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701 - An Outbreak of a Microscopic Parasite in Baltimore's Water Supply
Season 8 Episode 701
In September of this year, routine testing turned up the presence of a microscopic parasite called cryptosporidium in Baltimore’s water supply. Johns…
2 years, 9 months ago
BONUS - Human Rights and Health Care in the Middle East Crisis
Season 8
The Geneva Convention sets out specific protections of health care in war dating back to the 1860s. Len Rubenstein, interim director of the Johns Hop…
2 years, 9 months ago
700 - The Pros, Cons, and Unknowns of Ozempic
Season 8 Episode 700
Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro show lots of promise for treating obesity but scientists still don’t understand exactly how they work.…
2 years, 9 months ago
699 - An Update on the CDC’s New Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics
Season 8 Episode 699
The CDC’s newest center, a “national weather service for public health threats,” is up and running! Dylan George, director of the center, returns to …
2 years, 9 months ago
698 - Why Tuberculosis, an Ancient Disease, Remains a Public Health Threat
Season 8 Episode 698
Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases on earth—taking more than 1 billion lives throughout history. Dr. Richard Chaisson, director of the Johns …
2 years, 9 months ago
697 - The 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Season 8 Episode 697
After two World Wars and the Holocaust, the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 was a milestone for humanity. But 75 years …
2 years, 9 months ago
696 - Peacebuilding to Help Mend A Broken World
Season 8 Episode 696
Peacebuilders work to help solve violent conflicts and rebuild societies through nonviolent means. Michael Shipler, vice president of Search for Comm…
2 years, 10 months ago
BONUS: What We Know—And Don’t Know—About Atypical Canine Respiratory Disease
Season 8
A mysterious respiratory disease is affecting dogs across the country, in some cases causing serious illness and even death. Veterinarian Dr. Meghan …
2 years, 10 months ago
695 - The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for Kids with ADHD
Season 8 Episode 695
Stimulant medications can significantly increase the quality of life for kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Johns Hopkins psychiatri…
2 years, 10 months ago
694 - World AIDS Day: Why The World’s Most Lifesaving AIDS Program is in Danger
Season 8 Episode 694
PEPFAR, or the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, was initiated by President Bush in 2003 is credited with saving 25 million lives over the …
2 years, 10 months ago