Causes or Cures Podcast Artwork Image

Causes or Cures

Dr. Eeks

Causes or Cures is an independent health and public health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks. There are no corporate or academic sponsors, just a grassroots podcast rooted in curiosity and passion that tries to break down tough topics into digestible bits. Eeks works in the field of public health and scicomms as a consultant/contractor. She is passionate about how science is communicated and has a penchant for using a blue-collar sense of humor as a health communications tool. She records the podcast via Zoom from an apartment or while traveling and does her best to make them sound okay. ;) On this podcast, she features experts in their field, doctors, public health experts, public figures, researchers, interesting people, "characters", and folks with compelling personal stories, with the goal of discussing hot topics in public health and wellness in a down-to-earth kinda way. Sometimes they will discuss stranger stuff too, mainly because life is short and it's fun. ;) DISCLAIMER: Some topics are more controversial than others, so keep in mind that this is information only and not any kind of health advice. Eeks doesn't endorse any of her guests' views, and despite a strict health routine, nor does she endorse any products, supplements, oils, magic socks or potions. Causes or Cures is not a "news site." It's about having conversations, and Eeks is confident that she can have a respectful conversation with anyone, even people who think far differently than she does.(At least that's been her experience at hole-in-the-wall bars.) Some people are experts, some people are interesting or intriguing to talk to, and some people are both. The point is to not take anything here as Gospel. Sometimes Eeks' dog Barnaby makes his opinion known, but the good news is that he's a smart dog. Most importantly, she hopes this podcast encourages folks to stay curious, empathic, hopeful, compassionate, honest, open-minded and engaged. Freedom of discussion is a beautiful thing, delightfully messy, and one that many take for granted. *The views on this podcast do not reflect the views of anyone she contracts with or consults for. **You can contact Eeks (or her dog) through her blog, bloomingwellness.com. (Keep in mind that there are some blogs on there that are advertisement only. She does not review them, they are usually awful, but they help fund Barnaby's treat habit.)
Episodes
The Fungi-Killing Compounds Named after Keanu Reeves, with Dr. Sebastian GoetzeMarch 24, 2023
Episode artwork
Searching for the Cause of Havana Syndrome, a Mysterious Illness Targeting the Intelligence Community, with Dr. James GiordanoMarch 21, 2023
Episode artwork
High Blood Pressure: A Silent Epidemic, with Dr. Jay ShahMarch 10, 2023
Episode artwork
WTF!?! How Swearing can Help Manage Physical Pain & More with Dr. Nick WashmuthMarch 06, 2023
Episode artwork
Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying Law (MAID): A Conversation about Tough Decisions & Ethical Concerns with Dr. Madeline LiMarch 02, 2023
Episode artwork
A COVID-19 Vaccine You can Drink? The Story of QYNDR with Dr. Kyle FlaniganFebruary 23, 2023
Episode artwork
The US Army's Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F): Enhancing Soldier Readiness & Lethality with Col Michael McGurk (Ret)February 15, 2023
Episode artwork
The Price of Insulin: Who is to Blame for the High Cost? With Dr. Karen Van Nuys and Dr. Neeraj SoodFebruary 09, 2023
Episode artwork
A Discussion about the book Vaccine Nation, America's Changing Relationship with Immunization, with author and medical historian Dr. Elena ConisJanuary 29, 2023
Episode artwork
PADs for Parkinson's: How Dogs are Trained to Help Detect Parkinson's Disease, with Dr. Mandy GullaJanuary 18, 2023
Episode artwork
The Amish Community and the COVID-19 Pandemic, with Dr. Rachel Stein January 02, 2023
Episode artwork
Human Health in Space: Can We Really Live on Mars? With Space Medicine Expert Dr. Thais Russomano December 18, 2022
Episode artwork
Is There an Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Lower Our Risk of Disease & Death? With Dr. Borja del Pozo CruzDecember 07, 2022
Episode artwork
Dog Bowl & Dog Food Hygiene and the Link to Dog & Human Health, with Dr. Emily LuisanaNovember 29, 2022
Episode artwork
The Global Burden of Cancer that is Attributed to Risk Factors, with Dr. Christopher Murray November 23, 2022
Episode artwork
Talking about Periods, with DIVA CEO Carinne Chambers-SainiNovember 13, 2022
Episode artwork
The Link between Psilocybin, Weight Control & Energy Balance, with Dr. Christoffer ClemmensenNovember 05, 2022
Episode artwork
Evidence for an Emerging Epidemic of Cancer in Young People, with Dr. Shuji OginoNovember 02, 2022
Episode artwork
At-Home Ketamine Treatment for Depression & Anxiety, with Jack Swain, Mindbloom's Head of Clinical OperationsOctober 19, 2022
Episode artwork
The Link between Modifiable Risk Factors and Colon Cancer with Dr. Marko LukicOctober 04, 2022
Episode artwork
Mapping the Opioid Epidemic to Help Bring It to an End, with Jeremiah LindemannSeptember 20, 2022
Episode artwork
How Intermittent Fasting can Slow Aging, Prevent Disease & Optimize Brain Function, with Neuroscientist Dr. Mark MattsonSeptember 13, 2022
Episode artwork
The First Real-Time Platform to Predict COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness, with Professor Maggie WangAugust 11, 2022
Episode artwork
A Potential Nasal Spray for COVID-19 in the Works, with Dr. Hector Aguilar-CarrenoAugust 07, 2022
Episode artwork
Naturally-Acquired Immunity against COVID-19 in Kids & Adolescents during the Delta Wave, with Dr. Tal PatalonJuly 20, 2022
Episode artwork