Best Nestlé Health Science Podcasts (2025)

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How Realistic is Super Aging? Research-Based Answers (Encore) 32:46

4d ago32:46

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ENCORE – Originally aired November 7, 2024 There’s a lot of attention right now around “super agers.” Yet the facts are that current life expectancy at birth is 74.8 years for males and for females it’s 80.2 years in the U.S. Does it catch your eye when you hear about predictions we’ll be able to live to 100 and beyond? Some researchers are throwin…

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How Realistic is Super Aging? Research-Based Answers (Encore) 32:46

4d ago32:46

32:46

ENCORE – Originally aired November 7, 2024 There’s a lot of attention right now around “super agers.” Yet the facts are that current life expectancy at birth is 74.8 years for males and for females it’s 80.2 years in the U.S. Does it catch your eye when you hear about predictions we’ll be able to live to 100 and beyond? Some researchers are throwin…

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The Top 10 Biggest Supplement Myths Debunked with Professor Tim Spector 43:01

9d ago43:01

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In this myth-busting episode of From A to Zinc, I’m joined by Professor Tim Spector - leading scientist, bestselling author, and co-founder of ZOE, a cutting-edge science-backed platform transforming how we understand food and personalized health. We dive into the top 10 most common (and misleading) supplement myths- separating fact from fiction wi…

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Unlocking Long COVID Mysteries: Dementia-Like Symptoms & Pre-Existing Conditions 32:33

10d ago32:33

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Originally broadcast May 15, 2025 Millions are still living with the effects of Long COVID and new research shows that for older adults, the consequences may be profound and lasting. In part one of a special two-part series on “Conversations on Health Care,” Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin, a neurologist and leading Long COVID researcher at the University…

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Unlocking Long COVID Mysteries: Dementia-Like Symptoms & Pre-Existing Conditions 32:33

10d ago32:33

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Originally broadcast May 15, 2025 Millions are still living with the effects of Long COVID and new research shows that for older adults, the consequences may be profound and lasting. In part one of a special two-part series on “Conversations on Health Care,” Dr. Gabriel de Erausquin, a neurologist and leading Long COVID researcher at the University…

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Youth Mental Health Crisis: Can a New Corps Create a Solution? 29:00

17d ago29:00

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It’s a troubling situation: Nearly one in three high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness. At the same time, many communities have a lack of mental health professionals to counsel and help young people.Leaders from philanthropy, public health, and private sectors think they have a path to a solution: Youth Mental Health Corps.…

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Youth Mental Health Crisis: Can a New Corps Create a Solution? 29:00

17d ago29:00

29:00

It’s a troubling situation: Nearly one in three high school students report persistent feelings of hopelessness. At the same time, many communities have a lack of mental health professionals to counsel and help young people.Leaders from philanthropy, public health, and private sectors think they have a path to a solution: Youth Mental Health Corps.…

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400 Million+ People Globally With Long COVID: A Top Researcher Seeks Solutions 29:00

24d ago29:00

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Description: Dr. Igor Koralnik, the co-director of Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, is one of the world’s leading Long COVID researchers. For instance, he’s been involved in a first-of its-kind study that’s giving experts an idea of how Long COVID affects the body by looking through the eyes. Patients at his center receive coo…

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400 Million+ People Globally With Long COVID: A Top Researcher Seeks Solutions 29:00

24d ago29:00

29:00

Description: Dr. Igor Koralnik, the co-director of Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, is one of the world’s leading Long COVID researchers. For instance, he’s been involved in a first-of its-kind study that’s giving experts an idea of how Long COVID affects the body by looking through the eyes. Patients at his center receive coo…

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Dr. Leana Wen Grades RFK Jr. on Health Care: What Does She Say? 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Dr. Leana Wen, a health news commentator for The Washington Post and CNN, is known for trying to have an open view toward untraditional opinions. For instance, she tells “Conversations on Health Care” that the new National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration directors are both “qualified individuals who have credentials from major…

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Dr. Leana Wen Grades RFK Jr. on Health Care: What Does She Say? 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Dr. Leana Wen, a health news commentator for The Washington Post and CNN, is known for trying to have an open view toward untraditional opinions. For instance, she tells “Conversations on Health Care” that the new National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration directors are both “qualified individuals who have credentials from major…

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Breaking News: House Budget Hawks Victorious Over Medicaid Defenders 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Very early this morning the U.S. House passed a bill that would result in more than 7 million people losing Medicaid coverage if it became law; that estimate is from the Congressional Budget Office. As the bill was coming together, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News shared her analysis. Julie Rovner highlighted that to get a bil…

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Breaking News: House Budget Hawks Victorious Over Medicaid Defenders 31:14

1M ago31:14

31:14

Very early this morning the U.S. House passed a bill that would result in more than 7 million people losing Medicaid coverage if it became law; that estimate is from the Congressional Budget Office. As the bill was coming together, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News shared her analysis. Julie Rovner highlighted that to get a bil…

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Behind the Label: Dr. Marion Nestle on Supplement Safety, Regulations, and Health Claims 16:24

2M ago16:24

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Behind the Label: Dr. Marion Nestle on Supplement Safety, Regulations, and Health Claims The supplement industry promises better health, sharper minds, and stronger bodies—but who’s making sure those promises are safe and true? In this episode, I’m joined by world-renowned nutrition expert Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, to explore the …

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19. Chrononutrition: How Your Diet Influences Your Circadian Rhythm 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Join our host, Krys Araujo Torres, as she sits down with Professor Leonidas Karagounis to discuss Chrononutrition. This episode explores how the timings and nutritional value of meals can affect your circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycle. From the fragile link between sleep and other daily activities, to personal circadian rhythm management, Profe…

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Menacing Melanoma: Marc Hulbert, PhD on How You Can Fight Back 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Originally broadcast May 8, 2025 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its deadliest form. Cases have tripled in the past 30 years, particularly among younger people — even as rates for other common cancers have gone down. Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D., CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), joins “Conversations o…

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Menacing Melanoma: Marc Hulbert, PhD on How You Can Fight Back 28:57

2M ago28:57

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Originally broadcast May 8, 2025 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its deadliest form. Cases have tripled in the past 30 years, particularly among younger people — even as rates for other common cancers have gone down. Marc Hurlbert, Ph.D., CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), joins “Conversations o…

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Health Disparities For People With Developmental Disabilities 42:50

2M ago42:50

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As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Amged Soliman from the National Council on Disability provides an update on health disparities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40603]By UCTV: UC San Francisco

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Healthcare Disability Advocate, Fueled by Personal Experience: Megan Morris 30:29

2M ago30:29

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A recent survey surprisingly found only 41% of physicians were “very confident” about their ability to provide equal quality care to patients with a disability. Megan Morris, Ph.D., and her allies are trying to figure out why and how to boost that percentage. STAT News’ STATUS List recently added Morris to its prestigious collection of influencers …

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Healthcare Disability Advocate, Fueled by Personal Experience: Megan Morris 30:29

2M ago30:29

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A recent survey surprisingly found only 41% of physicians were “very confident” about their ability to provide equal quality care to patients with a disability. Megan Morris, Ph.D., and her allies are trying to figure out why and how to boost that percentage. STAT News’ STATUS List recently added Morris to its prestigious collection of influencers …

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Breaking News: Food Dye Ban: Support But More Needed, Says Dr. Marion Nestle 30:56

2M ago30:56

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Originally broadcast April 22, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years. This is a move that leading nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, Ph.D., has long advocated for. “Conversations on Health Care” ho…

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Breaking News: Food Dye Ban: Support But More Needed, Says Dr. Marion Nestle 30:56

2M ago30:56

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Originally broadcast April 22, 2025 Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the U.S. will phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years. This is a move that leading nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, Ph.D., has long advocated for. “Conversations on Health Care” ho…

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The ABCs of Supplements: Expert Insights with Dr. Christopher Gardner 37:47

2M ago37:47

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In this premiere episode of From A to Zinc, I sit down with Stanford nutrition expert Dr. Christopher Gardner to unpack the basics of dietary supplements — what they are, what they aren’t, and what you absolutely need to know before adding them to your routine. From vitamins and minerals to probiotics and herbal extracts, we explore the six core su…

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“ChatGPT, MD”: Author Says AI-Empowered Patients, Doctors Take Control 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Originally broadcast April 17, 2025 The U.S. healthcare system could save up to 500,000 lives and $1.5 trillion a year by embracing the right technology, says Dr. Robert Pearl, a Stanford University professor and a noted healthcare influencer. Pearl, who co-authored his new book “ChatGPT, MD” with the help of generative AI, says the tech’s strength…

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“ChatGPT, MD”: Author Says AI-Empowered Patients, Doctors Take Control 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Originally broadcast April 17, 2025 The U.S. healthcare system could save up to 500,000 lives and $1.5 trillion a year by embracing the right technology, says Dr. Robert Pearl, a Stanford University professor and a noted healthcare influencer. Pearl, who co-authored his new book “ChatGPT, MD” with the help of generative AI, says the tech’s strength…

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From A to Zinc - The Trailer 1:12

3M ago1:12

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Welcome to From A to Zinc! This podcast is all about bringing clarity to the supplement industry. In this trailer, I’ll introduce the mission of the show—cutting through the confusion, myths, and marketing hype by speaking with the world’s leading experts. My goal is to help you make informed, effective, and safe decisions about your health. Tune i…

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Mystery No More: Howard Hughes’ Legacy Advances Science 31:04

3M ago31:04

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Originally broadcast April 10, 2025 Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes founded his eponymous Medical Institute over 70 years ago devoted to “unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.” Some say Howard Hughes Medical Institute is bringing its founder’s vision into the future with its one-of-a-kind Jane…

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Mystery No More: Howard Hughes’ Legacy Advances Science 31:04

3M ago31:04

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Originally broadcast April 10, 2025 Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes founded his eponymous Medical Institute over 70 years ago devoted to “unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.” Some say Howard Hughes Medical Institute is bringing its founder’s vision into the future with its one-of-a-kind Jane…

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‘If Ryan Reynolds doesn’t get you to do it…’: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO talks screening 30:25

3M ago30:25

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Originally broadcast April 3, 2025 Roughly 85% of respondents to a survey cited by Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, say they would rather do their taxes than get a colonoscopy. “We need to do a better job of talking to the public about the barriers,” Sapienza tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Marga…

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‘If Ryan Reynolds doesn’t get you to do it…’: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO talks screening 30:25

3M ago30:25

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Originally broadcast April 3, 2025 Roughly 85% of respondents to a survey cited by Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, say they would rather do their taxes than get a colonoscopy. “We need to do a better job of talking to the public about the barriers,” Sapienza tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Marga…

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18. Women's Health: Women’s Nutritional Needs Throughout the Lifecycle 32:27

3M ago32:27

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This episode of Nutrition Unlocked unlocks the secrets to women's nutritional needs throughout their lifetime. Join host Krys Araujo Torres as she sits down with Dr. Amy Shah, MD & Nutrition Specialist, to discuss how women can optimize their health at every age and stage. From the key nutrients young adults should prioritize to the importance of p…

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Food is Medicine: How Young Changemakers are Transforming Healthcare 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Originally broadcast March 27, 2025 Two young innovators are leading a movement that proves food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. In this episode of “Conversations on Health Care,” Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talk with Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, and Alissa Wassung, executive director of the Food is Medicine Coalition, abo…

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Food is Medicine: How Young Changemakers are Transforming Healthcare 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Originally broadcast March 27, 2025 Two young innovators are leading a movement that proves food isn’t just fuel—it’s medicine. In this episode of “Conversations on Health Care,” Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter talk with Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, and Alissa Wassung, executive director of the Food is Medicine Coalition, abo…

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Hon. Mary Bono, Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Originally broadcast March 20, 2025 Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in t…

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Hon. Mary Bono, Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast March 20, 2025 Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in t…

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Michael J. Fox’s Foundation Makes Parkinson’s Breakthrough 29:56

4M ago29:56

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Originally broadcast March 13, 2025 Emmy award-winning actor Michael J. Fox shocked the world when he announced over 25 years ago that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since then, he’s devoted his talents to eliminating Parkinson’s in our lifetime. Researchers with The Michael J. Fox Foundation now have impressive progress to report.…

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Michael J. Fox’s Foundation Makes Parkinson’s Breakthrough 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

Originally broadcast March 13, 2025 Emmy award-winning actor Michael J. Fox shocked the world when he announced over 25 years ago that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since then, he’s devoted his talents to eliminating Parkinson’s in our lifetime. Researchers with The Michael J. Fox Foundation now have impressive progress to report.…

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Colorectal Cancer Rising for Millennials & Gen Z: How to Reverse the Trend 30:11

4M ago30:11

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Originally broadcast February 15, 2024 About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we present this encore presentation of our interview with Dr. Alan Venook. Dr. Venook is…

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Colorectal Cancer Rising for Millennials & Gen Z: How to Reverse the Trend 30:11

4M ago30:11

30:11

Originally broadcast February 15, 2024 About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we present this encore presentation of our interview with Dr. Alan Venook. Dr. Venook is…

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Alzheimer’s Researchers Under Fire: Acclaimed Journalist Explains Why 27:09

4M ago27:09

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Originally broadcast February 27, 2025. How reliable is the current research into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease? Award-winning author Charles Piller’s new book is “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s”; it’s raising important questions about certain images that may have been manipulated to bolster the amyloid …

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Alzheimer’s Researchers Under Fire: Acclaimed Journalist Explains Why 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

Originally broadcast February 27, 2025. How reliable is the current research into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease? Award-winning author Charles Piller’s new book is “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s”; it’s raising important questions about certain images that may have been manipulated to bolster the amyloid …

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Former Republican HHS Secretary Offers Bipartisan Wisdom 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Dr. Louis Sullivan walked the halls of Congress and testified before committees when he was secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That experience, working in a bipartisan fashion in the President George H.W. Bush administration, is valuable now. During Black History Month, we revisit our interview with Dr. Sullivan for less…

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Former Republican HHS Secretary Offers Bipartisan Wisdom 33:06

4M ago33:06

33:06

Dr. Louis Sullivan walked the halls of Congress and testified before committees when he was secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That experience, working in a bipartisan fashion in the President George H.W. Bush administration, is valuable now. During Black History Month, we revisit our interview with Dr. Sullivan for less…

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Egg Prices Up: Hear From Experts About Why 30:14

5M ago30:14

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Originally broadcast February 13, 2025 $4.95 — that’s the record high price of a dozen of Grade A eggs in U.S. cities. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, says expect them to go even higher. That’s because H5N1, a form of bird flu, has affected more than 156 million commercial, backyard a…

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Egg Prices Up: Hear From Experts About Why 30:14

5M ago30:14

30:14

Originally broadcast February 13, 2025 $4.95 — that’s the record high price of a dozen of Grade A eggs in U.S. cities. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, says expect them to go even higher. That’s because H5N1, a form of bird flu, has affected more than 156 million commercial, backyard a…

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Guardrails for Health AI: How, Why and When 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Originally broadcast February 6, 2025 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing health care—but how do we ensure it’s safe, effective, and responsible? Dr. Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), explains to “Conversations on Health Care” how his organization is working to establish clear guidelines for responsible AI in health …

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Guardrails for Health AI: How, Why and When 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Originally broadcast February 6, 2025 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing health care—but how do we ensure it’s safe, effective, and responsible? Dr. Brian Anderson, CEO of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), explains to “Conversations on Health Care” how his organization is working to establish clear guidelines for responsible AI in health …

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Do Your 2025 Healthcare Predictions Match Up With What an Expert Says? 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Originally broadcast January 30, 2025. Noted healthcare leader Dr. Sachin Jain has been publicly releasing his annual predictions for the sector for five years and is proud of his “pretty accurate” track record. He’s out now with his list of top 10 predictions for the healthcare industry for 2025. Dr. Jain states that “Heretofore fringe ideas about…

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