Best Blue Earth Medicine Podcasts (2024)

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

40m 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

22h ago54:17

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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 for his extraordinary ab…

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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

2d 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

8d 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

7d ago59:04

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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 the issue of weight reboun…

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

6d ago57:52

57:52

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 profound loss. Mary Lou s…

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Are some people more prone to addiction? 15:01

19d 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

18d 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 and Growth Hormone, with Dr. Randall Urban 39:19

17d ago39:19

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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 Medical Branch (UTMB) in …

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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

16d 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

24d 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

24d ago1:01:13

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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 in clinical trials for i…

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Do fish drink water? 20:57

29d ago20:57

20:57

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

1M 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

1M ago14:25

14:25

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

2M ago47:22

47:22

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 depression. Dr. Maddock ex…

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Bridging Worlds with Hilvert Timmer: Making Magic, Embracing Senseful Chaos, Exploring Permaculture, Chachi Warmi, and Fusion of Medicines from the North & South 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Hailing from the Netherlands and now a permanent resident in Bolivia, Hilvert Timmer wears many hats – He is an economist-anthropologist, a passionate researcher of indigenous traditions, a permaculturist, and a consciousness consultant. Hilvert co-founded Quinta Conciencia, a retreat centre dedicated to spreading knowledge and practices that promo…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago44:18

44:18

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 age groups. In the podcast…

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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

2M ago52:21

52:21

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 in dogs that the vaccine…

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

2M 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

2M 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 Universal Antivenom, with venom expert Tim Friede 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

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 humans. Working by hims…

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

3M ago59:19

59:19

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago50:38

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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 anyone, no matter how long t…

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

3M ago26:54

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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. He explains their motive…

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

3M 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

3M ago34:00

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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, what substances have the g…

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How much does the internet weigh? 22:01

4M 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

3M ago24:22

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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 study at Nemours Children'…

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

3M ago55:28

55:28

"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 culinary medicine is and how sh…

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Can you die of fright? 14:52

4M ago14:52

14:52

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

4M ago53:58

53:58

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 population level. Dr. Ka…

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

4M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

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

4M ago17:51

17:51

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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Reviving Trust: Strategies for Rebuilding Faith in Science, with Dr. Paul Sutter 58:05

4M ago58:05

58:05

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Paul Sutter about the declining trust in science and why it is happening. They discuss how regulatory capture and the pressure to publish as many papers as possible is leading to bad science and fueling a culture of distrust. They discuss the difference between an effective scientific comm…

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In-Depth Look: Exploring New Weight Loss and Obesity Medications, with Obesity Expert Dr. Melanie Jay 49:26

4M ago49:26

49:26

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Melanie Jay about the new weight loss drugs (Wegovy, Ozempic (Semaglutide), Manjaro (Tirzepatide), Zepbound). She starts by explaining what obesity is and how it impacts the body. Then she breaks down how the medications work; how effective they are at taking off weight and keeping it from…

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How much rainfall becomes groundwater? 16:06

4M ago16:06

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Dr Chris Smith answers listener questions including, how can we communicate science better? How much distance do we travel through space each second? Why might I feel stomach pain when I'm hungry and I take a cold drink? What causes people to feel sleepy when they're near a pregnant woman? Why do we enter planes on the left rather than the right? L…

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How does the Sun transfer heat to the Earth? 15:15

5M ago15:15

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Chris Smith takes on listener questions, including: How far out to sea do seagulls fly? How is the malaria vaccine rollout going? Why does hot weather make your muscles more tired? What is the hottest temperature humans can survive? How do vultures track their lunch? How do some people retain more information? Like this podcast? Please help us by s…

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Chronicles of Rest: Exploring Sleep Patterns Over Time and Their Impact on Cognitive Function, with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff 45:42

4M ago45:42

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jeffrey Iliff about his research on changes in sleep patterns over time and how that is linked to cognitive function. He discusses the relationship between sleep and cognitive function in general, and then describes how some sleep patterns over time may be more prone to cognitive decline t…

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What is ultra processed food? 17:57

5M ago17:57

17:57

Chris Smith takes on listener submitted questions including, why do people disagree so much on what temperature to set the heating? Where do swallows and swifts go in the winter? Is it true that parrots don't have taste buds? And, what is dry ice? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Silent Struggles: Navigating the Teen Mental Health Crisis, with Dr. Chinwé Williams 1:06:39

4M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Chinwé Williams about the teen mental health crisis, what is causing it, and how we can address it. Dr. Williams discusses how social media impacts teen mental health, the "lying" spiral of anxiety, and offers practical tips for parents and guardians to try at home. She also comments on th…

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EP119: Dr. Laura Esserman: A New Way Forward for Breast Cancer Prevention. Pioneering Trials and New Data Result in more Effective and Fine-Tuned Care 1:04:55

5M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Tune in to a powerful conversation with Dr. Laura Esserman who is a master surgeon, physician and runs the breast cancer center at UCSF. She speaks to us about outdated systems for prevention and why things need to change both for prevention and treatment. During the past 30 years, most women in the United States have been recommended to have a mam…

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Do mosquitoes prefer certain people? 19:26

5M ago19:26

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Why might chilli cause an upset stomach? How does a boomerang work? What's the difference between 50Hz and 60Hz of energy? Why does Saturn have a hexagon? Are stars moving away from us? How do we know how large underground oil deposits are? Why aren't cameras as good as out eyes? Do mosquitoes prefer certain people? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford…

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Racing the Clock against ALS, with Daniel Barvin 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Daniel Barvin, Vice President of Operations and Patient Advocacy at Coya Therapeutics, a trailblazing company working on groundbreaking treatments for ALS and Alzheimer's. In the podcast, Daniel will tell us more about the debilitating and fatal disease ALS and the therapies they are testing a…

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Why doesn't the Earth make wind as it moves through space? 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

Why kind of gas is in a gas giant planet? Can you do anything about sleepwalking? What causes stutters and speech impediments? Does blowing out birthday candles spread germs onto the cake? Why don't we feel the wind from moving through space? What are shooting stars? Why don't we have strangers with identical DNA? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford h…

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Whispers of the Mind: Decoding the Purpose of Dreams, with Neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli 58:17

5M ago58:17

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with neuroscientist Dr. Katja Valli about what the function(s) of dreams is. She describes what a dream is and the potential theories for why we dream. She discusses the content of our dreams, who appears in our dreams, and if our dreams impact our behavior. She touches on nightmares, lucid dreamin…

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