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51 episodes
#5029: How Much Tuna Is Actually Safe to Eat?
We break down the science of mercury in tuna, the real symptoms of toxicity, and whether canned fish can actually hurt you.
#5008: Why "Superfoods" Are Marketing, Not Science
The $200 billion superfood industry has no scientific definition. Here's what antioxidants actually do.
#4851: What Half-Life Tells You About Tapering Off Sleep Meds
Why short-half-life drugs are actually harder to quit, and how the bathtub analogy explains it all.
#4744: Lyme Disease: Facts, Myths, and Tick Safety
What Lyme actually is, why Storrs is ground zero, and how to stay safe outdoors without spiraling.
#4613: Baby Gear That Costs More Than a Used Car
From $1,500 bassinets with firmware updates to app-connected bottle makers — a look at the most absurdly engineered baby products.
#4480: The Doctor Visit You Can't Make: Health Anxiety's Hidden Trap
Why avoiding the doctor can be more dangerous than what you're afraid of finding.
#4355: How to Treat Back Pain Without NSAIDs
Safe pain relief for back pain when NSAIDs aren't an option, plus how to stop acute pain from becoming chronic.
#4278: Designing a DIY Meal Replacement from First Principles
Powder beats bars for low-fat, shelf-stable meal replacements. Here's how to design your own from scratch.
#4192: Is Organic Worth It for Your Toddler?
Hannah in Jerusalem asks: is organic food actually worth it for her toddler?
#4093: Blood Pressure, Kidneys & Gout: The Hidden Loop
How hypertension, kidney damage, and uric acid form a three-way feedback loop — and what to do about it.
#3753: How to Safely Recover from Hypothermia
The safe way to warm up after getting dangerously cold — and why a hot shower can actually kill you.
#3702: The Silent Side Effect of SSRIs
60% of patients on SSRIs experience sexual dysfunction. We break down the why and what to do.
#3696: N95 vs N99 vs SN98: Which Mask Actually Works?
N95, N99, and SN-98 masks compared — what the ratings really mean, how fit matters more than numbers, and when to switch to a respirator.
#3591: How SSRIs Change Your Body's Thermostat
Why some people melt in heat while others thrive — and how SSRIs, brown fat, and air conditioning all play a role.
#3529: Pill Organizer vs. App: What Actually Works?
Evidence shows a simple pill organizer beats apps for compliance. But the ideal system uses both.
#3528: Baby Eczema: When to Moisturize vs. See a Specialist
Infant skin is structurally different from adult skin. Learn when moisturizing is enough and when to call a specialist.
#3508: Kitchen Dangers: What to Keep Away from Kids
Soy sauce, salt, and vanilla extract can be more dangerous than you think. Here's what parents need to know.
#3507: Gout’s Hidden Fire: Rethinking a Systemic Disease
Gout is being reclassified as a whole-body inflammatory disease. Here’s what that means for treatment.
#3113: Baby Vital Signs: What Actually Works for Home Monitoring
Pulse oximeters, thermometers, and stethoscopes for infants — what's accurate and what's dangerously misleading.
#3074: Sunscreen vs Stroller: Baby Sun Protection in Jerusalem
What to actually do when the UV index is 11 and you need to walk 20 minutes to the park.
#3054: How Dirty Is Your Reusable Water Bottle Really?
Your water bottle can be 1,800x dirtier than a toilet seat. Here's how biofilm forms and how to actually clean it.
#2912: Why SSRIs Can Make You Drenched at 3 AM
SSRIs can wreck your body's thermostat. Here's the neuropharmacology behind night sweats and what you can do.
#2910: The Quiet Chemistry of Xylene-Free Markers
What’s really in your permanent marker? The hidden chemical revolution happening on the hardware store shelf.
#2841: When Patient Forums Diagnose What Doctors Miss
How patients crowd-source answers when doctors have none — the hidden world of post-cholecystectomy syndrome.