What Happened After World War One? World War Flu
On this week's episode, we review the history of the flu. We explore ancient flu pandemics, the "Spanish flu" of 1918, and the state of the flu today. In addition, we explore why the flu is so hard to...
11 Aug 20256min
Dealing with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
On this week's episode, we look at an increasingly full house of treatments which are being developed to join the club of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease medications. We look at what ADPK...
4 Aug 20255min
The Brain's Worst Hit: Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
On this week's episode, written by guest author Christy Kestner, PhD, we discuss traumatic brain injury; when the brain gets banged around enough to cause damage. We explore the causes, problems, some...
28 Jul 20256min
How Inflammation Threatens Your Kidneys and Heart
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is incredibly common, affecting 1 in 7 Americans, and heart disease is a common cause of death for those with CKD. In this week's article we explore the role inflammation ...
21 Jul 20257min
Steering Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder
In this week's episode we review Major Depressive Disorder, a common mental disorder affecting millions of Americans. We explore who this disorder affects, what happens in the brain and body, and what...
14 Jul 20256min
Beneath the Surface of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
In this week's episode, we explore the chronic inflammatory skin condition Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). With HS, hair follicles located in large skin creases like the armpits become inflamed and clo...
7 Jul 20255min
Dehydration Isn't a Day at the Beach
In this episode we review what happens in dehydrtion, who may be at increased risk, and what happens to the body when it doesn't get enoug hwater. We also distinguish between two major types of dehydr...
30 Jun 20256min
The Cost of Extra Weight on Heart Failure Risk
This week, we investigate the links between heart failure and obesity. We explore what heart failure is, the risks, and how it can have long-term impacts on health. We also look into obesity, some of ...
23 Jun 20255min
