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Is The U.S. Healthcare System On Life Support?
This week on the podcast, we're joined by Dr. Kate Baicker, a leading expert in the economic analysis of healthcare policy, to delve into the intricacies of the United States healthcare system.
Clearing Up Any Nipple Confusion About Bottle Feeding
On this week's episode of the pod, we are joined by Dr. Alison Ventura who has expertise in early childhood nutrition and development to talk about infant feeding, and bottle feeding specifically.
A Veterinarian's Guide to Purr-vention (w/ Dr. Matt McGlasson)
On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle veterinary health and pet preventive medicine. We were joined by "Veterinary Hero" Dr. Matt McGlasson to dig into several important topics including vet care essentials, dental care and spaying/neutering.
Clickbait and Switch: The Viral Spread of Social Media Misinformation
On this week's episode of the pod, we are talking about the media's impact on health policy and science information. We are joined by the one and only Tim Caulfield to discuss the phenomenon of people turning to unproven wellness hacks and advice from celebrities rather than actual experts.
The PFASt and the Furious: Endocrine Expressway
On this week's podcast episode, we tackle a topic that is splashed across every news outlet - PFAS and, more broadly, endocrine disruptors.
The FDA: A Spoonful of Safety Makes The Medicine Go Down
On this week's episode of the pod, we are talking about a drug that's been available for decades but is suddenly being pulled from shelves: phenylephrine (something you've probably reached for when you've been congested).
Are You Ready For Some Sniffles? Don't Get Tackled by Respiratory Illness Season
On this week's episode of the pod, we are doing a respiratory illness season roundup because it is upon us!
The United States of Science (with Sharon McMahon)
On this weeks episode of the pod, we are talking about the government's role in healthcare and health-related policies. We sat down with America's government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to dig into the United States of Science!
You Can Find Me in the Tub, Body Full of Suds
On this week’s episode of the pod, we’re coming to you with a hygiene roundup!
Guardian of the Public Health Galaxy: A Chat With Dr. Peter Hotez
We are BACK for season 4 of the podcast! We are starting out with a bang by having a candid conversation with a personal hero of ours, Dr. Peter Hotez-- and we do not shy away from controversy.
Self-Checks and Mammograms: They're Simply The Breast!
On this week's episode of the pod (our last of season 3!) we are joined by Dr. Liz O'Riordan to discuss a topic near and dear to our hearts-- breast cancer screening!
Trying An At-Home Microbiome Test? This Might Make You C.Diff-erently.
On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle the very complex (and oft misunderstood) microbiome, specifically, the gut microbiome.
When It Comes To Alternative Therapies, The Evidence Isn’t All Complimentary
On this week's episode of the pod, we take a more philosophical approach to a topic we've discussed in detail many times before-- alternative medicine.
Don't Let Ticks Suck the Fun Out of the Outdoors
On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle a topic that bugs so many... ticks!
Let's Maki This Clear: "Sushi Grade" Labels Are A Little Fishy
On this week's episode of the pod, we tackled a topic that really got our tummies rumbling...sushi!
Animals in Research: An Enor-mouse Contribution
This week, we tackle a topic that people often avoid discussing….pre-clinical animal research.
We Shih Tzu Not, Hypoallergenic Pets Aren't A Thing.
On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle a topic near and dear to our animal-loving hearts: pet allergies!
We Love Gut Health With Every Fiber Of Our Bean
On this week's episode of the pod, we talk about fiber, prebiotics, and the importance of gut health.
You Can Love Seed Oils Too, Don’t You Know They’re Non-toxic?
On this week’s episode of the pod, we tackle the wellness industry’s enemy du jour: seed oils.
Could A Zombie Apocalypse Be The Last of Us?
On this week's episode of the pod, we take a detour from science into science fiction and discuss whether the premise of the hit video game and HBO series, The Last of Us, could ever be a reality!