What Does Mouthwash Have to Do with Blood Pressure?

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 products of those bacteria can indirectly affect blood pressure. References: Joshipura K, Muñoz-Torres F, Fernández-Santiago J, Patel RP, Lopez-Candales A. Over-the-counter mouthwash use, nitric oxide and hypertension risk. Blood pressure. 2020 Mar 3;29(2):103-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/08037051.2019.1...

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Gene Editing and Cholesterol: The Road Less Traveled

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

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

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?

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!

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

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

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

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