Psoriasis and the Immune System: More Confusing Than Teenage Slang
On this week, we discuss psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease affecting 2-3% of Americans. It's characterized by red, flaky skin and linked to serious health conditions like arthritis and cardiovas...
14 Apr 20255min
Clinical Trials Have Opened Doors to COPD Medications
In this week we talk about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung condition that restricts airflow due to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which damages the alveoli. COPD af...
7 Apr 20256min
A New Type of Memory Loss in Older Adults
This podcast explores Limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS), a newly identified condition that primarily affects episodic memory while leaving other cognitive functions relativ...
31 Mar 20255min
Alzheimer’s at the Genetic Level
Medical treatments are shifting from broad approaches to precise genetic targeting, especially for finicky diseases like Alzheimer's dementia. While many past efforts focused on amyloid β plaques, new...
24 Mar 20255min
Digging Up the Truth About Potatoes
This St. Patrick's Day we explore the history, nutritional profile, and potential health benefits of potatoes. Potatoes are a major global food staple, providing significant calories worldwide. Though...
17 Mar 20255min
What are Cluster Headaches?
In this week's episode, we discuss cluster headaches, one of the most severe pain conditions known. This rare condition affects about one in a thousand people with excruciating, clockwork-like attack...
10 Mar 20256min
Alzheimer’s Anxiety: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Act
Forgetting a name or misplacing your keys can be frustrating, but when does memory loss signal something more serious? In this episode, we explain the key differences between normal aging and Alzheime...
3 Mar 20253min
New Research on Heart Failure: Understanding IL-6 and Inflammation
This week, we talk about one of the big contributors to heart failure: inflammation. Heart failure affects millions and comes in two main types: HFrEF (weakened pumping) and HFpEF (thickened, stiff wa...
21 Feb 20254min
