harlem Podcast

🧠 Learn more:

CDC Health Literacy Resources

NIH Clear Communication Initiative

CDC Healthy Aging & Longevity

06/08/2024

We're still going strong! 3 days left folks to get the most delicious popcorn you could imagine, all while supporting Health In Harlem on WHCR 90.3FM! Thank you and have a great weekend!

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04/02/2023

We are in the midst of a weight loss revolution, and it's not thanks to your local quack-doctor or health guru. Semaglutide, a glucagon like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist, is approved by the FDA for weight loss and has been all over the mainstream and social media as a miracle drug that million...

02/24/2023

Alt milk? as strange as this term sounds, it's largely true as many plant-based milks are not simply substitutes to dairy milk (especially when comparing the nutritional profiles of dairy and plant-based milks). In this episode we give you the low down on the history, production, pros and cons of pl...

02/03/2023

Got (soy, almond, rice, cashew, oat, etc.) milk? Considering the varieties and the various pros and cons associated with each, choosing which milk (or milk-like beverage) to drink can be harder than making a decision which car insurance to purchase. Well, Health In Harlem is here to help you sort th...

01/14/2023

It's 2023 and while the year is still new, there are many of us who have already reneged on one or more of our resolutions. But no need for sorrow or disappointment as the Health In Harlem team is here to get you back on your path to success! In this episode, Dr. Maurice Selby, Reid Vero, and Anasta...

12/06/2022

After 16 years, Health In Harlem on WHCR 90.3FM is still going strong, bringing you reliable and up-to-date health information that you can use to live the healthieast life possible. Thanks to WHCR, we have been able to broadcast from the City College of New York, commercial free! This is only possible with contributions from the folks in the Harlem community and beyond. That is why we invite you to the Health In Harlem Pop-Up Shop where you can enjoy some delicious, flavorful popcorn while supporting your favorite health talk show and community radio station at WHCR 90.3FM. Please see the link below. This fund-raising campaign will kick-off at 3:00pm tomorrow and run for 4 days. With that said, Let's get it poppin'!
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12/06/2022

After 16 years, Health In Harlem on WHCR 90.3FM is still going strong, bringing you reliable and up-to-date health information that you can use to live the healthieast life possible. Thanks to WHCR, we have been able to broadcast from the City College of New York, commercial free! This is only possible with contributions from the folks in the Harlem community and beyond. That is why we invite you to the Health In Harlem Pop-Up Shop where you can enjoy some delicious, flavorful popcorn while supporting your favorite health talk show and community radio station at WHCR 90.3FM. Please see the link below. This fund-raising campaign will kick-off at 3:00pm tomorrow and run for 4 days. With that said, Let's get it poppin'!
https://s.dgpopup.com/yy4m0m06

10/07/2022

On Sunday September 18, 2022, in an interview on 60 Minutes President Joseph R. Biden declared "the pandemic is over." While some experts (mainly epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists) would disagree with the President's assessment, it's kind of hard to say he is flat out wrong. We are....