Poop: The Fifth Vital Sign

Ten years ago, Dr. B found himself with low self esteem, anxiety, and 50 extra pounds of weight. He turned to his favorite tool from med school -- medical research -- to transform his life through gut health. Combining cutting edge microbiome science with a newfound love of plant-based foods, Dr. B saw mindblowing results. In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, board-certified gastroenterologist and author of NYT best-seller, Fiber Fueled, talks about his journey from helping himself to helping others. Follow Dr. B on Instagram at @TheGutHealthMD.

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Getting Dysentery, for Science

Jake Eberts went viral from live tweeting his experience participating in a 11-day clinical trial for a dysentery vaccine. He told story in an incredibly humorous way on Twitter, and I just needed to know more. In this episode, Jake shares all the details from drinking the "shigella smoothie" to his thoughts on clinical trial ethics.

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Unpacking The Nursing Crisis

It’s National Nurses Week! As the most trusted profession for the last 20 years, nurses make up the highest percentage of the US healthcare workforce and serve as the primary providers of patient care. But we’re facing a nursing crisis and looming shortage.

In this episode, McKinsey Partner and former nurse Gretchen Berlin shares the challenges the profession is facing, and what’s needed to turn things around (not a parade).

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Is Cancer Preventable?

February is Cancer Prevention Month. Nearly 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes. The good news is that continued advancements in medical research has led to more people surviving cancer. But what if we could prevent cancer altogether? Is it possible? In this episode, Jody Hoyos, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Prevent Cancer Foundation, discusses cancer prevention and early detection.

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