Raise your hand if you or someone you know has had their tonsils removed. If your hand is sky-high, there’s a pretty good chance that you (or that person you know) are from the US and were born before 1980. Of course, maybe that’s not the case, but tonsillectomies certainly fit in the category of 20th-century fads, along with Tamagotchis and the Atkins diet. ... Show More
Mar 10
Ep 203 Cancer Part 2: Why does it happen?
Each of our cells can become cancerous. It’s an uncomfortable, yet unavoidable truth. Nor is it a truth restricted to our species - cancer is a consequence of complex life. The features that make a cell cancerous are those that, under other circumstances, are beneficial, essentia ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2022
What to Expect With a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy with Soham Roy, MD (S6:E10)
<p>Getting your tonsils out used to mean spending a few days in the hospital and getting ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, or T&A, is the second most common childhood surgery performed. It is important for pediatricians to have a detaile ... Show More
29m 24s
Jul 2025
Ice Cream, Beer, and Pickles: What They’re Really Doing to Your Gut | EP 362
<p>Ice cream isn’t exactly on my “Yes” food list in general… but I’ve got some good news. Thanks to people getting smarter about creating foods that love you back, there are actually some better-for-you options out there — and I’ll share what to look for.</p><p>We’ll also talk ab ... Show More
36m 17s
Oct 2020
Episode 96 - The History of the Esophagectomy
This episode was written by a guest contributor, Harvard student Simar Bajaj. In it, we cover some of the anatomy and function of the esophagus, before tracing the history of the earliest attempts at operating on the esophagus (in ancient Egypt!) up to the modern era. We'll meet ... Show More
37m 32s
Jul 2023
TIP #128 – Teeth, Tongues & Tonsils with Dr Shereen Lim
Welcome to What I Wish I Knew by Dental Head Start. This is a podcast where we learn from people that have been there, made the mistakes, learnt the lessons and have developed into the accomplished dental professionals they are today. It’s your weekly mentoring session. Hosted by ... Show More
17m 41s