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Jul 30
Free Will: Does It Exist?
Will you hit play on this episode?? It feels like that decision is totally within your control — but what if it’s not? What if free will is just an illusion? Lots of people are using science to say that free will is a trick of the mind, that whether or not you listen to this epis ... Show More
31m 49s
Jul 2
Narcissists: Are We Surrounded?
The internet tells us that narcissists are everywhere — and that the problem is only getting worse. It’s like narcissism is oozing out of our celebrities, politicians, partners, parents, maybe even ourselves?? So today, we’re taking a long look in the mirror to find out: are we a ... Show More
44m 38s
Jun 25
Raw Milk: Secret Superfood??
Raw milk is having a major moment, with fans claiming it’s a gut-healing superfood that can prevent everything from asthma to allergies. But others are like HOLD ON — we pasteurize milk to make it safe! Drinking raw milk can kill you. So, who’s right? Could there be some benefits ... Show More
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Sep 2025
Ep 163: A 39-Year-Old with a Snakebite
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Dec 2022
Podcast 837: Snakebites
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Mar 2024
Venom, Bites, Snakes, Scorpions, Pain
Dr Michel Dugon and Dr JP Dunbar are experts in venomous creatures. Michel runs the Venom lab in the University of Galway, where he researches the effects of venom and its potential medical applications <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style=' ... Show More
1h 40m
May 2022
Ep 97 Snake Venom: Collateral Damage
<p>How do you feel about snakes? Intrigued or terrified? In awe or creeped out? Of course, those aren’t the only options; the sight or thought of a snake can evoke many different emotions, but chances are indifference isn’t one of them. And is it any wonder? Some snakes can produ ... Show More
1h 30m
Dec 2020
Episode 157: Spider and Scorpion and Snake Bites, Oh My!
In case you ever get bitten or stung by a spider, snake, or scorpion it would be good to know what to do. How dangerous is it? What precautions can you take? What should you do if you’re bitten or stung? In this episode, Dr. Nedd will cover: Simple ways to tell if a snake...
25m 53s
May 2021
Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
<p>Snake handling ranges from professional snake milkers for antivenin to religious handlers who tend to get bitten and sometimes die from it. Either way, it can be a dangerous business. Learn all about snake handling in this classic episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad- ... Show More
54m 30s
Jul 2024
56. Snake Venom
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May 2021
Kleptotherms
<p>In this episode, we break the thermometer watch the mercury spill out as we discover temperature is far stranger than it seems. Five stories that run the gamut from snakes to stars. We start out underwater, with a snake that has evolved a devious trick for keeping warm. Then w ... Show More
44m 12s
Jun 2025
Crotalology (RATTLESNAKES) with Emily Taylor
<p>Fangs. Rattles. Misconceptions. Crawl out from under your rock for the angelic rattle of one of the world’s most maligned, misunderstood, gorgeous, mysterious, efficient creatures. Herpetology professor, rattlesnake scientist and thus, Crotalologist Dr. Emily Taylor discusses ... Show More
1h 21m
Jan 2023
Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine (Radio Edit)
Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Kristi Upson-Saia and comedian Stu Goldsmith to explore the strange world of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine. Welcome to a world where health was fleeting and water could be dangerous. The team will take you through a variety of common ailme ... Show More
27m 58s
Venomous snakes entranced medieval Europe. And although bites were rare, this didn’t stop 14th century doctors from using everything but the kitchen sink to make snake bite treatments. We’re talking weasels, birds — even the pee of a young man. So was it all for snakes and giggles? Or is there something we’re missing in our treatments today? We speak to medi ... Show More
<p>Today’s episode reviews different types of snakes and the clinical consequences of snakebites.</p><p><a href='https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3541&sectionid=293066566'><b>Read more on this topic in Harrison's.</b></a></p><p><a href='https://bi ... Show More
<p><strong>Contributor: Meghan Hurley, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Venomous snakes in the United States include species from the family Elapidae and subfamily Crotal ... Show More
<p>Why does treating a venomous snake bite cost as much as a house? Zachary Crockett slithers over to North Carolina to find out.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/spanderson/">Steve Anderson</a>, emergency medicine business ... Show More
