For Heaven’s Sake: The Science of Hoping for a Miracle
Why are we as humans inclined to believe in miracles? Does “miracle” mean something different to each patient? Are there practices in place to teach h...
Body of Work
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They’ve done their research so you don’t have to. Body of Work is an exploration of health topics in the news and important matters facing science with experts from Baylor College of Medicine. Scientists, physicians and specialists from diverse disciplines discuss the impact of hot-button issues on healthcare, research, community and education.
For Heaven’s Sake: What is a Clinical Bioethicist?
What kind of ethical questions does a clinical bioethicist encounter? How does one conduct research on faith? How does this role differ from that of a...
Facing Concussions Head On: CTE Research
What happens in the brain during a concussion? What is at risk when individuals – athletes or otherwise – sustain multiple concussions? What is CTE, a...
Cell Wars: The Rise of Immunotherapy
How can our bodies’ immune systems be programmed to fight cancer? What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy? What other diseases c...
Global is Local
Why should we think about health on a global scale? What diseases are of most global concern? Why are many global health solutions developed in the fo...
Outbreak: A Tale of Vaccines in 2019
How do vaccines work? What happens when new diseases emerge? Why are outbreaks of nearly eradicated diseases happening in 2019? Pediatrician and vacci...
Nothing but a Number: Our Aging Physicians
How and why is the age demographic of physicians changing? Does this affect their ability to practice and treat patients? What can be done about it? C...
Hooked: America's Opioid Crisis
How does one become addicted to opioids? Why are so many people dying during America’s current opioid crisis? Is the current epidemic part of a larger...
Spit It Out (Part 2): Privacy and Prejudice
What are at-home genetic testing companies doing with your DNA information? How does law enforcement use genetic databases to solve crimes? Can your g...
Spit It Out (Part 1): The Reality of At-Home Genetic Testing
What is the difference between clinical genetic testing and an at-home genetic test kit? What can you learn about yourself through your genetic inform...