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In The Patient Will See You Now, Eric Topol, one of the nation's top physicians, examines what he calls medicine's "Gutenberg moment". Much as the printing press liberated knowledge from the control of an elite class, new technology is poised to democratize medicine. In this new era, patients will control their data and be emancipated from a paternalistic medical regime in which "the doctor knows best."

We know it’s alarming. Our streets and cities are flooding, our forests are burning, sea levels are on the rise. Our shared home, planet Earth, is threatened by man-made climate change. But did you also know that we already have the solutions to stop the escalating climate crisis? In this five episode podcast series we explore the solutions and dive into why the key to reaching our collective climate goals lies with the global energy sector and a systemic, swift transition from black to green energy. You will meet experts and strategists driving green transformation and understand the ...

The best-selling author of The Weather Makers returns to the subject of climate change with a thought-provoking and powerful argument for immediate global action and a wide range of innovative, deeply pragmatic ideas to help solve the crisis.

Ever read a headline and wonder what's actually happening? Physician and science communicator Alok Patel breaks down the stories that matter. In this 20-episode series from NOVA, connect with the brilliant minds tackling everything from climate change to medical breakthroughs so you can understand what's really going on.Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Whether you’re just dipping your fingers into Braille study for the very first time, or you’ve been reading dots for decades, this show has something for you. We’ll chat about everything from simple, low tech tools to the latest high tech devices, explore great places to find Braille books and materials, and even take a trip through history to remember the gadgets and devices we loved—or maybe forgot about. So come along for the journey, and check out at Your Fingertips: Braille Then and Now. There's something here for everyone!

After the extinction of the dodo and Carolina parakeet and the collapse of the American bison population, naturalists expected many more vulnerable species to die out with spread of industrialization. This triggered a race to collect rare species of animals expected soon to be lost forever. Established in 1893, Chicago's Field Museum aimed to become a global center of study. Zoologist Daniel Giraud Elliot persuaded museum patrons to fund an immediate expedition to British Somaliland (contemporary Somalia). There, his team hunted and killed hundreds of animals for the growing collection.

The ND Will See You Now is a podcast by the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) featuring exemplary licensed and practicing naturopathic doctors (NDs) serving the needs of their communities. NDs across North America are directing community health initiatives and testing sites, addressing healthcare disparities for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, trailblazing integrative health and medicine research and innovation, and inspiring infrastructural change within education and public service. This podcast gives the public a more personal introduction to a diverse array of voices and faces of naturopathic ...

""Clever. . . magical. . . beautifully crafted. Kingsolver spins you around the philosophic world a dozen times."" — Milwaukee Sentinel ""Kingsolver's essays should be savored like quiet afternoons with a friend."" —New York Times Book Review In this brilliant essay collection, Pulitzer...

A thriving future is possible for Auckland. And it starts now. With all of us, together. Auckland Council’s Here & Now discusses climate action and the plan to make our home everlasting. Join host Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka as she meets with those closest to the action – the people who spend their days working towards a more sustainable future for Tāmaki Makaurau. To make things interesting, we leave the studio behind and sit down for a kōrero in public spaces right across the city, taking our conversations to the very places we’re working to protect. Simple answers to Auckland’s...

A Lifetime of moments and experiences in time remembered. Shared Coast Guard experiences within a timing mindset of resonant concepts. Experiences abound from the oceans surface to its undersea depths and airborne flight duties. A search of sorts with the present now and beyond.

Did you know that the CIA once made use of a “spy cat”, or that, although delicious, eating the flesh of an armadillo can give you leprosy? And what about Terry, the small black Cairn Terrier from Kansas who was paid today’s equivalent of $2,000 a week for her work in The Wizard of Oz? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Animals.

Did you know that San Diego’s Frozen Zoo is home to preserved DNA samples from over 8,000 endangered or threatened species, or that the tell-tale smell of freshly mowed grass is actually the plant’s version of a distress call? And what about Henrietta Lacks, the “immortal woman” whose cancer cells have been divided and multiplied for research purposes for over 60 years? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Science.

In The Traumatic Stress Recovery Workbook, trauma and neuroscience expert Jennifer Sweeton provides forty brain-changing techniques for overcoming PTSD that you can begin using right away to build resilience, boost self-confidence, and develop self-efficacy. You'll learn what happens in your brain after experiencing trauma, and why it reacts in ways that cause even more distress. You'll also discover evidence-based strategies grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience to manage psychological and physical—or somatic—symptoms—so you can get back to your life.

The dean of Columbia University's medical school explains why our bodies are out of sync with today's environment and how we can correct this to save our health. Over the past 200 years, human life-expectancy has approximately doubled. Yet we face soaring worldwide rates of obesity, diabetes...

'Our Planet Right Now' is a weekly satirical podcast examining environmental issues.https://www.ourplanetrightnow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you concerned about the Earth's future? Are you interested in what is being done in Northern California and the world to address environmental issues? Do you want to act? Then tune in every other Sunday to Sustainability Now! on KSQD.org. SN!! was launched on KSQD in 2019 by Ronnie Lipschutz. The show features interviews with activists, scholars, scientists, authors, philosophers, and others on a range of topics and issues that address the relationships among humans and nature, including life, death, taxes, biodiversity, energy, electricity, climate change, nuclear matters, animal rights, ...

This is your Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now podcast.Welcome to "Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now," your go-to source for the latest developments in bird flu across the United States. This concise, 3-minute podcast is regularly updated to provide you with the most recent updates on H5N1 cases in humans and animals from various US regions. We bring you reliable information straight from the CDC and USDA with the latest guidance and containment measures. Our podcast also highlights significant research findings and delivers practical insights on what these developments mean for you. Plus, we ...

Conducting interviews with the most renowned leaders in the Pharmaceutical industry.

A straight-shooting, science based podcast about periods, period recovery, fertility, and nurturing health, outside of unrealistic beauty expectations. Every fortnight, Dr Nicola Sykes (formerly Rinaldi), scientist and lead author of the book ‘No Period. Now What?’ and Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology coach and founder of www.beyondbodyimage.com, share real recovery stories, expert insights and new research on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery, hormonal health and fertility, with an unmissable touch of body respect and women’s empowerment.

Navigating the complexities of sustainability, one pod at a time. Hosted by:Ben McCabe, Founder of McCabe & Partners, a purpose driven Executive search firm and talent advisoryJaskaran Singh, Founder of Reecycle App, a recycling software platform that tackles the problem of waste going into the landfill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.