World Health Organization
Declared end of COVID-19 emergency in May 2023
Episodes
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#5364: The Emergency Note You Hope You Never NeedPenicillin in Bangkok, paracetamol in London, Adderall at customs. What actually goes in the note on your phone? -
#5363: One Well Adult vs. a Stomach BugSolo caregiver, sick kid, sick partner — how to run fluids, spot red flags, and decide on night checks. -
#5336: Cholera and the 3.4 Billion Without Safe SanitationCholera is fast, cheap to treat, and entirely preventable — yet 3.4 billion people lack safe sanitation. Here's why the numbers don't add up. -
#5214: Meningitis: Why It Kills So FastMeningitis is an anatomical description, not a prognosis. Same word, wildly different odds — from a bad week to five days from flu symptoms to a fu... -
#4766: Lead Paint: Why 34 Million Homes Still Have ItWhy lead was in paint, how it actually becomes dangerous, and why we'll never remove it all. -
#3961: The Trolley Test: How Cities Fail AccessibilityA loaded platform trolley reveals what building codes miss about accessibility. What happens when the ramp is technically compliant but functionall... -
#3734: How Drowning Really Works (It's Not What Movies Show)Drowning is silent, fast, and the rescuer's instinct can be deadly. Learn the modern sequence that saves lives. -
#3639: How to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding to SolidsPractical guidance on transitioning from breast milk to cow's milk, portion sizes, hydration, and food rotation for babies around 12 months. -
#3532: Inside the DSM: Why Standards Bodies Move So SlowlyWhy do committees like the DSM take 14 years? The answer is more rigorous—and more interesting—than the cynics think. -
#3516: What Actually Happens When You Say Yes to the Suicide Question60% of depressed people experience suicidal thoughts. Here's what really happens when you tell a therapist. -
#3397: Is the UN One Voice or a Maze of Agencies for Israel?How Israeli professionals can navigate the UN’s conflicting political statements and technical partnerships. -
#3186: Walkable Cities Don't Have to Be LoudWhy walkable neighborhoods feel cramped and loud — and how to fix it without sacrificing density. -
#3069: Why UV Index and Temperature Don't MatchWhy Israel hit a UV index of 11 while the thermometer barely reached 28°C. -
#2793: The 100-Meter Gradient: How Your Street Changes Your HealthAir quality and noise can shift 5-8x within a single city block. Here's how to find your enclave. -
#2757: Can Cities Engineer Calm?How much green space per person do cities actually need? The WHO says 9 sq meters minimum. Most cities don't meet it. -
#2719: How Streetlight-Level Light Disrupts Mammal ImmunityEven minimal artificial light at night—equivalent to street lighting—disrupts immune rhythms and increases mortality 2.35x in wild mammals. -
#2580: When Laws Regulate AppearancesWhy do open container laws exist, and do they actually reduce antisocial behavior? -
#2561: What BMI Actually Tells You (And What It Hides)BMI is useful but flawed. Here's when to trust it, when to ignore it, and what to measure instead. -
#2320: The Hidden Role of Khat in Yemen’s CollapseHow a single leaf became a driving force behind Yemen’s economic, social, and political unraveling. -
#1497: Is Your Company Actually Profitable or Just a Value Destroyer?Is profit a fiction? Discover how new accounting standards are pricing air, water, and life itself directly into the corporate balance sheet. -
#1446: Why Laws Meant to Protect Sex Workers Often Fail ThemExplore the "prohibition paradox" and how global legal models—from the Nordic to the German systems—impact worker safety and the sex trade. -
#800: The Tower of Babel in Medical CodingDiscover the invisible codes that translate your health across borders, from ICD-11 to the future of interoperable medical records. -
#737: The Physics of Quiet: Engineering Soundproofing for Urban LifeTired of city noise invading your home? Discover the science of acoustic windows and why egg cartons won't save your sleep. -
#524: Beyond the Stigma: The New Science of SchizophreniaExplore the truth about schizophrenia, from the "urbanicity effect" to a revolutionary new class of drugs that change the game. -
#515: The Video Deficit Effect: Why Toddlers Learn from Grandma but Not from TVExplore the real impact of screens on developing brains and why "educational" videos might actually hinder learning in early childhood. -
#497: The Business of Neutrality: Switzerland's "Good Offices"Discover why Switzerland is the world’s ultimate middleman and how they turn neutrality into a powerful national brand and insurance policy. -
#479: How the Pandemic Actually EndedThe pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance. -
#427: How to Read Your Air Quality MonitorAre your air quality numbers actually dangerous? Learn how to decode PM2.5, VOCs, and how to size the perfect HEPA filter for your home. -
#203: The Power of the SOP: Why Even Experts Need a ChecklistDiscover why the world's best pilots and surgeons never "wing it" and how simple checklists can transform your personal and professional life.