This Podcast Will Kill You
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This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research,
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Ep 135 Menopause is whatever you want it to be
For our season 6 finale, we’re spending some time wi...
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Feb 13 2024 2h 10m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Menopause and Hormone Replacement TherapyChapter 2 13 mins
Understanding Menopause and Its DefinitionChapter 3 10 mins
Understanding MenopauseChapter 4 17 mins
Menopause Symptoms and Hormonal TransitionChapter 5 9 mins
HRT and Menopause Hormone Replacement TherapyChapter 6 17 mins
Exploring Menopause and RelationshipsChapter 7 5 mins
Exploring Menopause Stereotypes and SymptomsChapter 8 19 mins
The Hidden History of MenopauseChapter 9 10 mins
Exploring the Evolutionary Significance of MenopauseChapter 10 14 mins
Exploring Menopause
Ep 134 Tonsils: Underestimated and underappreciated
Raise your hand if you or someone you know has had t...
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Jan 30 2024 1h 33m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Tonsillectomy ExperienceChapter 2 11 mins
Exploring TonsilsChapter 3 14 mins
Tonsils in the Immune SystemChapter 4 14 mins
The Concept of Tonsils and TonsillectomyChapter 5 15 mins
The History and Controversy of TonsillectomiesChapter 6 11 mins
The Rise and Fall of TonsillectomiesChapter 7 16 mins
Tonsillectomy Rates and Evidence-Based Criteria
Ep 133 Parvoviruses: Who let the dogs (and their viruses) out?
This one’s not just for the dogs. It’s also for the ...
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Jan 16 2024 1h 52m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Mysterious Illness and Hospitalization for ParbovirusChapter 2 5 mins
The Biology of Parvoviruses and MoreChapter 3 15 mins
Understanding the Characteristics of ParvovirusesChapter 4 17 mins
Severe Manifestations of Parvovirus B19Chapter 5 13 mins
Parvovirus History and B19 IdentificationChapter 6 7 mins
The Spread of Canine ParvovirusChapter 7 12 mins
The Evolution of Canine ParvovirusChapter 8 11 mins
Understanding Canine ParvovirusChapter 9 15 mins
Respiratory Infections in Dogs and Humans
Ep 132 Osteogenesis Imperfecta: All bones about it
Often, the more we learn about a disease, the more w...
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Jan 2 2024 1h 25m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Living With OIChapter 2 15 mins
Understanding Osteogenesis ImperfectaChapter 3 12 mins
Understanding Osteogenesis Imperfecta Symptoms and MutationsChapter 4 6 mins
Osteogenesis ImperfectaChapter 5 13 mins
Historical References to Osteogenesis ImperfectaChapter 6 16 mins
Advancements in Understanding Osteogenesis ImperfectaChapter 7 6 mins
Potential Treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Ep 131 Parkinson’s Disease: Dopamine & discoveries
Parkinson’s is a disease of many dimensions. On the ...
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Dec 19 2023 1h 42m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Parkinson's DiseaseChapter 2 15 mins
Parkinson's DiseaseChapter 3 13 mins
Understanding the Pathophysiology of Parkinson's DiseaseChapter 4 10 mins
Treatment and Prognosis of Parkinson's DiseaseChapter 5 14 mins
Exploring Parkinson's DiseaseChapter 6 7 mins
The History of Parkinson's Disease TreatmentsChapter 7 9 mins
Al-Dopa's Revolution in Parkinson's TreatmentChapter 8 9 mins
MPTP's Impact on Parkinson's ResearchChapter 9 14 mins
Advances in Parkinson's Disease Research
Ep 130 Cocoliztli: We do love a salty dish
In the 16th century, a series of deadly epidemics sw...
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Dec 5 2023 1h 52m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Cocoa LitzliChapter 2 10 mins
Disease's Impact on Indigenous PopulationsChapter 3 14 mins
Devastating Epidemic's Impact on Indigenous PopulationsChapter 4 8 mins
Uncovering the Mystery of KokolitsliChapter 5 8 mins
Understanding the Mysterious Cocolitzli DiseaseChapter 6 11 mins
Causes of Ancient Disease OutbreaksChapter 7 13 mins
Identification of Possible Infectious CausesChapter 8 14 mins
Mysterious DiseaseChapter 9 7 mins
Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Origin and TransmissionChapter 10 16 mins
Typhus, Typhoid, and Nosebleeds
Ep 129 Lymphatic Filariasis: Hiding in plain sight
With a history extending back millennia, with a biol...
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Nov 21 2023 1h 20m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Audible, Softy Feud, Filariasis DiscussionChapter 2 17 mins
Lymphatic FilariasisChapter 3 17 mins
Pathogenesis and Consequences of Lymphatic FilariasisChapter 4 6 mins
Lymphatic FilariasisChapter 5 13 mins
Ancient References for Lymphatic FilariasisChapter 6 6 mins
Wolbachia's Role in Fighting FilariasisChapter 7 19 mins
Progress in Lymphatic Filariasis Control
Ep 128 Skin Cancer: We love and fear the sun
For every article about the risks of sun exposure or...
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Nov 7 2023 1h 37m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Skin CancerChapter 2 4 mins
Skin Cancer and Drink RecipesChapter 3 13 mins
Understanding Skin CancerChapter 4 18 mins
Skin Cancer Risk Factors and DetectionChapter 5 7 mins
Skin Cancer Treatment History and TechniquesChapter 6 15 mins
Attitudes Towards Sun Exposure Throughout HistoryChapter 7 9 mins
The Risks and History of TanningChapter 8 10 mins
Skin Cancer and Sunscreen UsageChapter 9 11 mins
Understanding Sunscreens and Skin Cancer PreventionChapter 10 1 min
Shoutout to Patrons, Podcast Promotion, Support
Ep 127 Bhopal: The 1984 Union Carbide Disaster
On the night of December 2, 1984, a deadly gas leak ...
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Oct 24 2023 1h 25m
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Bhopal Gas LeakChapter 2 14 mins
The Hazards of Pesticide ManufacturingChapter 3 20 mins
Union Carbide Factory Safety ConcernsChapter 4 14 mins
The Bhopal Gas TragedyChapter 5 13 mins
Effects of Methyl Isocyanate in BhopalChapter 6 18 mins
Bhopal Gas Disaster
Wondery Presents: MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
Follow MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries wherever you get...
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Oct 18 2023 6m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Mr Bollin's Medical Mysteries
Ep 126 Migraine: A Cacophony in Four Movements
“Throbbing, pulsating pain.” “Like a drill boring in...
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Oct 10 2023 1h 42m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Living With Chronic MigrainesChapter 2 9 mins
Understanding Migraine Attacks and TreatmentChapter 3 17 mins
Understanding Migraine Symptoms and Brain ActivationChapter 4 16 mins
Understanding Migraine Symptoms and AssociationsChapter 5 11 mins
The History and Treatments of MigraineChapter 6 14 mins
The History and Stigma of MigrainesChapter 7 6 mins
The Impact of Misunderstanding MigrainesChapter 8 4 mins
Understanding and Treating MigraineChapter 9 13 mins
The Global Impact of Migraine
Ep 125 Blastomycosis: How fungus became amongus
Fungal infections don’t often make an appearance on ...
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Sep 26 2023 1h 18m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Exploring Audible and BlastomycosisChapter 2 11 mins
Dr. Haddon and Fungal InfectionsChapter 3 10 mins
Symptoms and Spread of BlastomycosisChapter 4 9 mins
Diagnosing and Treating Fungal InfectionsChapter 5 15 mins
Endothermy's Impact on Fungal InfectionsChapter 6 19 mins
Exploring Fungal Pathogens and BlastomycosisChapter 7 7 mins
Climate Change's Impact on Fungal Infections
Ep 124 The full spectrum of color vision deficiency
There’s no denying that human imagination is a power...
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Sep 12 2023 1h 25m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Living With Color Vision DeficiencyChapter 2 11 mins
Understanding Color Vision DeficienciesChapter 3 17 mins
Different Types of Color Vision DeficiencyChapter 4 8 mins
Color Vision Evolution in AnimalsChapter 5 9 mins
Evolution and Variation in Color VisionChapter 6 17 mins
Discovery of Color Vision DeficiencyChapter 7 12 mins
Color Vision Deficiencies and Potential Treatments
Ep 123 Hand, Foot, and Mouth (and Butt?) Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The dreaded sc...
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Aug 29 2023 1h 30m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease ContagiousnessChapter 2 5 mins
Hand, Foot, and MouthChapter 3 12 mins
Hand Foot Mouth and Capsule WardrobesChapter 4 12 mins
Symptoms of Hand Foot Mouth DiseaseChapter 5 13 mins
Understanding Hand Foot and Mouth DiseaseChapter 6 8 mins
Hand Foot Mouth Disease HistoryChapter 7 13 mins
Fascinating World of Viruses and ImpactChapter 8 13 mins
VirusesChapter 9 9 mins
Global Impact of Hand Foot MouthChapter 10 1 min
Listener Appreciation and Call to Action
Wondery Presents - Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting
When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the a...
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Aug 21 2023 5m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Gone HuntingChapter 2 1 min
In Search of a Missing Friend
Ep 122 Asthma: A phlegmy episode
Most of us are familiar with asthma. Maybe you have ...
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Aug 15 2023 1h 32m
Chapter 1 9 mins
AsthmaChapter 2 5 mins
AsthmaChapter 3 15 mins
Understanding the Complexities of AsthmaChapter 4 11 mins
Understanding AsthmaChapter 5 13 mins
Ancient AsthmaChapter 6 17 mins
Historical Perspectives on Asthma TreatmentChapter 7 13 mins
The Hygiene Hypothesis and AsthmaChapter 8 8 mins
Asthma Treatment Guidelines and Conflicts
Special Episode: Ed Yong & An Immense World
Our final TPWKY book club selection of the season wi...
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Aug 8 2023 56m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Exploring Animal Senses With Ed YoungChapter 2 14 mins
The Limitations and Interactions of SensesChapter 3 8 mins
Exploring the Vocabulary of Animal SensesChapter 4 12 mins
Senses and Evolutionary Arms RacesChapter 5 11 mins
Zebra Stripes and Sensory Pollution
Ep 121 Tularemia: Hare today, gone tomorrow
The CDC’s list of highest priority bioterrorism agen...
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Aug 1 2023 1h 21m
Chapter 1 5 mins
TularemiaChapter 2 16 mins
TularemiaChapter 3 12 mins
Understanding TularemiaChapter 4 12 mins
The Origins and Biology of TularemiaChapter 5 18 mins
Spread of Tularemia DiseaseChapter 6 16 mins
Emerging Tularemia
Special Episode: Deborah Blum & The Poison Squad
Oh, to taste the food of the past. Strawberry jam ma...
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Jul 25 2023 1h 5m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Poison Squad and Food SafetyChapter 2 3 mins
Food Mythology
Ep 120 Acetaminophen/Paracetamol: Pain. Killer.
It’s safe to assume that the vast majority of you ha...
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Jul 18 2023 1h 29m
Special Episode: Dr. Andrew Wehrman & The Contagion of Liberty
Riots over inoculations. Large-scale quarantines and...
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Jul 11 2023 57m
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Contagion of LibertyChapter 2 15 mins
The Contagion of LibertyChapter 3 11 mins
Smallpox InoculationChapter 4 9 mins
Smallpox Inoculation and Revolutionary ChangeChapter 5 12 mins
Shift From Inoculation to VaccinationChapter 6 1 min
Thank You and Call to Action
Ep 119 Marburg virus: Too fast, too furious
In early February and late March of this year, separ...
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Jul 4 2023 1h 17m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Audible and Imprint PromotionsChapter 2 4 mins
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak and QuarantineChapter 3 18 mins
Marburg VirusChapter 4 7 mins
Marburg VirusChapter 5 15 mins
The Emergence of Marburg VirusChapter 6 11 mins
Marburg VirusChapter 7 9 mins
Sensationalism's Impact on Marburg and EbolaChapter 8 9 mins
Understanding Marburg Virus
Special Episode: Dr. Steven Thrasher & The Viral Underclass
Are viruses the “great equalizers” that some people ...
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Jun 20 2023 1h 4m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Viral Underclass Book Club InterviewChapter 2 7 mins
The Viral UnderclassChapter 3 7 mins
Exploring Social Vectors of Viral InfectionChapter 4 12 mins
The Harmful Effects of Disease CriminalizationChapter 5 7 mins
Borders and Viral UnderclassChapter 6 6 mins
Capitalism and COVID-19 ImpactsChapter 7 5 mins
Vaccine Hesitancy and AbleismChapter 8 11 mins
Disease Spread and Collective Responsibility
Ep 118 Asbestos: Corruption and cancer and corporate greed, oh my!
An entire generation probably first learned the word...
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Jun 6 2023 1h 38m
Chapter 1 8 mins
AsbestosChapter 2 16 mins
Understanding Asbestos and Its Health EffectsChapter 3 11 mins
Understanding Mesothelioma and Asbestos ExposureChapter 4 7 mins
Understanding Asbestos Exposure and HistoryChapter 5 15 mins
The History of Asbestos UseChapter 6 12 mins
Asbestos Legacy in Libby, MontanaChapter 7 9 mins
Corporate Negligence and Asbestos ContaminationChapter 8 8 mins
The Deadly Legacy of AsbestosChapter 9 11 mins
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer BurdenChapter 10 1 min
Podcast Gratitude and Call to Action
Special Episode: Mary Roach & Fuzz
Where can you find banana-stealing macaques, dumpste...
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May 23 2023 55m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Exploring Human-Wildlife Conflict With Mary RoachChapter 2 12 mins
Human Wildlife Conflict Book Origin StoryChapter 3 5 mins
Human-Wildlife Conflict and Behavior ChangeChapter 4 6 mins
Human-Wildlife Conflict and Cultural DifferencesChapter 5 8 mins
Careers in Human Wildlife ConflictChapter 6 12 mins
Wildlife Conflict and Attitude EvolutionChapter 7 1 min
Podcast Thank You and Promotion