Kitchen Chemistry: Natural Flavors – How Natural Are They?
Dr. David Andrews explains the process of creating natural flavors, the FDA guidelines, and how safe they are for consumption.
Medical Notes: April 16, 2023
New precision medicine may be a breakthrough for cancer treatment. Is dry cleaning bad for your health? Light therapy could mend your heart.
TikTok Tics: Can Social Media Cause Neurologic Disorders?
Our experts explain the cause and how to successfully recover from the disorder.
Breaking the Silence on Incest and Sexual Trauma
Dr. Patti Feuereisen explains how to support victims of sexual abuse and why starting the conversation is necessary.
Medical Notes: April 9, 2023
Are we prepared for another pandemic? Tackle football isn’t as kid-friendly as you think. Are you taking the right amount of insulin? And more.
Saving Yourself: What To Do in an Emergency Situation
An expert explains the most important steps to take when you’re in a crisis that will give you the best chances of survival.
Happy Accidents in Science That Created the Products We Use Every Day
Our experts discuss why we should look at failures as a starting point rather than the end of the road.
Medical Notes: April 2, 2023
Diagnostic testing for Alzheimer's disease is becoming more accessible. Not all fiber is created equal. Do you know why childhood stress can affect your adult life? The source of our balance can be found inside our ears.
Research Misconduct: The Growing Issue of Data Integrity in Science
Dr. Matthew Schrag, the whistleblower of the alleged falsified paper, explains the issue and what it means for future research.
The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine
In honor of Women’s History Month, Author Lynn Cullen explains Horstmann’s crucial role in the fight against polio.
Medical Notes: March 26, 2023
How fevers can benefit your child’s health. Can CBD help you kick your bad habit? If our eyes are always moving, why do we see a stable world?
Always Running Late? You May Be a Victim of ‘Time Blindness’
People with ADHD often have a weaker perception of time, called 'time blindness.' Experts discuss the condition and give time management tips.
New Test Can Detect Both Covid-19 and the Flu
The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Lucira Health’s combined Covid-19 and flu at-home testing kit. Dr. Emily Volk explains the EUA status and how to properly use this new test.
Medical Notes: March 19, 2023
Do you know what’s in your baby’s food? Why are stroke-related deaths on the rise? Plus, to improve your liver health, start walking.
Eat The Invaders: How You Can Help Your Local Environment
Two experts reveal how you can help by adding the invasive species in your area into your diet.
Is Your Diet Slowly Killing You?
Experts discuss how you can supplement your diet – with less pills and more natural ingredients – to get your health back on track.
Medical Notes: March 12, 2023
How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occur. A new powder to protect your lungs from viruses. And babies remember faces, even when we wear masks.
A Look at the Rising Field of Genetic Counseling
Our experts explain how to know if you need to see a genetic counselor.
Medical Malpractice: ‘I’m Privy To Information That Would Shock People’
Dr. Stanley Berry takes us through instances of medical malpractice and his experience dealing with negligent physicians.
Medical Notes: March 5, 2023
Science is learning a thing or two from nature. A stressful day may look different depending on your gender. Everything we know about love may be wrong.
Genomics Pt. 2: Designer Babies, Illegal Experiments, and Moral Issues
Our experts explain the ethical debate surrounding gene editing in humans. Where do we draw the moral line and have we already crossed it?
Blame Your Grandparents for Your Health Issues
Author Judith Finlayson explains how our grandparents’ habits and behaviors have a direct influence on our DNA.
Medical Notes: February 26, 2023
We’re a step closer to giving people with paralysis more independence. Should men go sober when trying to start a family? Plus, long Covid symptoms have been narrowed down to just seven.
How Scientists Are Speeding Up Evolution Using Genome Editing
The field of genome editing goes all the way back to the 1970s when researchers discovered how to clone DNA. Experts discuss how gene editing technology can fit millions of years of evolution into mere months.
