The Weekly Dosage

Have you ever looked into a mirror, gazing into your beautiful eyes, and asked yourself, "Why did I end up with (______) color eyes?" or, "Why is my hair _____ and not _____?". Trust me, we've all had that moment where we've wanted to trade this one feature out for another, but after this episode, you might want to rethink that wish. After all, our bodies do not look how they look for no reason. Listen now as we dive in deep into the amazing adaptations of the human body.

This was the biggest night in Santa Maria Brazil. Every college student was at THE night club: Kiss night club. There was a band playing, drinks were being served, and the dancing was going to last the whole night. Everyone was having fun and partying until a blue flame erupted on the ceiling. Very few would get out. Listen now as we dive deep into the KISS nightclub fire.

Imagine if you were given the choice of immortality. Would you take it? Living FOREVER until the end of time? Most people would say no, as no such thing is possible. But for one woman in the 1940s, living forever was possible. Listen now as we dive in deep to the incredible and devastating story of Henrietta Lacks.

Have you ever chewed off a hangnail, or bitten at that tear of skin? In that case, that would make you a cannibal -- an AUTO-cannibal, that is. However, other than the completely legal and socially normalized auto-cannibalism, there exist different types of cannibalism that are well, less legal. Listen now as we dive deep into the delicious- *ahem* I mean daunting history of CANNIBALISM.

Marie Curie, Tsuneko Okazaki, and Rosalind Franklin. These aren't just three random names, but important medical heroines. These three brave women were pioneers in the lab and for the race for equal rights. Listen now as we honor the unsung heroines of medical history.

"Does your leg hurt? That's ok. With only a little bit of this powder in your drink, you'll be just fine in a few days!" "Well, what's in the powder?" "Human flesh" This was the stark reality of medical practices in the 1800s. There were some crazy chemicals, mad metals, and vile vegetables all used to make YOU better. Listen now, as we dive deep into the CRAZY world of old remedies.

Imagine letting a copy editor quickly fix the DNA spelling errors so that the genetic words and sentences of your genome read flawlessly. Having full and complete control over either your DNA or other organisms. This is the new technological innovation of CRISPR treatment. Listen now as we dive in deep into this astonishingly scary potential cure for a multitude of diseases. SOURCES: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sickle-cell-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355876  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CRISPR_Therapeutics  https://www.jax.org/personalized-medicine/precision-medicine-and-you/what-is-crispr  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7427626/  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7427626/ 

French officials were going crazy looking for this wild child that resembled a wolf. The citizens in this small French town had claimed this boy walked on all fours and spoke a language unrecognizable to anything human. Who was this boy and where did he come from? Listen now as we dive deep into the inhumane story of the forbidden experiments.

Everyone knows what a glamorized Hollywood birth looks like on screen. One push, then two, and POP! the baby's out! But this isn't even close to what birthing looks like in America, and even less, the whole world. Listen now as we dive in deep into how women around the world give birth to the children of tomorrow!

Have you ever been called hysterical? Mad even? Women throughout the ages have been forced to deal with such derogatory accusations since the time of Hippocrates and Aristotle. And yes, these were the exact men who began using such language. Listen in now as we dive in deep to the troubling history of hysteria.

Cocaine, Heroin, and Methamphetamine. What do all these have in common? No, it's not only because they are illegal drugs, but they all used to be cures approved by doctors back in the day. Tune in now as we dive in deep about the truth of snake oil medicines! RESOURCES: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-treatment-restores-sense-of-smell-in-some-people-with-long-covid https://health.clevelandclinic.org/danger-triangle/

Once the first leaf falls every autumn before you know it, pumpkin spice lattes, cozy flannels, and corn mazes have become popular again. However, raking your leaves, shouldn't. As Daryn explains, the simple act of raking your leaves might be more complex than you think! Listen now as we dive deep into the leaves (even though its winter).

BOO! Did I get you? If I did (I probably didn't), then your brain is experiencing an influx of cortisol and adrenaline right now! For some, it's the worst feeling imaginable, but for others like myself, it's a huge thrill we would pay to experience! Why is it that we love getting scared? Tune in now to listen to the crazy truths of FEAR!

Children are sold, neglected, and abused every day in the American Foster Care System. While this sounds almost impossible, it is the harsh reality that millions of children must suffer every day. These children no longer have a voice though. Through the efforts of the weekly dosage and others, we are slowly bringing light to the forgotten children.

Everyone always claims that they have their mind over matter, brain over body, psyche over self, but what would happen if you were actually exposed to the grueling torment that is psychological warfare? Is your mind as strong as you think? Find out today as we dive deep into the haunting truth of psychological warfare! NOTE: Hey Weekly Dosagers! So I (michelle, the editor) was looking through our files and our 15th episode has mysteriously gone missing.... Here's the 16th 2 weeks early to compensate! We will probably release the 15 sometime later in the future, so be on the look out! -Much love <3

American Prisons, as we know, aren't the healthiest environment for people to become better people. And as Stanford famously researched in the 1970s, they're more than meets the eye. Now Standford decided they wanted to study the psychological effects of prisoner-warden power struggles, but books and articles weren't enough. Standford created their own prison, fit with real prisoners/wardens, and the mental abuse they suffered is incomprehensible. Listen now as we take a deep dive into the Standford Prison Experiment. RESOURCES: https://www.prisonexp.org/

One of the most common ice-breaker questions is what three things would you bring to a desert island? Well as Kelly from the Weekly Dosage recently found out, this simple question is more sinister than it seems. One wrong answer and you will go clinically insane, all alone, with no hope of survival. Listen now as we dive deep into the science of the desert island question! https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140514-how-extreme-isolation-warps-minds

Every person will experience this once in their life, and no, I'm not talking about buying your dream car, or going to Paris, I'm talking about Hormonal Imbalance. Why is this such an important topic that we deemed it necessary to discuss here at the Weekly Dosage HQ? Well, there is a multitude of symptoms that can range from ED to deepening of voices that are all caused by hormonal imbalance. The better we know about it, the faster we can treat it. Listen now as we dive deep into the fascinating yet unfortunate world of hormonal imbalance. RESOURCES  https://www.kernodle.com/obgyn_blog/how-types-of-hormones-affect-your-health/  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22673-hormonal-imbalance  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/hormonal-imbalance#:~:text=Causes,of%20hormonal%20imbalance%20in%20females.

Living a happy life is hard. There are relationships to worry about, stress to worry about, and so much more. But as Daryn explains today, maybe there's a way to combat this negativity. Using Positive Psychology and the PERMA model, we can all learn to lead happier, healthier lives.

"A couple of cuts was all so here are some antibacterials and I'll send you on your way" Little did this Taiwanese doctor know that his patient would be coming back in the same week to report something far more gruesome than her first visit. Her unfortunate fight with her sister had left more of a mark than just a couple of cuts. And she only noticed because her sister's chopsticks were missing. Listen now as we dive deep into the bizarre case of the Taiwanese chopstick incident. RESOURCES: https://www.pinnaclehealthchiro.com/blog/how-adrenaline-and-endorphins-can-delay-the-pain-you-feel-after-a-car-accident https://www.livescience.com/chopsticks-sinuses.html https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pig-kidney-transplants-humans#Future-implications-for-kidney-failure-treatment 

There are lots of world records out there. Eating the most hot dogs, planking for the longest time, and even the longest toenails. However, there was once a Guinness World Record from the 1980s that caused one man to go insane. Yes, I'm talking about the man who stayed awake for 453 hours and 40 minutes for the world record. Little did he know the dire consequences that would come from attempting what he thought was a harmless project. RESOURCES: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/1/whats-the-limit-to-how-long-a-human-can-stay-awake-733188#:~:text=The%20record%20holder%20at%20the,minutes im sorry for releasing so late i know its a monday :(

Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than any other race. And this isn't because of some genetic predisposition. This is about something completely preventable that should never be involved with healthcare. Racism. It's still here and still affecting women of color. Listen in as we dive deep into the complicated story of POC women and healthcare. RESOURCES: https://blog.dol.gov/2022/02/07/for-black-women-implicit-racial-bias-in-medicine-may-have-far-reaching-effects  https://www.healthline.com/health/racial-bias-in-healthcare#sustainable-healthcare-changes

"Alright, he's under, let's cut him open," Those are words no one is ever meant to hear, but unfortunately for Sherman Sizemore, he did. Left awake for 16 minutes on the operating table, Sherman experienced the worst, and most traumatic moment of his life, but the hospital and doctors got away with it for years before being brought to justice. Listen now as we dive deep into the unfortunate story of Sherman Sizemore. RESOURCES: https://expertcasereview.com/man-awake-during-surgery-medical-malpractice/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/01/awakening/309188/

Birth Control is something that has been around since 1950, and its usage has increased in many places throughout the world, but in several locations, that isn't the case. Listen now as we dive deep into the problems surrounding birth control access and the way misogyny is still deeply rooted in today's medical world. RESOURCES: https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/birth-control-around-the-world/ Thanks for listening! And thank you to our 50 listeners especially that have been with us since day one ;)

Murder, or Mercy? Euthanasia has been a heavily debated topic since the dawn of time. Do doctors have a right to do it, or does the law come first? Listen now as we dive deep into this topic with an educated, and unbiased debate surrounding euthanasia. RESOURCES: https://medicine.missouri.edu/centers-institutes-labs/health-ethics/faq/euthanasia#:~:text=Active%20euthanasia%3A%20killing%20a%20patient,a%20ventilator%20or%20feeding%20tube. 

Imagine your life is slowly being leeched out of your body, and as your heart slows, and breathing stops, you look up to see your killer. And no, this isn't a murder mystery novel description, this was the "hobby" of a particular nurse, Niels Högel, dubbed, the "Bad Luck" nurse. But unlike most serial killers, many of his victims lived to tell the tale, not due to their own retaliation, but by the resuscitation of the person who killed them. Listen now as we dive deep into the intriguing murders of Niels Högel. RESOURCES: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/28/german-nurse-niels-hoegel-suspected-murdering-90-patients https://www.npr.org/2019/06/06/730281642/german-serial-murderer-nurse-is-found-guilty-of-killing-85-patients Thanks for listening! Please leave a subscribe and share with your friends if you liked ;)

When someone mentions the phrase "old people" the first thing that comes to mind is old, decaying Grandparents who can't see, walk, and complain about everything. However, this old sentiment isn't true for the people of Ikaria Greece. In fact, being 80, 90, and even 100 years old in this community is completely normal! So how do they do it? Have the people of Ibizia found the waters of youth? Or is there a science-related answer to this age-old phenomenon? Listen now as we dive deep into the wonders of the people of Ibizia. Thanks for listening! As always, subscribe and share the Weekly Dosage with others. ;)

100 meters across the dirty, rough pavement, dragged until her limbs almost fell off. This is what happened to Shreya Siddanagowder. However, her tragic story doesn't end here. After losing both her arms, this remarkable woman became the first to receive a bilateral, below-the-elbow arm transplant in Asia. Listen now as we dive deep into Shreya's incredible story, and how it impacted the medical community. RESOURCES: https://www.itnnews.co.in/indian-transplant-newsletter/issue56/Shreya-Siddanagowder-Asias-first-bilateral-above-elbow-hand-transplant-recipient-916.htm  https://www.livescience.com/hand-transplant-skin-lighten.html  Thanks again for listening! Please leave a comment or a follow ;)

Everyone in the room started feeling faint and passing out. People were seizing and convulsing like zombies. The cause? A 31-year-old Hispanic woman who was rushed into the ER with trouble breathing. But little did the staff know that her case would become one of the century's most debated and mysterious forensic cases. Tune in now as we dive deep into the mysterious death of Gloria Ramirez Resources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/gloria-ramirez https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/dmso-uses-and-risks https://www.iflscience.com/the-death-of-the-toxic-lady-remains-an-unsolved-medical-case-59137

Forced sterilizations sounds like something out of a dystopian novel, but as our team discovered, that sadly isn't the case. Listen in as we dive deep into the haunting case of Mrs. Carrie Buck as she was forced to be sterilized due to an old eugenics practice that even the Nazi's supported. *There is an error around the 5:30 minute mark, the defendant in the case was Mrs. BUCK not, Mrs. BELL* Resources linked below: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/buck-v-bell/  https://esldebates.com/50-controversial-topics-in-medicine-laws-policies-and-practises/  https://19thnews.org/2022/02/forced-sterilization-guardianship-reproductive-justice/ 

Hello everyone! We are more than excited to start sharing our new podcast, The Weekly Dosage with everyone! Please tune in on Sundays as we dive deep into the amazing world of medicine! -Michelle, Kelly, and Daryn