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October 11, 2024

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this bonus episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks dives into the "War on Misinformation" and unravels its complexities. Is misinformation truly an "infodemic," like a virus infecting our brains? Is the militaristic ap

Could this Simple Sugar Reverse Hair Loss? A chat with Dr. Sheila MacNeil & Dr. Muhammad Yar
October 11, 2024

Send us a textDiscovering new hope for hair loss! In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Sheila MacNeil and Dr. Muhammad Yar about their accidental discovery that a simple sugar compound may stimulate hair regrowth and help end male-p

The Magic in Mushrooms: How Psilocybin Impacts Learning, with Dr. Andrea Casanova
September 29, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Andrea Casanova about his new research on how psilocybin impacts learning. This study is the first to explore how psilocybin (commonly known as "magic mushrooms") influences reinfor

How Dogs Detect the Scent of Stress in Trauma Survivors, with Dr. Simon Gadbois & Dr. Laura Kiiroja
September 19, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Simon Gadbois and Dr. Laura Kiiroja about how scent-detection dogs can detect stress in breath samples from individuals with traumatic histories when exposed to trauma cues. They di

Finding Lasting Happiness: Practical Tips with Dr. Elia Gourgouris
September 16, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with America's Happiness Doctor, Dr. Elia Gourgouris, about practical steps people can take to achieve lasting happiness. Dr. Gourgouris breaks down the definition of happiness and shares ho

Dementia in Focus: Risk Factors, Prevention & Global Impact, with Dr. Naaheed Mukadam
September 06, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Naaheed Mukadam to explore her latest findings on dementia. Dr. Mukadam sheds light on her recent research, delving into the changes in incidence and prevalence of dementia glob

Stories that Save: Film, Kindness & Transforming Live Kidney Donation, with David Krissman
August 29, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with filmmaker David Krissman about his groundbreaking grassroots initiative aimed at revolutionizing live kidney donations. David, a repeat guest (Episode 154) who previously discussed "The

Pounds & Pills: Unpacking Antidepressant Weight Gain with Dr. Jason Block
August 24, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jason Block about his research on weight gain caused by antidepressants. He compares weight gain across different antidepressants and explains what those taking these medications sh

From One-Size-Fits-All to Precision Psychiatry: The 6 Biotypes for Depression, with Dr. Leonardo Tozzi
August 16, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Leonardo Tozzi about his research on identifying six unique biotypes for depression. He explains the current problem with the "one size fits all" diagnostic approach to depression,

Trypophobia Unveiled: Why Clusters of Holes Freak Us Out, with Dr. Geoff Cole
August 13, 2024

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Geoff Cole about his research on trypophobia, an aversion to clusters of small holes or bumps. If youre a fan of American Horror Story, you might have come across trypophobia there