TED Health

TED Health, a podcast hosted by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider.

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Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this exciting science in this brief, fascinating talk. After the talk, Shoshana speaks with psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani on transforming healthcare for patients and families with ADHD.



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Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare | from Before We Go

Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare | from Before We Go

Today’s episode features two people who are shaking up the U.S. healthcare system in very different but deeply humane ways. Dr. Fumiko Chino knows firsthand how devastating medical debt can be. After losing her husband to cancer and being left with overwhelming bills, she went to medical school to become a radiation oncologist and made it her mission to make care more affordable.


Mark Cuban, best known as one of the “sharks” on Shark Tank, is tackling the same problem from another angle. Through his Cost Plus Drug Company, he’s disrupting the industry with a transparent, direct-to-consumer model that’s already changing — and saving — lives.


Together, Fumiko and Mark offer a hopeful glimpse of what’s possible when empathy meets innovation.


Join us on Instagram @beforewegopodcast for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying.



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Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson

Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson

What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise, delivering top-quality produce to thousands of Chicago households every week and reaching a million dollars in revenue in just 18 months. He’s proving that it’s possible to replace the outdated food pantry model with a data-driven system that delivers high-quality food — so your zip code doesn’t decide how long you live.


After the talk, Shoshana reflects on the limitations of the healthcare system and how prescription medicine can only go so far—structural and systemic changes must happen so better health outcomes can follow.



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The surprising cause of stomach ulcers with Rusha Modi

The surprising cause of stomach ulcers with Rusha Modi

It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So what does cause stomach ulcers? Rusha Modi explains how one doctor’s famous (and dangerous) experiment led us to the answer. [Directed by Jonathan Trueblood, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Weston Fonger, Jarrett Farkas].



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Introducing So Your Parents Are Old

Introducing So Your Parents Are Old

Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often hilarious look at one of life’s most disorienting stages. Come for the catharsis, stay for the gallows humor and unfiltered conversations. If you’re currently the parent to your parents, this is your group chat in podcast form.


Listen to So Your Parents Are Old on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.



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Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms. Chemist and professor Simona Francese presents a potentially groundbreaking alternative that could transform how and when we identify this deadly disease.


After the talk, Shoshana speaks with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, founder of the Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction in Los Angeles, on how patients can better advocate for themselves and what it means to regain a sense of wholeness after a cancer diagnosis.



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Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there's been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep disorders like insomnia. That's precisely where she and her team come in. Learn about the world's first study into the potential of medicinal cannabis as a safe, accessible treatment to help us all rest easy.



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How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It’s a story about what could get done before partisan politics got in the way of good climate policy, and it shows that economic incentives for consumers, government, and companies can play a huge role in supercharging clean energy.



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Interview: The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

Interview: The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, medical geneticist and physician-scientist Robert C. Green shares how his team at the BabySeq Project became the first in the world to comprehensively sequence and analyze the DNA of healthy infants, revealing hidden risks for treatable conditions. The future of medicine isn’t just about curing illness, he says — it's about predicting and preventing it.


After the talk, Shoshana interviews Robert on why he decided to study the impact of DNA testing in newborns, the fear with giving insurance companies access to additional information, and how to make this resource accessible to all parents.



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Bio of TED Health

TED Health, is an insightful podcast presented by the TED Audio Collective. Hosted by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, this engaging series delves into the fascinating world of health and wellness, exploring topics ranging from the effects of exercise on the brain to the potential of psychedelics in treating depression.

TED Health features renowned TED speakers who provide thought-provoking answers to questions you may have never even thought to ask. 

With a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, these speakers share groundbreaking ideas and explore innovative approaches to living healthier lives.

Through TED Health, listeners gain access to unique insights and cutting-edge research that may not be found anywhere else. From practical daily habits to revolutionary medical breakthroughs, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge to help individuals enhance their well-being.

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