Vaping is all the rage in the U.S., but young people are turning up at hospitals barely able to breathe. Over a thousand vapers have gotten sick—34 are dead—and no one knows why. We investigated the case of the mysterious vaping disease with help from Geri Sullivan, pulmonologist Dr. Louella Amos, lab director Iniobong Afia, inhalation toxicologist Prof. I ... Show More
Oct 22
Testosterone: Do We All Need a Boost?
We’re hearing a ton about the marvels of testosterone from influencers, celebrities, and even government officials. They say we should be thinking about our T levels, topping them off with extra if they’re too low. And we’re told that the benefits of testosterone are HUGE: that w ... Show More
39m 57s
Oct 15
Fiber Maxxing and Poo Maxxing, with Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Have you been puzzled by your poos or felt down about your dumps?? You’re not alone! So many of us are struggling with gut issues, which is why fiber is having a major moment. But even though we’re secretly guzzling psyllium husk, tons of us are too embarrassed to talk about our ... Show More
59m 4s
Nov 2019
How did teen vaping become an epidemic?
It unfolded right under our noses, in classrooms, on school buses, in locker rooms after sports practice—millions of kids got addicted to nicotine within the span of just a few years, thanks to the spread of vaping devices like Juul. This fall, the scope of the issue came into sh ... Show More
45m 11s
Oct 2023
Vaping: is it worse than smoking?
<p>Vaping vs. Smoking, which is worse? With "vaping" killing 68 people in the year 2019, the insane chemical flavouring and how much nicotine there is per hit - is vaping now worse than smoking? Today we explain how vapes work, what nicotine does, how THC vaping is different and ... Show More
51m 7s
Dec 2021
Lung disease among e-cigarette users, 2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist
Resident candidate, IMG, and AMA Research Challenge finalist Dr. Naga Ganti discusses her research on the prevalence of lung disease among e-cigarettes users, especially given that more than 2 million US youth use e-cigarettes.
Poster: Epidemiology and prevalence of lung disea ... Show More
9m 26s
Feb 2025
161: Saving Millions or Making us SICK?? The Shocking Truth Behind Vaping
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Even though it’s super controversial, it seems like everyone is vaping these days. If you’ve ever watched my FYP videos, you know that I like to take a hit of the devil’s lettuce from a vape pen. But every time I post one of those videos, without fail, ... Show More
51m 3s
Apr 2024
Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors | Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, FSAHM. She is a professor of pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a developmental psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is a world expert in adolescent decision-making and risk-t ... Show More
2h 26m