Last week, we set the stage by breaking down the science behind cholesterol. This week, armed with that knowledge, we’re asking the big question: what do we do about high cholesterol? We delve into the story and science of statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs. Listen now!

It's #quarantini time! Just in time for our second cholesterol-focused episode which drops tomorrow, make yourself a Plaque Attack. Full disclosure, it will not have any effect on your cholesterol (for better or worse), but it will be delicious!

So you got your cholesterol results back - what do those numbers mean, and why do we care about them? In this first part of our cholesterol miniseries, we break down the science behind this compound and trace how we made the link between certain types of cholesterol and heart disease. Tune in now!

Quarantini time again! Though this one... well, it stinks. This Stinks lots of water your favorite electrolytes mix well and hope for the best!

You’ve seen the headlines: a food-borne parasite is infecting people across the US, leaving them chained to the toilet for weeks as they are ravaged by wave after wave of diarrhea. What the heck is cyclosporiasis and where did it come from? we put together this fact-filled episode for you!

In her book Cash Cow, Alev Scott explores the blurred line between empowerment and exploitation in the global fertility industry. The morality, legality, and expenses of procedures are a moving target, reflecting the struggle to attach moral judgment when science and circumstances change so rapidly.

This week's episode was a goldmine of earwax facts, so naturally, so is our quarantini! Enjoy The Goldmine! 2 oz pineapple juice 3/4 oz jalapeno simple syrup 1 oz lime juice 1 oz club soda combine over ice and know you've picked a winner!

In keeping with a theme of “bodily excretions that are kinda gross but are actually important”, we’re devoting this episode to earwax. We manage to weave together stories of earwax impaction, misadventures in ear candling, glimpses of earwax in art history, and a whale of a tale of cetacean cerumen.

Listen, you may or may not actually want to *drink* this quarantini, but it sure is fun to make. The Snot Rocket 1 tbsp gelatin powder 1 tbsp hot water 2 tbsp corn syrup food coloring - your choice of color! Mix gelatin in hot water until it dissolves, add food coloring, corn syrup and... enjoy?

Hard and crusty. Green and gloopy. Clear and watery. Boogers come in a veritable rainbow of colors and a full spectrum of textures from liquid to solid. They’re really quite impressive if you think about it. Boogers deserve a lot more credit, and this episode is our attempt at righting that wrong.

Rarely do stories of unethical medical experimentation focus on the people who fought to bring these harms to light: the whistleblower. What does it take to blow the whistle, and what does it cost? This week, Dr. Carl Elliott discusses his latest book The Occasional Human Sacrifice. Don't miss this!

In time for the weekend, our quarantini for burns is here! 2 oz non alcoholic gin 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz honey syrup shake, strain and enjoy By Degrees!

Over the past 80 years, burn care has undergone a profound transformation thanks to advances across diverse areas of medicine. This week, we trace how these were integrated, bringing hope to those with severe burn injuries and we explore research that blurs the lines between science and sci-fi.

Burns have been a part of the human experience since our relatives began controlling fire 1.5 million years ago.This week, we explore how burns are different than other injuries, examine our body's repair process, and tour through humanity’s quest to alleviate the pain and suffering burns can cause.

An accurate diagnosis can give us so much, yet many people wait years to receive an accurate diagnosis, causing a physical and emotional toll. What underlies this and what can we do about it? In this week’s TPWKY book club, Alexandra Sifferlin joins to discuss her book The Elusive Body. Listen now!

This week's #quarantini may or may not help motion sickness induced nausea, but at least it's delicious! The Motion Potion 6 oz ginger ale 1 oz lime juice mix with ice and garnish with candied ginger

It comes on sneakily. You become aware of your stomach. You break out in a cold sweat. Your mouth fills with saliva. And before you know it, you’re leaning over the side of the boat, barfing up your breakfast. Motion sickness. We’ve almost all been there. Why? Find out in this week's episode!

It's #quarantini time again! The Fungus Among Us 3 oz cream of coconut 1.5 oz pineapple juice 0.75 oz lime juice shake, strain and enjoy!

Once thought to be a rare, always fatal disease, histoplasmosis is now recognized as one of the most prevalent fungal infections in North America. In this episode, we dissect the biology of this abundant fungus and walk you through its history, a story that features many surprises. Curious? Tune in!

This week, Dr. Olivia Weisser, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Boston discusses her book The Dreaded Pox: Sex and Disease in Early Modern London. Tune in for a fascinating glimpse into a time and place where morality, sex, and disease were so strongly entangled.

it's quarantini time! To go along with learning about food guidelines, how about Your Daily Apple?

Hantavirus is all over the news lately because of the deadly outbreak ongoing on a cruise ship. We put together this primer with some basic info for all of you, and for even more detail, be sure to check out our episode from 2019 which features WAY more information about this group of viruses!

In part 2 of our episodes on dietary guidelines, we get to the bottom of the latest iteration of these guidelines and investigate which changes are good, bad, and somewhere in between. Then we explore what science has actually shown about what constitutes a “healthy” diet. Tune in now!

We all know the food pyramid , but dietary guidelines and the shapes they're presented in have changed over the decades. This week and next, we're exploring who makes these recommendations, how they've changed over time, and whether or not we should care about them at all.

Why do we believe what we believe? Is what we believe the truth? How can we convince others of our beliefs? If you’ve ever pondered these questions, you know the answers are rarely clear-cut. This week, Adam Kucharski discusses his latest book, Proof. Tune in for a fascinating conversation!

The Tearjerker is this week’s quarantini, but we promise it won’t make you cry.

Did we forget to post the #quarantini last week? Yep sure did. Does that mean you’ll get two for one today? Sure does!

Tear gas is an expected, normalized part of protests today. But its use in war is banned. How can that be? That’s just one of the questions we investigate in this episode. From the history of tear gas to what’s in these chemicals and much more, this is an info-packed episode you won't want to miss.

Oropouche virus may or may not be something you've heard of but it's definitely a headline-generating pathogen worth talking about. This week's episode we dive into what this viral disease is, how it spreads, and the importance of a One Health approach to emerging pathogens like Oropouche. Tune in!

Prevention and screening represent two under-appreciated pillars of cancer care, and we’re using this final ep in our cancer series to show some appreciation. We also consider the global landscape of cancer prevalence and incidence. Tune in for a thought-provoking look at the status of cancer today.