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Episode 258 of the Causes or Cures Podcast The idea of a plant based drug for autism sits at the uncomfortable intersection of hope, skepticism, and science. For many people, it immediately raises questions about evidence, regulation, and credibility. In this episode of the Causes or Cures, I speak with Joel Stanley, entrepreneur and biotech …
Episode 257 of Causes or Cures Podcast Healthcare corruption does not only happen in fragile systems or far away countries. It happens in hospitals with shiny floors. In billion dollar healthcare industries. In systems filled with rules, audits, and professionals sworn to protect patients. It happens quietly. And it happens everywhere. In this episode of …
This is a strange one. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergy to a sugar molecule called galactose-α-1,3-galactose, or alpha-gal. It is triggered by tick bites, most often from the Lone Star tick, and can cause delayed allergic reactions to mammalian meat. Recognition of AGS increased after researchers developed a test for IgE antibodies to alpha-gal …
I’ll start with a confession: I love coffee. I know people have mixed (and strong) feelings about coffee and health outcomes, but no matter who turns out to be right, I enjoy a good cup of coffee and will continue to do so. That said, I still pay attention to new research that looks at …
The Honey Trap doesn’t ease you into history. It grabs you by the collar and says: remember this. The play unfolds as a retrospective interview. A British soldier, years after the fact, looks back on 1979 Belfast, The Troubles still very much alive, raw, and lethal. He recalls one ordinary night that split his life …
Exploring the Spiritual Realm Where spiritual belief meets health, culture, and skepticism Disclaimer:This episode discusses spiritual and metaphysical beliefs that are not evidence based medical treatments. Nothing in this conversation is medical or health advice. If you have a health concern, please seek care from a licensed clinician. This content is for discussion and entertainment …
When a Hair Treatment Becomes a Medical Emergency: Hair straightening treatments are common. Routine. Marketed as cosmetic and harmless. Which is why a recent case out of Israel feels so unsettling. A 17 year old girl was hospitalized with severe acute kidney failure after undergoing a hair straightening treatment. She arrived at the hospital with …
We often hear advice about sleep, exercise, and diet as separate goals. Sleep more. Move more. Eat better. But real life rarely works that way. Changing everything at once is hard, and focusing on just one behavior can feel overwhelming or unsustainable. A new large study published in The Lancet asked a more practical question. …
It’s 2026, and here we are, talking about AI relationships. A wedding in fact! ;) A woman in Japan recently married her AI generated boyfriend in a ceremonial wedding, and while the headline sounds futuristic or even absurd, the story taps into something very human. Loneliness, unmet emotional needs, and the growing role of technology …
What If Cancer Could Be Remembered Instead of Eradicated? What if cancer didn’t always have to be destroyed to be controlled? What if, instead, the immune system could remember cancer the way it remembers a virus, quietly watching, recognizing, and responding years—or even decades—later? That question sits at the center of a remarkable new study …
Microplastics are everywhere, including inside the human body. As concern grows, an interesting research question emerges: Can probiotics help protect us from microplastics? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I talk with Dr. Christian Pacher-Deutsch, a researcher in gastroenterology and hepatology, about his latest study and what the science actually shows about probiotics, …
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere. They’re in diet sodas, protein bars, yogurts, chewing gum, and “healthier” versions of foods many people turn to when they’re trying to cut back on sugar, lose weight, or manage blood sugar. But over the years, questions have lingered:Do artificial sweeteners actually help…or could they quietly affect brain health? In a …
