From Cross-Contamination to Cure: Hepatitis C
In this week's episode, we look into the history of Hepatitis C. The hepatitis C virus spread far and wide during the era before modern sterilization and screening, infecting millions. We look into th...
12 Juni 20255min
Speaking About Social Anxiety Disorder
In this episode, we delve into the science and struggle behind social anxiety disorder. This condition affects millions of people and often begins in childhood. We explore how the brain’s fear circuit...
27 Maj 20255min
Gastroparesis Turns Meals into Misery
In this episode, we explore the complex world of gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition that slows the stomach’s ability to empty food and turns mealtime into a daily challenge. From the science ...
21 Maj 20253min
When Life Gives You Limes, Solve Scurvy
Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, once killed thousands of sailors during long sea voyages. The breakthrough came in 1747 when Dr. James Lind conducted the first recorded clinical tria...
16 Maj 20255min
Tinnitus Treatments Result From Clinical Trials
This week we explore tinnitus, a condition marked by ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is affects roughly 10% of Americans and remains poorly understood. Unfortunately, this poor understanding means there...
12 Maj 20254min
Can We Train the Immune System to Kill Cancer?
In this week's episode, we jump into the emerging field of personalized cancer vaccines. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death worldwide due to its complex nature. "Cancer" actually encompa...
5 Maj 20254min
Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
In this week's episode, we talk about vascular dementia, a significant yet often overlooked brain disorder caused by reduced blood flow, usually due to stroke and/or vascular disease. It accounts for ...
28 Apr 20253min
Why Measles Has Gone From Eradicated To Outbreak
Measles a highly contagious virus that can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and death. It was declared eradicated in the U.S. in the year 2000 but has resurfaced, with...
21 Apr 20256min
