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This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medic... more

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Ed Ramsden
Co-author of Rat City, historian specializing in demographic studies
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Nicola Twilley
Author and co-host of the podcast Gastropod
The New Yorker
Episode: Special Episode: Nicola Twilley & Frostbite
Daniel Stone
Best-selling author and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Special Episode: Daniel Stone & American Poison
Su Wang
Physician and medical director for the Center for Asian Health and Viral Hepatitis Programs
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Episode: From the Vault - Hepatitis B: Hepatiti, Take 2 (Ep 89)
Dr. Homer Venters
Correctional health physician and epidemiologist
Episode: Special Episode: Dr. Homer Venters & Outbreak Behind Bars
Dr. Gabriel Weston
Award-winning writer and surgeon
Episode: Special Episode: Gabriel Weston & Alive
Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris
Medical historian and award-winning author
Episode: Special Episode: Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal & Dead Ends!
Adrian Teal
Caricaturist and cartoonist
Episode: Special Episode: Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal & Dead Ends!

Hosts

Erin Welsh
Co-host with a background in disease ecology and epidemiology, working as a science communicator.
Erin Allmann Updyke
Co-host with a medical degree, currently completing a residency in family medicine.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27.7k ratings
  • This podcast will kill you

    It so good that I learning more than school

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zunibug43
    United Statesa month ago
  • If this podcast kills me it’s worth it

    I absolutely love every episode of this podcast I have listened to so far. The Erins do an amazing job of getting into the nitty gritty of so many diseases and medical conditions, while still leaving me with some optimism about the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another happy college student!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ologites, meet your new favorite podcast 🤓

    Any topic, no matter how rich and relevant, can be torturously boring depending on who is communicating it.

    The Erins do an incredible job at breaking down each of these topics, asking and answering the questions you’re already thinking as you learn about them, and adding in the historical and present-day context to make it memorable and sticky for our busy brains.

    You want to understand a disease but you don’t have the time to do all of the research to accomplish that? The Erins did it for y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juniper Vaughn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast with very knowledgeable host. Very informative and completely wholesome chat. Love the quarantini or placeborita recipes. Love the book lists and very through reference lists for each episode. I’m a long time fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baysie Lady
    Australiaa month ago
  • One of my faves!

    I love this show and the dynamic between the Erins is adorable. As a mother my favorite episodes have been the deep dives on pregnancy, endometriosis, IVF etc. I would love for them to do some episodes on the subject of breastmilk/formula for feeding infants. Much love to the ladies<3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goldsterling
    United Statesa month ago

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Some listeners enjoy the cocktail recipes featured in each episode, adding a unique touch to the science discussions.
The camaraderie and chemistry of the hosts are frequently highlighted, enhancing the overall listening experience.
Audience feedback indicates a strong appreciation for the educational value and depth of research presented in episodes.
Listeners praise the hosts for making complex topics accessible and engaging through humor and personal anecdotes.

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#18
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#19
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#32
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#15
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#40
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#29
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Ep 195 Salt Part 2: The Substance
Q: How much sodium do we actually need?
It is estimated that we need at a minimum about 500 milligrams of sodium a day to maintain bodily functions.
Ep 195 Salt Part 2: The Substance
Q: What happens to your body when you consume too much sodium?
Excess sodium leads to increased fluid retention, which can elevate blood pressure and create additional risks for cardiovascular diseases.
Special Episode: Gabriel Weston & Alive
Q: Why do you think communication still poses such a challenge and there is still so much room for improvement?
Dr. Weston cited the lack of time during medical consultations and an inherent distance in doctor-patient relationships as major barriers to effective communication.
Special Episode: Gabriel Weston & Alive
Q: How did those roles intersect during that time?
Dr. Weston expressed that as a mother and a surgeon, while trying to remain focused on her maternal role, her experience as a surgeon helped her advocate for her son during a critical time in his life.
Special Episode: Gabriel Weston & Alive
Q: Did any part of this chapter feel especially meaningful or challenging to write?
Dr. Weston found the chapter on the womb meaningful as it presented the dynamics of female existence and change, interspersed with her own experiences of childbirth.

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1. Jon Adams
2. Ed Ramsden
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4. Daniel Stone
5. Su Wang
6. Dr. Homer Venters
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