☀️ Melanoma, Sunscreen & Sun Myths: What You REALLY Need to Know

Hit play to find out why your “healthy glow” is anything but healthy, how UVA and UVB trash your skin at the molecular level, and why SPF-30 is the bare minimum, not the finish line.

🔑 What we cover

0:00 Intro & why this topic matters

1:41 Melanoma 101—how a rogue pigment cell turns deadly

5:55 UVB vs UVA—burns, wrinkles, and DNA damage explained

10:28 Myths we crush: base tans, vitamin D excuses, and “dark skin doesn’t burn”

16:30 Chemical vs physical sunscreen—absorb vs reflect

20:10 From rice bran to Piz Buin—the quirky history of SPF

24:33 Modern breakthroughs—immunotherapy, targeted pills, custom mRNA vaccines

29:50 When to use SPF 50+ and why clouds fool you

33:05 Fun facts: hippo sunscreen, Aussie “Slip Slop Slap,” Bob Marley’s hidden melanoma

36:45 Quick checklist for smarter sun days

39:00 Wrap-up & skin self-exam challenge

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🔥 Welcome to Funny Medicine Podcast! In this jam-packed episode, we tackle everything you need to know about TESTOSTERONE: from its natural production and vital physiological roles to legit medical uses and the dark side of abuse. Whether you’re curious about TRT, weightlifting performance enhancers, or just want to bust some popular testosterone myths, this one’s for you!

What You’ll Learn 🎧

• Testosterone 101: How this steroid hormone is made in men & women, and why it peaks in the morning.

• Medical Uses of TRT: Who really needs testosterone replacement therapy, the delivery methods (injections, gels, pellets, patches), and the proven benefits for hypogonadism, delayed puberty, gender-affirming care, and more.

• Risks & Side Effects: Why you can’t treat TRT like a protein shake, blood thickening, BP changes, prostate monitoring, fertility impacts, and skin/hair effects.

• Abuse in Sports & Bodybuilding: The truth about black-market vials, “blast and cruise” cycles, and the long-term cardiovascular, liver, and mental health dangers of high-dose anabolic steroids.

• Natural Testosterone Boosters: Proven lifestyle hacks, weight management, resistance training, sleep optimization, stress reduction, and nutrition to maximize your own T levels without needles.

• Cutting-Edge Research & Future Directions: From male contraceptives to microbiome links and biosensor tattoos, get the latest on where hormone science is headed.

• Myth-Busting Round: Top 5 testosterone fables debunked; yes, women need T too, and no, “more is always better” is a myth.

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• Never miss an epic blend of science, humor, and actionable health tips.

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Decoding Baby DNA – Newborn Whole-Genome Sequencing & Predictive Health

Today we tackle the future of newborn whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and how reading a baby’s entire DNA at birth could revolutionize predictive health and preventive medicine.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• 00:00 Intro & studio upgrades

• 02:15 How traditional newborn metabolic screening works vs. WGS

• 05:40 What is whole-genome sequencing, and why it matters

• 10:30 Real-world wins: SCID, G6PD deficiency & more

• 15:20 Ethical genomics: consent, overdiagnosis & data privacy

• 20:05 Cost, equity & who pays for baby DNA testing

• 24:45 The global rollout: UK’s 100k pilot, GUARDIAN Study & BabyDetect

• 29:00 Future outlook: universal genomic screening & public health impact

• 33:15 Listener Q&A & how to reach us

Why you’ll love it: Get clear, jargon-free insights into genomic newborn screening, pediatric genomics, and the controversies around genetic privacy, ethics, and health equity all delivered in an engaging, informative tone (comedy comes in the studio!).

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Get ready for inked insights in our latest episode of Funny Medicine Podcast! We are back with a new camera and teleprompter setup to dive into the world of tattoos. We’ll trace tattoo history across cultures, unpack the chemistry of tattoo ink, and explain why your immune cells can’t quit that pigment. Discover how tattoos mark grief and identity, and explore medical frontiers like radiation therapy markers, biosensor electronic tattoos, and tattoo delivered vaccines. We also cover real-talk risks: bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and why laser removal can be tricky and spotlight 2025 trends from micro-line minimalism to AI designed ink.

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AI Therapy: Your Robot Shrink Will See You Now? 🤖🛋️

Julz flies solo this week on Funny Medicine Podcast (get well soon, Yvy!) to tackle the biggest curveball in mental health: AI therapy chatbots. From the first “therapist” ELIZA in 1966 to today’s ChatGPT-powered mood coaches, we unpack the promise of 24/7 access, budget-friendly check-ins, and data-driven pep talks, and the peril of privacy breaches, fake empathy, and real-world horror stories (yes, we’re looking at you, Belgian AI tragedy).

🚀 Why listen?

• Learn how therapy chatbots are reshaping mental health care
• Discover the benefits of AI therapy: anytime support, lower costs, habit-forming nudges
• Hear jaw-dropping case studies where chatbots failed catastrophically
• Debate the ethics of AI in mental health and global regulation moves
• Peek at the future hybrid care model blending bots + human pros

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Moms’ Mental Health, Toxic Tampons & Vitamin D vs. Aging | Funny Medicine Podcast

This week, we are making you question your grocery cart, your tampon stash, your sugar substitutes, and probably your entire neighborhood. Welcome back to Funny Medicine, where we turn real medical headlines into one big “Wait, what?!”

🧠 First up: Moms’ mental health is tanking fast: a 30% drop in mothers rating their mental health as “excellent” from 2016 to 2023. Single moms, young moms, you’re carrying too much and the data shows it. Families feel it too.

🩸 Next, let’s talk about tampons testing 40x over the legal limit for pesticides in drinking water. Menstrual products deserve better. Period.

🍬 Erythritol, that “safe” sugar substitute in your “guilt-free” treats? It may ramp up oxidative stress and mess with your heart health. Sweet, right? Some good news so you don’t delete the episode:

☀️ Vitamin D could help slow biological aging — basically a tiny anti-aging cheat code for your telomeres.

🧬 GLP-1 meds like Ozempic aren’t just for weight loss — they’re showing promise for fatty liver disease treatment.

🧪 The FDA approved a new Alzheimer’s blood test that could replace pricey scans and spinal taps.

⛳ And because I can’t let you sleep easy: living near golf courses might up your risk for Parkinson’s thanks to all those pesticides on the fairway.

❤️‍🔥 And in a plot twist, more sex might actually help your brain health and memory — so there’s your prescription for the week.

💊 Oh, and that common UTI pain pill Phenazopyridine? Turns out it might be linked to cancer in animal studies. It’s still sold over the counter. Love that. If you love real medical news, sarcasm, science that won’t bore you to death, and a side of “how is this legal?!” — hit SUBSCRIBE, tap that bell, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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👁️ Infrared Contact Lenses, Genetic Breakthroughs & Healthcare Scandals | Funny Medicine Podcast

In this episode, we break down the latest must-know medical news with humor, honesty, and a touch of panic. From Bell’s Palsy anxiety to babies surviving at 22 weeks, we’re covering the medical spectrum, one wild headline at a time.

🚨 Topics covered include:

• Infrared vision contact lenses that could let humans see in the dark

• A controversial UnitedHealth scandal: nursing homes paid to delay emergency care

• The dangerous impact of junk food advertising on kids and upcoming UK ad bans

• CRISPR gene therapy used to treat a baby with a rare genetic condition

• A legal and ethical deep dive into Georgia’s abortion laws following Adriana Smith’s tragic case • A huge drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024—what’s behind the numbers?

• How dietary fiber might help flush out forever chemicals

• And yes, we start with a classic self-diagnosis moment: Yvy's panic over a possibly droopy eyelid and the fear of Bell’s Palsy 🧠 🎧

Whether you’re into medical breakthroughs, health policy, science news, or just want a smart laugh, this episode’s for you.

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📌 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Technical Difficulties

01:43 Quick Medical News Rundown

02:17 Bell’s Palsy Panic & Droopy Eyelid Drama

04:19 Infrared Contact Lenses & Superhuman Vision

12:02 UnitedHealth Nursing Home Controversy

18:28 How Junk Food Ads Hijack Kids’ Brains

21:56 Teen Vaping & Marketing Tactics

22:42 Adriana Smith’s Story & Georgia Abortion Laws

33:53 U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in 2024

38:20 Fiber vs. Forever Chemicals

40:55 CRISPR Gene Therapy Saves a Baby

44:58 Wrap-Up & Next Episode Teaser

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These are the science-backed longevity secrets of people who blow out 100+ birthday candles with a grin. 🎉 In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down the Blue Zone research on Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria, Nicoya Peninsula, and Loma Linda to reveal simple, evidence-based habits that extend life expectancy while keeping you sharp, mobile, and hilarious.

🔑 What you’ll hear:

• Why plant-slant diets (hello beans, veggies & olive oil) crush ultra-processed junk for healthy aging

• Built-in natural movement vs. gym culture, and how goat herding beats a treadmill

• Ikigai & purpose: the mindset that lowers mortality as much as quitting smoking

• 80 % rule (Hara Hachi Bu): calorie restraint that slows biological aging

• Telomeres, FOXO3A genes, gut-microbiome “centenarian probiotics,” and other wild longevity science

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Anyone searching how to live longer, healthy lifestyle tips, anti-aging hacks, or Blue Zone diet explained, minus the boring lecture.

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New episodes every Tuesday (free) + Friday (Patreon). Hit play—your future 100-year-old self will thank you!

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