Dr Nighat Arif: The complete guide to family health
May 21, 2026 · 58m
Summary
Hosts Dr. Mind Concubia and Paul discuss health misinformation, women's health, and neurodivergence with guest Dr. Nigat Arif. They cover her new family health book, the rise of dangerous TikTok advice, and the under-researched nature of conditions like PCOS and ADHD. The conversation also touches on creatine, diabetes, and how AI biases in healthcare disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest credentials
Host's health scare and athlete's heart
Dr. Arif's books and women's health research gaps
Hormonal differences and misinformation spreaders
Neurodivergence in women and social media content
Perimenopause timing and rejection sensitivity
Creatine, supplements, and PCOS management
Stress, cortisol, and type 2 diabetes
AI bias in healthcare and skin tone diagnosis
Personal journey: dyslexia, faith, and swimming
HRT, Mirena coil, and patient consultation frameworks
Medical misogyny, PMDD, and pelvic health
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