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Vitals goes behind the headlines to get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.

Medical Aid in Dying can be a blessing or a threat. What safeguards do we need?
Sheena reality-checks fears about the pill and looks at other contraceptive options.
When the air fills with smoke, what are you really breathing? And how best to stay safe?
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Medical Aid in Dying can be a blessing or a threat. What safeguards do we need?
Sheena reality-checks fears about the pill and looks at other contraceptive options.
When the air fills with smoke, what are you really breathing? And how best to stay safe?
There’s growing pushback to the notion that cannabis is 100% safe. We debunk five myths.
How is the human body affected by heat waves? And how can you protect yourself?
We’ll dissect Long COVID with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ed Yong.
What is ADHD and why is it so hard to diagnose?
The Vitals team explores how vector-borne diseases spread and why cases are rising.
Sheena explores how a public health approach can reduce gun violence.
Sex educators share advice on how to talk with partners and doctors about STDs.
Vitals explores the benefits and risks of Ketamine in treating depression.
This episode gives insight on how you can get yourself ready for the next climate event.
Vitals breaks down how the emergent science works and some caveats you should know about.
Black women face significantly higher rates of pregnancy-related death.
Diagnosing autism is incredibly difficult in childhood, and even harder to detect in adult
AI outperforms human doctors in many ways, but its use - especially in diagnosis - is cont
We could by 2050 see 10 million deaths annually from “superbug” infections.
We discuss the overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness.
Here's why U.S. abortion bans have had an effect for patients, providers, and medicine.
Viruses are back with a vengeance theorized as "tripledemic".
We answer all your botox questions and more.
A panel of experts talk and grade the five top-selling supplements with surprising finds.
Lots of questions, and we’ve got some answers.
Let's explore what we know about the virus (a lot) and how concerned you need to be.
Join us to demystify and get behind-the-scenes look at diagnosing and treating it.
Explore the current truth and safety about current abortions procedures.
Alok and Sheena share some of the risks associated with medical tourism.
Alok and Sheena dive deep into the discourse, science and future of of trans health care.
We dive deep into why the FDA is cracking down on CBD companies.
There’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? So why aren't we using it?
We break down the effects and study takeaways of psychedelic medications.
We'll show you what you really ought to focus on when it comes to food.
How do you know if you should go and seek therapy?
Sleep disorders affect millions of people.
The advice on alcohol is changing - Alok and Sheena have you covered!
Google health symptoms without the anxiety using these tips.
Burnout and two years of COVID pressure are driving nurses to leave the profession.
SENIORS HAVE SEX TOO! Our hosts talk to Dr. Aronson about a healthy sex life at any age.
Alok and Sheena take to the streets to ask people how and why they lie to their doctor.
Kids, schools and COVID are a combustible mix. Could a kids' vaccine make a difference?