<p>In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss a range of topics including a recent TIA incident involving Olympic weightlifter Maddie Rogers, breakthroughs in CRISPR gene therapy, controversies surrounding Liver King, advancements in diabetes treatment, the rise of Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA, new guidelines for anti-obesity medications, trends in heart disease mortality, and the implications of AI in medical diagnostics.</p><p><a href="https://barbellmedicine.supercast.com/" rel="nofollow">Become a Barbell Medicine Plus Member Today</a></p><p><strong>New Stuff:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbell-medicine-seminar-san-antonio-tx-september-20-21-2025-tickets-1425767692549?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow">Seminar Sign-up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.barbellmedicine.com/shop/supplements/whey-protein/gainzzz-rx-whey-protein-isolate/" rel="nofollow">WheyRx</a></li><li><a href="https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/the-grip-problem/" rel="nofollow">The Grip Article</a></li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2504747" rel="nofollow">https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2504747</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/2025/05/23/the-gene-editing-breakthrough-that-saved-a-babys-life" rel="nofollow">https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/2025/05/23/the-gene-editing-breakthrough-that-saved-a-babys-life</a></li><li><a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/us-news/disgraced-influencer-liver-king-fakes-his-own-arrest-in-bizarre-post-i-thought-it-might-be-funny/" rel="nofollow">https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/us-news/disgraced-influencer-liver-king-fakes-his-own-arrest-in-bizarre-post-i-thought-it-might-be-funny/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/social-media-influencer-liver-king-arrested-in-austin/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/social-media-influencer-liver-king-arrested-in-austin/amp/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2506549" rel="nofollow">https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2506549</a> </li><li> <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11558755/" rel="nofollow">Meadows 2024</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.05.008" rel="nofollow">https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.05.008</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.05.024" rel="nofollow">https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.05.024</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.124.038644" rel="nofollow">https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.124.038644</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2485759-heart-attacks-are-no-longer-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-us/" rel="nofollow">https://www.newscientist.com/article/2485759-heart-attacks-are-no-longer-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-us/</a> </li><li><a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.22405" rel="nofollow">https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.22405</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-medical-superintelligence-diagnosis/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-medical-superintelligence-diagnosis/</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/</p><p>Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/</p><p><br></p><p>Got pain and need a professional who understands you lift? Or, do you need an experienced coach to help you get the most out of your training? Contact us at [email protected]</p><p><br></p><h1>Timestamps:</h1><p>03:00</p><p>Maddie Rogers and Transient Ischemic Attack</p><p>11:12</p><p>CRISPR Gene Therapy Breakthrough</p><p>17:20</p><p>Liver King's Controversies</p><p>20:00</p><p>Cure for Type 1 Diabetes on the Horizon</p><p>24:28</p><p>Achilles Injuries in the NBA</p><p>30:30</p><p>Revisiting Anti-Obesity Medications</p><p>39:00</p><p>Heart Disease: A Shift in Leading Causes of Death</p><p>44:10</p><p>AI in Medicine: The Future of Diagnosis</p><p>54:00</p><p>Golf Predictions and Sports Commentary</p><p><br></p><br><br>Our Sponsors:<br>* Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/bbm50off<br>* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com<br>* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.org<br>* Check out Wonderful Pistachios: https://WonderfulPistachios.com<br><br><br>Support this podcast at — <a rel="payment" href="https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donations">https://redcircle.com/barbell-medicine-podcast/donations</a><br><br>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br><br>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>