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Edinburgh’s Surgical Revolution
Episode 87
Goat Glands, Chloroform, and the City That Saved Surgery
(How Edinburgh dragged American medicine out of the Wild West)
When we think about modern sur…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ancient Neurosurgery and Modern Brain Scams
Episode 86
A Hole Lot of Nonsense: Surgery Before Science
People once drilled holes in skulls to cure madness
And in some cases… it actually helped. Well, if you …
1 year, 2 months ago
Radium to Cleanses: Why We Still Fall for Bad Science
Episode 85
A Shocking Health Trend from the Past
Today, you might see ads for detox teas, liver cleanses, and even hydrogen water. These products promise energy,…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Steak That Tried to Cure Everything
Episode 84
Who Was Dr. Salisbury?
First, let’s meet the man behind the meat.
Dr. James Henry Salisbury was a doctor during the American Civil War. He worked hard …
1 year, 2 months ago
Smoothie Mornings Made Easy with Two Simple Appliances
Episode 83
The Smoothie That Changed My Mornings (And the Appliances That Helped)
Let’s talk about kitchen appliances.
Yes, those gadgets sitting on your counter—…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dr. Kellogg Cereal, Surgery, and Strange Ideas
Episode 82
🥣 The Curious Case of Dr. Kellogg: Surgeon, Cereal, and a Whole Lot of Enemas
When you think of Kellogg, you probably picture cereal—maybe a sweet bow…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Ozempic Works and Why Diets Still Matter
Episode 81
What Is Ozempic or Zepbound, Really?
You’ve probably heard about Ozempic or Zepbound. Maybe from a friend, a celebrity, or a TikTok ad. These are powe…
1 year, 3 months ago
Longevity That Actually Works
Episode 80
Longevity Without the Grift: What Actually Helps You Age Better
Everyone wants to live longer. That’s why people are plunging into ice baths, sweating…
1 year, 3 months ago
Sustainable Eating: Lab Grown Meat to Farmed Fish
Episode 79
Hi, I'm Dr. Terry Simpson, your chief medical explanationist. Welcome to another edition of FORK U—where we bust myths, make sense of the madness, an…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fry Lie: McDonald's Fries for Better Or...
Episode 78
The Fry Lie: How McDonald's Fries Got Worse—Not Healthier
For years, McDonald’s fries ruled the world. They were golden, crispy, salty, and delicious.…
1 year, 4 months ago