Gene Editing and Cholesterol: The Road Less Traveled
In this week's episode we explore gene therapies. We look at what genes are, why mutations can be dangerous, and what methods are being investigated to solve these problems. Then we focus on familial ...
23 Mar 7min
Anemia Disrupts the Body’s Oxygen Supply Chain
In this week's episode, we explore what happens when the body can't supply enough oxygen to cells. This condition, called anemia, is caused by a drop in red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying hemoglob...
16 Mar 6min
Bipolar Disorder on the Knife’s Edge of Emotion
In this week's episode, we take a look at bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is what happens when out-of-control brain chemicals cut our ability to regulate our mood. The condition results in uncontro...
9 Mar 7min
Can Amylin Help Us Navigate Our Way to a Healthy Weight?
On this week's episode we investigate the molecule amylin, a hormone that also affects the body and brain. Amylin is released in response to eating, and helps us know when we're full. We look at what ...
2 Mar 4min
Eating Carbs Last May Help With Diabetes, No Kidding!
In this week's episode, we explore the concept of Carbs Last. This is an eating tactic where foods high in fiber and protein are eaten before sugary carbohydrates. A solid history of clinical research...
23 Feb 5min
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (NK) Is When the Eye Can’t See What’s Happening
In this week's episode, we take a closer look at Neurotrophic Keratopathy (NK), a rare nerve condition affecting the eye. We explore how the eye works, the risks of developing NK, possible complicatio...
16 Feb 7min
The Power of Triglyceride Research
In this week's episode, we explore hypertriglyceridemia: high triglyceride levels in the blood. We look at what triglycerides are, why they might be elevated, and some of the risks and causes of hyper...
9 Feb 6min
What Does Mouthwash Have to Do with Blood Pressure?
In this week's episode, we look at the surprising link between mouthwash use and high blood pressure. We explore what mouthwash does, how the bacteria in our mouths are beneficial, and how the product...
2 Feb 6min
