Dismantling New Age cults, wellness grifters, and conspiracy-mad yogis. At best, the conspirituality movement attacks public health efforts in times of crisis. At worst, it fronts and recruits for the fever-dream of QAnon. As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse, and good intentions get smothered. Charismatic influencers exploit their followers by co-opting conspiracy theories on a spectrum of intensity ranging from vaccines to ch ...
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Theoria Discourse is a philosophical satsang for those figuring it out . We ask the questions you didn't know you were allowed to ask—about life, identity, pain, power, love, and your place in it all. Each episode is crafted to disrupt certainty and ignite clarity, combining insights from philosophy, religion, psychology, and lived experience. Come to listen. Stay to think. Leave with a better question.
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approac ...
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Philosophy for the People’s mission is an educational program aimed at overcoming the paucity of serious, fair-minded, and accessible philosophical discourse available to a popular audience. Though we are ourselves dedicated to the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are likewise committed to exploring ideas from all rigorous traditions of philosophizing (scholastic, classical, analytic, and phenomenological). We pursue this mission by providing long-form guided readings of great texts, disc ...
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Scientific Sense ® is an invigorating podcast that delves into the intricate tapestry of Science and Economics, serving as a nexus for intellectual exploration and fervor. This daily venture engages listeners by conversing with preeminent academics, unraveling their research, and unveiling emerging concepts across a diverse array of fields. Scientific Sense ® thoughtfully examines multifaceted themes such as the frameworks of worker rights and policy, the philosophical underpinnings of truth ...
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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thin ...
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Mothers are tired of anti-mother misogyny, household labor inequality, and a culture that expects mothers to bear the burdens of its many shortcomings--all without complaint. Mothers are vital to feminism, and have been neglected in feminist discourse for far too long. Mothers are constantly told that political problems are personal--that if we communicate better, mother better, behave better, things will improve. The only path to change is through widespread political change. That's what th ...
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Philosophical discourses of Epictetus as recorded by his affectionate student, Arrian. One main precept expounded is that we do not fear events but rather our thoughts about those events. (Summary by the reader)
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Join us on an intellectual journey through the fascinating world of philosophy. Each episode of Think Deep: Philosophy Unwrapped tackles profound questions and complex ideas, making them accessible and relevant to modern life. From ancient wisdom to contemporary philosophical debates, we explore ethics, existence, knowledge, and consciousness while connecting these timeless concepts to your everyday experiences. Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast or just beginning your philosophical jour ...
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A monthly conversation during which Liberties Journals’ Christopher McCaffery and Celeste Marcus talk with dozens of their closest friends about a question of pressing philosophical concern. This is a community of kind, curious, and intelligent discourse. Join us!
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Educational discourse about the controversial world of Universal Human Rights and their violations. Domestic violence, public social injustice, human trafficking, war crimes. Philosophical, criminal, political, legal, welfare, and educational questions explored.
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Wisdom and Theology with Bishop Houston Podcast
Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr, - Theological Educator & Spiritual Inspirationalist
Welcome to "Wisdom and Theology with Bishop Houston," a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between ancient biblical wisdom and modern theological inquiry. Hosted by Bishop W. F. Houston Jr., each episode is a spiritual journey through the rich landscape of Christian thought and practice. Bishop Houston, with his expository, philosophical, and culturally relevant approach, delves into the sacred texts, bringing them to life with insightful interpretations and introspective reflections. This ...
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The Roman Stoic, playwright, orator, political advisor, and moral philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca was one of the most prolific writers in ancient times. His moral letters have had a particularly far-reaching effect throughout history, and still today they are among the most widely read philosophical writings. Now, join poet, musician, and philosopher Simon Drew as he returns to Seneca's epistles and explores their real value for the modern seeker.
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The COF Olavo de Carvalho podcast is a dedicated audio series that explores the teachings, thoughts, and philosophy of Olavo de Carvalho, a Brazilian philosopher known for his deep analyses on topics such as politics, culture, history, and spirituality. The podcast brings together conversations, lectures, and reflections that reveal his unique perspective on contemporary society and traditional values. Engaging and thought-provoking, this series aims to reach audiences interested in Carvalho ...
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Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Varn Vlog is the pod of C. Derick Varn. We combine the conversation on philosophy, political economy, art, history, culture, anthropology, and geopolitics from a left-wing and culturally informed perspective. We approach the world from a historical lens with an eye for hard truths and structural analysis.
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BYU is ranked among the least LGBT-friendly campuses in the country. At a privately owned, religious institution with a strict honor code system, the podcast series gets an undercover look at the riveting stories of queer BYU students. Religious pressures, suppression, and secrecy, Kim and Zack uncover what really happens BehYnd Closed Doors. The series fuels a wide variety of topics with personal, social, and political implications. Laugh at some of the darndest things straight people say, ...
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Every great story begins with a spark. A single, defiant spark that lights the darkness, awakens the sleeping, and illuminates the path toward truth. Welcome to Wrath Of Reason: The Joseph DeLisle Pod—not merely a podcast, but an odyssey into the heart of knowledge, guided by literature, ignited by philosophy, and propelled by relentless curiosity. Here, passive consumption is not just discouraged—it is utterly rejected. This is your invitation to engage actively, to question ferociously, an ...
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Dr RR Baliga's Philosophical Discourses: Averroes (Ibn Rushd) (Islamic World, 1126–1198 CE) – Commentator on Aristotle
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3:37🔎 Averroes (Ibn Rushd, 1126–1198), the “Father of Rationalism,” bridged Islam & the West through philosophy, medicine & law. 🌍 His commentaries on Aristotle, theory of the intellect, and medical insights (stroke, Parkinson’s, retina) shaped centuries of thought. 📚 His legacy reminds us that reason, faith & science can coexist in pursuit of truth. 💡…
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From Sclerosis 🧱 to Stenosis 🚪 to Surgery 🔧
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10:04🚨 Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis (CAVS): Beyond Wear and Tear 🫀🪨 Once thought to be “degenerative,” CAVS is now recognized as an active disease driven by oxidative stress ⚡, inflammation 🔥, and lipoprotein(a) 🧬. Despite its growing global burden, no drug therapy slows its progression. 🩺 Current management: Surgical (SAVR) or Transcatheter (TAVR) va…
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Prof. Kanaka Rajan of Harvard on Deep RL, Deep Behavior Analysis and Scalable Neural Forecasting
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50:24Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Kanaka Rajan is Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School, and a founding faculty member of the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University. Her research seeks to understand how important cognitive functions—such as learning, remembering, an…
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💊📉 Mix, Match, and Lower: Predicting BP Drops with Drug Combos
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4:44🚨 New in The Lancet (2025) 🚨 A mega meta-analysis of 484 RCTs (104K+ participants) offers a game-changing approach to hypertension management! 💊📉 Instead of guessing how much BP will drop, now you can predict it—by drug, dose, and combo! 🎯 Like statins for LDL, this study introduces low-, moderate-, and high-intensity BP regimens based on expected …
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Christian Symbolism, Heaven, Earth, Femininity, & Satan | Matthieu Pageau
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2:50:40As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Matthieu Pageau, author of The Language of Creation. This is a rare (and almost unbelievable) interview. With a high degree of likelihood, I can say that this interview, if watched al…
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Partial Hearts. Whole Hope. Lasting Change. 🧩❤️🔬 A Bold Leap Forward in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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4:43🧒❤️ Partial Heart Transplant: A Growing Solution for Growing Hearts! 🌱🔬 🚨 Pediatric patients with congenital heart valve disease often face multiple surgeries due to non-living valve grafts that don’t grow. This landmark study from @DukeHealth shows how living valves via partial heart transplant can change the game. 📊 In 19 patients (median age: 97…
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Episode 9.5B: "INVASION: UFO" (part 5), feat. Strange Arrivals podcast host Toby Ball
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2:19:52The one where we conduct a full investigation of the Travis Walton (a.k.a.: "Fire In the Sky") UFO abduction and discuss the methods, ideas, and demise of UFO abduction therapists Budd Hopkins, David Jacobs, and John Mack, with the help of author, journalist, and podcaster Toby Ball. Brought to you by a fashionable new line of gastrointestinal acco…
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272: Jillian Michaels is the Biggest Loser
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58:36The unavoidable question of the week: why is Jillian Michaels on CNN commenting on slavery, exactly? As it turns out, Netflix provides the answer. The three-part docuseries, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, creeps behind the scenes of this uber-popular and uber-disturbing reality show that weirdly promoted fat-shaming while simultaneou…
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🧬🔬 From Barnyard to Human Chest: 216 Hours of Pig Lung in Man
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5:10🐖🫁 World First: Pig Lung Transplanted into Human 🧬🌍 In a groundbreaking step for xenotransplantation, a team in China successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead human recipient. The lung functioned for 216 hours without hyperacute rejection, offering hope to thousands on organ waitlists. 🔬 Key breakthroughs: • 6-gen…
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S2 Ep13: The Law as a Tool for Feminist Change, with Fatima Goss Graves
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37:34Lawyers have always been on the frontlines of the fight for social justice. Nearly every enshrined right women have is thanks to a lawsuit. Fatima Goss Graves is an attorney and expert in using the law for good. I’ve followed her work since the days of Time’s Up, and literally squealed when her team reached out to me about appearing on the podcast.…
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🧬 One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring NT-proBNP by Age
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4:38🧬 Pre-Heart Failure? Let Age Speak! 👵👴 New study in JACC compares fixed vs age-adjusted NT-proBNP cutoffs for defining pre–heart failure (Pre-HF) in over 22,000 adults across ARIC, MESA, and CHS cohorts. 📉 Key Insight: Age-adjusted cutoffs reduce overdiagnosis in older adults 🧓 and improve risk prediction for heart failure hospitalization 🏥. 📊 With…
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🧬🛡️🔬 Nivolumab Before Surgery: A Lifesaving Combo in Lung Cancer
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5:26🚨 Game-Changer in Lung Cancer! 🫁💉 The 5-year results from CheckMate 816 are in! Neoadjuvant nivolumab + chemotherapy significantly improved survival in resectable NSCLC 🎯 ✅ 65.4% 5-year OS vs. 55.0% with chemo alone 🧬 pCR = 95.3% survival 📉 ctDNA clearance = better outcomes ⚖️ Time to rethink neoadjuvant strategies 📚 Read in NEJM: A landmark in tho…
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🔥 Beyond LDL: 🔬 Residual Risk After PCI: It’s the Inflammation
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5:34🚨 New insights from EHJ 2025! 🚨 In statin-treated patients undergoing PCI, inflammation (hsCRP ≥2 mg/L)—not elevated LDL-C—was the strongest predictor of MACE at 1 year 🔥🧪 📊 Bay et al. show that residual inflammatory risk carries a 1.8x higher hazard for adverse events, while LDL-C alone showed no independent risk 💥 🧠 Time to shift focus beyond lip…
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Calcium-Free ≠ Risk-Free ❌💔: 🫀🔍 LDL-C’s Silent Strike in CAC = 0
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6:09🚨 New Study Alert 🧬🫀 Think a CAC score of zero means you’re in the clear? Think again. A massive cohort from the Western Denmark Heart Registry (n = 23,777) shows that elevated LDL-C is strongly associated with non-calcified plaque 🧱 and future coronary events 💥—even in those with CAC = 0. 📈 Each 1 mmol/L (~39 mg/dL) rise in LDL-C increases the odd…
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Financial Literacy: The Missing Piece in Social Justice with Courtney Teasley
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1:05:58Money isn't just about personal comfort—it's the foundation of sustainable social change. In this compelling conversation, attorney and business coach Courtney Teasley challenges conventional thinking about the relationship between financial power and justice work. Teasley introduces her concept of the "DAM community" (Disproportionately Affected M…
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Prof. Madeleine Beekman of the University of Sydney on the Origin of Language
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1:01:12Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Madeleine Beekman is a professor of evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her latest book is the ORIGIN of LANGUAGE: How We Learned to Speak and WhyPlease subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1…
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Levitation, world peace, and blissful enlightenment were all essential to the hippie counterculture. But it came at quite a price. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi made billions selling magical mantras and the promise of perfect happiness. Most well-known for being endorsed by the Beatles and David Lynch, he was also feted by world leaders and prestigious uni…
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🚨 New in NEJM 🫁: The IMPALA-2 trial shows that inhaled molgramostim significantly improves gas exchange, quality of life, and exercise capacity in patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP)—a rare disease driven by GM-CSF autoantibodies. 💨 Say goodbye to whole-lung lavage—this is a bench-to-bedside success story 30 years in the …
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Beyond the Golden Hour ⏳🧬🧠: Late Lysis, Salvageable Tissue, Better Outcomes, But At a Price
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4:37🚨 New Stroke Trial Alert! 🧠💉 Can IV alteplase help beyond the 4.5-hour mark? The HOPE trial (JAMA 2025) says YES—if perfusion imaging shows salvageable brain tissue 🧬🕑. 📊 Functional independence at 90 days improved from 26% ➡️ 40%, despite a small uptick in symptomatic ICH (3.8%). 🌍 Game-changer for patients in low-resource settings where thrombect…
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Beyond Sugar & Fat 🔬💊⚖️ The GLP-1 Revolution in Diabetes, Obesity, and Beyond
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6:06🚀 Exciting breakthroughs in metabolic medicine! 💊 This August 2025 Nature Reviews Drug Discovery review by Dr. Daniel Drucker dives deep into the evolution of GLP-1-based therapies—covering semaglutide, tirzepatide, multi-agonists, oral small molecules, and their growing impact beyond diabetes into obesity, liver disease, and neurodegeneration. 🧠⚖️…
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Fat Maps, Heart Clocks, and Gender Gaps 🗺️❤️♀️
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5:31🚨 New insights from the European Heart Journal! 🫀✨ This study shows that where you store fat — not just how much — matters for how your heart and arteries age. 📌 Android fat (belly) = faster cardiovascular aging 📌 Gynoid fat (hips/thighs) = protective, especially in women 🧬 Using MRI (ShMOLLI), metabolomics & AI (CatBoost), researchers predicted ca…
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Plandemic creator Mikki Willis recently hosted an hour-long webinar to promote his supplements company. Marketed as a storytelling hour to share the power of immunity and god with their followers, the conversation went off the rails. Derek and Julian tune in and discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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🔬 Detect, Define, Deliver: A Prostatitis Primer for Clinicians
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6:10👨⚕️🔬 Just explored the latest JAMA review on Prostatitis—a masterclass in clarity and clinical relevance! From LUTS to CP/CPPS, it unpacks the full spectrum: 🧪 Meares-Stamey testing, 📊 NIH-CPSI scoring, and 🚀 modern management strategies. A must-read for anyone navigating the nuanced world of male pelvic health. #Urology #MensHealth #Prostatitis #…
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Heart Failure Trials ⚖️ Therapies 💊 FDA Decisions 📜
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6:14🚨 New in JACC (Aug 2025): Evidentiary Landscape of HF Therapies 🫀 Over the last decade, the heart failure field has shifted from the “mortality reduction era” (ACEIs, β-blockers, MRAs) ➡️ to the “hospitalization reduction era” (SGLT2i, ARNI in HFpEF, iron therapy). 🔑 Key Insights: ⚖️ FDA decisions reflect both rigor and flexibility — approving sacu…
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🧬 Mesenchymal Drift, Aging Cells, Rejuvenation Unlocked ✨
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4:03🧬 Mesenchymal Drift: A New Hallmark of Aging & Disease 🧬 Researchers uncover that Mesenchymal Drift (MD)—the widespread activation of mesenchymal genes across tissues—is a conserved feature of aging and multiple diseases. 📉 High MD = worse outcomes (e.g., in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, survival dropped from 1,027 to 294 days). 🔄 Excitingly, part…
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Frederic Schuller: The Physicist Who Derived Gravity From Electromagnetism
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2:37:22As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Frederic Schuller, an award-winning theoretical physicist and professor, who insists the undergrad tale of energy sloshing between kinetic and potential is just talk unless the math s…
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Does God Exist? Contingency, Beauty, and Evil | Dr. Mark Spencer
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58:16Dr. Mark Spencer returns to the podcast to discuss natural theology. Head to Pat's Substack for more: https://journalofabsolutetruth.substack.com/
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Zap 💥, Shield 🛡️, Survive 💓: Ablation Wins for AF
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5:44🚨 New insights on atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment! A major meta-analysis in Annals of Internal Medicine 🧠📊 confirms that catheter ablation reduces stroke 🧨, heart failure hospitalizations 🏥, and mortality ⚰️—especially in patients with HF. While surgical ablation with LAA occlusion shows benefit in stroke prevention, catheter-based strategies 💉🔥…
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Dr. Tristan Bekinschtein of Cambridge on sleep, alertness, breathwork, and cognitive digital therapy
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1:04:27Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Dr. Tristan Bekinschtein is an EU Marie Curie Fellow and senior researcher at the MRC-Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK. His lab is primarily interested in the complexity of thought and what makes us human.Please subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1…
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God-given dreams don't expire—they develop. When what you believed God promised seems impossibly delayed, doubt creeps in. Has the dream died? Did you misunderstand? In this profound teaching, Bishop Houston unpacks Joseph's remarkable 13-year journey from dreamer to prisoner to prime minister, revealing how every apparent setback was actually divi…
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The right has waged a war on “woke” Sesame Street for generations. When the party passed the 2025 Recissions Act, they were finally able to take a significant field advantage in this battle—one which Big Bird and Mr Snuffleupagus never wanted to be in. That bill stripped $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, greatly damaging NP…
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🥃 Small Sip, Big Risk: Rethinking Alcohol & Health
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4:09🚨 New insights from Annals of Internal Medicine challenge long-held beliefs about alcohol 🍷 and health 🧬. A 2025 U.S. Surgeon General advisory links even modest drinking to increased cancer risk 🎗️—especially breast and oral cancers. Experts now urge clearer labeling, better patient counseling 🩺, and culturally normalizing abstinence 🌱. Is it time …
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S2 Ep12: Does Zawn Hate Men? The Myth of Misandry
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55:00Do I have men? Should you? Yes. No. Maybe. Misogynist men love to weaponize false claims of misandry against women. In fact, one of the clearest signs that a man is a misogynist is that he thinks misandry is real, common, and a threat. Jeff and I have wanted to talk about bogus claims of misandry for a long time. Here’s the result. Some of the many…
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Renal Nerves 🔥 Blood Pressure 💉 Device Therapy 🚀
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6:44💡 Renal Denervation: A New Era in Hypertension Care 🩺 Despite decades of effective medications, only ~25% of patients worldwide achieve blood pressure control. Non-adherence remains a huge barrier. 📉 This Nature Reviews Cardiology article (Fisher & Kirtane, Sept 2025) explores the journey of renal denervation (RDN) — from Smithwick’s sympathectomy …
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Diverticulitis 📊🔬💊: Patterns, Pitfalls, and Practice
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6:02📘 New Insights on Diverticulitis 📊🔬💊 Did you know that while 1–4% of people with diverticulosis develop diverticulitis, it still accounts for ~200,000 hospitalizations annually in the US and >$6.3B in healthcare costs? 🚑💰 ✅ CT scan remains the gold standard for diagnosis 🖼️ ✅ Observation & pain control are first-line for uncomplicated cases 💊 ✅ Ant…
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Hypertension: Old Foe 🥊, Novel Therapies 🛡️, Brighter Outcomes 🌈
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6:24🚨 Hypertension remains the world’s #1 killer — yet fewer than 1 in 4 patients achieve control. 💊 Exciting innovations are reshaping the field: ✔️ Aprocitentan (endothelin receptor antagonist) – first new class in decades ✔️ siRNA (zilebesiran) – 6-monthly dosing, tackling adherence ✔️ Aldosterone synthase inhibitors – overcoming “aldosterone escape…
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Dr RR Baliga's Philosophical Discourses: Ramanuja (India, 1017–1137 CE) – Vishishtadvaita Vedanta
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4:21🌟 Ramanuja (1017–1137 CE), one of India’s greatest theologians, shaped Vishishtadvaita Vedanta (Qualified Non-Dualism). His vision of Atman (self) and Brahman (supreme reality), united through bhakti (devotion), transformed Hindu theology and inspired generations. 🕉️📖 💡 His commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras laid the f…
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👥 Risk, Representation, Reality: Rethinking CVD Research for 2 Billion South Asian Lives
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3:43🧬 South Asians make up 25% of the world—yet just 3% of major cardiovascular trials. A new systematic review (310 RCTs, 1M+ participants) reveals stark underrepresentation, especially outside India. No South Asians in trials for heart failure, cardiac arrest, or valvular disease. 📉 The data gap is real—and it’s limiting care. 🔍 We need global trial …
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John DeRosa is launching an online Bible Workshop--and you should join! Here's the link: https://classical-theism-podcast.aweb.page/p/3e983115-1a58-48ed-a9cc-e5b9ef419c28
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Buddha Didn't Want You to Quit Thinking with W. Tom Pepper
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1:28:42Journey into the often-overlooked intersection of Buddhism and critical theory with Tom Pepper, author of "The Faithful Buddhist" and "Indispensable Goods." Tom challenges conventional Western Buddhist practices by exposing how deeply they're entangled with romantic ideology and capitalist structures. Pepper argues that Western Buddhism has largely…
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Bonus Sample: The Naturopaths Are At It Again
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5:53In preparation for this Thursday's episode on PragerU, Derek looks at one of the propaganda organization's videos featuring naturopathic practitioner, Joseph Pizzorno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, Julian Walker
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🏙️ Steps, Cities, Change: How Urban Design Boosts Activity 🚶♂️📈
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4:47🚶♀️📲 New research alert! A massive natural experiment tracking 7,447 relocations across 1,609 US cities reveals that urban walkability directly boosts physical activity 🏙️💪 📈 Moving to more walkable cities increased daily steps by ~1,100 and doubled compliance with MVPA guidelines! 🎯 A powerful case for urban design as preventive medicine. 🔗 A mus…
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ENaC ⚙️ RAAS ⚡ Immunity 🧬: The Gender Divide in Hypertension
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8:45🧂 Salt sensitivity of blood pressure (SSBP) is an independent risk factor for CVD. 🚹🚺 Women are more salt-sensitive than men, especially after menopause. ⚙️ Key drivers: RAAS, ENaC, natriuresis, and immune pathways. 💉 Estrogen protects, testosterone raises pressure, menopause tips the balance. 🐀 From Dahl’s rats to Conn’s syndrome, SSBP research sh…
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