The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

Inflammation is tied to some of the biggest health problems in the world — heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, brain health issues, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, mood changes, and more.
And one of the best ways to understand what is driving that inflammation may begin in your gut.
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and Plant Powered Plus, joins Chuck Carroll to reveal how the gut microbiome can shape inflammation throughout the body — and what you can do to start reducing inflammation naturally.
Dr. B also shares practical steps for people with sensitive stomachs, bloating, IBS, or food intolerances who want to improve gut health without making symptoms worse.
This is your gut-first guide to understanding inflammation, identifying what may be driving your symptoms, and taking the first steps toward better health.
🧠 You'll learn:
What inflammation actually is
Why chronic inflammation is so dangerous
How gut bacteria influence the immune system
The best foods to start eating today
Exercises that can reduce inflammation 
How sleep, stress, and weight also affect inflammation
The biggest food drivers of inflammation
Why ultra-processed foods may raise inflammatory markers
How fiber helps produce anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids
Why eating 30 plants per week can support a healthier microbiome
 
Dr. B also shares details about his free live workshop, Discover the Inflammation Phenotype Driving Your Symptoms, happening Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The 90-minute webinar will explore how inflammation may express itself differently from person to person, why symptoms such as bloating, autoimmune flares, brain fog, joint pain, hormonal issues, fatigue, and mood changes can show up together, and what may connect them beneath the surface.
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.
This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about cancer screening, treatment, and any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is making headlines around the world. But how worried should you really be?
Dr. Roger Seheult joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to explain what is known about the outbreak, how diet and lifestyle may impact the risk of becoming sick, how Andes hantavirus spreads, why this situation is different from COVID-19, and why health officials are taking it seriously while still assessing the risk to the general public as low.
Dr. Seheult is the co-founder of MedCram, an Associate Clinical Professor at UC Riverside School of Medicine, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University, and is quadruple board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine.
🧠 In this episode, Dr. Seheult will teach:
What hantavirus is
What makes Andes hantavirus different
The possible role of diet in the body's ability to fight the virus
How concerned the average person should be
Why this does not appear to spread like COVID-19
How inflammation may affect infection risk
What sleep and circadian rhythm have to do with immunity
Why morning sunlight may support health
How light at night can interfere with melatonin
Why Dr. Seheult says "dark days and bright nights" are a major problem
 
The conversation begins with the breaking news about hantavirus and expands into a larger discussion about how food, sleep, sunlight, and everyday habits may help support the immune system.
This episode is not medical advice. Always speak with your doctor about cancer screening, treatment, and any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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Every day there's a new headline about health.
Coffee is good. Coffee is bad.
Fat is the problem. No, sugar is.
Eat this. Avoid that.
So what does the science actually say?
Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman breaks down the biggest health and nutrition studies of the past year and explains what they really mean for your life.
🧠 You'll learn:
- The difference between healthspan vs lifespan
- Why chronic disease rates aren't improving
- The shocking rise in childhood obesity worldwide
- How sugar-sweetened beverages impact heart health
- The truth about ultra-processed foods
- The benefits of flavonoids and antioxidant-rich diets
- What new research says about coffee and tea
- How fruits, vegetables, and legumes impact longevity
Despite thousands of studies and an increased focus on health, millions are still getting sicker. Why?
Dr. Freeman connects the dots and shows how to actually use science to live longer, healthier, and better.
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Is the raw vegan diet the ultimate health upgrade or is there more to the story?
Lissa and Nate Maris from Raw Food Romance join Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to break down what really happens when you go all-in on raw foods.
They share their journey, the benefits they've experienced, and the challenges most people don't talk about.
Plus, we take a look at the science behind raw diets, including studies on weight loss, heart health, and potential risks.
Lissa and Nate also open up about their own romance that spawned from their raw food diet.
🧠 You'll learn:
- What a raw vegan diet actually is — and what you can (and can't) eat
- Why some people experience rapid weight loss and increased energy
- The biggest mistakes beginners make when going raw
- Whether raw vegan diets are nutritionally complete
- The science behind raw diets — including benefits for heart health and metabolism
- Potential risks like nutrient deficiencies and low calorie intake
- Whether you need to go 100% raw to see results
- Practical tips for adding more raw foods into your daily routine

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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

Fatty liver disease is one of the most common health conditions in the world — affecting 1 in 3 people globally — and most don't even know they have it.
 
🧠 In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Neal Barnard joins Chuck Carroll to break down:
 
- What causes fatty liver disease
- How to reverse fatty liver disease
- Foods that help fatty liver
- How quickly fatty liver can be reversed
- Foods that cause fatty liver
- Why it's strongly linked to diabetes
- The exact foods that help remove fat from the liver
 
Plus — the surprising truth about sugar, coffee, and even "healthy fats."
 
Key stat: Up to 70% of people with type 2 diabetes may have fatty liver disease.
 
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- About Us -
The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.