Health Beyond the Blog: ‘Maintenance Phase’ Podcast
News Team member Lydia King recommends "Maintenance Phase" for anyone looking to navigate the maze of health misinformation with a critical eye and a sense of humor.
Health Beyond the Blog: Factually! With Adam Conover
News Team member Caroline Hansen recommends, "Factually! With Adam Conover: What Tech Gets Wrong about Disability with Ashley Shew," highlighting misconceptions of disability solutions in technology.
Health Beyond the Blog: Netflix’s The Good Nurse
Soma Sonawane recommends 'The Good Nurse,' a chilling Netflix original film based on the true story of nurse Charlie Cullen's horrifying killing spree within the healthcare system. The film unravels the disturbing narrative of how Cullen exploited systemic vulnerabilities, despite numerous warning signs, to carry out his crimes for over a decade.
Health Beyond the Blog: Want to Live Healthier? Take a Scroll Through Nutrition TikTok
Chaya Tong recommends following nutritionist Lucie Baker, whose daily posts offer not only mouthwatering recipes but also valuable insights into nutrition, skincare, and crafting well-balanced meals. With an abundance of content ranging from cooking tutorials to daily routines, Lucie Baker became an invaluable resource for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during quarantine.
Health Beyond the Blog: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Caroline Hansen suggests watching John Oliver on 'Last Week Tonight' for a straightforward take on how abortion rights in the U.S. have changed after the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling. Oliver breaks down everything from states banning abortion to the bigger impact this decision has on society and politics.
Health Beyond the Blog: Take Care of Maya
Ellie Purinton recommends 'Take Care of Maya,' a stirring documentary that traces the Kowalski family's anguish after 10-year-old Maya is diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the subsequent tragic events that unfold. The film scrutinizes the intersection of medical uncertainty, family rights, and a legal battle that leaves a family shattered and searching for justice.
Health Beyond the Blog: Braiding Sweetgrass
Jeeya Sharma recommends 'Braiding Sweetgrass' by Robin Wall Kimmerer, which provocatively challenges the commodified approach to health in the West and underscores the critical neglect of environmental health determinants. As the climate crisis worsens, Kimmerer intertwines Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and botanical teachings to redefine our connection to health and the environment.
Health Beyond the Blog: Diagnosis – A Netflix Docuseries
Harleigh Markowitz recommends tuning into Diagnosis, a captivating 2019 Netflix docuseries where Dr. Lisa Sanders harnesses the power of crowdsourcing to unravel medical enigmas. From a nursing student facing paralyzing pain to a young child fainting hundreds of times daily, watch as undiagnosed patients turn to the collective wisdom of 'the crowd' in their quest for answers.
Health Beyond the Blog: The Retrievals – A Discussion of Women’s Pain
Gillian Feinglass urges readers to tune into 'The Retrievals,' a gripping five-part podcast detailing the experiences of up to 200 patients at the Yale University Fertility Clinic. Subjected to agonizing egg retrieval procedures without painkillers due to a nurse's deceit, these women faced not only physical trauma but also the dismissive attitudes of the very professionals trusted to care for them.
Health Beyond the Blog: The Huberman Lab
Cora Bainum recommends tuning into 'The Huberman Lab' podcast for a grounded and scientifically-backed insight into health and science. Hosted by Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist from Stanford's School of Medicine, the show masterfully balances in-depth science with relatable real-life examples.