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
85–90% of Primary Liver Cancers Are Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Why Aren’t We Catching It Sooner?
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common cause of primary liver cancer. Curative treatments include surgery and transplant, but many patients don't know they have the disease until it's too l...
16 Jun 20256min
From Cross-Contamination to Cure: Hepatitis C
In this week's episode, we look into the history of Hepatitis C. The hepatitis C virus spread far and wide during the era before modern sterilization and screening, infecting millions. We look into th...
12 Jun 20255min
Speaking About Social Anxiety Disorder
In this episode, we delve into the science and struggle behind social anxiety disorder. This condition affects millions of people and often begins in childhood. We explore how the brain’s fear circuit...
27 Mai 20255min
