Ep 127 Bhopal: The 1984 Union Carbide Disaster
On the night of December 2, 1984, a deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India led to […]
Episode 126 Migraine: A Cacophony in Four Movements
“Throbbing, pulsating pain.” “Like a drill boring into your head.” “As though your head is gripped by a vise.” “Stabbing pain hammering […]
Episode 125 Blastomycosis: How fungus became amongus
Fungal infections don’t often make an appearance on this podcast, but when they do, you know you’re in for a wild ride. […]
Episode 124 The full spectrum of color vision deficiency
There’s no denying that human imagination is a powerful thing. It has led us to create incredible works of art, literature that […]
Ep 123 Hand, Foot, and Mouth (and Butt?) Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The dreaded scourge of daycares, kindergartens, even occasionally college campuses, and the topic of this week’s […]
Episode 122 Asthma: A phlegmy episode
Most of us are familiar with asthma. Maybe you have the disease yourself or maybe a friend, family member, or coworker has […]
Special Episode: Ed Yong & An Immense World
Our final TPWKY book club selection of the season will test the limits of your imagination by asking you to consider what […]
Episode 121 Tularemia: Hare today, gone tomorrow
The CDC’s list of highest priority bioterrorism agents is a short one, with only six pathogens making the cut. Among the more […]
Special Episode: Deborah Blum & The Poison Squad
Oh, to taste the food of the past. Strawberry jam made from farm-fresh strawberries. Milk straight from the cow. Cookies baked with […]
Episode 120 Acetaminophen/Paracetamol: Pain. Killer.
It’s safe to assume that the vast majority of you have a bottle or blister pack of acetaminophen/paracetamol/Tylenol/Panadol in your home medicine […]
