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Child Trafficking Myths: The Debunk with Expert Erin Williamson

July 10, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

There are a lot of child trafficking myths floating around out there, so when Love146 approached me to do a Causes or Cures Podcast and debunk some of them, I agreed. Afterall, we all want to know the REAL information so we can keep kids safe from garbage humans. So if you are a parent …

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Gene Drive Mosquitoes

What are Gene Drive Mosquitoes & Should You be Worried? With Dr. Michael Santos

July 10, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Could gene drive mosquitoes be the key to ending deadly diseases like malaria and dengue or do the risks outweigh the benefits?  Well, the jury is still out. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Michael Santos about the controversial yet potentially groundbreaking technology known as gene drive. Unlike traditional …

Read moreWhat are Gene Drive Mosquitoes & Should You be Worried? With Dr. Michael Santos
the health benefits of removing toxins in plastics with Prof Maureen Cropper

The Health Benefits of Removing Toxins in Plastics, with Professor Maureen Cropper

June 7, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Plastics are everywhere—but what are the health benefits of removing toxins in plastics? This was a research question that a recent guest on the Causes or Cures podcast tackled. In this episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Professor Maureen Cropper, Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Maryland and a leading …

Read moreThe Health Benefits of Removing Toxins in Plastics, with Professor Maureen Cropper
The Ageless Brain with Dr. Dale Bredesen

The Ageless Brain with Dr. Dale Bredesen

June 7, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Is the ageless brain possible? A NYT-bestselling author Dr. Dale Bredesen says it is…and he has a protocol to make it happen. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Bredesen joined me to explore insights into brain health and longevity. He is author of The Ageless Brain and makes the case for it on the …

Read moreThe Ageless Brain with Dr. Dale Bredesen

Antidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death, what’s the Link? With Dr. Jasmin Mujkanovic

June 7, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Antidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death, what’s the link? This topic was trending in the news recently due to an abstract presented at an European Medical Conference. It caught a lot of attention because antidepressants are commonly prescribed medications, for both younger and older populations. So when you read the headlines stating they might be connected …

Read moreAntidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death, what’s the Link? With Dr. Jasmin Mujkanovic
Does Vitamin D and Omega-3s Slow Aging

Does Vitamin D and Omega-3s Slow Aging? With Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari

May 16, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Does Vitamin D and Omega-3s slow aging? Supplements come with a lot of promises, many that sound too good to be true. With the current wellness obsession with longevity, there are myriad supplements flooding the market promising youth and long lives. But…do they really fulfill those promises? People can claim a lot of things, especially …

Read moreDoes Vitamin D and Omega-3s Slow Aging? With Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari
Does OTC cold medicine work

Does OTC Cold Medicine Work? With Dr. Nazalie Latefi

May 16, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

  We ALL have taken it but…does OTC cold medicine work? While they crowd the cold/flu aisle of every drug store across America (and beyond), has there been any clinical trials showing that they actually work? This is a question I explored on a recent Causes or Cures Podcast with Dr. Nazlie Latefi, and TRUST …

Read moreDoes OTC Cold Medicine Work? With Dr. Nazalie Latefi

Temperature and Your Brain, with Dr. Amir Baniassadi

May 5, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Temperature and your brain…what’s the link? Do our brains work better at certain temperatures than others? And if so, why? Does age matter? These are interesting questions, particularly for those interested in optimizing their surroundings for peak performance-both physical and mental. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about …

Read moreTemperature and Your Brain, with Dr. Amir Baniassadi

Air Pollution and Hospitalizations, with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad

May 4, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

You are what you breathe, you know, so let’s talk about the link between air pollution and hospitalizations. On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I chatted with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad about how long-term exposure to air pollution is quietly driving people to the hospital. Drawing from her recent study, Dr. Abed Al Ahad …

Read moreAir Pollution and Hospitalizations, with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad

What’s Causing the Rise in Autism? With Dr. David Amaral and Kathy Stein

April 28, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

What’s causing the rise in autism? It’s a question that is certainly trending in the news. While some people have strong opinions about the cause, what does the evidence say? What about the researchers who are dedicated to studying autism- what do they say? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I spoke with Dr. …

Read moreWhat’s Causing the Rise in Autism? With Dr. David Amaral and Kathy Stein
Out of Your Mind with Dr. Dwayne Godwin Dr. Jorge Cham

Out of Your Mind by Dr. Dwayne Godwin and Dr. Jorge Cham

April 28, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

New book alert! Out of Your Mind by Dr. Dwayne Godwin and Dr. Jorge Cham! On a recent Causes or Cures episode, I was joined by neuroscientist Dr. Dwayne Godwin and cartoonist Dr. Jorge Cham, the creative duo behind Out of Your Mind, a book that makes neuroscience both fun and digestible—perfect for Nerds and Nerd …

Read moreOut of Your Mind by Dr. Dwayne Godwin and Dr. Jorge Cham

What is Beef’s Impact on Heart Health? With Dr. Kevin Maki

April 15, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

It’s a common diet debate: What is beef’s impact on heart health? Good? Bad? Somewhere in between? On a recent episode of Causes or Cures, I sat down with Dr. Kevin Maki to dive into his systematic review on the impact of beef consumption on heart disease risk factors. Dr. Maki breaks down the complexities of defining red …

Read moreWhat is Beef’s Impact on Heart Health? With Dr. Kevin Maki
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Dr. Eeks

Dr. Eeks runs bloomingwellness.com and writes most of the blogs. She is a public health consultant & contractor, wrote the book Manic Kingdom, and hosts the Causes or Cures Podcast.

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