In regards to recent promises made by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services to "find the cause of autism" by September 2025, Dr. Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur discuss the history of autism. In this episode, they cover previous attempts made by psychologists, researchers, and other scientists to determine the cause of this condition and to figure out what autism actually is. They also discuss the outdated myths regarding theorized causes of autism, who can have autism, the diagnosis of autism, and the social stigma surrounding those who have it. Why are there so many myths and misconceptions about autism? Is finding the cause of autism in under a month possible? Find out in the latest episode of Health 411.

With some of the sunniest and hottest days of the year still ahead of us, Dr. Johnathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur set out to talk about the main causes of skin cancer and how to prevent yourself from getting it. Today, we answer all of your burning questions-- What SPF sunscreen should you really be using? Is there a benefit to UV protective clothing rather than sunscreen? Are tanning beds actually that bad for you? How would you even know if you had skin cancer? These answers and more when you tune in to this week's episode of Health 411.

In recent years, the subject of primate research has become a controversial topic of discussion. Is it unethical? Are there too many primates being tested on? Are primates necessary to conduct certain studies? What are the specific goals of primate research? Today Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Dr. Corey Roach, a researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, to answer these questions and more.