At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Every day, 17 of them die waiting. This is a story of survival, bravery, and a medical breakthrough that could solve everything – using organs from animals.
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Nov 21
What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?
Could the secret to living longer be as simple as what’s for dinner? Sanjay sits down with explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner to discuss the science behind longevity, why taste (not willpower) drives healthy habits, and how affordable, plant-based recipes inspired by th ... Show More
26m 23s
Nov 14
Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his f ... Show More
37m 11s
Apr 2025
Interview: How do kidney transplants work? | Alexander H. Toledo
<p>In 1954, Joseph Murray attempted a type of kidney swap that no doctor had tried before. The surgery was a success, and the patient would go on to live with the transplanted organ thanks to one key factor: it came from his identical twin. 70 years later, nearly 100,000 kidneys ... Show More
23m 31s
Nov 2024
CLASSIC: The Red Market: Is China Executing People To Harvest Their Organs?
Until the day we're able to manufacture affordable, reliable organs from scratch, organ transplants will remain the only hope for millions of sick and dying people across the planet. For this reason, organs have been a big business for decades -- and not all aspects of the busine ... Show More
57m 24s
Feb 2025
Episode 112: Bio-printing Breakthroughs: The Art of Creating Organs
<p>Our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Kamil ElKhoury, MIT Innovator under 35, and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30.</p>
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<p>In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of 3D organ bioprinting. We discuss the process of development of biocompatible organs an ... Show More
31m 13s
Jan 2025
Ovarian Cancer at 21 Years Old
#podcast #cancer #infertility #health
At just 21 years old, Lydia faced a diagnosis no one saw coming—ovarian cancer. Lydia shares her journey of seeking answers, navigating the medical system, and finding hope amidst uncertainty. From the first warning signs to her fight for c ... Show More
1h 14m