Best Blue Earth Medicine Podcasts (2024)

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Why can't other apes grow long head hair? 20:16

16m ago20:16

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Why does your washing sometimes smell bad? What is the difference between forecast temperature and 'real feel'? Why can't other apes grow long head hair? What is the difference between a sprinter and a marathon runner? Why do Greenland sharks live so long? Can parrots see themselves in the mirror? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answe…

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Pay to Post: Unveiling Industry Payments to Doctors on X (Twitter), with Dr. Aaron Mitchell 45:48

11h ago45:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Aaron Mitchell about his recent research on pharmaceutical industry payments to medical doctors for promoting specific drugs on X (formerly known as Twitter). Dr. Mitchell describes the financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and doctors, the preval…

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EP128: Joseph Selbie: Author of The Physics of God & Break Through the Limits of the Brain 1:14:33

2h ago1:14:33

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Joseph Selbie: As an author and international teacher, Joseph enjoys making the complex and obscure simple and clear. He is the author of Break Through the Limits of the Brain, how neuroscience supports spiritual experience, The Physics of God, a unification of science and religion, and The Yugas, a factual look at India’s tradition of cyclical his…

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Are we overprotective of our children? 18:55

1d ago18:55

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Dr Chris answers listener submitted questions including: would it be possible to slingshot continuously around the Earth and Mars? When does our consciousness 'switch on?' How worried should we be if we're outside during a thunderstorm? Is 0 positive or negative? What maintains our body temperature? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting t…

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EP127: Dr. Ervin Laszlo: Twice Noble Peace Prize Nominee Talks about the UpShift & Need for Unity Consciousness to Save Ourselves & the Planet 45:47

4d ago45:47

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We chat with systems theorist and a twice Noble Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Ervin Laszlo on saving the planet, saving Ourselves and connecting to the All as part of the journey to get there. Following his work on modeling the future evolution of world order at Princeton, he was asked to produce a report for the Club of Rome and thereafter Laszlo ran gl…

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Why can we only recycle some types of plastic? 19:25

8d ago19:25

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Do women suffer from flatulence, and what affects your level of flatulence? Does hitting someone on the head actually knock them out? Is being a psychopath down to nature or nurture? Why does the weather stay warm when the seasons shift? Why can we only recycle some types of plastic? Can a swollen heart be reduced in size? Can nuclear rods power sp…

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Breaking Down Obesity: Four Phenotypes That Could Change Everything, with Dr. Andres Acosta 51:46

12d ago51:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andres Acosta MD PHD about the identification of 4 phenotypes for obesity and how they can revolutionize the future of obesity treatment. In great detail, he describes the 4 obesity phenotypes (Hungry Brain, Emotional Hunger, Hungry Gut, and Slow Burn) and explains …

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EP126: Dr. Jude Currivan: Cosmologist, Planetary Healer, Futurist & Author of The Story of Gaia, The Cosmic Hologram and more 1:08:49

12d ago1:08:49

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Dr. Jude Currivan is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author, previously one of the most senior business women in the UK and co-founder of WholeWorld-View. Renee chats with her about her latest books: The Cosmic Hologram and The Story of Gaia and how we are an integral part of Gaia and the Cosmos in ways we can’t quite fathom. We explore …

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What happens to the body in extreme cold? 19:43

15d ago19:43

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Does laying on your left side clean your organs? Are faces the only difference that different populations have, and why do we notice facial differences? What happens to the body when your body drops drastically? How does the body react to extreme trauma? Why do we get blemishes on our skin? Could you transplant muscles around the body? How do you s…

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Fart Walks: The Gas-Powered Path to Better Health, with Dr. David Clarke 39:12

16d ago39:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with gastroenterologist Dr. David Clarke about the viral wellness trend of fart walking. He, an avid fart walker himself, describes the health benefits of fart walking, particularly how it can help with digestion, heart burn, bloating, and possibly even Type 2 Diabetes. He o…

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EP125: Sky Nelson-Isaacs: Physicist & Author of Living in Flow & A Leap to Wholeness speaks to us about the value of Synchronicity 1:12:30

16d ago1:12:30

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Renee chats with a Physicist, Teacher & Author about his work at The Synchronicity Institute, his courses and the meaning behind his books: Living in Flow and A Leap to Wholeness, both of which explore synchronicity in the context of both physics and spirituality. He is interested in the physics of complex systems and how they relate to the larger …

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Meet the Omentum: The Abdomen's Policeman, with Meg Wilkinson 53:56

22d ago53:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with ovarian cancer survivor Meg Wilkinson about the omentum, her cancer journey, and her advocacy group, The Omentum Project. As part of her cancer treatment, Meg had her omentum removed. Though little is known about this mysterious apron of "fat", Meg decided to explore fu…

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Would an organ donor's DNA be in your body? 20:41

23d ago20:41

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What causes monkeypox? Would an organ donor's DNA be in your body? Why does alcohol abate the symptoms of a hangover? Can you get bird flu from bird poo? Why do birds bob their head when they walk? Where does the word 'humour' come from? Is there a scientific basis on the laws of attraction? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... …

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Why is the longest day not the hottest day? 21:24

29d ago21:24

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Dr Chris Smith answers listener science questions; what factors impact the onset of glycosuria? Might we have contaminated Mars with organisms from Earth? Why did the universe form the way that it did? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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What is the Wim Hof Method's Impact on Mind & Body? With Omar Almahayni 54:17

1M ago54:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with researcher Omar Almahayni about his published systematic review on the physiological and psychological benefits of the Wim Hof Method for both healthy and non-healthy individuals. Wim Hof, known as "The Iceman," is a Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker famed …

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EP124: Dr. Amit Goswami Chats about The Quantum Brain & Physics and the Bridge to Esoteric Wisdom and Medicine 1:15:11

1M ago1:15:11

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Dr. Amit Goswami: From the multidimensional brain & Physics to Esoteric Wisdom and Medicine, we explore language and meaning in the quantum field. We discuss why this awareness matters and how it can impact your well-being and sense of serenity and peace in your life. Part of the conversation includes insights from some of his books, including The …

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Why don't our lungs fill up with dust? 20:29

1M ago20:29

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Are skin tags an indication of diabetes? Why don't cattle flee from fire? Do apples stimulate your appetite? Why are some cats great at hunting, and others not? Why doesn't dust fill up our lungs? What is the sediment at the bottom of frozen wine? When did our tail become a coccyx? What causes ringworm? What drives the magnetic field? Dr Chris Smit…

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Beyond Ozempic: New Therapies for Post-Obesity Drug Weight Management, with Dr. Harith Rajagopalan 59:04

1M ago59:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with cardiologist, physician-scientist and CEO of Fractyl Health Dr. Harith Rajagopalan about solutions his company is developing for the problem of keeping weight off after someone stops taking the obesity/weight loss medication, such as Ozempic. Dr. Rajagopalan explains th…

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Love, Loss & a Soulmate with Lewy Body Dementia, with Renowned Music Publicist, Mary Lou Falcone 57:52

1M ago57:52

57:52

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with internationally renowned music publicist Mary Lou Falcone to discuss her new book, I Didn't See It Coming. The book takes readers on an emotional journey filled with love, a dream job working with some of the world's most famous classical music stars, romance, and p…

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Are some people more prone to addiction? 15:01

1M ago15:01

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Dr Chris Smith chats with Relebogile Mabotja and her listeners about their science questions. Today: do older people yawn less frequently? And should you avoid zero sugar fizzy drinks whilst pregnant? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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How were the pyramids built? 15:18

2M ago15:18

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This time on Ask!, Dr Chris explains how tree rings helped scientists confirm last summer was the hottest for 2000 years. Also, how were the pyramids built? And where are we with understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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The Link between Long COVID, Growth Hormone & the Microbiome, with Dr. Randall Urban 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Randall Urban about his research on the link between Long COVID and growth hormone and how growth hormone may potentially reverse or decrease the neurological symptoms/brain fog associated with Long COVID. Dr. Urban is an endocrinologist at the University of Texas M…

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EP123: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: Harvard-Trained & Published Neuroanatamist Shares her latest Brain Research & what her latest book―Whole Brain Living―actually means 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

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Jill’s latest book Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life may just change how you show up in the world. This very powerful read talks about how the brain actually works and that we have more dimensions and nuances to both sides of our brain than we think. Better knowing and understanding those sides (i…

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Is there a cure for OCD? 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Chris Smith covers another cast of interesting queries submitted by listeners. They include: Why do we have accents? Is there such a thing as the "devil's hour?" What is acid reflux? Is there such a thing as race? If you had unfettered access to the James Webb Space Telescope, what would you point it at? Like this podcast? Please help us by support…

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How the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Biological Age and Disease Risk, with Dr. Valter Longo 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Valter Longo about his latest research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMG) and how it has been shown in studies to reduce biological age and disease risk. In great detail, he describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its components while explaining how it was tested …

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Do fish drink water? 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Dr Chris takes on listener questions: how long can someone survive without food and water? Why are some of us more prone to hangovers? Do gorillas drink water? Does spicy food cause vivid dreams? What causes insomnia? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Is the '10,000 hours rule' accurate? 17:09

2M ago17:09

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In this week's selection of science questions, Dr Chris explains the impact of sweetners on the body, what happens when we suffer a stroke, and where the other half of the moon disappears to... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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How does cloud seeding work? 14:25

3M ago14:25

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Why are viruses so contagious? Are there any treatments for macular degeneration? How are we treating depression with psychedelics? Why do people lose their sense of smell? Is cloud seeding a real thing? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Understanding the Science of Nature's Mental Health Benefits, with Dr. Jay Maddock 47:22

3M ago47:22

47:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks converses with Dr. Jay Maddock about his research on the scientific connection between nature and mental health benefits. The discussion centers on one of his recent studies, which examined the relationship between a community's "Nature Score" and levels of anxiety, stress, and de…

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Why do we dream the things we dream? 20:01

3M ago20:01

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Is our perfect total eclipse just a total coincidence? Where do our dreams come from? Can you launch a missile without it being picked up by satellites? Which animals have the best memory? Do humans have any instincts? Can gravity be 1g on a planet with a greater mass than Earth? Where could we go when Earth becomes uninhabitable? What was there be…

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EP122: Dr. Dean Ornish on Heart Health: How his PMRI Lifestyle Medicine Program can Reverse, Treat and Prevent Chronic Diseases 52:17

3M ago52:17

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Renee chats with Dr. Dean Ornish about Heart Health, Prevention to most diseases and their program at PMRI Lifestyle Changes has even reversed diseases in many cases. We chat about his latest book, the important role of diet in the equation and other changes we can make to stay healthier and live well. It begs the question that so many ask about lo…

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Sleeping Less, Ailing More: The Link Between Short Sleep, Diet and Type 2 Diabetes, with Dr. Diana Noga 44:18

3M ago44:18

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Diana Noga about her new research on the relationship between short sleep and the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. This is especially relevant in a busy world that doesn't prioritize sleep and is already facing growing rates of Type 2 Diabetes, even in younger ag…

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The Bark Side of Medicine: a Vaccine for Cancer in Dogs is in the Works, with Dr. Mark Mamula 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Mark Mamula about the vaccine he and his team created for cancer in dogs. In the podcast, he explains how they created the vaccine, how it works, how they are testing it in dogs, and what is currently known about how well it works. He describes the types of cancers …

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Are lactose intolerant mothers allergic to their own milk? 20:32

3M ago20:32

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Why did the eclipse move west to east across the Earth? Why are we so interested in nuclear fusion? Could we ever breathe underwater? What is the opposite force to gravity? Would alcohol sterilise a drowning fly? What the difference between cancer and cancerous growths? Are lactose introlerant mothers allergic to their own milk? Like this podcast? …

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Do ants count their steps? 22:12

4M ago22:12

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Do animals ever get lost? Do ants count their steps? Could we recreate the greenhouse effect on Mars? Why can you hear some aircraft, but not others? Could we mine the Moon? Is it ever too late to stop somking? Do people with autism have a different brain structure? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please …

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From at least 200 Deadly Snake Bites to Using his Blood to Create Antivenom, with venom expert Tim Friede 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with venom expert Tim Friede about his twenty plus years' "unusual" journey with the world's most venomous snakes: Seeking protection from snake bites, Tim purposely injected himself with diluted venom at escalating doses until he achieved a level of hyperimmunity unknown to…

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EP121: Carl Honoré: The Voice of the Global Slow Movement Talks about Slow Living & Eating 59:19

4M ago59:19

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We chat with Carl about his latest books on slowing down as well as one on aging, the stigma we have around aging and how we can talk ourselves into getting old sooner. As voice of the Global Slow Movement, his two main-stage TED Talks have racked up millions of views. His TED Course is entitled How to slow down. Carl travels the world to deliver p…

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Do farmers produce double yolk eggs on purpose? 18:04

4M ago18:04

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Dr Chris answers more listener submitted questions including, Why is South Africa on the bottom of the world map? Why are countries interested in landing on the moon again? How do undersea cables work? What is the Square Kilometre Array? Why are my car keys better at unlocking my car than my TV remote is at controlling my TV? Like this podcast? Ple…

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Why do we want to scratch our wounds? 20:17

4M ago20:17

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Chris Smith answers science questions from the public. Does the rate of nail growth differ between men and women? What are the advantages of a nose swab over a mouth swab? What could improve the connectivity of my remote? Accounting for the rotation of Earth, does a plane flying from London to Cape Town fly in a straight line? How does a colour pri…

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Unveilling the Rapid Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Any Age, with Dr. Prabhat Jha 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Prabhat Jha about his fascinating research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine on the extent and speed at which quitting smoking reduces death rates from smoking-related illnesses. What he describes in the podcast will be encouragement for anyo…

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Why Do People Hide the Fact that They are Sick with an Infectious Disease? With Dr. Wilson Merrell 26:54

4M ago26:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Wilson Merrell about his recently published research on the percentage of people who hide the fact that they are sick with an infectious disease. In the podcast, he discusses who hides the fact that they are sick, when they do it, why they do it and how they do it. …

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Could popping a pimple on your face kill you? 21:06

4M ago21:06

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Do statins affect your Vitamin D production? Why do we have leap years? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Could we live on the moon of Titan? Did COVID come from a lab? What aspects of science can we still now answer? Could popping a pimple on your face kill you? How does wireless charging work? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the…

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Under the Influence: The Rising Impact of Substance Use on Heart-Related Deaths, with Dr. Dmitry Abramov 34:00

4M ago34:00

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats wtih Dr. Dmitry Abramov about his and his team's research on the impact of substance use on heart-related deaths over time in the US. The research was recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In the podcast, he explains how he did the research, wh…

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How much does the internet weigh? 22:01

5M ago22:01

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Chris Smith answers another sample of enquiries from across the scientific spectrum: What might have caused my beetle infestation? Why do so many cultures describe an afterlife? What's the medical explanation for 'cracking the seal?' How do lions identify cubs that aren't theirs? If the Earth stopped rotating, would we feel it? Will hydrogen combus…

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Fentanyl's Ripple Effect: Uncovering a New Syndrome due to Prenatal Exposure, with Dr. Erica Fernandes 24:22

5M ago24:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Erica Fernandes about the identification of a new syndrome linked to fentanyl exposure while in the womb. Dr. Fernandes first discusses how a new syndrome related to developmental or genetic abnormalities is identified and then explains how they carried out their st…

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Kitchen Prescriptions: How Culinary Medicine Shapes the Battle Against Chronic Illness, with Dr. Marissa Toussaint 55:28

5M ago55:28

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Send us a Text Message. "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Marissa Toussaint about how she is using culinary medicine to help her patients lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic illnesses. Taking a holistic approach to health, she explains what culinar…

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Can you die of fright? 14:52

5M ago14:52

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What causes the noise in a lightning strike? How do astronauts' bodies change after a long time in space? Can you die of fright? Are we living in the past? Why don't insects get hurt when they fall? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Sweetened Beverage Tax Breakdown: Uncovering the Impact on Health and Economy, with Dr. Scott Kaplan 53:58

5M ago53:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Causes or Cures I chat with Dr. Scott Kaplan about his research on the effectiveness of putting a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar-sweetened beverages are significantly linked to heart disease, obesity and other chronic illnesses, and taxes are one (albeit controversial) approach we can take at the …

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EP120: David Ewing Duncan Shares his Latest Research and Experiences with Psychedelics for Depression and Anxiety 1:13:07

5M ago1:13:07

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David Ewing Duncan went through a period of what he calls brain fog during Covid, where he lost his ability to write. We tackle both science and technology. He shares his story and how Ketamine shifted things for him dramatically and helped him to overcome that brain fog and write fluidly once again. We also chat about Robots and the role that they…

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Does your life flash before your eyes when you die? 17:51

5M ago17:51

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Why do birds stand on one leg? Which animals can we eat, and which can we not? Does your life flash before your eyes when you die? Does a plug's wiring orientation matter? Why does hearing water make you need the toilet? Does anything travel alongside the ISS? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please h…

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