Best Dr Eeks Podcasts (2024)

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

10d 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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Series 4 Episode 3 The tale of Mimm the Merciless 1:13:30

10d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

This time round we're joined by Tamsyn, Ed and Matthew to rediscover the joys of South Mimms on our journey along the Gt North Road and our Liminal Campaign. We discuss how it might all knit together - spoilers...it may not... The link to Tales of the Old West Quickdraw: https://t.co/r8Ak5ITDFx Please grab it now! Coming next - Newark! --- Send in …

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

16d ago59:04

59:04

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

19d 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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The Link between Long COVID and Growth Hormone, with Dr. Randall Urban 39:19

27d ago39:19

39:19

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

1M 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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Series 4 Episode 2 What we did to London! 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Joining me in this episode are Kat, Paul, Matthew and Mark as we look back to the London Episode of Series 3 and try to flesh it out, look for improvements and begin to link with the other scenarios to form...A WHOLE CAMPAIGN??? Hope you enjoy this episode's shenanigans! May not be entirely safe for a more junior audience but hopefully fun. --- Sen…

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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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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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The Eclipse Part1 & Part2 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

Welcome back!! It’s been a minute! I hope you enjoy this download! Please excuse the brief interlude… my phone rang!

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Series 4 Episode 1 How can we actually Build it? 1:23:09

3M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

HI All - sorry about the wait for new podcasts but, well you know... Here we are with Episode 1 Series 4 - where we try and set out some ground rules for the pod and the campaign and even manage to get a fatuous vote in there too!!! Joining me this week are Paul, Nook, Martin and Ralph to mull over some issues and propose some solutions - Such fun!…

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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

3M 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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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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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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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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Fentanyl's Ripple Effect: Uncovering a New Syndrome due to Prenatal Exposure, with Dr. Erica Fernandes 24:22

4M 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

4M ago55:28

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

4M ago58:05

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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

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

5M ago45:42

45:42

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

5M 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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Racing the Clock against ALS, with Daniel Barvin 36:18

5M ago36:18

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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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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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Is There Anybody Out There? 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

Kicking off the New Year with a fun one! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Naor Sagy on whether or not space aliens are out there; what they look like and how they act; our motivation for wanting to meet them (and their motivation for wanting to meet us); and what could possibly happen if we meet each other. Consider this …

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Unmasking the Culprits: Exploring Hidden Causes of Chronic Pain, with Dr. David Clarke 56:55

6M ago56:55

56:55

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. David Clarke about the hidden causes of chronic pain and something he refers to as "the biggest blind spot" in the healthcare community. He discusses how adverse childhood experiences, traumas and stresses create chronic pain in adults and how they makes changes in the body. He also shares…

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Blood Pressure Busters: Exploring the Most Effective Exercise, with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards 35:07

6M ago35:07

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jamie O'Driscoll and Jamie Edwards about their research recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on what is the best exercise for maintaining a healthy resting blood pressure. In the podcast, they explain how they conducted their study, their results, and the theories b…

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From Cigarettes to Calories: How Tobacco Companies Shaped America's Food Industry, with Dr. Tera Fazzino 58:40

7M ago58:40

58:40

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Tera Fazzino about her research on how the biggest US tobacco companies owned the leading food companies from 1988 to early 2000s and disproportionately produced hyper-palatable foods (HPFs). She explains what a hyper-palatable food is and how they are created, the theory for why some Amer…

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Prescription Fallout:The Shocking Tale of a Doctor's Downfall in the Opioid Crisis, with Dr. Jay Joshi 1:13:36

7M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jay Joshi about his new book, Burden of Pain, a Physician's Journey through the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Joshi was a practicing physician at a clinic in rural Indiana when his world was turned upside down. The DEA, using a fake patient and a prescription monitoring system, investigated Dr. Jos…

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Chemical Warfare: Confronting Cancer-Causing Toxins in Everyday Products, with Journalist Kristina Marusic 58:43

7M ago58:43

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products that we all use. She provid…

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Guardians in Genes: How Your Genetic Code Might Protect Against COVID, with Dr. Jill Hollenbach 44:21

7M ago44:21

44:21

Why do some people NEVER get sick from COVID? In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jill Hollenbach about her recently published research on how a person's genes may keep them from getting sick from COVID. In the podcast, Dr. Hollenbach explains why genes influence how a person responds to a virus; she describes the specific g…

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Siberian Solitude: A Woman's Fasting Journey to Conquer Late-Stage Lyme, with Dr. Michelle Slater, PHD 1:12:04

8M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Michelle B. Slater, PHD about her book Starving to Heal in Siberia. After working with a team of medical experts, trying everything in the book and contemplating assisted suicide, Michelle went all the way to Siberia as a last effort to heal from late-stage Lyme Disease, a chronic illness that…

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Innovations in Pain Management: The Frontiers of Gene Therapy Research, with Dr. Raj Khanna 53:33

8M ago53:33

53:33

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Raj Khanna, director of NYU's Pain Research Center and professor of molecular pathobiology at NYU School of Dentistry, about his and his team's new research on potential future ways to tackle chronic pain. Given that chronic pain is a growing issue that impacts people of all ages and that …

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Anxious to Enriched: Finding Life's Treasures Amidst Anxiety, with Dr. Kirk Schneider 1:19:51

9M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Kirk Schneider about his new book Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World. In the podcast, Dr. Schneider tells us about himself and his own struggle with anxiety and how that got him on the path to discovering life-enhancing anxiety. He explains how we get from a state of anxiety to a …

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⬆️ALL CAPS⬆️ 7:45

9M ago7:45

7:45

Cap (Urban Dictionary definition): A term used to describe when someone is saying something that is either false, seems false, or is highly opinionated. CAPPING (urban dictionary definition): when someone writes in all capital letters to yell on social media.

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Silent Threat: Exploring the Link Between HPV and Throat Cancer in Men, with Dr. Andrew Sikora 41:02

9M ago41:02

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andrew Sikora about the link between HPV, the most common sexually-transmitted disease, and head and throat cancers in men. While we hear more about HPV-linked cervical cancer in women, Dr. Sikora will discuss the types of cancers HPV causes in men, risk factors, signs and symptoms, how it…

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A Nation's Test: The US Experiment with Universal Healthcare for Kidney Failure, with David Krissman 1:43:32

10M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with filmmaker and documentarian David Krissman about his investigative podcast series, "The Great Social Experiment," about America's only experiment with universal healthcare, the treatment of patients with kidney failure. David takes us back to 1972, when congress guaranteed healthcare coverage …

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Episode 8 Series 3 - Edinburgh: Land of the Ghosts, eek! 1:51:07

10M ago1:51:07

1:51:07

This episode I'm joined by: Tamsyn - XTamsynX on multiple Twitter and Blue Sky platforms and Host of the Greatest Water Podcast Andrew - Zos93 similarly on X or Blue Sky Mark - Willoughbywrites on the same Fabio - FabioVollono also via X and Blue Sky and also co-owner of Morgue Miniatures (not sold in Leisure Games) https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Mor…

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Alzheimer's Defense: Exploring the Brain Protein that Could Halt Progression, with Dr. Nicholas Seyfried 42:42

10M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Nicholas Seyfried about his research on a protein(s) in the brain that may hold the key to making people resilient to Alzheimer's Disease, a growing concern in western nations with aging populations and those who have a family history of the disease. In the podcast, Dr. Seyfried discusses what the pathologic…

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Viral Mysteries: Delving into the Potential Link Between COVID and Type 1 Diabetes in Children, with Dr. Lars Stene 49:43

10M ago49:43

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There has been recent reports and concerning articles suggesting that COVID-19 is leading to an uptick of new cases of Type 1 Diabetes in kids but is this potential link something parents and kids have to worry about? Dr. Lars Stene joins Dr. Eeks on the podcast to discuss risk factors for Type 1 Diabetes and the trend of diagnosing new cases in ki…

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Candy Crushing It! 5:25

10M ago5:25

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Candy Crushing It!

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Episode 7 Series 3 Dr Mitch's Corner 42:58

11M ago42:58

42:58

Join me and Dr Sir Paul Mitchener as we discuss the latest epsiode of the main Podcast and he has to adjudicate the winner of the latest episode within the campaign of the Great North Road. Here, he casts his beady eye over Kat, Kaye, Doc and my contributions - enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frankenstein…

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Advancements in MS: Exploring Recent Research and the Future of Treatments, with Dr. Ari Green 50:28

11M ago50:28

50:28

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Ari Green about the latest thinking on what causes Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and who it impacts most, current treatment approaches, and research on potential new treatments involving remylenation therapies. He chats about the ReBUILD trial and something called the "Myelin Water Fraction" and…

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It’s Puzzle Solving Time⏰ 5:45

11M ago5:45

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Question to Ponder: “Are you considering the full picture of the puzzle or just completing the parameter/sections of it?”

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Is NYC Going Under? Delving into the Connection between Skyscrapers and Sinking, with Dr. Tom Parsons 43:22

11M ago43:22

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Tom Parsons about his study called The Weight of New York City, Possible Contributions to Subsidence from Anthropogenic Sources published in Earth's Future. He tells us what subsidence is and how it is measured, how and by how much the skyscrapers and buildings of NYC are contributing to i…

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Bite by Bite: Exploring the Relationship between Meat Consumption and UTIs, with Dr. Lance Price 1:02:01

11M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Lance Price about his recent study published in One Health on the link between the meat we eat and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In the podcast, he explains how he conducted the study and breaks down the more technical stuff so that it is understandable. He discusses the results of his …

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Episode 7 Series 3 - Things that go squelch on a sheep farm. 1:15:41

11M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Welcome to Episode 7 of the extraordinary task of making a Campaign for the RPG Liminal by Committee! This episode I'm joined by Kat - editor of Never Mind the Dice Rolls - buy it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/431155/Never-Mind-the-Dice-Rolls-issue-019 and is @meerforbeer on Twitter Kaye - artist extraordinaire and powerpoint genius! A…

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Flight Against Infections: The Role of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes, with Dr. Stephanie James 56:24

11M ago56:24

56:24

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Stephanie James about the potential use of genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs) to fight diseases that mosquitoes carry and spread, such as Malaria and Dengue Fever. In the podcast, Dr. James provides an overview on GMMs, as well as what something called Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (G…

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Revitalizing Desires: Exploring a Potential Breakthrough in Hypoactive Sexual Desire Treatment, with Dr. Alexander Comninos 41:24

12M ago41:24

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Comninos about Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) and his and his team's research on a potential new treatment called Kisspeptin. He will discuss prevalence, diagnosis, symptoms, how the diagnosis may be misdiagnosed as Erectile Dysfunction Disorder, and current treatment approaches …

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