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1002 - On Public Health and Human Rights in Minneapolis
Season 13 Episode 1002
About this episode:
Today: a human rights perspective on immigration enforcement and public protest in Minneapolis. Professor Joe Amon is the directo…
8 months ago
1001 - Vaccines 101: How FDA Regulates Vaccines
Season 13 Episode 1001
About this episode:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for reviewing the safety and effectiveness of vaccines—a job that requires d…
8 months ago
1000 - Celebrating 1,000 Episodes of Public Health On Call
Season 13 Episode 1000
About this episode:
It started as a time-limited series of interviews with public health experts at the start of a global pandemic. Over nearly six y…
8 months, 1 week ago
999 - Head Lice and Bed Bugs
Season 13 Episode 999
About this episode:
Nothing can make your skin crawl quite like the mention of lice or bed bugs, especially if you're the parent of young children. T…
8 months, 1 week ago
998 - Marion Nestle on the New Dietary Guidelines
Season 13 Episode 998
About this episode:
Renowned nutritionist Marion Nestle likes the federal recommendation to reduce ultra-processed foods and its emphasis on healthy …
8 months, 1 week ago
997 - The New Drug Igniting a Withdrawal Crisis
Season 13 Episode 997
About this episode:
Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative similar to xylazine, is appearing more frequently in drug supplies in Maryland, Delaware, and…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
996 - Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Guidelines
Season 13 Episode 996
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Citing updated research on the health risks of drinking alcohol, Canada changed consumption guidelines in 2023, making global hea…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
995 - A Record-Breaking Flu Season
Season 13 Episode 995
About this episode:
Flu is surging in states across the country, breaking a 25-year record for flu-related doctor visits. In this episode: the new st…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
994 - What "The Pitt" Reflects About Real-Life Emergency Departments
Season 13 Episode 994
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Emmy-award winning drama "The Pitt" returns for a second, thrilling season that follows 15 hours in an emergency department for …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
993 - What to Know About Whooping Cough
Season 13 Episode 993
About this episode:
Pertussis—more commonly known as "whooping cough—is on the rise, with more than 25,000 cases and a number of child deaths recorde…
8 months, 3 weeks ago