Health & Wellness

Medical topics, mental health, and wellbeing

26 episodes

The ADHD Rebrand: Neuroscience, Masking, and Late Diagnosis

Think ADHD is just for hyperactive kids? Herman and Corn explore why millions of adults are only now discovering their neurodivergent brains.

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Why Every Baby Says Mama: The Science of First Words

Why do babies across the globe sound the same? Explore the "universal toolkit" of the infant brain and how anatomy shapes our first words.

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The Science of Chaos: How Triage Saves Lives

Discover the hidden logic of the ER and how the history of medical sorting can help you master decision-making under pressure.

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Is Your Inhaler Lying? The Science of Smart Asthma Tech

Why do some inhalers lack dose counters? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of MDIs, smart sensors, and how to DIY your own dose tracker.

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From Symptoms to Signatures: AI’s Medical Revolution

Stop treating symptoms and start treating biology. Herman and Corn explore how AI is turning medicine into a precision engineering discipline.

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The Vitamin D Dilemma: Balancing Sun Safety and Immunity

Explore the delicate balance between getting essential Vitamin D and avoiding skin cancer in this deep dive into the "sunshine hormone."

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Breaking the Cycle: Parenting Beyond a Chaotic Past

How do you become the parent you never had? Herman and Corn discuss turning childhood survival skills into powerful nurturing tools.

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Beyond the Bottle: The New Science of Alcohol Use Disorder

Explore how 20 years of medical progress transformed our understanding of addiction from a moral failing to a biological reality.

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Beyond the Pill: Navigating Life with Adult ADHD

Medication starts the engine, but it doesn’t teach you to drive. Explore OTs, ADHD coaches, and AI tools to master your executive function.

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Life and Breath: Mastering Modern Asthma Management

Stop surviving asthma attacks and start managing them. Discover the latest in SMART therapy, digital tools, and why your oximeter might lie.

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Breathing Through a Straw: New Science in Asthma Care

Explore the latest in respiratory science, from the "One Airway" concept to revolutionary SMART therapy and managing asthma-induced anxiety.

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The Forgotten Organ: How Your Microbiome Runs the Show

Discover why your gut is a "second brain" and how trillions of microbes influence everything from your mood to your metabolism.

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The Transition Tax: Mastering the Work-to-Home Handover

Struggle to shut down your brain at night? Discover how a simple voice note can bridge the gap between today’s work and tomorrow’s flow.

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The Master Cells: A Guide to Stem Cell Donation

Discover the science of "master cells" and how stem cell donation works, from HLA matching to the unique Israeli registry system.

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Blue Light: Eye Strain Myths and the Science of Sleep

Are blue light glasses a scam? Herman and Corn debunk eye strain myths and explore the real science of circadian rhythms and digital sunsets.

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Beyond LASIK: The New Era of Vision Correction

Tired of contacts but rejected for LASIK? Discover how SMILE and ICL tech are revolutionizing vision correction for high myopia in 2026.

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The Ultimate Failover: Engineering the Human Heart

Discover how surgeons stop the heart to save it, from AI-driven bypass machines to the psychology of peak performance in the OR.

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Beyond the Stones: The Reality of Gallbladder Removal

Explore the history of cholecystectomy and why "post-cholecystectomy syndrome" is changing how we view this common surgery.

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Drip, Drip, Danger: Solving the Mystery of Home Leaks

A leaky ceiling is more than a nuisance—it’s a health hazard. Learn how to find hidden water sources and protect your home from toxic mold.

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The Leaky Faucet: Thriving After Gallbladder Removal

Struggling with bloating after gallbladder surgery? Discover the science of PCS and a delicious, low-fat roadmap to painless eating.

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The Power of the Jagged Profile: Beyond Specialization

Are you a jack of all trades or a master of synthesis? Explore how neurodivergence and multipotentialism are redefining success in the age of AI.

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The Polypharmacy Puzzle: How Many Pills Are Too Many?

Are we becoming more chemistry than biology? Herman and Corn explore the science of polypharmacy and the limits of the human liver.

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The ADHD Med Maze: Bureaucracy vs. Brain Health

Why is getting ADHD meds like a spy thriller? Corn and Herman dive into the Kafkaesque world of drug quotas and pharmacy friction.

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Monkey Jaws and Human Health: The Blueprint of Growth

Why did a scientist spend years X-raying monkey jaws? Discover the biological blueprint of facial growth and its impact on human health.

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The Mystery of the Missing Years: Why Babies Forget

Why is the first chapter of our lives a total blank? Herman and Corn explore the science of infantile amnesia and the mystery of baby brains.

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When Night Vanished: Light's Impact on Human Sleep

Before electric light, our ancestors slept differently. Discover how perpetual illumination changed our biology and social structures forever.

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