The Unexpected Benefits of Being Observed
In this week's episode, written by guest writer Daniel Benton, we explore the Hawthorne Effect. This the phenomenon that people tend to do better in research studies just by being observed. We look in...
7 Sep 4min
When Your Bladder Can’t Take the Pressure
In this week's episode, we look at the prevalence, pathophysiology, and progress towards a solution to urinary incontinence. We review what urinary incontinence is, look at the different types of inco...
31 Aug 7min
Is Low Testosterone Baked Into Aging?
In this week's episode, we explore the world of hypogonadism, which typically manifests as low testosterone. We look at what testosterone is, the role it plays in the body, and what happens when testo...
24 Aug 5min
Early Detection Will Build The Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Care
In this week's episode, we explore pancreatic cancer. This dangerous form of cancer has many things working against it: the pancreas is very near vital blood vessels, symptoms are vague, and there is ...
18 Aug 7min
Why Do Some Vaccines Protect You for Decades While Others Don't?
In this week's episode, we explore the difference between vaccines that are effective for live and those that must be renewed yearly. The difference is viruses that mutate frequently, like the flu, an...
10 Aug 5min
An Unfiltered Look at X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)
In this week's episode, we explore a rare genetic disorder that results in excessive urination. X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) is a disease where sufferers produce excessive ...
4 Aug 6min
How Excess Body Fat Affects Blood Sugar Control
In this week's episode, written by guest author Daniel Benton, we examine the link between obesity and diabetes. We look at the underlying biological mechanisms that link the two conditions, why each ...
27 Juli 8min
Improving Your Health One Step At A Time
In this week's episode, we explore what might be the oldest exercise: walking. We look at the effectiveness of walking in preventing heart disease and stroke, diabetes, and other conditions, explore w...
20 Juli 6min
