CNBC's TechCheck brings you the latest in tech news from CNBC's 1 Market in the heart of San Francisco.

Hearing loss in rural adolescents is almost double that of the general population of children. We might think of rural areas as peaceful and quiet, but sometimes it gets loud enough to cause harm. Our expert for this episode is Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D., Ph.D., Director of the Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Research in the Doctor of Audiology…

This is the final installment of our three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part three focuses on the impact of AI on health care providers. Our guests for this series are: Dr. Steph Hoelscher, DNP and associate professor, and Dr. Grace Sun, DNP and associate professor, both from th…

This is part two of a three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part two focuses on the impact of AI on health care education, including the benefits and challenges. Our guests for this series are: Dr. Steph Hoelscher, DNP and associate professor, and Dr. Grace Sun, DNP and associate p…

This is part one of a three-part series on artificial intelligence in health care for patients, in education and for providers. Part one focuses on the impact of AI for the general public and how it is used to improve everything from patient education and preventive care to diagnostics and personalized medicine. Our guests for this series are: Dr. …

Learn to be mindful of your mental health during election season. If you're feeling overwhelmed by campaign ads or dreading talking to loved ones, coworkers or neighbors because they bring up politics, you're not alone. Our guest for this episode is Madison Bishop, LMFT, senior therapist at the Department of Psychiatry's Counseling Center's employe…

Is it allergies? Is it a cold or is it something else that's making us sneeze and cough? If you do find yourself with a runny nose or cough, is it better to stay home and eat chicken soup or to visit your primary care provider or even go to the emergency room? Our guest for this episode is Rafael Rosalez, M.D., a family medicine doctor with Texas T…

Consider the largest organ in the body. Look after it and it'll take care of you. Our guest for this episode is Patti May, M.D., TTUHSC School of Medicine’s Family and Community Medicine Department and is with Texas Tech Physicians at UMC Health and Wellness Hospital. Dr. May tells us that it’s never too early to pay attention to your skin for prev…

What does it mean to be jealous or envious in a relationship? What does it do to our mental and physical health? Our guest for this episode is Robert Ragland, licensed professional counselor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Employee Assistance Program. He explains the differences …

Advances in detection and treatment for prostate cancer has improved so much that it's possible that patients are left with less dramatic side effects than those of past years. The key to this is early detection. Pranav Sharma, M.D., division chief of urologic oncology and clinical medical director, tells us who should get tested and when, who is a…

Children eye diseases and conditions are common, but certain diseases can only be cured if caught before they turn two. Temiloluwa Abikoye, M.D., an ophthalmologist, specializing in pediatric ophthalmology at Texas Tech Physicians, describes and explains these conditions and diseases. Dr. Abikoye also tell us what physicians look out for and what p…

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and more prevalent among Black and Hispanic populations. Matt Porter, M.D., is an ophthalmologist in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences. Dr. Porter explains the different types of glaucoma and treatments and how it affects our vision. He al…

Self-care isn't selfish. It's taking time to do the things that will help improve your physical and mental health. Poorvanshi Alag, M.D., assistant professor in the department of psychiatry, explains the different kinds of self-care and why it's important to practice, even small acts of self-care.Door Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

One of the things our experts agree on for improving our health, in addition to quitting smoking, is getting daily exercise. Move that body. How do you start or how do you get back to exercising if it’s been a while? Here to tell us how to ease into it is Toby Brooks, Ph.D., associate professor and program director of the TTUHSC School of Health Pr…

Since the pandemic, many of us have seen an increase in the time we spend in front of screens – whether it’s placing an order for food or a delivery, scheduling an appointment, doing homework or chatting with friends or family. That additional time in front of screens could be harming our physical and mental health. Our guest for this episode is Lo…

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time dedicated to help the public understand the benefit of this type of serious-illness care and the importance of advance care planning. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Klein, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians Department of Family Medicine and associate professor in the TTUHSC School of Medi…

It's the season to say "thanks," but expressing your gratitude daily could help improve your health. Our guest for this episode is Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D. She graciously accepted our invitation to come back and tell us the benefits of gratitude on our mental and physical health. Dr. Scanlon encourages us to practice gratitude and mindfulness and see…

Many of us celebrate Halloween, Dia de los muertos, and even All Saints Day and All Souls Day -- the time of year when we remember loved ones who have passed away. These holidays also give us an opportunity to think about loved ones we lost and how we grieve. However, some people, regardless of age, can become overwhelmed by their grief. Prolonged …

Eating disorders can cause a lot of harm to children and adolescents, but treatment is available. Our guest for this episode is Rosa Gomez de Jesus, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatrician. Dr. Gomez explains the different types of eating disorders, warning signs, treatment and advice for parents and caregivers to help their children.…

It’s the time of year when we go over the list of things we need to do to prepare for the fall and winter – take warmer clothes out of storage, get our cars serviced, prepare our lawns and gardens for the upcoming harsh weather and get vaccinated against flu, COVID and RSV. Our guest for this episode is Fiona Prabhu, M.D., School of Medicine Profes…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity is a serious problem in the U.S. and puts children and adolescents at risk for poor physical and psychological health. How can parents and caregivers help their children manage their weight? That’s what Amanda Masters, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatrician and associa…

Our guest for this episode, Christina Sanders, D.O., associate professor in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Department of Neurology and a pediatric rehabilitation medicine (PRM) and brain injury medicine (BIM) physician, goes over different types of brain injuries, symptoms, treatments and long-term effects of le…

There are few more painful or confusing experiences than a gallbladder attack. This episode's guest, Justin Vaughan, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians surgeon, explains what a gallbladder does and how gallstones are formed, what triggers an attack and the risks associated with not getting treatment.Door Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

The annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America on Oct. 14 and it will be visible in parts of the U.S., with the greatest path visibility in Texas. Everyone should know by now not to stare directly at an eclipse but may not know why. Our guest, Kelly Mitchell, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians ophthalmologist, explains why we should…

There are nearly 6 million children in the U.S. with asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What can you do if your child has asthma and how can you encourage them to be active without triggering an asthma attack? Our guest for this episode is Adaobi Kanu, M.D., is a pediatric pulmonologist for Texas Tech Physicians. S…

Plastic surgery is more than just improving someone's appearance. It involves much more, including procedures such as repairing complex wounds. For a variety of reasons, some people choose to get plastic surgery abroad, but they might come home with more complications. Guests for this episode, Bryce Stash, M.D., and Deepak Bharadia, M.D., Texas Tec…

Alcohol use tends to be higher among college students compared to non-college youth. Frequent heavy drinking (binge drinking) can greatly increase one's chances of developing an alcohol use disorder, which can cause serious physical and emotional damage. This episode's guest explains the dangers of college binge drinking and alcohol abuse and provi…

How can parents and guardians and college students themselves make sure their first year of higher education is a fun yet safe and productive experience? Our guest for this episode is David Edwards, M.D., medical director for TTUHSC's Student Health Services, and associate professor of Sports Medicine in the School of Medicine. Dr. Edwards talks to…

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl, are oftentimes mixed with other illicit drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin and marijuana, leaving many users unaware they were taking fentanyl. What does this mean for someone who is mentally ill or is taking other prescription medications? Our guest for this episode is Poorvanshi Alag, M.D., assista…

More than 25 million adult Americans experience temporary or chronic urinary incontinence. It can happen at any age too. For women, what are the causes and treatments? Guests for this episode are Melissa Sanford, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians urologist, and Kristen Sharma, Texas Tech Physicians urology family nurse practitioner. They answer our quest…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2015-2019 Black men were 1.2 times and 1.7 times, respectively, more likely to have new cases of colon and prostate cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white men. Additionally, they have lower 5-year cancer survival rates for most cancer sites, as compared to non-Hispanic white men. …

Suicide is one of the top three leading causes of death among children, youth and young adults under the age of 34. Adolescents who have had negative life experiences can be more prone to suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts. It's something that we need to talk about more openly, says Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D., assistant professor and clinical psycho…

A podcast about all things tech and gaming, from the latest budget smartphones to high-end laptops and everything in between. Tech Check is hosted by The Citizen's tech mavens and gaming aficionados – Cheryl Kahla and Lyle Kruger, while Devina Haripersad keeps everything running off-mic. Kahla · The Citizen News | Technology · Cheryl Kahla on Twitt…

June is National Men's Health Month and our guests for this episode talked to us about testosterone. Pranav Sharma, M.D., division chief of urologic oncology, and clinical medical director and Melissa Bowyer, APRN, both in the Bernhard Mittemeyer Clinic at TTUHSC, explained what testosterone is and what it does and doesn't do, what causes low testo…

For this special episode, we invited members of our university’s leadership to discuss health care and health sciences education in the past couple of years and what we can expect in the next few years as well. Guest host: TTUHSC President Lori Rice-Spearman, Ph.D. Guests: Ron Cook, D.O., MBA, TTUHSC chief health officer and chair of the Department…

We're taking you behind the scenes with two YouTube experts. In this week's episode, we're joined Shaun Holland, the Citizen News's Head of Multimedia, and Faizel Patel, Senior Reporter on the digital news desk. Tune in as they share insights and practical advice on to kickstart or level up your own YouTube journey. Kahla · The Citizen News | Techn…

"Welcome to 'Tech Check with Kahla and Kruger', the podcast where we demystify the latest tech trends and gadgets. In this episode, we delve into the world of mobile content creation. Joined by Shaun and Devina, we discuss the art of shooting stunning photos and videos using just your smartphone. Discover the power of your pocket-sized device as we…

It’s the unofficial start of summer around here which means there is also the potential for injuries from burns. John Griswold, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians burn surgeon and medical director for the Timothy J. Harnar Burn Center. Dr. Griswold shares with us the kinds of burns he sees more often during the summer months and how we can avoid them. He …

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is gearing up to launch something exciting... The ROG ALLY! We were lucky enough to get our hands on a pre-production sample ahead of the launch, and we invited Marcé Bester from Asus HQ to our podcast studio so we could all hype about it together. A review will go up on citizen.co.za in due course, but in the meantime, tun…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD) has been trending in the news and on social media. Many adults were diagnosed with ADHD over the COVID-19 pandemic, giving them answers to behavior they might not have been aware were symptoms of ADHD. Esther Schwartz, Ph.D., staff psychologist in the department of family and community medicine, is…

Child abuse and neglect are serious public health problems and adverse childhood experiences that can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity and wellbeing. Children with disabilities may be at higher risk for abuse or neglect than children without disabilities. Patti Patterson, M.D., Texas Tech Physicians pediatrician, tells us what makes ch…

May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month and our guest this episode, Adaobi Kanu, M.D., answers our questions about CF. Dr. Kanu is pediatric pulmonology CF center director at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She tells us who is at risk for being diagnosed with CF, how treatments have improved in the past few years, and what you can…

You may have heard about these new “weight loss” medications, whether it’s a celebrity or someone you know taking these medications to drop some pounds. Perhaps you’ve heard that some people with diabetes are having a difficult time paying for or finding this medication that they rely on. Either way, you probably have questions. Here to walk us thr…

In today's episode, we did a little AI-takeover and asked ChatGPT to write a podcast script for 'Tech Check With Kahla and Kruger' about, well, ChatGPT. Once ChatGPT had its fun, the humans took over again. Who did it better? Us or ChatGPT? Spoiler alert, the AI-generated portion of this script sounds like OpenAI propaganda. Yo Eskom, this is how C…

Get rid of your unused or expired meds at the upcoming Medication Cleanout scheduled for April 22. The event happens twice a year in Lubbock, Amarillo and Abilene, Texas. Our guest for this episode is Jeanie Shawhart, Pharm.D. She is a pharmacist and managing director of the Texas Panhandle Poison Center. Dr. Shawhart explains why it’s important to…

Acne can be a problem for us, including adults. What should you do if you get a pimple or an acne flare-up? Michelle Tarbox, M.D., is a dermatologist at Texas Tech Physicians and an associate professor at TTUHSC. Dr. Tarbox explains how acne forms, why we get it, how to treat it and what to do if we get a pimple right before an important event.…

Be prepared before hitting the trails and know what to do in case of an emergency or how to avoid finding yourself in an emergency situation. Brian Kendall, M.D., emergency medicine, is a clinical assistant professor and clerkship director at TTUHSC. He shares with us what he packs in his first aid kit, how to avoid the most common injury and what …

Join us for a fun little podcast about our tech bag confessions, complete with a Freudian slip for good measure because apparently, size matters... In this episode of Tech Check With Kahla and Kruger we compare our tech bags; Lyle the audiophile, Shaun the shutterbug, and me, apparently the Goldilocks of this story. Kahla · The Citizen News | Techn…

More than half of the world population works and we spend a significant amount of our lives at our jobs. How can we manage stress at work so that it doesn’t affect our home life and our physical health? Logan Winkelman, Ph.D., is this episode’s guest. She has advice and tips on how to handle the stress that comes along with starting or changing car…

In this week's episode, we talk to Marce Bester from Asus about the latest ROG beast - the Strix Scar 18 - as well as the RTX 40 series. Kahla · The Citizen News | Technology · Cheryl Kahla on Twitter · Lyle Kruger on TwitterDoor Cheryl Kahla, Lyle Kruger