NIH Podcasts

Coming up in this episode a report on new efforts to combat rare and neglected diseases; also details on dealing with diabetes. But first, a gene has been linked to testicular cancer.

Coming up in this episode: some stories about discovery: in one report we learn about the unexpected diversity of microbes found on the skin; also we'll here more about how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children. But first: how people with type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk.

Coming up in this episode, a couple reports related to childhood obesity: one shows a link between obesity and allergies; another is on a program to help fight childhood obesity. Also, we'll hear about sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disorder with an unknown cause, and no cure. But first: how scientists have discovered a new genetic immune disorder in children.

Coming up in this episode: two features on the risks of drinking: they both include resources to help offset those risky patterns. Also, a detailed report about how a drug used to treat children with autism spectrum disorders doesn't really work. But first, how researchers have uncovered new clues to understand blood pressure.

Coming up in this episode, some reports on skin cancer: one on how the identification of a new gene may lead to personalized treatments; another on how a specific protein plays a role in tumor growth. We'll also have a story about the importance of clinical research in general. But first, new results on a combination of drugs for kidney dialysis patients.

Coming up in this episode, reports for both women and men. We'll hear how it's important for women to live a healthy lifestyle, and how men don't necessarily need active prostate cancer screening. We'll also have an in-depth interview about the risks of pre-diabetes. But first, how low levels of vitamin B-12 in women may increase the risk for birth defects.

Coming up in this episode, May is Healthy Vision Month, so we'll double cover this topic. Also, how prenatal exposure to smoking combined with genes, increases teens' risk for disruptive behavior problems. But first, some in-depth insight on influenza and flu pandemics.

Coming up in this episode the breakdown of bones, and the history of teeth. Also, we'll have part three of our series on proteins. But first new insight on the brain activity of bulimics.