Medical Notes: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Reproductive Health, Reversing Your Age, And Patients Are Being Misdiagnosed As ‘Brain Dead’

People marked as ‘brain dead’ may have been misdiagnosed. Thousands of patients are labeled as ‘unresponsive’ each year, but new research reveals that 25 percent of those assumptions are wrong. Some patients are conscious, they just can’t show it. Thankfully, a new AI tool called see-me can detect small signs of consciousness by analyzing microscopic facial movements. In fact, it can identify awareness up to eight days earlier than current methods. If you want to reverse your age, it’s time […]

October 22, 2025 1

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Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Guest Information: Pamela Walaski, 2024-2025 President, Board of Directors of the American Society of Safety Professionals Katelyn Parady, development and strategic […]

October 19, 2025 1

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Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry’s Greed Is Killing Humanity

Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system’s strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Guest Information: Stuart Gillespie, author, Food Fight Links for more info: Gillespie Stubstack Gillespie LinkedIn Gillespie X Profile […]

October 19, 2025 2

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Medical Notes: The New Test Saving Generations Of Men, A Solve For Your Balance Issues, And How To Use Boredom To Your Advantage

A test that could save generations of men. Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death in American men, and most cases can only be diagnosed after a biopsy. Luckily, new research in the journal E-bio Medicine reveals a new urine test that could significantly reduce the need for these procedures. It detects three biomarkers present in prostate tumors, and makes an accurate diagnosis even when a blood test comes back normal. Have you gotten your teeth cleaned […]

October 15, 2025

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CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneering The Future Of Cancer Treatment

CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking cancer treatment that reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer. First approved by the FDA in 2017, it’s already shown success in patients with blood cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. While the therapy can cause serious side effects, our expert this week –a pioneer of this therapy– discusses the future of using this powerful new weapon against cancer. Guest Information: Dr. Michel Sadelain, genetic engineer and cell […]

October 12, 2025 1

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AI Therapy: Can An Algorithm Help You More Than A Human?

Will AI therapy promote even more isolation within society? Dr. Michael Heinz, a research psychiatrist, is part of a team using generative AI to act as a therapist for people with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. He explains how this always-available AI therapist measures up to human-based therapy, and how AI best fits into the future of mental health.’ Guest Information: Dr. Michael Heinz, research psychiatrist, Dartmouth College Links for more info: Dr. Heinz LinkedIn Dr. Heinz Personal Website Therabot […]

October 12, 2025 4

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Medical Notes: How Birth Control Is Changing Your Brain, The Sneaky Cause Of Air Pollution, And Are You Eating The Right Type Of Protein?

Is birth control safe to use? Millions of women use hormonal contraception, and new research is showing it may be affecting more than reproduction. Research in the journal Hormones And Behavior shows that contraceptives seem to affect brain processes that are responsible for emotions and memory. The paper has connected that birth control appears to influence how women experience emotions and remember the emotional event later. You’d never guess this sneaky cause of air pollution. Though wildfires and dust storms […]

October 8, 2025 1

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Resiliency After Disaster – Why We Need To Prioritize Social Infrastructure

When a natural disaster strikes, the physical destruction is obvious, but the hidden toll on mental health often gets overlooked. NYU researcher Alexis Merdjanoff explains why disaster recovery plans leave communities unprepared, how timing is critical for mental health support, and how investing in strong social connections before tragedy hits can speed recovery. Guest Information: Alexis Merdjanoff, director, Environmental Public Health Program, assistant professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences, New York University’s School of Global Public Health Links for more […]

October 5, 2025

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Will Acupuncture Help You Recover Faster From Surgery?

Many people assume their heart surgery will be the most nerve-wracking part of their treatment, but the reality is much different. Often, recovering from this procedure can become so stressful that patients can develop a heart rhythm disorder. Our experts discuss the ancient medicine practice that’s providing much-needed relief for these patients. Guest Information: Dr. Kim Feingold, cardiac psychologist; founder & director of the Cardiac Behavioral Medicine Service, the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern University Ania Grimone, acupuncturist, owner & […]

October 5, 2025