The Unexpected Benefits of Being Observed

The Unexpected Benefits of Being Observed

In this week's episode, written by guest writer Daniel Benton, we explore the Hawthorne Effect. This the phenomenon that people tend to do better in research studies just by being observed. We look into what this effect is, how it works, and how it makes clinical research trials beneficial to every participants simply by being observed. References: Sommer R. The Hawthorne dogma. Psychological Bulletin [Internet]. 1968 Dec 1 [cited 2026 July 21];70(6, Pt.1):592–5. Available from: https://www...

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When Your Bladder Can’t Take the Pressure

When Your Bladder Can’t Take the Pressure

In this week's episode, we look at the prevalence, pathophysiology, and progress towards a solution to urinary incontinence. We review what urinary incontinence is, look at the different types of inco...

31 Elo 7min

Is Low Testosterone Baked Into Aging?

Is Low Testosterone Baked Into Aging?

In this week's episode, we explore the world of hypogonadism, which typically manifests as low testosterone. We look at what testosterone is, the role it plays in the body, and what happens when testo...

24 Elo 5min

Early Detection Will Build The Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Care

Early Detection Will Build The Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Care

In this week's episode, we explore pancreatic cancer. This dangerous form of cancer has many things working against it: the pancreas is very near vital blood vessels, symptoms are vague, and there is ...

18 Elo 7min

Why Do Some Vaccines Protect You for Decades While Others Don't?

Why Do Some Vaccines Protect You for Decades While Others Don't?

In this week's episode, we explore the difference between vaccines that are effective for live and those that must be renewed yearly. The difference is viruses that mutate frequently, like the flu, an...

10 Elo 5min

An Unfiltered Look at X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)

An Unfiltered Look at X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)

In this week's episode, we explore a rare genetic disorder that results in excessive urination. X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) is a disease where sufferers produce excessive ...

4 Elo 6min

How Excess Body Fat Affects Blood Sugar Control

How Excess Body Fat Affects Blood Sugar Control

In this week's episode, written by guest author Daniel Benton, we examine the link between obesity and diabetes. We look at the underlying biological mechanisms that link the two conditions, why each ...

27 Heinä 8min

Improving Your Health One Step At A Time

Improving Your Health One Step At A Time

In this week's episode, we explore what might be the oldest exercise: walking. We look at the effectiveness of walking in preventing heart disease and stroke, diabetes, and other conditions, explore w...

20 Heinä 6min

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