Ep 131 Parkinson’s Disease: Dopamine & discoveries
Parkinson’s is a disease of many dimensions. On the shelves of any bookstore or library you’ll find at least a handful of […]
Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish
In the 16th century, a series of deadly epidemics swept through much of the region of Mesoamerica known as the Aztec Empire, […]
Episode 129 Lymphatic Filariasis: Hiding in plain sight
With a history extending back millennia, with a biology that leads to permanent disability for tens of millions of people globally, and […]
Episode 128 Skin Cancer: We love and fear the sun
For every article about the risks of sun exposure or a guide to sunscreens, you don’t have to look far to find […]
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 […]
