Best GBD Podcasts (2024)

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From air pollution to smoking, which risk factors contribute the most to health loss? 13:21

4M ago13:21

13:21

Understanding the relationship between risk factors and health outcomes is key to improving health and developing evidence-based policy. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) uses innovative new methods to analyze risk factors to health in more than 200 countries. We discuss the data with study author Dr. Michael Brauer of IHME and the Un…

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Forecasting the state of world health in 2050 18:37

4M ago18:37

18:37

Can we see the future in the present? How will the world be impacted by conditions including diabetes and other non-communicable diseases? How will environmental changes impact health? The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) forecasts disease burden scenarios for more than 200 countries through 2050. We discuss the data with study author IH…

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Disparities in disease burden between males and females 15:42

4M ago15:42

15:42

Males and females have unique health concerns that grow over time. Females show higher rates of health loss from conditions including depressive disorders, anxiety, Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Males show higher rates of health loss from cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver diseases. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) looks at tr…

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Why PEPFAR matters, with Dr. Anthony Fauci 17:06

5M ago17:06

17:06

PEPFAR has saved more than 25 million lives and provides funding for AIDS treatment and education programs across Africa and into Asia and the Americas. But the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief faces new uncertainty in terms of long-term financial support. Traditionally funded for five years at a time, the program has recently been funded…

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We are facing a low-fertility future 13:51

5M ago13:51

13:51

The world is facing a low-fertility future. By 2050, more than three-quarters of countries will not have fertility rates high enough to sustain population size over time. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) looks at past and future trends, which have major implications for societies and economies. We discuss the fertility research with …

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Introducing GBD 2021 19:25

6M ago19:25

19:25

The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is the most comprehensive assessment of health trends and conditions across countries. The latest GBD studies provide detailed analysis of disease burden related to life expectancy, fertility, neurology, and many other health topics. We discuss GBD with IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray. Read the transcri…

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US maternal mortality 18:22

7M ago18:22

18:22

Maternal mortality is a public health crisis in the United States. From 1999 and 2019, US maternal mortality more than doubled, according to a new study published by IHME and Mass General Brigham. We discuss this research with Dr. Greg Roth of IHME, Dr. Allison Bryant of Mass General Brigham, and Professor Monica McLemore of University of Washingto…

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Antimicrobial resistance is the biggest threat to the Americas 14:04

7M ago14:04

14:04

A new study shows that antimicrobial resistance (AMR)is a significant threat in all 35 countries in the Americas causing 2 distinct problems: a high burden of infectious diseases & countries where a concerning proportion of infections involve AMR. We discuss the research with co-authors Lucien Swetschinski and Daniel Araki, as well as Dr. Gisela Ro…

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How well did your country recover from the pandemic? 14:47

7M ago14:47

14:47

Dr. Emmanuela Gakidou and Dr. Ali Mokdad discuss the results from our new Pandemic Recovery Survey, showing the health and wellness of 21 countries following the pandemic. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Learn about the survey An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine,…

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Health outlooks for the most common form of arthritis 10:59

7M ago10:59

10:59

About 15% of people over the age of 30 have osteoarthritis. We discuss the implications for population health with IHME researchers Dr. Jaimie Steinmetz and Dr. Liane Ong, as well as University of British Columbia's Dr. Jack Kopec. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization ba…

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Anemia remains stubbornly common for women and children 14:01

7M ago14:01

14:01

A new study shows that anemia impacts one in four people around the world, primarily women of childbearing age and children under the age of five. We discuss the research with Dr. Nick Kassebaum, Will Gardner, and Dr. Theresa McHugh. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization …

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LGBTQIA+ health care and the role of inclusive data 34:16

7M ago34:16

34:16

In honor of Pride month, IHME's Maja Pasovic sat down with Dr. Shanna Stryker (MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine at the University of Cincinnati) to better understand her work with LGBTQIA+ patients, the structural and social health care barriers they face, the way policy and politics directly affect LGBTQIA+ he…

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Diabetes 15:13

8M ago15:13

15:13

More people are living with diabetes now than ever before, and we expect numbers to continue increasing, with 1.3 billion cases in 2050. We discuss the new findings with Dr. Liane Ong and Lauryn Stafford, who recently published their research. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research org…

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Sickle Cell Disease 22:02

8M ago22:02

22:02

Despite being considered a “rare” disease, sickle cell affects a huge number of people in some parts of the world, like Africa and South Asia. We speak with Dr. Nick Kassebaum, Dr. Theresa McHugh, and Azalea Thomson about their recent research. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research or…

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Low back pain 16:56

8M ago16:56

16:56

Low back pain is the number one cause of disability in the world. We speak with Professor Manuela Ferreira, Dr. Jaimie Steinmetz, and Dr. Garland Culbreth, who recently published a study exploring the contributing risk factors and impacts of low back pain. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health…

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Chronic Respiratory Disease 11:38

8M ago11:38

11:38

In this episode of Global Health Insights, we explore the impact of air pollution and smoking on chronic respiratory diseases, particularly for people in East and South Asia. Watch the conversation Read the transcript Read the research An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, t…

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US health disparities by race 15:11

8M ago15:11

15:11

IHME researchers studying health disparities in the US share the impacts of race and ethnicity on life expectancy, COVID-19 outcomes, and more. Watch the conversation Read the transcript An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (I…

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COVID resiliency in the US 26:06

8M ago26:06

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Which states fared the best in the fight against COVID? And which political, social, and economic factors had the biggest impact on their outcomes? Health researchers Tom Bollyky, Emma Castro, and Joe Dieleman join Pauline Chiou to discuss the findings from their recently-published research on COVID resiliency in the US. Watch the conversation Read…

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The challenge of long COVID 22:26

8M ago22:26

22:26

Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Wulf Hanson and Dr. Celine Gounder share their research on long COVID – its symptoms and paths to recovery, and who is most likely to be a…

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COVID reinfection protection 12:18

8M ago12:18

12:18

Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Caroline Stein and Dr. Hasan Nassereldine discuss natural immunity (aka immunity from getting infected with COVID) and the best time to get a bo…

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Lessons learned from COVID 30:23

8M ago30:23

30:23

Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Christopher Murray talk with Pauline Chiou about the lessons learned so far. Watch the conversation Read the transcript An i…

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COVID's impact on mental health 15:27

8M ago15:27

15:27

Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. In today's episode, Pauline Chiou talks about the pandemic's impact on mental health with Dr. Alize Ferrari and Dr. Damian Santomauro. Watch the conversation Read the t…

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Future pandemic preparedness 21:16

8M ago21:16

21:16

Three years after we first began forecasting the trajectory of the COVID pandemic, we bring together IHME experts to discuss the ongoing effects of COVID, and where we go from here. “To really understand how we can do better in the next pandemic, we need to interrogate what made a difference in this one.” - Dr. Thomas Bollyky In today's episode, we…

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EP 57: Juan Soto Trade Talks〡PAY Aaron Judge〡Where Will Shohei Ohtani LAND?〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 36:48

2y ago36:48

36:48

*AUDIO ONLY Thank you guys for tuning in and watching the video! It would be amazing if you can leave a like on this video! There's nothing better than seeing our viewers interacting back with us. It fires us up! Leave a comment down below suggesting possibly a new idea that you would love to see us tackle! Follow any of us on social media! Our lin…

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EP 56: High Risk, Higher Reward? A Game Within a Game〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 51:11

2y ago51:11

51:11

On today's episode we discuss everything that has taken place this weekend, from wrapping up our Logo Design Contest to a whole weekend of All-Star Caliber baseball! After HUNDREDS of votes, our new design has been chosen by YOU! And we LOVE IT! Thank you to everyone that participated, either by voting or submitting a design. We couldn't have done …

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2022 MLB All-Star WEEKEND〡Are Pitchers Throwing Harder Than EVER?〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 57:04

2y ago57:04

57:04

On today's episode we talk about the upcoming 2022 MLB All-Star Game, which will take place July 19, in Los Angeles. This will be the second time an All-Star Game is played at Dodger Stadium, as it also hosted the Midsummer Classic in 1980. The rosters for the 2022 edition have been released and the starters were voted in by fans, while the reserve…

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EP 54: Nueralink: Coming Quicker Than We Think? 52:14

2y ago52:14

52:14

On today's episode (previously recorded), we catch up to give our thoughts and opinions on the upcoming 2022 MLB all-star game, which, if you haven’t heard, is in our backyard of LA. The big question is, which team will fall come all-star break, who will get red hot? There are so many things to look forward to in the next few weeks in the world of …

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The Ole Miss Rebels Win Their FIRST EVER College World Series Title: AMAZING STORY! 53:09

2y ago53:09

53:09

What's up guys and WELCOME BACK! In today's episode, we look back at the final few weeks of the 2022 college baseball season. Throughout the league, history was made! But one team, Ole Miss, had a fairytale ending; a team full of leaders who overcame a rocky start to the season to become one of the best in college baseball. After all the heartbreak…

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GUYS BEING DOODS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (THANK YOU!) 43:18

2y ago43:18

43:18

WE DID IT! Today marks a FULL YEAR of the Guys Being Doods podcast! What an amazing year it has been and we couldn't thank each and every one of you enough, for your continuous support. YOU, are the reason we comeback every week and make another podcast! So we want to thank you before we do anything else because if it weren't for you, we wouldn't b…

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College Baseball is NUTS! | Operation Half Dome: FAILED! | Our One Year Anniversary... 56:58

2y ago56:58

56:58

It's Tuesday and we're back with another episode of Guys Being Doods Podcast! This week, the Doods recap their weekends and we soon learn that Luke's mission to Half Dome, was a fail... With days and months of preparation, no one could be prepared for what turned them around. Again, this wasn't no easy expedition... They were going to climb Half Do…

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EPISODE 50!!! It's Another Great Tuesday 21:00

2y ago21:00

21:00

Coming off Memorial Day weekend, the doods catch up by talking a little bit about their weekend. RJ enjoyed some fun in the sun at the lake, while Luke kicked back and began preparing for his upcoming challenge to take on a whopping 16-mile hike, Half Dome in Yosemite. While explaining his emotions and thought process for the upcoming hike, RJ ment…

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Fun in the Sun 30:35

2+ y ago30:35

30:35

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer... The summer vibes are upon us... Summer is full of excitement and activities. You can never get bored on a summer day or night. There are an endless number of fun activities to do, like swimming, beer-dye, lake days, and BBQs. Friends and family spend a lot of time together during the …

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This Last Weekend〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 25:49

2+ y ago25:49

25:49

On today's episode, the dudes start off mentioning how the NBA continues to excite as we are now down to the FINAL FOUR in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Hear as we breakdown each team and give our predictions... The NBA Conference Finals are an exciting time, and for the 2nd time in 3 years, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will compete for a spot in the…

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Would You Take A Punch From Kamaru Usman For $100,000〡Gorilla vs Bear, Who's Winning?〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

40:15

On today's episode, we start off by giving a little weekend recap on everything that has happened recently. Mother's Day just passed... moms, we love you, dudes you better have done something nice for your mom, unfortunately it will be hard to compete against Juaron Watts Brown at Long Beach State, after he was able to gift his mom the gift of thro…

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The Real Reason Elon Musk Bought Twitter For $44 BILLION & NBA Playoff Predictions 〡Guys Being Doods 36:15

2+ y ago36:15

36:15

On today's episode, we bring up the recent news of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter for $44 Billion. Why do you think he did such a thing? We think he is going to be furthering human technology using the information Twitter can provide him. It's a long shot, but if there is one thing we do know, it's that Elon Musk is not afraid to dabble with the unkn…

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Miguel Cabrera Reaches 3,000 Hits & Gerritt Cole's "Sticky" Situation 45:51

2+ y ago45:51

45:51

On today's episode, we sit down and talk about the amazing career and journey Miguel Cabrera has had in the league. Just recently, Miggy reached the 3,000 hit club and we couldn't be more impressed by the way he did it! True CLASSIC Miggy form! The one thing that is alarming about Miguel Cabrera reaching the 3,000 hit club is that we may NEVER see …

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Coachella 2022〡Aaron Judge's future with Yankees〡Tom Brady, The Social Media Manipulator 45:19

2+ y ago45:19

45:19

On today's episode, we talk about our Easter weekend and how Big Rob forgot his girlfriend... safe to say she was upset! Moving on, Coachella weekend 1 occurred this past weekend, back after 3 years (2019) since the last time we have seen Coachella in action, what was the best moment of the weekend? If you weren't at Coachella listening to good mus…

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WE GOT ROBBED!!!〡MLB Opening Day〡Jazz Chisholm NEXT MVP? 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

45:22

On today's episode, Blake King joins the doods for another banger of an episode, If you are a long time viewer then you should recognize this face all the way back to our very FIRST interview Ep. 2 “Blake King is the Funniest Doods Ever” well he is BACK and BETTER... We start off chatting about a pretty gnarly scenario that occurred while attending…

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MLB TOP Players Breakdown〡Playoff Predictions, League Winners & MORE 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

50:23

On todays episode, the 2022 MLB season is finally here. With just days to go until Opening Day, hope is high among all teams that this will be their year to win a World Series. Throughout the episode we breakdown some of the best players throughout the game based on impact, stats, & more. Will Ohtani continue to steamroll the league or will there b…

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The Life Story of Trent Tompkins: Central HS to UC Davis, A FREAK ATHLETE! 1:30:13

2+ y ago1:30:13

1:30:13

On todays episode, The man that bleeds black and orange, Trent Tompkins everybody! Trent begins by taking us back to life growing up in Easton, a little farm town just outside of Fresno, Ca. and how being surrounded by a wide range of activities early let him really figure out what he wanted to thrive in come high school. Moving school to school, d…

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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE & WE KNOW WHO WINS!!! 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

45:38

Todays episode was a fun one as we covered a very exciting time for people around the valley... Davante Adams is the NEWEST member of the Las Vegas Raiders, Derek Carr & Davante Adams reunited at last...who could've thought!? Where does this put the Raiders, will they be no doubt contenders in the AFC West? As the NFL continues to top the headlines…

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Guys Being Doods Are For The Ladies! 54:55

2+ y ago54:55

54:55

On todays episode, Jos Fagundes joins the doods all the way from Reno, Nevada for another banger of an episode... First and foremost we are so close to the 1000 followers mark on Instagram so if you aren't following us make sure to slide on over to our IG real quick and give us a follow! But let's talk about a week of College Baseball, No. 1 Texas …

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Road To The NFL Draft with Former Fresno State (OL) Alex Akingbulu 59:01

2+ y ago59:01

59:01

On today's episode, the doods welcome Alex Akingbulu to the show, a 6'6 300lb BEAST from Fresno State. The doods dive into the what has led Mr. Akingbulu to this day, future goals as well as hardships that he has overcame to help shape him as an individual. Alex is currently on a very important journey in his life and that's making the league, all …

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College Baseball is HERE! Opening Weekend Rundown & Who to Watch This Year! 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

On todays episode, we cover our thoughts and opinions behind opening day of the 2022 college baseball season. Including breaking down the D1 Baseball Top 5 rankings, can Texas hold that number 1 spot, will Arkansas pitching staff step up and do the job after losing ace Peyton Pallette for the remainder of the season, Long Beach State is GRITTY & mo…

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Choppin' Up Another Tuesday With Hunter Bryan 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

43:03

On today's episode Hunter Bryan checks back in to talk some hectic baseball, what's the latest on the MLB lockout? Is Minor League effected? We cover our top 5... Texas, who's lead by Oak Ridge alum Pete Hansen, Ole Miss, who is prolly one of the top fundamentally sound squads, NC State, who has the PHENOM TOMMY TANKS! Tennessee, who just puts a be…

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Our Super Bowl LVI Reactions & Will The MLB Come To An Agreement? 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

34:07

On todays episode the Doods take in the beautiful Clovis, California sun, sitting side by side, drinking some Michelobs, being some dudes! What an eventful past weekend! UFC 271, Super Bowl LVI, College Baseball Is Back, and of course the day of love and romance... Valentine's Day. We chop it up giving our thoughts and reactions to all the things t…

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This Fresno Teacher Went Viral On TikTok For His Dance Moves! 1:26:29

2+ y ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Austin Lemay, a Leadership Teacher and Campus Culture Director at Tenaya Middle School, joins the dudes in the barn for another great episode. For many who haven’t seen, Mr. Lemay recently went viral on tiktok for dancing to the classic hip hop song ‘You’re a Jerk’ and well the kids couldn’t get enough. Following that over night success Mr. Lemay h…

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Fashawn & Ramses Speak On Violence In The Media〡Guys Being Doods Podcast 46:56

2+ y ago46:56

46:56

On todays episode Fashawn checks back in with his partner in crime, Ramses, to elaborate on a deeper perspective on their latest album Violence In The Media and how it is shedding light on the unspoken though the power of music. Emcee Fash explains how this came so natural to the both of them and it was more something that they are testing for the …

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Luke Got LOST At Joshua Tree National Park! 1:04:58

2+ y ago1:04:58

1:04:58

On tonight's episode with the DOODS, we sit comfy as we chop up an eventful last week, Luke starts off talking about how he got LOST during his hike in Joshua Tree which lead to them having to go all the way back, RJ experienced a SWEET little getaway in Catalina Island to celebrate a special time in his life, but things got a little weird... We fi…

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Jamal O'Guinn & The Game of Failure 1:02:58

2+ y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

On today's episode, the doods sit down with Buchanan and USC Alumni, Jamal O'Guinn to discuss various topics revolving around the game of baseball and his journey. Throughout the podcast you will notice Jamal mentions that the people that have surrounded him are a big reason to where he is today. And in past episode thats what we are trying to prov…

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