Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects o…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness
All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through whi…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it?
For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virt…
6 months, 1 week ago
The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies
This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moder…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage
The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advan…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior
Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and comput…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere
What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They're all made with PFAS. The so-called fo…
7 months ago
Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think
Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threat…
7 months, 1 week ago
MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work?
Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they're linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secret…
7 months, 2 weeks ago