Are Humans Hot Enough to Survive a Fungal Apocalypse?
About this episode: New research has identified massive fungal blooms in North America in the Cretaceous period, suggesting significant ecol...
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The HPV Vaccine, 20 Years Later
About this episode: In the two decades since the HPV vaccine was approved, women's risk of developing cervical cancer has dropped by 80% for...
Prescription Denials Are on the Rise
About this episode: If you've ever been prescribed a new medication from your doctor only to be told by the pharmacy that your insurance won...
The Peptide Episode
About this episode: In June, the FDA convened an advisory committee to discuss whether seven selected peptides should be permitted for legal...
An Early Start to West Nile Virus Season?
About this episode: West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., and while most people who contract it won't even...
Immigration Crossfire in Tennessee Threatens Children's Health
About this episode: Children in Tennessee who need ventilators, chemotherapy and other essential medical treatments—but who have no means to...
All About Legionnaires' Disease
About this episode: Cooling towers rife with Legionella bacteria are fueling an outbreak of a serious respiratory disease in New York City....
Are SSRIs Being Overprescribed?
About this episode: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are the most widely used class of antidepressants. While these medica...
Curbing Urban Sprawl: Why Better City Planning Could Mean Better Health
About this episode: Recent research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that living in a compact metropolitan set...
Could GLP-1s Help Treat Addiction?
About this episode: As GLP-1 use surges among U.S. adults for weight loss and diabetes management, researchers are exploring whether these m...
The Explosive Diarrhea Episode
About this episode: A parasite that can cause severe gastrointestinal discomfort is sickening people across the country. While cyclosporiasi...
How Storytelling Can Advance Public Health
About this episode: When it comes to solving big public health issues, personal storytelling can turn abstract research into real impact. In...
As Baby Boomers Age, Caregiving Trends Are Shifting
About this episode: Between a growing aging population, the emergence of new technologies, and cuts to Medicaid spending, the landscape of A...
A Forecast for the 2026 Hurricane Season
About this episode: Strong El Niño activity in the Pacific could mean a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, but recent events like tropical s...
$168 Million in Federal Dollars for Rural Health in Maryland
About this episode: Late last year, the federal government awarded the state of Maryland $168 million for projects advancing rural health. I...
Should Cities Be Welcoming Autonomous Vehicles?
About this episode: As self-driving cars reach new corners of the country, there is more data on crashes and safety. But is there enough dat...
From the Research Lab to Open Mic Night: Comedy in Science Communication
About this episode: Telling a good joke is a science—it requires gathering data, thoughtful analysis, and constant experimentation to get it...
A New School of Public Health is Coming to Detroit
About this episode: Established in 1868 as a medical school, Wayne State University has championed decades of community-engaged research and...
Right-Sizing Traffic Enforcement for Safer Roadways
About this episode: The U.S. stands out among peer countries for having the worst rate of traffic deaths. Approaching this issue from a publ...
Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Find Organ Donors
About this episode: Individuals awaiting organ transplants are often encouraged to reach out to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues t...