In this episode we delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. We'll discuss the role of prostaglandins in inflammation, how ibuprofen inhibits the cox enzyme to reduce pain, and the body's natural immune response. We'll also share personal anecdotes about meeting listeners, our favorite types of ibuprofen, and explore plans for future e ... Show More
Apr 9
How do diapers change color when wet?
#235 You’ve seen it a hundred times… but how does it actually work? Why do diapers change color when they’re wet? What kind of chemistry is happening in there? And how does something as simple as pee trigger such a dramatic color shift? Let’s talk acids, bases, color, and one sur ... Show More
50m 34s
Jun 2024
Pain Relief: New approaches to how we live with pain
Thirty years into the opioid crisis, we still struggle to find other options for pain relief. This hour, TED speakers explain new understandings of how the brain interprets pain and new ideas to cope. Guests include equestrian Kat Naud, physician and researcher Amy Baxter and opi ... Show More
50m 33s
Feb 2025
Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Science of Deep Friendships
Love isn’t just about romance. This Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring the power of deep nonromantic bonds. Host Rachel Feltman sits down with Rhaina Cohen, a producer and editor for NPR’s podcast Embedded and author of The Other Significant Others, to discuss the history and psych ... Show More
17m 2s
Apr 2025
Explosive Science with Kate the Chemist
<p>What are chemical reactions like in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice team up with Kate the Chemist to explore how cesium helps us tell time, the elusive quest for the periodic table’s “island of stability,” how AI is revolutionizing chemistry, and more!</p><p>NOTE: St ... Show More
54m 29s
Dec 2024
7. Bonus Episode - Extra Dose
Right, roll up your sleeve, it’s time for an extra dose of Best Medicine!This is a special episode of unheard bits that couldn’t be squeezed into Series 2, featuring more fascinating medical insights, extended bits and a whole Petri dish of jokes – some more cultured than others. ... Show More
40m 34s
Mar 2025
How the brain interprets pain — and new ways to manage it
Thirty years into the opioid crisis, we still struggle to find other options for pain relief. This hour, TED speakers explain new understandings of how the brain interprets pain and new ideas to cope. Guests include equestrian Kat Naud, physician and researcher Amy Baxter and opi ... Show More
50m 34s
Sep 2024
Coinflips⎪Shoulder & Elbow⎪Glenohumeral Arthritis in 79F
<p>Welcome to the Orthobullets Podcast. Today's show is Coinflips, where expert speakers discuss grey-zone decisions in orthopedic surgery. This episode will feature Thomas Throckmorton MD, David Dines MD, Mandeep Virk MD, & Tyler Brolin MD. They will discus the case titl ... Show More
50m 34s