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25. Would You Rather See a Computer or a Doctor?
Feb 18, 2022Well, which is better at predicting your risk of having a heart attack? Bapu Jena explores the promise — and perils — of artificial intelligence in medicine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
24. How Can You Choose the Best Doctor?
Feb 11, 2022We often select doctors based on their reputations or on misconceptions about what really matters. But research shows that doctors’ experience and where they trained can significantly impact patient c...
23. Is the Placebo Effect for Real?
Feb 04, 2022In Latin, the word “placebo” means “I shall please.” In the medical world, placebos mean something … well, a little different. Bapu Jena walks us through the thorny world of placebo research and the ...
22. What If TV Isn't Bad for Us?
Jan 28, 2022We now have more access to TV, movies, and streaming entertainment than anytime in history. So what do we actually know about what all that screen time does to us? We look back at some compelling stud...
21. Should We Pay People to Be Healthier?
Jan 21, 2022Each year, millions of people get sick or die from diseases caused by their own unhealthy behavior. Getting people to change their bad habits – to quit smoking, eat better, or exercise – can be extrem...
20. Do Our Politics Need a Doctor?
Jan 14, 2022Bill Frist was a transplant surgeon before serving in the Senate, where he drove controversial legislation on embryonic stem cells and end-of-life care. Did he change politics? Or did politics change ...
19. Do Your Doctor’s Political Views Affect Your Care?
Jan 07, 2022Since doctors are human, they bring their own beliefs and preferences into the examination room. But they’ve also taken an oath to act in the best interest of all patients. What happens when politics ...
18. When Is a Natural Disaster Good for Your Health?
Dec 31, 2021A clever study tracking the survivors of Hurricane Katrina came to a bold conclusion: when it comes to your health, place is destiny. So how can the benefits of healthier places be spread to everyone?...
17. How Does Retirement Affect Your Brain?
Dec 24, 2021Aging carries a risk of losing our memory, focus, and ability to take care of ourselves and others. Does leaving the workforce worsen that risk? We investigate the research. And…Bapu asks: is it time ...
16. An Exit Interview with N.I.H. Director Dr. Francis Collins
Dec 17, 2021The National Institutes of Health is the backbone of health research in the U.S., and Collins has been in charge for more than a decade. Now that he’s stepping down, he ponders the arc of his history-...