58. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
Can a clever new study shed light on one of parenting’s most elusive and contentious questions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ...
21 Okt 202229min
57. Doctors Know They Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics. Why Don’t They Stop?
Antibiotics save lives. But what happens when we use them too much? Bapu looks at how changing physician behavior could help prevent a major public health disaster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
14 Okt 202227min
56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?
Incarceration has been linked to infectious diseases, mental illness, cancer, and violence. But new research suggests it can extend some people’s lifespans. Bapu investigates the paradox of prison tim...
7 Okt 202228min
55. This Vaccine Lottery Seemed Like a Great Idea. Why Didn’t it Work?
Behavioral economists say “regret lotteries” are powerful motivational tools. When Philadelphia tried one in 2021, the results were disappointing. Bapu looks at how incentives can backfire — and what ...
30 Sep 202229min
54. Will You Ever Go Back to Your Doctor’s Office?
When COVID hit, telemedicine use in the U.S. exploded. But how are we using it now? Bapu Jena explores the consequences of this evolving technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...
23 Sep 202232min
53. Why Do Doctors Have to Play Defense?
After the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, doctors in some states are concerned that delivering treatment could put them in legal jeopardy. Bapu Jena looks at how the practice of “defensive medicine...
16 Sep 202228min
52. Who Gets a Heart Disease Test?
Medical tests can save lives. So how do doctors decide who gets tested, and when? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
9 Sep 202231min
Why Fridays May Be Dangerous for Your Health (Ep. 9 Replay)
When researchers analyzed which day of the week most F.D.A. drug-safety alerts are released — and what it means for public health — they were stunned. So, what can we do about the “Friday Effect?” Hos...
2 Sep 202220min
