This week, we’re dipping a toe back into the vast waters of hepatitis viruses, this time with a focus on hepatitis B. The hepatitis B virus, though second to be named, was first to be discovered, and effective vaccines and treatments have been available for decades. Yet the global prevalence of this virus remains staggering, with nearly 300 million people ch ... Show More
Jan 20
Ep 198 Sleep Part 1: Sleeping with one eye open
Sleep is a universal experience. It’s not just the lion that sleeps tonight - it’s also the butterfly, the chicken, the jellyfish, the dog, the snake, the worm, and of course the human. What is this widespread physiological process whose spell we are all under? What purpose (or p ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 13
Special Episode: Daniel Stone & American Poison
The widespread use of leaded gasoline in the 20th century led to one of the world’s biggest public health and environmental disasters, the effects of which are still present today. Since its development in the 1920s, leaded gasoline has been linked to premature death, cognitive i ... Show More
57m 32s
Jan 6
Ep 197 Detox: Enemas for everyone
Ah, the new year. After the last month and a half of indulgent food and drink, disrupted schedules, and laying around the house, who doesn’t feel like they’re in need of a whole-body cleanse? There are plenty of companies who are more than happy to provide that product or service ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2021
La course au vaccin | Ceci n’est pas un exercice | 1
Début janvier 2020 : un mystérieux virus vient de faire son apparition dans la ville de Wuhan, au centre de la Chine. Si, au départ, l’épidémie ne fait pas les gros titres, face à sa propagation rapide des scientifiques prennent très vite conscience de la menace que ce virus repr ... Show More
26m 18s
Nov 2020
Special Edition: The Next Year of the Virus
Eight months into the pandemic, the coronavirus is on a rampage around the world. In Europe, a surge in cases has led to a new wave of lockdowns. The U.S. is entering its most dangerous period for the virus yet, and more than 10 million people have been infected. With Michelle Fa ... Show More
29m 50s
<p>In this episode, hosts Drs. <a href='https://twitter.com/JenniferLeeLee1'>Jennifer Lee</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/DrJSilverman'>Jason Silverman</a> talk to <a href='https://utswmed.org/doctors/norberto-rodriguez-baez/'>Dr. Norberto Rodriguez-Baez</a> about Hepatitis ... Show More