Health at Sea

Interview with Kevin Brown

The Q&A!

Bleeding gums, disability stigma, Polly Lobster, the volleyball scene from Top Gun. What do they all have in common? An inextricable link to the foundation of public health. This week on Health Wanted, we’re setting sail on a course to educate you about the unbreakable bond between public health and those who commit their lives to the high seas.

We also talk with author Kevin Brown about how the British Royal Navy responded to the particular health needs of sailors.

Plus: How hard is it to get off psychiatric medications? A clarification about pronunciation. How the CDC is counting (or rather, not counting) measles deaths. And the Sick of the Week.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org,  or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visithealthwanted.org

Bleeding gums, disability stigma, Polly Lobster, the volleyball scene from Top Gun. What do they all have in common? An inextricable link to the foundation of public health. This week on Health Wanted, we&rsquo;re setting sail on a course to educate you about the unbreakable bond between public health and those who commit their lives to the high seas.
We also talk with author Kevin Brown about how the British Royal Navy responded to the particular health needs of sailors.
Plus: How hard is it to get off psychiatric medications? A clarification about pronunciation. How the CDC is counting (or rather, not counting) measles deaths. And the Sick of the Week.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-sea-ailments">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UcQOGDl660SzITuN8qVunBFO5zPtDyBEvjat-Eg2vXdURFJLMlg5VjNSSzVVUkhQTTJMSzZRRkRIVC4u">Click here</a>, email it to <a href="mailto:HealthWanted@WABE.org">HealthWanted@WABE.org</a>,&nbsp; or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit<a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/"> </a><a href="http://healthwanted.org">healthwanted.org</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted&nbsp;brings you each week&rsquo;s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host Laurel Bristow, MSc, draws on her experience as an infectious disease researcher and epidemiologist to cover everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A collaboration between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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Gas Station Drugs

Interview with Dr. Pieter Cohen

A lot can happen in a year: new beginnings, sad endings, a patchwork of controlled substance legislation that varies from state to state and may or may not be influenced by underhanded payments to remove competitors from the market, the changing color of the leaves. This week on Health Wanted, we’re doing a one-year check in on the status of 7-hydroxymitragynine, which some claimed could be the next opioid epidemic.

We also talk with Harvard professor and physician Dr. Pieter Cohen about testing products sold as supplements at gas stations and vape shops to find out if what’s in them matches what’s on the label.

Plus: Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy real or more wellness nonsense? What to know about the news that xylitol increases the risk of cardiovascular problems. Is Amazon stealing Laurel’s voice? An update on New World screwworm, and the Sick of the Week!

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org,  or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visithealthwanted.org

A lot can happen in a year: new beginnings, sad endings, a patchwork of controlled substance legislation that varies from state to state and may or may not be influenced by underhanded payments to remove competitors from the market, the changing color of the leaves. This week on Health Wanted, we&rsquo;re doing a one-year check in on the status of 7-hydroxymitragynine, which some claimed could be the next opioid epidemic.
We also talk with Harvard professor and physician Dr. Pieter Cohen about testing products sold as supplements at gas stations and vape shops to find out if what&rsquo;s in them matches what&rsquo;s on the label.
Plus: Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy real or more wellness nonsense? What to know about the news that xylitol increases the risk of cardiovascular problems. Is Amazon stealing Laurel&rsquo;s voice? An update on New World screwworm, and the Sick of the Week!
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-gas-station-drugs-one-year-later">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UcQOGDl660SzITuN8qVunBFO5zPtDyBEvjat-Eg2vXdURFJLMlg5VjNSSzVVUkhQTTJMSzZRRkRIVC4u">Click here</a>, email it to <a href="mailto:HealthWanted@WABE.org">HealthWanted@WABE.org</a>,&nbsp; or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit<a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/"> </a><a href="http://healthwanted.org">healthwanted.org</a>

“Gas Station Drugs” One Year Later

Postpartum Psychosis

Interview with Dr. Toby Goldsmith

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous occasion, a time to be surrounded by love and support for your growing family. But for some people, the postpartum period comes with mental health changes that put them in crisis. This week on Health Wanted, we’re talking about what we do, and don’t, know about postpartum psychosis.

We also talk with Dr. Toby Goldsmith of PEACE for Moms about what is lacking when it comes to postpartum mental health.

Plus: What’s the difference between Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder? Can you thaw chicken on your kitchen counter? Is organic really better? And all your flu and COVID vaccine questions answered in the Sick of the Week.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Click here, email it to HealthWanted@WABE.org,  or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visithealthwanted.org

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous occasion, a time to be surrounded by love and support for your growing family. But for some people, the postpartum period comes with mental health changes that put them in crisis. This week on Health Wanted, we&rsquo;re talking about what we do, and don&rsquo;t, know about postpartum psychosis.
We also talk with Dr. Toby Goldsmith of PEACE for Moms about what is lacking when it comes to postpartum mental health.
Plus: What&rsquo;s the difference between Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder? Can you thaw chicken on your kitchen counter? Is organic really better? And all your flu and COVID vaccine questions answered in the Sick of the Week.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-postpartum-psychosis">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UcQOGDl660SzITuN8qVunBFO5zPtDyBEvjat-Eg2vXdURFJLMlg5VjNSSzVVUkhQTTJMSzZRRkRIVC4u">Click here</a>, email it to <a href="mailto:HealthWanted@WABE.org">HealthWanted@WABE.org</a>,&nbsp; or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit<a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/"> </a><a href="http://healthwanted.org">healthwanted.org</a>

AI Bioweapons

Interview with Dr. Eric Horvitz

Pre-World War II, it wasn’t the weapons that were the primary reason soldiers died, it was the infections that came after. But what happens when the infection becomes the weapon? This week on Health Wanted we’re testing the limits of both large language models AND your ability to compartmentalize your existential dread, by talking about the future of bioterrorism.

We also talk with Microsoft’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz about how AI companies are working to prevent bad actors.

Plus: Have we found the hangover holy grail? What does Laurel think about direct-to-consumer lab tests? Why don’t Europeans refrigerate their eggs? And the Sick of the Week.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org, click here or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!

For more, visithealthwanted.org

Pre-World War II, it wasn&rsquo;t the weapons that were the primary reason soldiers died, it was the infections that came after. But what happens when the infection becomes the weapon? This week on Health Wanted we&rsquo;re testing the limits of both large language models AND your ability to compartmentalize your existential dread, by talking about the future of bioterrorism.
We also talk with Microsoft&rsquo;s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Eric Horvitz about how AI companies are working to prevent bad actors.
Plus: Have we found the hangover holy grail? What does Laurel think about direct-to-consumer lab tests? Why don&rsquo;t Europeans refrigerate their eggs? And the Sick of the Week.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/news/health-wanted-bioterrorism">show notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to <a href="mailto:healthwanted@wabe.org">healthwanted@wabe.org</a>, <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UcQOGDl660SzITuN8qVunBFO5zPtDyBEvjat-Eg2vXdURFJLMlg5VjNSSzVVUkhQTTJMSzZRRkRIVC4u">click here</a> or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630!
For more, visit<a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/"> </a><a href="http://healthwanted.org">healthwanted.org</a>

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