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Our goal as scientists is to educate you about science in the news and the ethical implications of new science findings. We give you the tools you need to understand science and make your own informed decisions.
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Lymphatics and Heart Disease
Our final episode of Season 2 focuses on heart disease. In this episode, we welcome PhD Candidate, Natalie Harris, to discuss the cardiac lymphatic system and how it relates to heart disease.
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Heart and Diet
In this episode, we discuss how diet can impact heart health with a specific focus on red meat and saturated fat.
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AHA: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/aha-diet-and-lifestyle-recommendations
Triglycerides: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/chemistry-of-life/properties-structure-and-function-of-biological-macromolecules/v/molecular-structure-of-triglycerides-fats
Red meat and heart disease: https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/study-strengthens-links-between-red-meat-and-heart-disease
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-07-21-red-and-processed-meat-linked-increased-risk-heart-disease-oxford-study-shows
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/meat-and-heart-disease
Omega-3 fatty acids: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/types-of-fat/omega-3-fats/ -
COVID and the Heart
In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 and the heart. How does COVID affect the heart? Listen to find out why underlying cardiovascular issues are a risk factor for severe COVID and to hear what damage COVID can to heart function.
Previous COVID episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JeH5o3NVi9da1cajvJ3vL?si=15f11115272040b8
Previous RNA vaccine episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xDPH8WoMTJFLumyqDyfS5?si=390f4dee74e240e1
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COVID and heart what we know: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned-2021010621603
ACE-2 receptor: https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-ace2-receptor-how-is-it-connected-to-coronavirus-and-why-might-it-be-key-to-treating-covid-19-the-experts-explain-136928
ACE-2 ANG II: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.00317/full
Cardiovascular disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)
SARS ACE-2 receptor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1287568/
SAR-COV-2 ACE-2 receptor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7778857/
COVID and heart damage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33092737/
Cardiomyocyte injury:
Cytokine storm: https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Cytokine-Storm.aspx#:~:text=During%20a%20cytokine%20storm%2C%20various,can%20lead%20to%20organ%20damage.
Direct and indirect mechanisms: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776538
COVID autopsy review: https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S1054880720301046?returnurl=https:%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1054880720301046%3Fshowall%3Dtrue&referrer=https:%2F%2Fjamanetwork.com%2F
NEJM COVID Vaccine Myocarditis: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2110737
SARS-COV-2 and cardiomyocyte iPSCs: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abf7872 -
Heart and Exercise
In this episode we discuss the importance of exercise for a healthy heart! Listen in to find out how exercise improves your heart health and what amount and type of exercise is recommended for your health.
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Article: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.CIR.0000048890.59383.8D
VO2 max: https://med.virginia.edu/exercise-physiology-core-laboratory/fitness-assessment-for-community-members/vo2-max-testing/
HIIT study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17414804/
New heart study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131014155744.htm
AHA recommendations: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults -
Blood Types and the Blood Type Diet
In this episode, we talk about how blood types are determined and explain the blood type diet and the science (or lack of) behind it!
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Background of the Cardiovascular System
In this episode, we set up the background of the cardiovascular system! We'll discuss the biology of the heart, blood, and blood vessels!
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Customer Reviews
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Great Job Explaining RNA and the Corona Virus vaccine Excellent!
Wonderful way to explain all the types of vaccine and how they work. I’ve read about RNA before but you really made it easier to understand on a basic level. This podcast should be heard by everyone. NPR should feature it!
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