Medical Notes: A New Form Of Evolution, Why Winter Is The Best Season For Your Diet, And The ‘Milk Bond’ Between Mother And Baby

We may have discovered a new form of evolution. Scientists studied how insects coped with hurricane harvey in 2017 for a paper published in Nature Ecology And Evolution. They noticed that many bugs went through a type of evolution called ‘Spatial sorting’. It changes the likelihood of which specific traits are passed on, like with natural selection. But instead of taking thousands of years, the change occurred almost instantaneously. Since it’s often triggered by major natural disasters, scientists think we’ll […]

December 24, 2025 3

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Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis

A mental health researcher reveals the secret battle she hid for years – one that nearly took her life during pregnancy. Her story exposes how common and overlooked perinatal depression truly is, and why stigma keeps so many women from getting help. In this powerful memoir-turned-case-study, she hopes to show struggling mothers that they’re not alone. Guest Information: Dr. Kara Zivin, author, Persevered, professor of health management and policy, University of Michigan Links for more info: Zivin Profile Zivin Website […]

December 21, 2025

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You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter?

While the impacts of a nuclear bomb are devastating, we all are now at risk for radiation effects due to low-dose, long-term ionizing radiation. Our experts discuss what scientists are learning about radiation exposure in medical and occupational settings, and explain practical ways people can protect themselves from harmful radiation. Guest Information: Dr. David Richardson, associate dean of research, professor of environment and occupational health, University of California – Irvine Dr. Mina Makary, vascular and interventional radiologist, associate clinical professor […]

December 21, 2025

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Medical Notes: We’re Overusing Salt, How Feeding Birds Improves Our Quality Of Life, And Protecting Kids From HIV

How can we save babies born with HIV? Experts estimate that about one point five million children have HIV around the world. standard treatments of anti-retroviral therapy start when kids are two to three months old. However, research published in The Lancet HIV has found greater success when the medication is given in the first 48 hours of life. this method aims to suppress HIV and keep infants off of anti-retroviral drugs for longer periods of time instead of the […]

December 17, 2025

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How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

Special Olympics is working to close major gaps in healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A new global report reveals widespread problems – from poor provider training to communication barriers – that prevent individuals with IDD from receiving informed, respectful, and effective care. The organization hopes to create a more inclusive system by improving physician training and empowering people with IDD to participate in their own health decisions. Guest Information: Dr. Dimitri Christakis, pediatrician, Chief Health Officer, Special […]

December 14, 2025

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Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options

When nerves lose the energy they need to function, it leads to numbness, pain, and loss of mobility for millions of Americans. New research is uncovering how risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and food insecurity disproportionately affect certain communities. As scientists work to refine treatments and explore promising therapies that include GLP-1 medications, early detection, dietary changes, and improved access to healthcare remain critical to stopping the progression of this condition. Guest Information: Dr. Eva Feldman, Russell N. […]

December 14, 2025

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Medical Notes: Why You Should Spend More Time On Your Phone, The Dangers Of Kids Playing Tackle Football, And How Light Therapy Can Mend Your Heart

Are sound waves the next big thing in cancer treatment? Chemotherapy has long been the standard option, but its side effects can be just as devastating for the patient as the cancer. Instead, new research in the journal Chemical Science reveals how to make this treatment more precise through using ultrasound waves. When ultrasound is applied over the cancerous area it activates the chemo just in that one spot. Researchers believe this approach could greatly minimize the damaging effects of […]

December 10, 2025

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Saving A Life: How To Reverse An Overdose

Many people know what to do in emergencies like fires or animal encounters, but far fewer understand how to respond to an opioid overdose. A nonprofit is teaching the public to recognize key signs of an overdose and use tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to save lives. As education and access expand, the goal is to make harm reduction strategies as familiar as any other life-saving precaution. Guest Information: Theo Krzywicki, founder and CEO, End Overdose Links for […]

December 7, 2025

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Hypothyroidism And The New FDA Ruling

The thyroid gland plays a vital role in regulating key body functions, but when it’s dysregulated, the typical treatment involves synthetic T4 and T3. A small number of patients still use desiccated thyroid extract derived from animals, but the FDA plans to phase it out due to safety and dosing concerns. Our experts explain why patients are still using DTE and why they’re being transitioned to other options. Guest Information: Dr. Anne Cappola, professor of medicine, Perelman School of Medicine […]

December 7, 2025