Episodios

  • Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research | Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine

    Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research | Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine
    Dec 29 2025

    Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research

    • Though organ donation is a tightly regulated process, many of those protections disappear when a person’s whole body is donated to science. Each year, thousands of bodies enter a system with minimal oversight, where past cases have revealed misuse, profit-driven practices, and violations of consent. Now, experts are pushing for ethical standards in an industry that’s long operated in the shadows.

    Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine

    • Three years into the war in Ukraine, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of medical specialists as doctors flee the fighting. In some cases, patients with life-threatening conditions are being treated by physicians without the training they need. Now, a mobile app is connecting Ukrainian doctors to specialists around the world to deliver second opinions when they matter most.

    Medical Notes: Why Women Need To Eat More Produce, A New Test For Food Allergies, And Why Kids Learn Better When They’re Moving

    • We can diagnose food allergies earlier than ever before. Should women eat more produce? New research could help veterans get the treatment they need. Should grade school classrooms be more active?

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  • Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine

    Telemedicine On The Front Lines: The App That’s Saving Lives In Ukraine
    Dec 28 2025
    Three years into the war in Ukraine, hospitals are facing a critical shortage of medical specialists as doctors flee the fighting. In some cases, patients with life-threatening conditions are being treated by physicians without the training they need. Now, a mobile app is connecting Ukrainian doctors to specialists around the world to deliver second opinions when they matter most. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    8 m
  • Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research

    Bodies For Sale: The Unregulated Afterlife Of Bodies Donated To Research
    Dec 28 2025
    Though organ donation is a tightly regulated process, many of those protections disappear when a person’s whole body is donated to science. Each year, thousands of bodies enter a system with minimal oversight, where past cases have revealed misuse, profit-driven practices, and violations of consent. Now, experts are pushing for ethical standards in an industry that’s long operated in the shadows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    13 m
  • Medical Notes: A New Form Of Evolution, Why Winter Is The Best Season For Your Diet, And The ‘Milk Bond’ Between Mother And Baby

    Medical Notes: A New Form Of Evolution, Why Winter Is The Best Season For Your Diet, And The ‘Milk Bond’ Between Mother And Baby
    Dec 24 2025
    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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 m
  • 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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