# TODAY July 1, 3rd Hour:  Dr. Akshay Syal Shares New Medical Tests to Know | Lester Holt's Exclusive Interview With Danny Glover | Chris Witherspoon Previews All the Films and Shows to Watch this Month

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Published: 2026-07-01T22:00:00+00:00
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NBC News medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal explains the latest ways to take initiative over your health and shares some new medical tests to know about. Also, Lester Holt shares Danny Glover's emotional and debilitating health journey and the message he hopes others will understand. Plus, NBC News entertainment contributor Chris Witherspoon drops by and previews all the brand-new films and shows to watch this jam-packed month. And, TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour and Joy Bauer give some tips to stay on track on your health goals and ways to beat the July heat.

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