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Long Whatever: A Story About Asthma, Panic, and Bathroom Codes

June 23, 2026 by Dr. Eeks

I developed asthma after a strange respiratory illness in medical school. To this day, nobody knows exactly what caused it because I never went to the doctor. (I come from a family that doesn’t go to the doctor unless you’re practically knocking on death’s door.) Years later, I still live with the aftermath. I call …

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How artificial sweeteners impact the brain

Do Artificial Sweeteners Affect Memory and Thinking? What an 8-Year Brain Study Found

December 26, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Listen on Causes or Cures: 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 …

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Dr. Eeks runs BloomingWellness.com, exploring strange and trending health stories through a public health lens. She also hosts the Causes or Cures podcast. Join her weekly newsletter for weird public health, new research, and podcast updates.

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