Best Health Monitoring Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 174 - Bees In The News (28): Parasites, Organics & Alaska Hive Beetles 🐝🗞️ 26:28

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Bees In The News is back with a fresh format and more commentary. Instead of just reading headlines, I dive into what these stories really mean for beekeepers. In this episode, we explore the surprising discovery of natural bacteria in pollen that may protect bees, the growing concerns about native bee loss in Missouri and Kansas, and a Penn State …

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Masking Law Just Part Of Bigger Fight Over Immigration Enforcement 10:32

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California made national headlines last month when Governor Newsom signed a bill barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks -- a law aimed at immigration agents. Federal officials say they won’t comply. But the skirmish is about more than just masks. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED New data suggests Fresno is a more prosperous city than it wa…

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Koop AI, Unboxed 1:01:56

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We reveal how Koop AI turns 25 years of coaching into an adaptive, terrain-aware training system for trail and ultra runners. We share why we built it, what it does today, where it falls short, and how we’re improving it with real race data. • why serious runners wanted expert validation without elite pricing • the three pillars of coaching we mode…

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The Future of AI Agents in Consumer Goods Operations - with Padma Hari of Nestlé Purina 26:24

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Practical AI for In-House Patent Legal - with Kevin Ahlstrom of Meta 18:32

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S3 Ep9: Mind the Kids - Diagnosis with Heart: The Promise and Challenges of SDA Tools 28:09

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By The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Investigation Sheds New Light On What May Have Sparked Eaton Fire 10:27

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By KQED

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The Expanding Role of Video and Visual Data From Footage to Forensics in Retail - with Naveen Kumar of Walmart 16:56

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270: Service line snapshot: What every health leader needs to know 29:38

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Client Interview: How Nutrition Supported Her & Her Husband Through Parkinson’s 41:50

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By Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.

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Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future 10:39

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When President Donald Trump signed his sweeping policy bill this summer, it included $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal. The program is recognized for helping low-income people access health care, but it also funds services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, many Californians with disabilities fac…

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Episode 173 – Building a Hive Monitoring System: Sensors, Heat Maps, and Real Data 🖥️🐝 33:50

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Every beekeeper wonders how their colonies are doing in the middle of winter. Are they clustered? Do they have enough food? Is it safe to open the hive? In this episode, I walk through the new project I have been teasing for months, a hive monitoring system that uses temperature probes, humidity sensors, and data collectors to create real-time heat…

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HOT TOPICS: Postoperative Monitoring After Elective Intracranial Surgery 24:52

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Hot Topics series, host Dr. Nicholas Morris speaks with Dr. Wendy Ziai, professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins and senior editor for Neurocritical Care, and Dr. Richard Choi, neurointensivist at MedStar Franklin Square and social media editor for the journal. This episode also introduces Dr. Richard Choi as the n…

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Intratracheal Budesonide for BPD, Cell and Gene Therapy Access, Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Health, and more 9:11

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Editor’s Summary by Linda Brubaker, MD, and Christopher C. Muth, MD, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from September 27-October 3, 2025.

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New Movie Tells The Story Of Bus Driver Who Helped Students, Teachers Escape Camp Fire 10:28

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The 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise remains California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history. The Northern California fire claimed the lives of 85 people. Now, a new movie depicts the real-life heroic escape of one local bus driver. Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio Yosemite National Park remains open during the governm…

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Joshua Tree National Park Nonprofit Concerned About Latest Government Shutdown 10:40

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During the last federal government shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019, national parks here in California were greatly impacted. Some shut down completely, meaning a significant loss in potential revenue. Others remained open, but were not fully staffed. That includes Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Vehicles drove off-road, causi…

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Your Top Supplement Questions Answered: Timing, Pairing & More - Ask a Nutritionist 14:37

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By Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.

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How AI Is Reshaping Patent Strategy and Portfolio Management - with Shandon Quinn of Clarivate 22:19

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Today’s guest is Shandon Quinn, Vice President of Patent Intelligence, Search and Analytics at Clarivate. Quinn joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to examine how AI-powered workflows are helping IP leaders deliver strategic impact, smarter decision-making, and tangible results for data-centric enterprises. Shandon also shares proven cha…

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269: The government shutdown, and what rural executives need to know before Nov. 5 4:05

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In this special episode of Radio Advisory, recorded at 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, 2025, host Rae Woods walks through two major healthcare policy disruptions: the federal government shutdown and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Rae explains the immediate implications for care delivery and funding as Medicare telehealth and Hospital-at-Home waiv…

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Episode 172 – The Bee Buzz (28): Winter Hive Questions, Feeding, and Moisture Boards ❄️🐝 34:08

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It is Bee Buzz time again, and in this Q&A session I answer listener questions on winter prep, feeding, and hive management. We talk about whether to reduce colonies from two brood boxes to one, how to handle screened bottom boards, what to know about moisture boards, and when to stop feeding syrup. I also cover queen excluders in winter, protectin…

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Dust Storms An Increasing Problem Around The Salton Sea 10:35

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Around the Salton Sea, dust storms have become an increasing problem, sparking dozens of public health studies. But many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated studies that all basically say the same thing: that the air quality is bad and getting worse. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS National Parks are once again caught up in the middl…

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S3 Ep8: Mind the Kids - Navigating Early Risk: How Kindergarten Shapes Childhood Outcomes 28:51

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Imagine a child stepping into their first classroom, carrying with them a world shaped by family stress, poverty, or developmental challenges. What happens next is more than a story of struggle—it’s a story of hope, resilience, and the powerful impact of everyday relationships. Welcome to the Mind The Kids podcast series. Today’s episode, ‘Navigati…

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State Looks To Hire Thousands Of Year-Round Firefighters 10:39

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What once was a fire season in California is now a fire year. As a result, the state is looking to combat increasing wildfires with funding for more year-round firefighters. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California voters approved a $10 billion climate bond measure, last November. We're now getting a sense of where the first round of Prop 4 money …

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Achieving Personalization and Compliance in Med Tech Solutions - with Faithe Toomy of Insulet 22:53

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Today’s guest is Faithe Toomy, Director of Voice of the Customer and Insights at Insulet. Insulet is a medical device company specializing in wearable drug delivery systems for diabetes care, combining engineering, clinical research, and digital health capabilities to develop automated therapeutic solutions. Faithe joins Emerj Editorial Director Ma…

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268: Create an ambulatory care network that’s smarter — not just bigger 28:26

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For years, health systems have approached ambulatory care as a pipeline for inpatient volumes. But today’s health care environment calls for a new mindset—one that prioritizes ambulatory capabilities designed to drive enterprise-wide success. Challenging this longstanding approach is just the first step. In this episode, host Rachel (Rae) Woods wel…

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Immunity Myths & What Actually Works 48:12

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Cold and flu season doesn’t have to mean endless sick days! In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, licensed nutritionist Kara Carper and registered dietitian Brandy Buro unpack common immunity myths and share what really works to keep your body strong. They highlight the everyday foods and lifestyle habits that build lasting immune resilience. Tu…

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Episode 171 – Inside the Winter Cluster: How Bees Heat and Survive the Cold ❄️🐝 25:34

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When temperatures drop, bees form the winter cluster to stay alive. In this episode, we dig into what triggers clustering, how bees rotate between the mantle and the core, and the muscle power that generates heat without flight. We also look at how the cluster moves as a unit to consume honey, why frame arrangement matters, and what not to do when …

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San Rafael RV Park Residents Fight To Keep Rent Affordable 10:30

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In Marin County, rents are among the highest in the nation. There, a group of mobile home park residents are in a years-long fight to keep hold of one of the county’s few affordable options. They’re residents of the RV Park of San Rafael, where a property management company has been raising the rent, setting new rules and threatening residents with…

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Human Compatible AI and AGI Risks - with Stuart Russell of the University of California 1:03:19

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In this special weekend edition of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast’s AI Futures series, Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella speaks with Stuart Russell, Distinguished Professor of Computational Precision Health and Computer Science at the University of California and President of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI. Widely co…

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NASA Mission, With Help From UC Berkeley, To Explore Earth's Exosphere 10:40

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This week a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket launched from Florida – the mission? To study the outermost parts of the earth’s atmosphere. The mission is being steered by remote control from UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED A report out this week details major failures in LA County’s response to the January firestorms. R…

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Levodopa for Stroke Rehabilitation, Pediatric Insurance Coverage, Payments From AI Device Manufacturers, and more 8:49

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Editor’s Summary by Linda Brubaker, MD, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editors of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from September 20-26, 2025.

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Healthcare Workers Look For Better Guidelines On How To Handle Immigration Encounters 10:49

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Healthcare workers across Southern California are struggling to provide medical care to undocumented patients, without clear guidance on how to handle encounters with immigration agents. Medical workers want hospitals to improve guidelines and provide better training so they can protect patients and themselves.Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR A fed…

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The Truth About Intermittent Fasting: One Size Doesn't Fit All - Ask a Nutritionist 31:12

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Intermittent fasting is everywhere right now - on podcasts, social media, and in books - but is it right for you? In this Ask a Nutritionist episode, Leah Kleinschrodt, registered dietitian at Nutritional Weight & Wellness, breaks down the research, shares real-world insights from her clients, and explains the potential benefits and drawbacks of di…

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Experts Concerned About Imagery, Language In ICE Recruitment Materials 10:45

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As concerns continue to grow over ICE detention and enforcement in California, the agency is also ramping up its hiring efforts, as it aims to bring on 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. But some experts say the agency’s recruitment strategy is filled with white nationalist messages and imagery.Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS After months of d…

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S3 Ep7: Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide 23:06

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This episode of 'Mind the Kids - When Sleep & Anxiety Collide' is hosted by Mark Tebbs, who is joined by Liga Eihentale, an early career research scientist at Florida International University, whose work focuses on anxiety, memory, and sleep in peri-adolescence. The conversation centres around Liga’s recent paper titled 'Anxiety severity in peri-ad…

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Car Owners Have Additional Tool To Find Out If They Can Recoup Money From Auctioned Vehicle 10:36

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Did you know, if your car gets towed in California and sold because you didn’t claim it, you’re entitled to the profit? And if you don’t claim your money, the DMV gets to keep it. Reporter: Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to restore 500 National Institutes of Health grants that it sus…

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Lessons from Running Massive Online Degrees at Scale - with Aaron Demory of Fearlus 27:53

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Today’s guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt DeMello on today’s show to explore how organizations can safeguard institutional memory, align data strategy with cultural goals, and rethink success in the age of AI. With experience spann…

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267: Care variation reduction: A $100B opportunity 22:17

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Health systems know they need to pull out all the stops when it comes to improving operational efficiency, given their financial climate. That doesn’t necessarily mean they need entirely new strategies — but they do need to make the most of the tried-and-true tactics. Care variation reduction (CVR) has been part of the operational excellence playbo…

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Episode 170 – Tree Cavities vs. Langstroth Hives: How Bees Really Survive Winter ❄️🐝 40:40

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When bees overwinter in a tree cavity, they enjoy thick insulation, controlled airflow, and condensation that actually helps them survive. In a Langstroth hive, things look very different, and without adjustments, those differences can cost colonies dearly. In this episode, I break down what happens inside a natural cavity and compare it to the equ…

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Newsom Signs Bill Decreasing Cannabis Tax, Which Could Boost Struggling Industry 10:36

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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law lowering state cannabis taxes from 19% to 15%. Pot companies say it will bring much needed relief to an overtaxed, overregulated industry. But youth groups who are funded by this tax say kids are being betrayed. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills into law on Satur…

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Healthy Weeknight Meals for Busy Families 43:52

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Tired of the 5:30 p.m. dinner scramble? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians (and busy moms) Leah Kleinschrodt and Teresa Wagner share tips to make healthy weeknight meals doable. From quick meal planning and smart grocery shortcuts to batch-cooking proteins, sheet-pan suppers, and even fun "snackle-box" dinners, you’ll get practical…

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Platelet Transfusion in Preterm Infants, Pediatric Solid Organ Transplants, Measles Case Tracking, and more 9:43

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Editor’s Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief, and Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for articles published from September 13-19, 2025.

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Lawsuit Could Shake Up Tequila Industry 10:30

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Tequila is produced exclusively in Mexico and has become a star in California's cocktail culture. More than 50 million cases of tequila were sold in the U.S. in 2023, with most of that consumed in the Golden State. And demand for tequila is growing faster than vodka, whiskey, and all other spirits combined. But this summer, several legal battles ha…

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The Must-Know Facts About Amino Acids - Ask a Nutritionist 20:03

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Amino acids are more than just a fitness buzzword - they’re the building blocks your body needs for muscle, mood, energy, and recovery. In this episode of Ask a Nutritionist, dietician Teresa Wagner explains the difference between essential and non-essential amino acids, how to meet your protein needs through real food, and when supplements like wh…

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Santa Cruz Couple Are Considered Celebrities At Local Karaoke Bar 10:36

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Almost every night for nearly three decades in Santa Cruz, Bob and Patti Vasconcellos have gotten a little gussied up. They throw their walkers in the trunk and head to their local karaoke bar. Their performances have made them local celebrities. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU California’s oil industry regulator is expecting gasoline prices to r…