This one’s not just for the dogs. It’s also for the cats, the raccoons, the wax moths, the birds, the mice, and […]

Often, the more we learn about a disease, the more we learn about ourselves and the world around us. The story of […]

Parkinson’s is a disease of many dimensions. On the shelves of any bookstore or library you’ll find at least a handful of […]

In the 16th century, a series of deadly epidemics swept through much of the region of Mesoamerica known as the Aztec Empire, […]

With a history extending back millennia, with a biology that leads to permanent disability for tens of millions of people globally, and […]

For every article about the risks of sun exposure or a guide to sunscreens, you don’t have to look far to find […]

On the night of December 2, 1984, a deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India led to […]

“Throbbing, pulsating pain.” “Like a drill boring into your head.” “As though your head is gripped by a vise.” “Stabbing pain hammering […]

Fungal infections don’t often make an appearance on this podcast, but when they do, you know you’re in for a wild ride. […]

There’s no denying that human imagination is a powerful thing. It has led us to create incredible works of art, literature that […]