Best UC San Diego Health Podcasts (2024)

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Exercise Improves Brain Health? 1:34

1d ago1:34

1:34

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on the effects of exercise on brain health. Stay informed and proactive about maintaining cognitive function as you age with insights from cutting-edge re…

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Exercise Improves Brain Health? 1:34

19h ago1:34

1:34

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on the effects of exercise on brain health. Stay informed and proactive about maintaining cognitive function as you age with insights from cutting-edge re…

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Food Poisoning: Seafood and Bacteria 8:52

4d ago8:52

8:52

Human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on seafood-related food borne illnesses. Series: "Jeffrey B. Gr…

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Food Poisoning: Seafood and Bacteria 8:52

4d ago8:52

8:52

Human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on seafood-related food borne illnesses. Series: "Jeffrey B. Gr…

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The Melodies of Hot Pstromi 7:29

5d ago7:29

7:29

Yale Strom’s Hot Pstromi is a U.S.-based klezmer ensemble. Much of the repertoire comes from Strom's many years of ethnographic research he has conducted in Eastern Europe. Many of the melodies and Yiddish songs come from Jews and Roma who played before and after the Holocaust and that Strom interviewed and with whom he performed. The band’s New Yo…

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The Melodies of Hot Pstromi 7:29

5d ago7:29

7:29

Yale Strom’s Hot Pstromi is a U.S.-based klezmer ensemble. Much of the repertoire comes from Strom's many years of ethnographic research he has conducted in Eastern Europe. Many of the melodies and Yiddish songs come from Jews and Roma who played before and after the Holocaust and that Strom interviewed and with whom he performed. The band’s New Yo…

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Risk Factors for Alzheimer's What You Can Change 9:36

8d ago9:36

9:36

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40061]…

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Risk Factors for Alzheimer's What You Can Change 9:36

8d ago9:36

9:36

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40061]…

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08/29/24 Critical Thinking Part Two 59:56

13d ago59:56

59:56

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Upgrading the Physiological Relevance of Human Brain Organoids 53:09

10d ago53:09

53:09

Giorgia Quadrato, Ph.D., explores cerebral organoids as models for neural development and disease research. Using live calcium imaging, Quadrato observes increased neuronal coordination attributed to inhibitory neurons, validated through pharmacological and genetic methods. Quadrato contrasts their organoid generation protocol with previous methods…

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Upgrading the Physiological Relevance of Human Brain Organoids 53:09

10d ago53:09

53:09

Giorgia Quadrato, Ph.D., explores cerebral organoids as models for neural development and disease research. Using live calcium imaging, Quadrato observes increased neuronal coordination attributed to inhibitory neurons, validated through pharmacological and genetic methods. Quadrato contrasts their organoid generation protocol with previous methods…

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08/22/24 Random Thoughts About the DNC and Healthcare 59:03

20d ago59:03

59:03

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Diet's Effect On Cognitive Decline Vascular Risk 2:30

20d ago2:30

2:30

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on diet and cognitive decline. Learn how diet, vascular health and inflammation contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can ta…

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Diet's Effect On Cognitive Decline Vascular Risk 2:30

18h ago2:30

2:30

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on diet and cognitive decline. Learn how diet, vascular health and inflammation contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can ta…

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A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution 48:34

23d ago48:34

48:34

The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying the groundwork for a better future. UC San Diego’s experts are making the case for why public higher education institutions must be a driving force to e…

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A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution 48:34

23d ago48:34

48:34

The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying the groundwork for a better future. UC San Diego’s experts are making the case for why public higher education institutions must be a driving force to e…

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Delay Cognitive Decline with This Device 3:05

26d ago3:05

3:05

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and corrective tips associated with sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40042]…

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Delay Cognitive Decline with This Device 3:05

22d ago3:05

3:05

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and corrective tips associated with sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40042]…

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08/15/24 Critical Thinking 1:00:00

27d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Western Lifestyle Harms Your Gut: Tips to Improve 8:38

1M ago8:38

8:38

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, …

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Western Lifestyle Harms Your Gut: Tips to Improve 8:38

1M ago8:38

8:38

Rob Knight, Ph.D., delves into the incredible world of our gut microbiome. Knight underlines the crucial link between our diet, our gut, and our overall health. For parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in improving their health, this lecture provides valuable insights into how the foods we eat can be harnessed to nurture a healthier gut and, …

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08/08/24 Protect Your Healthcare, Reject The Marxists. 59:33

1M ago59:33

59:33

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Intersecciones Presents The Art of Mexico's Currency 50:58

1M ago50:58

50:58

Galia Borja Gómez, Deputy Vice Governor of Banco de Mexico, discusses how the Bank of Mexico reimagined the designs of its currency to reflect Mexico's cultural and natural heritage, while also incorporating the latest technology. Borja Gómez talks with Rafael Fernández de Castro, Director of the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at UC San Diego and …

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Intersecciones Presents The Art of Mexico's Currency 50:58

1M ago50:58

50:58

Galia Borja Gómez, Deputy Vice Governor of Banco de Mexico, discusses how the Bank of Mexico reimagined the designs of its currency to reflect Mexico's cultural and natural heritage, while also incorporating the latest technology. Borja Gómez talks with Rafael Fernández de Castro, Director of the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at UC San Diego and …

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Modeling Kidney Disease and Regeneration with Organoids Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., delves into the creation and functionality of kidney organoids. He discusses their focus on filtration over hormone functions, and answer intriguing questions about urine characterization and the necessity of organoid structures. Freedman explores the use of scaffolds for implants and ponder the philosophical implications …

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Modeling Kidney Disease and Regeneration with Organoids Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., delves into the creation and functionality of kidney organoids. He discusses their focus on filtration over hormone functions, and answer intriguing questions about urine characterization and the necessity of organoid structures. Freedman explores the use of scaffolds for implants and ponder the philosophical implications …

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From Resilience to Leadership: A Journey of Social Justice and Community Empowerment with Gloria Corral 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

Through her work with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), Gloria Corral empowers families and communities to nurture and support young children's brilliance, particularly in marginalized communities. Here, she shares her career journey as well as insights on the importance of kindness, valuing diverse identities, and finding joy and …

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From Resilience to Leadership: A Journey of Social Justice and Community Empowerment with Gloria Corral 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

Through her work with the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), Gloria Corral empowers families and communities to nurture and support young children's brilliance, particularly in marginalized communities. Here, she shares her career journey as well as insights on the importance of kindness, valuing diverse identities, and finding joy and …

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08/01/24 Connecting the Dots 59:16

1M ago59:16

59:16

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Intersections Presents The Lyrical Groove 1:24:19

1M ago1:24:19

1:24:19

The Intersections Concert series is excited to present the award-winning, hip-hop soul band, The Lyrical Groove. Delivering a truly unique artistic experience that both entertains and inspires, The Lyrical Groove combines spoken word and live instrumentation, cohesively crafted of several genres of music. Producer and poet, Kendrick Dial, the multi…

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Our Common Climate: Variability and Climate Change in the U.S. - Mexico Western Border Region 53:12

1M ago53:12

53:12

Please join us for the annual Keeling lecture in honor of Scripps Professor Charles David Keeling’s life and invaluable contributions to climate science and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Tereza Cavazos's will present an overview of relevant climate drivers shared in the US-Mexico western border region, as well as their possible changes a…

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Our Common Climate: Variability and Climate Change in the U.S. - Mexico Western Border Region 53:12

1M ago53:12

53:12

Please join us for the annual Keeling lecture in honor of Scripps Professor Charles David Keeling’s life and invaluable contributions to climate science and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Tereza Cavazos's will present an overview of relevant climate drivers shared in the US-Mexico western border region, as well as their possible changes a…

1
Intersections Presents The Lyrical Groove 1:24:19

1M ago1:24:19

1:24:19

The Intersections Concert series is excited to present the award-winning, hip-hop soul band, The Lyrical Groove. Delivering a truly unique artistic experience that both entertains and inspires, The Lyrical Groove combines spoken word and live instrumentation, cohesively crafted of several genres of music. Producer and poet, Kendrick Dial, the multi…

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This Diet is a Healing Force 10:17

1M ago10:17

10:17

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares the keys to vibrant health through diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40040]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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This Diet is a Healing Force 10:17

1M ago10:17

10:17

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares the keys to vibrant health through diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40040]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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07/25/24 Derailing the Kamala Train 59:11

2M ago59:11

59:11

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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A Time for Change Now with Rev. Dr. Bernice King 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As part of the Helen Edition Lecture Series, Dr. Ki…

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A Time for Change Now with Rev. Dr. Bernice King 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As part of the Helen Edition Lecture Series, Dr. Ki…

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¡azúcar!: werewere/how do we learn to heal - CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater’s ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel…

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¡azúcar!: werewere/how do we learn to heal - CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

CONTRA-TIEMPO Activist Dance Theater’s ¡azúcar! is a courageous naming of, confrontation with, and intentional obliteration of the often unspoken undercurrent of anti-Blackness in latinidad. Questions are continuing to drive the process as we begin to understand the complicated history of sugar and the messages from our ancestors. What does it feel…

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disparities Among Black White and Filipino Women: What's Fat Got to Do with It? 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

Maria Rosario (Happy) G. Araneta, Ph.D., M.P.H., highlights the significant impact of prenatal and childhood malnutrition on later health outcomes, including coronary heart disease and diabetes. She emphasizes the importance of physical activity, strength training, and the need for inclusive research to address health disparities. Future research d…

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disparities Among Black White and Filipino Women: What's Fat Got to Do with It? 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

Maria Rosario (Happy) G. Araneta, Ph.D., M.P.H., highlights the significant impact of prenatal and childhood malnutrition on later health outcomes, including coronary heart disease and diabetes. She emphasizes the importance of physical activity, strength training, and the need for inclusive research to address health disparities. Future research d…

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Human Longevity 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

Can we live not only longer but healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen explore how stem cell research may unlock the secrets of longevity. Signer discusses the critical role stem cells play in combating aging-related diseases, such as cancer and immune system decline, by boosting their regenerative abilities. His work on hematopoie…

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells and Human Longevity 58:02

2M ago58:02

58:02

Can we live not only longer but healthier lives? Robert A.J. Signer and Shiri Gur-Cohen explore how stem cell research may unlock the secrets of longevity. Signer discusses the critical role stem cells play in combating aging-related diseases, such as cancer and immune system decline, by boosting their regenerative abilities. His work on hematopoie…

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