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Curbing Urban Sprawl: Why Better City Planning Could Mean Better Health
Season 14 Episode 1081
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Recent research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that living in a compact metropolitan setting coul…
2 months ago
Could GLP-1s Help Treat Addiction?
Season 14 Episode 1080
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As GLP-1 use surges among U.S. adults for weight loss and diabetes management, researchers are exploring whether these medication…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Explosive Diarrhea Episode
Season 14 Episode 1079
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A parasite that can cause severe gastrointestinal discomfort is sickening people across the country. While cyclosporiasis cases a…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Storytelling Can Advance Public Health
Season 14 Episode 1078
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When it comes to solving big public health issues, personal storytelling can turn abstract research into real impact. In this epi…
2 months, 1 week ago
As Baby Boomers Age, Caregiving Trends Are Shifting
Season 14 Episode 1077
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Between a growing aging population, the emergence of new technologies, and cuts to Medicaid spending, the landscape of American c…
2 months, 1 week ago
A Forecast for the 2026 Hurricane Season
Season 14 Episode 1076
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Strong El Niño activity in the Pacific could mean a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, but recent events like tropical storm Arth…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
$168 Million in Federal Dollars for Rural Health in Maryland
Season 14 Episode 1075
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Late last year, the federal government awarded the state of Maryland $168 million for projects advancing rural health. In this ep…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Should Cities Be Welcoming Autonomous Vehicles?
Season 14 Episode 1074
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As self-driving cars reach new corners of the country, there is more data on crashes and safety. But is there enough data to conf…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
From the Research Lab to Open Mic Night: Comedy in Science Communication
Season 14 Episode 1073
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Telling a good joke is a science—it requires gathering data, thoughtful analysis, and constant experimentation to get it right. A…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A New School of Public Health is Coming to Detroit
Season 14 Episode 1072
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Established in 1868 as a medical school, Wayne State University has championed decades of community-engaged research and interven…
2 months, 3 weeks ago