Since the 1970s we’ve been told to watch our salt intake. We’ve also been told that too much salt leads to high blood pressure. But what we were never told was there was no data that backed up this theory. In this episode, Dr. Nedd will go over the facts about salt intake, salt restrictions,...
Aug 13
Episode 304: The Truth About Skin Cancer, Sun Exposure, and Sunscreens
We all know that too much sun leads to skin cancer, right? Not so fast… In this episode we dive into the facts about the correlation between sun exposure and the different types of skin cancer. It’s not what you’ve been lead to believe. Here’s what Dr. Nedd goes over in this epis ... Show More
49m 53s
Jul 16
Episode 302: Mushrooms – The Medicinal Kind, not the Hallucinogenic Ones
Mushrooms can be used in omelettes, taken as a hallucinogen…but what about taking mushrooms for heart health or to fight cancer? Dr. Nedd has never liked mushrooms, but is now reconsidering his views on them after learning about what medicinal mushrooms can do. Here’s what Dr. Ne ... Show More
22m 56s
Jul 2
Episode 301: Fentanyl – A Crisis Getting Worse or Better?
You may have heard about Fentanyl on the news, that it’s coming over the border, people are dying from it, and we’re trying to stop the crisis. But what is the actual information that isn’t attention-grabbing headlines. And why is it considered to be so dangerous? Here’s what Dr. ... Show More
35m 52s
Jun 2024
Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?
What's your relationship with spiders like? Some people are pretty terrified of them, and for many their first reaction is to grab something to squash them with. Most likely, encountering spiders at home is a regular occurrence, and they're actually more beneficial than you might ... Show More
4m 50s
Jun 25
Crotalology (RATTLESNAKES) with Emily Taylor
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 why ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 2023
What To Do if You Meet a Rattlesnake
It’s rattlesnake season again and chances are, you’re going to come across one eventually around Boise. Luckily, snake wrangler and expert Kristina Parker is here to warm us up to this cold-blooded desert dweller. We’re talking snake urban legends, how to keep your pets safe. Plu ... Show More
17m 23s
Oct 2024
A Different Kind of Web Developer—Spiders!
In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are learning all about our eight-legged friends, spiders! To find out more, they are speaking with Taylor Cook, the wildlife care supervisor for the entomology department at the San Diego Zoo. Some people might find arachnids a little scary, ... Show More
37m 2s