Posts in Semester 4
Lab 046: Do Not Disturb Part II

We’re back with part two of our exploration of sleep. Last week we covered the benefits of good, quality sleep, and we highlighted who is (and who isn’t) getting it. We talked about the the stages of sleep, and what how it affects your health when you’re not getting enough. This week, we’re unpacking the environmental and psychosocial factors associated with poor sleep, sleep disorders, and treatments for sleep - like medicines and meditations.

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Lab 041: Out of Control

Reproductive health has been in the news a lot lately, most recently with the Supreme Court hearing Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization last week. So in this Lab, we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Ruzzo, the founder of Adyn Health, all about birth control. It’s proven very effective at preventing pregnancy, as well as treatment for symptoms of some reproductive health issues like uterine fibroids and PMDD, but can come with some pretty nasty side effects. Birth control has not changed much since the 60's so we're talking about how scientists are using endocrinology and genetics to make more personalized medicine for individuals.

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