Podcasts by Hidden Health

A Vicious Cycle: Provider Burnout from 2022-12-19T01:17:03

In this episode, Abi discusses provider burnout and its implications in the healthcare system. We encourage anyone with suggestions for improvements and/or corrections to our content to reach ou...

Global Warming - A Gateway for Infectious Disease from 2022-04-30T00:10:46

In this episode, Abi discusses how global warming can increase the spread of infectious diseases, including those spread by insects, water/food, fungi, as well as tropical diseases. We enco...

HiddenHealth Shorts: An Introduction to Teratology from 2022-01-02T08:03:53

In this segment of HiddenHealth Shorts, Sindhu discusses an overview of concepts in teratology - the study of congenital anomalies. As discussed in the episode, we encourage anyone with suggestions...

HiddenHealth Shorts: Deep Brain Stimulation from 2021-12-24T20:40:51

Welcome back to HiddenHealth Shorts! In this episode, Abi discusses a fascinating surgical procedure used to help patients with neurodegenerative disorders - showing the wonders that medicine an...

HiddenHealth Shorts: Playing God - The Future of Gene Editing from 2021-09-12T02:50:04

Welcome back to HiddenHealth Shorts! In this episode, Abi discusses the future of gene editing the ethical implications we face as a society as biology and technology continue to overlap. 

HiddenHealth Shorts: Maternal & Fetal Microchimerism from 2021-08-16T05:16:29

Welcome to the first episode in our new HiddenHealth Shorts series! In this segment, Sindhu discusses an emerging field in maternal-fetal immunology and research - microchimerism. 

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Dreams: An Evolutionary Defense Mechanism In Disguise? from 2021-07-22T02:12:50

In this episode, we can talk about dreams. How they happen, what they mean, and why they occur. We present a relatively new outlook on the purpose of dreams and how they can actually be defending u...

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Health Literacy from 2021-04-09T22:15:30

In this episode, we discuss health literacy as a determinant in health outcomes and explore its role in patient autonomy. Bridging the gap between a patient and a physician, and between a patien...

Lack of a Lifeline: Maternal Health and Water Sanitation and Hygiene from 2021-01-04T06:39:42

In this episode, we discuss the various ways by which lower-income regions yield conditions that contribute to poor water sanitation and hygiene, and how a lack of potable water detrimentally im...

Below the Surface: Alzheimer's Disease and Understanding Caregiver Burden from 2020-12-22T03:26:49

Alzheimer's Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that can present itself with both physical and emotional hardships. The experiences of the caregivers of patients with Alzheim...

Period Society Interview from 2020-09-24T20:18:31

Exclusive look at the interview with Swara Patel, the founder of The Period Society in which we seek to learn more about her organization and their mission to bring about menstrual equity and th...

A Closer Look at Menstrual Inequity and Stigma in India from 2020-09-23T01:57:03

In this episode, we delve into the disparities and cultural stigma surrounding menstruation in India, and look at emerging efforts working to bring about menstrual equity. We had the pleasure of...

Do Almonds Improve Your Math Scores? from 2020-09-08T00:24:21

In our first episode of HiddenHealth, we explore the age-old question of whether eating almonds can boost your performance in math and offer our thoughts on if this claim is a myth or reality.