Male infertility is undercovered and underdiscussed. If a couple is struggling to conceive, there’s a 50–50 chance that sperm health is a contributing factor. Diagnosing male infertility is getting easier with at-home tests—and a new study suggests a method for testing at home that would be more accurate. Study co-author Sushanta Mitra, a professor of mechan ... Show More
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Chris Hadfield’s Fictional Universe Is Rooted in Real Space History
What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ... Show More
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Enceladus’s Alien Ocean, Ancient Fungi and the Flavor of Influenza
Saturn’s moon Enceladus reveals complex organic molecules that could hint at extraterrestrial life. Researchers also uncover fungi’s ancient reign over Earth and warn that second COVID infections may pose greater risks to young people. Plus, ants ferment yogurt, and flu detection ... Show More
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#969 - Dr Michael Eisenberg - How To Protect & Improve Your Fertility As A Man
Dr Michael Eisenberg is a professor of Urology at Stanford, a urologic surgeon, and a leading expert in male fertility and reproductive medicine. It's no secret that global population decline is accelerating, but what's driving it? Male fertility might be a major piece of the puz ... Show More
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ASRM Today: The Intersection Between Male Infertility And Somatic Health
On this episode, we will be discussing the topic of male infertility in men's health. Joining us are Dr. Akanksha Mehta, an associate professor and residency program director in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine, and Dr. Michael Eisenberg, director ... Show More
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Everything You Need to Know about Progesterone with Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov
Today, we’re talking about “Everything you need to know about progesterone” with the CEO and Founder of Proov test, Dr. Amy Beckley. With a PhD in pharmacology, and a history of infertility, Dr. Beckley created a test to confirm successful ovulation at home by tracking PdG. She f ... Show More
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Sex Tech & Closing the Orgasm Gap with Anna Lee
DB sits down with Anna Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lioness, to talk about how her biofeedback vibrator is changing the game and making it as easier than ever to understand your body and experience mind-blowing orgasms. They geek out over tracking your pleasure, brainstorm their MV ... Show More
59m 48s
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Measles Outbreaks, Asteroid Risks and Fish Friends
The black hole at the center of our galaxy is emitting near-constant, random light. The European Space Agency has approved astronaut candidate John McFall, making McFall the first physically disabled candidate to be cleared to fly. The risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth rose ... Show More
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