Ask Dr. Co
Physician | Medical Analyst, WDSU News | Medical Consultant for Disney+ series The Crossover
Medicine Made Understandable
Clear answers in a world full of health misinformation.
Dr. Co is a board-certified physician, medical media expert, and speaker dedicated to making medicine clear, practical, and accessible. She translates complex health topics into trustworthy, easy-to-understand guidance—empowering individuals to take control of their health through preventative care, wellness, and evidence-based insight.
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The Doctor's Dose
The Doctor’s Dose is the primary blog of Ask Dr. Co and focuses on preventative health, lifestyle medicine, and practical wellness advice. These articles translate medical information into clear guidance that people can apply in their everyday lives.
Vitamin D is often called a vitamin, but it actually functions like a hormone in the body.
How Menopause Affects Metabolism: A Physician’s Guide
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe? What the Research Actually Says
Behind the Science
Behind the Science explores medical research and new scientific findings in a way that is understandable and relevant to everyday life. Articles break down new studies, emerging therapies, and evolving medical knowledge.
Circadian Rhythms and Metabolic Health: New Research
GLP-1 Medications Explained: Beyond Weight Loss
Vitamin D: Why It Functions More Like a Hormone
Clinical Insights
Clinical Insights provides educational discussions designed for physicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals who want to stay informed about evolving topics in medicine.
Vitamin D as a Hormone: Clinical Implications
Emerging Therapies in Metabolic Health: What’s on the Horizon
New Guidelines for GLP-1 Prescribing in Primary Care
Media & Press
Dr. Courtney A. Washington serves as the Medical Analyst for WDSU News, where she provides expert commentary on emerging health issues. She also served as the medical consultant for the Emmy Award-winning Disney+ series The Crossover.
WDSU News: Medical Analyst
Regular expert commentary on emerging health topics and medical issues affecting the public.
The Crossover (Disney+)
Medical consultant for the Emmy Award-winning series, ensuring medical accuracy.
All About the Medicine Podcast
Host of the podcast exploring real-world medical topics and interviewing experts.
Cooking with Dr. Co
Food as medicine, garden-to-table nutrition
Cooking with Dr. Co focuses on the connection between nutrition, food, and long-term health. This section includes healthy recipes, nutrition discussions, and insights from Dr. Co’s personal garden where she grows vegetables and fruit and discusses their health benefits.
Low Carb Comfort: New Orleans Flavor Meets Healthy Living
Low Carb Comfort
Food as medicine, Delicious recipes that support metabolic health -to-table nutrition
Dr. Co’s first cookbook features satisfying, low-carb meals that don’t sacrifice flavor. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their health through better nutrition.
Low Carb Comfort Kids Edition, All Carb Comfort
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