Recent Episodes
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Your Genes and Cannabis
So far, 37 states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes, while 19 states and the District of Columbia have also legalized its recreational use. But recent reports show up to one-third of cannabis users get Canabis Use Disorder or CanUD, that's cannabis addiction or using cannabis in a way that damages their health. ... More » }
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Life Expectancy – We Have Come a Long Way
As science has advanced, so has life expectancy, but in parts of the world including the US, that number fell during the pandemic. So, has our lifespan rebounded since then? It has. But first consider that a child born in 1900 could only expect to live32 years. In just over a century, the average had more than doubled to 71 years in 2021.... More » }
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Brain Atlas: A New (R)evolution for Neuroscience
The first thing a lot of us do before heading to a new place is consult a map. We can see how the city is laid out, its central hub, and general features and properties. The more complex the area the more help it is as a starting point. Scientists are using the same approach to the human brain. A new “brain atlas” can provide an incredible amount of detail that can help with a fundamental understanding of this complex organ. ... More » }
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The Biggest Little Name in Medicine
No doubt you've been hearing a lot about a drug called Ozempic but not only for its original use which was the treatment of diabetes. Ozempic and another similar drug called Mountjaro are taking off because of how effective they are as weight loss drugs. Some people have reported losing up to 35 pounds. ... More » }
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It's Not Just Global Warming
The American Lung Association reported that if all US drivers switch to EVs and we use clean energy to power them by twenty-fifty, nearly ninety thousand lives and a trillion dollars in healthcare would be saved. A recent report called the “State of the Air” found that over a third of Americans live in areas with excessive ozone and particle pollution. ... More » }
