Statins Good or Bad: Why the Popularity of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Sparks Criticism

Statins Good or Bad: Why the Popularity of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Sparks Criticism

In this episode we unpack the facts, controversies, and benefits surrounding the most prescribed drugs for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol. Statins reduce risks of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death, yet concerns over side effects - like muscle pain and blood sugar increases - fuel debates around their use. We’ll explore how statins work, the reality behind their reported side effects, and how lifestyle changes can boost their effectiveness. Join us as we dive into why statins have...

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Early Detection Will Build The Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Care

Early Detection Will Build The Foundation of Pancreatic Cancer Care

In this week's episode, we explore pancreatic cancer. This dangerous form of cancer has many things working against it: the pancreas is very near vital blood vessels, symptoms are vague, and there is ...

18 Aug 7min

Why Do Some Vaccines Protect You for Decades While Others Don't?

Why Do Some Vaccines Protect You for Decades While Others Don't?

In this week's episode, we explore the difference between vaccines that are effective for live and those that must be renewed yearly. The difference is viruses that mutate frequently, like the flu, an...

10 Aug 5min

An Unfiltered Look at X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)

An Unfiltered Look at X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI)

In this week's episode, we explore a rare genetic disorder that results in excessive urination. X-Linked Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus (NDI) is a disease where sufferers produce excessive ...

4 Aug 6min

How Excess Body Fat Affects Blood Sugar Control

How Excess Body Fat Affects Blood Sugar Control

In this week's episode, written by guest author Daniel Benton, we examine the link between obesity and diabetes. We look at the underlying biological mechanisms that link the two conditions, why each ...

27 Juli 8min

Improving Your Health One Step At A Time

Improving Your Health One Step At A Time

In this week's episode, we explore what might be the oldest exercise: walking. We look at the effectiveness of walking in preventing heart disease and stroke, diabetes, and other conditions, explore w...

20 Juli 6min

Why Do Weight Loss Trials See Success in the Placebo Group?

Why Do Weight Loss Trials See Success in the Placebo Group?

In this week's episode, we examine a little-known benefit of being in weight loss trials: the placebo effect. We look at data showing that most people lose weight in weight loss trials, even those who...

13 Juli 6min

Diving Into The Psychology of Picky Eating May Reveal ARFID

Diving Into The Psychology of Picky Eating May Reveal ARFID

On this week's episode, we look at a disease commonly confused for normal "picky eating," Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. This disorder, which is driven by fear, disgust, sensory sensitivit...

6 Juli 8min

Winning the Cup by Silencing Food Noise

Winning the Cup by Silencing Food Noise

On this week's episode, we explore the concept to "Food Noise." Food noise is excessive, intrusive, constant thoughts about food that disrupt social, mental, and physical life - including by eating ex...

29 Juni 6min

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