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Just a brief update and farewell! After Helen was no longer able to join me in recording, I decided I wasn’t happy or satisfied with going solo. But, BIG NEWS! I am working on getting re-credentialed and going back to work in the clinic. Maybe one day I will podcast again, but hopefully not as…

Ripped from the headlines! In late August, Massachusetts was alerted to a health scare when four individuals were diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis or “Triple E.” What is this disease and how can humans prevent themselves from becoming infected? Lynne will tell you all about it this week on the pod.  Also, introducing the Doctor…

Part 3 of our series on anthrax will finish up describing the last days of the 2001 US postal service anthrax attacks up until the final victim and will review the investigation up until the key 2007 scientific discovery that was able to trace the microbe used in the crime to a single flask in…

Turns out, a tragic national crisis is a big story. This week, in Anthrax, Part 2, Lynne will detail the reasons why anthrax is a major bioterrorism concern and then will get through the events of the first month of the attacks in fall 2001. Next week – the story continues. Sources:

In part one of this series on anthrax, Lynne will answer last week’s question about why scientists in the second half of the 1800s were so interested in studying the bacteria responsible for anthrax. But also, she will explain how the bacteria works, how it can infect humans, how it causes life-threatening and fatal illness,…

It’s a doozy this week – the origin and history of penicillin. It’s so much more than just Alexander Fleming. From the ancient use of molds in bandages, to the arrival of germ theory, to World War II, Lynne will go into detail to describe the long and, at times, arduous process that ended with…

On April 6-7 1862, some of the injured soldiers at the Battle of Shiloh were touched by angels that went to work healing their wounds with a glowing blessing. Except, the angels weren’t really involved. At least, not directly. Listen this week to learn the scientific theory that explains the ethereal glow of the maimed…

You’ve probably been warned not to eat green potatoes and to remove all eyes before eating any potato, but do you know why? This week Lynne and Helen explain how one of the most beloved foods can make a person incredibly sick.  Sources:

This week, Lynne will tell you about one determined man who radically changed the face of track and field in the Paralympic Games and the lives of active amputees everywhere. It’s an uplifting tale of ingenuity and perseverance, but of course we were somehow unable to avoid a tiny tangent of murder.   Sources:

Don’t worry, Helen is OK. She’s missing from this episode, but will be back next week. In her absence, Lynne brings you the lost episode, finally. She will tell you about an alleged Powerade poisoner and how this specific poison (antifreeze) affects your innards. In the end you’ll also hear about the founding of the…