# Holly Thacker

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How to avoid the parasite Cryptosporidiosis and the "explosive" symptoms

Send us Fan Mail Explosive watery diarrhea is not just “something you ate” and during a national outbreak, it’s worth knowing the real culprit. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker walks you through cryptosporidiosis, a waterborne and foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cr…

Summer skin and hair protection that actually works

Send us Fan Mail Sun damage is sneaky: it can happen on a bright beach day, on a cloudy afternoon, and even during your drive with the windows up. This episode is originally from Season 1 and has so many great tips for the summer time that we are bringing it back to you in Season 4!  From the Sunfl…

Why PCOS got renamed to PMOS and what that means

Send us Fan Mail PCOS has been a familiar label for decades, but the name may have been steering patients and clinicians toward the wrong center of gravity. SWH Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Ula Abed to unpack the new term PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian sy…

Fiber maxing—Is it good for your gut?

Send us Fan Mail Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker talks about how your microbiome connects to metabolism, blood sugar stability, satiety, and long-term disease risk. That context matters when you hear the viral phrase “fiber maxing.” Done right, increasing dietary fiber can…

A practical back-to-school checklist for students of every age

Send us Fan Mail Back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start and a stress test at the same time. Speaking of Women's  Health Podcast Dr. Holly Thacker talks through how to make the transition smoother for every age, from kindergartners riding the bus for the first time to teens facing new pre…

Dementia prevention basics

Send us Fan Mail Dementia is one of the most feared diagnoses in aging, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sounds the alarm on a reality many women never hear clearly: by advanced age, dementia becomes incredibly common, yet a larg…

Treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause can protect your bladder and your quality of life

Send us Fan Mail Vaginal dryness, painful sex, burning and nonstop irritation get brushed off as “normal aging” far too often and the bladder fallout is even easier to miss. We’re talking about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a hormone deficiency problem that can affect the vulva, vagina…

Why Women Get Dizziness, Vertigo, and Headaches

Send us Fan Mail Dizziness is one of the most misunderstood symptoms we hear about, and the word itself can hide the real story. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker walks through how women describe dizziness in totally different ways like spinning vertigo, lightheadedness, nea…

Palliative Care Explained: Support, Symptom Relief, and Quality of Life

Send us Fan Mail Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with Dr. Audrey Henson to have a clear, honest conversation about what palliative care actually means and what it does for real people facing serious illness. Dr. Audrey Henson explains a simple truth most people n…

Lower Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Risk by Focusing on Insulin Resistance

Send us Fan Mail Belly fat isn’t just about how your jeans fit. It can be a visceral fat signal that your body is struggling with insulin resistance, the metabolic pattern that quietly drives weight gain, inflammation, and higher risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. I’m Dr. Holly Th…