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  • You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter? | Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis

    You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter? | Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis
    Dec 22 2025
    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. 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. Dr. Zivin's 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. 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. Is winter the best season for our health? Has education has become an afterthought for kids? Breast milk is triggered by a baby’s whine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis

    Pregnancy Won’t Protect You: The Maternal Mental Health Crisis
    Dec 21 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 m
  • You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter?

    You’re Being Exposed To Radiation – Does It Matter?
    Dec 21 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • Medical Notes: We’re Overusing Salt, How Feeding Birds Improves Our Quality Of Life, And Protecting Kids From HIV

    Medical Notes: We’re Overusing Salt, How Feeding Birds Improves Our Quality Of Life, And Protecting Kids From HIV
    Dec 17 2025
    How can we save babies born with HIV? We’re overusing salt – and not just in our pasta. Technology is only as good as it’s creator. Is it time to invest in a bird feeder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 m
  • Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options | How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

    Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options | How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone
    Dec 15 2025
    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. 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. 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? We’re overusing salt – and not just in our pasta. Technology is only as good as it’s creator. Is it time to invest in a bird feeder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone

    How Improving Healthcare For People With Disabilities Helps Everyone
    Dec 14 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options

    Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, And New Treatment Options
    Dec 14 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 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

    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
    Dec 10 2025
    Are sound waves the next big thing in cancer treatment? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Why you may want to spend more time on your phone. Light therapy could mend your heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 m