Episode 62 Leishmaniasis, Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
The neglected tropical disease known as leishmaniasis is really more of a collection of diseases caused by a variety of parasites transmitted […]
COVID-19 Chapter 12: Control, Take 2
That’s right, we are rebooting our Anatomy of a Pandemic series in which we cover various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Episode 61 Typhoid: There’s Something About Mary
Your long wait is finally over – the season four premiere of This Podcast Will Kill You has arrived! And to mark […]
Episode 60 Giving birth to “The Pill”
Well, TPWKY listeners, it has been a heck of a year, and it’s not even over yet! But one thing has come […]
Episode 59 Thalidomide: Justice Delayed, Justice Denied
The story of thalidomide is often employed as a cautionary tale – why testing a drug’s safety during pregnancy is crucial or […]
Episode 58 Guinea worm: (Almost) Ancient History
You’ve heard about smallpox, and you’ve learned about rinderpest. Now it’s time to meet what may be the third disease to ever […]
Episode 57 Herpes: Stop the STIgma
The harm caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 & 2 often arises not from the pathology of the viruses themselves but […]
Episode 56 Sickle Cell Disease: Invisible Illness, Enduring Strength
Neglected and ignored by the medical establishment throughout most of its history, sickle cell disease remains one of the most common (and […]
Episode 55 Rocky Mountain spotted fever: The tick must be destroyed!
Despite what its name might suggest, the story of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) takes us far beyond the jagged, snow-capped peaks […]
Episode 54 Wake Up and Smell the Caffeine
Are you one of the billions of people around the world who starts your day with a freshly brewed and deliciously aromatic […]
