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Infectious disease + podcast = so much good dinner party conversation. That's right- we're talking infectious disease.
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From the history, to the biology, to how scared you need to be, we'll cover everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about everyone's favorite infectious diseases. These are stories of humans: of suffering, of triumph, of heroes, and of villains universally despised and endlessly battled. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single episode!

17/06/2025

Last week we took you through the history of fluoridation (and the anti-fluoridation movement). This week we get deep into dental caries and how fluoride works to protect our teeth, as well as what potential health risks may exist with fluoride exposure.

10/06/2025

Fluoride continues to make headlines, but as always with controversial topics in science and medicine, this is nothing new. On today's episode, we take you through the history of fluoride and its introduction into community water sources - 80 years ago. Tune in this week for all the history and be sure you're subscribed for next week when we get into what fluoride actually does and the data on health benefits (or harms).

03/06/2025

If you've ever stared at the ceiling during a pelvic exam and wondered, "how the heck did these exams become routine?" Well then, do we have an episode for you! For this week's book club, Erin Welsh sat down with historian of medicine, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Kline to chat about her book, Exposed: the hidden history of the pelvic exam. From its dark origins to its current reclamation, this episode has it all!

27/05/2025

Toxic Shock Syndrome - a name that likely lives in infamy in so many of our heads because of its association with tampons. But what really is it? What's making us sick and why are tampons so much to blame - or are they? All this and more on this week's episode!

Image from Science History Institute Museum and Library Digital Collections.

20/05/2025

This week we've got a little detour from all the debunking to bring you what feels like a classic topic... strychnine! Now used as a rat poison, this toxic plant-based compound was once a ubiquitous part of Victorian medicine, and a particularly horrific choice of murder weapon. Tune in now for all the details!

13/05/2025

Measles, though eliminated from the US in 2000, has been a regular headline lately as outbreaks here in the US continue to grow. So it's timely that Erin sat down with Dr. Adam Ratner about his new book, Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health. This book lays out the history of measles, its vaccine rollout, why measles is such a terrifying virus, and provides a roadmap for where to go from here. Tune in now!

06/05/2025

Ready for part 2 of raw milk? Today we get into the alleged health claims we've all seen circulating our social media feeds and contrast the (lack of) data to support these claims with the very real data on the risks of raw milk. If you've been searching for a deep dive on the effects of pasteurization on the quality of your milk, oh wow, you are going to love this episode.

29/04/2025

Seriously though, what's the deal with raw milk? Why is everyone talking about it? Join us for part 1 of our two part series where we, too, talk about it. This week we dive into pasteurization: what the world looked like before its development, how it came to be, and the growth of the anti-pasteurization movement.

22/04/2025

It's time for the first of the season! Erin Welsh sat down with the one and only to talk about his latest book, Everything is Tuberculosis. Tune in now for a tour through the history of tuberculosis and a reminder that if "we invest in a disease like tuberculosis, we also invest in a stronger healthcare system."

15/04/2025

So now you know what the childhood vaccine schedule protects us from, but you’ve still got questions - we’ve got answers. Tune in to learn who makes the schedule, how they make their decision, and why the US schedule looks different than in some other countries! All this and more in this week's episode!
Image from Science Museum of London.

08/04/2025

We're back with season 8! There's too much going on in the world for us to take a break now! We've got a big season planned but first up is a two-parter on childhood vaccines. What's included in the schedule and what diseases are we protecting against? Tune in now for all the details!
Image from Science Museum of London.

01/04/2025

It's no April Fools joke... the final episode of our pregnancy series AND seventh season is HERE! Today we talk all about the Fourth Trimester - what is it, how has it changed as we've moved from home to hospital, and how can we improve our current reality? Tune in now all this and so much more!

And if you're worried about a long break between seasons.... don't be. Make sure you're subscribed and you won't miss a thing! We'll be back SO SOON!

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