TMA’s A Better Question

Nutrition: Recipe for Healthy Eating

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:12:45 -0500

Eating healthy is a struggle for many. Adding to the confusion about what to eat is advice from self-titled fitness influencers on social media. So how can physicians help patients navigate this complex situation? People often want to try what’s trending on the internet without fully understanding whether it would be healthy for them?

Thomas Kim, MD, host of A Better Question, speaks with Vincent Fonseca, MD, about how he helps his patients eat healthily. Dr. Fonseca specializes in public health and general preventive medicine and was a member of TMA’s Council on Science and Public Health – as is Dr. Kim.

“We're not making lots of changes,” Dr. Fonseca says he tells his patients. “We're making one small change at a time. That is the secret to success.”

One point he makes is he encourages his patients to eat more, even though this might go against conventional wisdom. The key is that he only gives them healthy choices, so they feel more satiated.

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Vaccinations: How to Build Trust?

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:17:03 -0500

In the inaugural episode of the A Better Question podcast, host Thomas Kim, MD – an Austin psychiatrist and member of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Council on Science and Public Health – explores what physicians are seeing and hearing from patients regarding vaccinations.

The first episode features two people who care for children: Marjan Linnell, MD, an Austin area pediatrician and member of TMA’s Committee on Child and Adolescent Health, and Lubbock pediatrician Tammy Camp, MD, of the TMA Committee on Primary Care.

Together they discuss common concerns their patients have and what better questions physicians and patients could be asking as Texas’ child vaccination rates are among the nation’s lowest.

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A Better Question by Thomas Kim, MD

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:55 -0500

When patients face a health care concern, they often check their symptoms on the internet, turn to influencers on social media or ask their family and friends for medical advice before seeking help from a physician.

This is a confusing landscape to navigate – for both physicians and patients.

To help clear the confusion, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) launched new podcast called A Better Question. Hosted by Thomas Kim, MD, an Austin psychiatrist and member of TMA’s Council on Science and Public Health, physicians share stories about the challenges facing their patients and themselves and how they explore better questions to seek answers leading us all to better health.

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By accessing this podcast, I acknowledge and agree that the entire contents and design of this podcast are the property of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), or used by TMA with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this podcast, whether in whole or in part, may be made without the prior written permission of the TMA, which may be requested by emailing Swathi Narayanan or by calling (512) 370-1300.

Disclaimer

By accessing this podcast, I acknowledge and agree that TMA makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this podcast. I also acknowledge and agree to the following:

The content in this podcast is for general informational purposes only. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast does not substitute for a clinician’s own professional judgment or the judgment of other clinicians in their practice. This podcast does not substitute for the advice of a physician or other health care professional. Consulting a personal physician is always a good practice when faced with health issues to obtain specific medical advice taking into consideration each person’s medical situation. Persons should not rely on this information when dealing with personal health matters; rather medical advice from their own personal physician should be sought.

This podcast is also not intended to establish medical standards of care for the purposes of litigation, including expert testimony. The standard of care is dependent upon the particular facts and circumstances of each individual case and no generalization can be made that would apply to all cases.

This podcast does not constitute and should not be considered professional advice, and listeners should consult appropriate professionals for advice tailored to their specific needs. Any information or opinions contained in this podcast should NOT be considered medical, business, financial, or legal advice and receipt of it does not create an attorney-client relationship or a physician-patient relationship. Nothing in this podcast substitutes for the advice of an attorney, physician, or a relevant professional. No content in this presentation may be considered a recommendation or endorsement of any entity, product, service, or business model and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.

The views and opinions expressed by speakers on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of TMA or the speaker’s employer. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of TMA. TMA assumes no responsibility or liability for the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, TMA makes no warranty that this podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.