Ouija boards were invented in 1891, claiming to be a tool used to communicate with the spirit realm. People would buy these boards, trying to reach a lost relative, or party-goers would want to see just who might answer. For over 130 years, groups have been crowding around the Ouija board, but research might have been able to debunk the notion that a spirit may be communicating through a person's body.

In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producers Dan Loges and Iso Rampulla talk about the Ouija board and the Ideomotor Response, an involuntary movement that comes as a result of an expectation. They explore why the Ouija board seems so convincing and how so many people have come to believe otherworldly beings are communicating through them.

Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about the ideomotor response and how Ouija boards might not be as mysterious and otherworldly as we might have once believed.

Ouija boards were invented in 1891, claiming to be a tool used to communicate with the spirit realm. People would buy these boards, trying to reach a lost relative, or party-goers would want to see just who might answer. For over 130 years, groups have been crowding around the Ouija board, but research might have been able to debunk the notion that a spirit may be communicating through a person's body.

In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producers Dan Loges and Iso Rampulla talk about the Ouija board and the Ideomotor Response, an involuntary movement that comes as a result of an expectation. They explore why the Ouija board seems so convincing and how so many people have come to believe otherworldly beings are communicating through them.

Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about the ideomotor response and how Ouija boards might not be as mysterious and otherworldly as we might have once believed.

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow. Thinking he would never play again, team physician Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery on John, saving his career. This surgery is now known as “Tommy John” surgery.

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez honor the recent passing of Tommy John by diving into the origin of the surgery. They also discuss the commonality of the surgery in Major League Baseball, why an athlete shouldn’t have the surgery if it isn’t necessary, and the misconceptions that come from the effect of having Tommy John surgery.

Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about Tommy John surgery, why it’s commonplace in the world of baseball today, and how much it will be covered and used in the future.

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow. Thinking he would never play again, team physician Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery on John, saving his career. This surgery is now known as “Tommy John” surgery.

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez honor the recent passing of Tommy John by diving into the origin of the surgery. They also discuss the commonality of the surgery in Major League Baseball, why an athlete shouldn’t have the surgery if it isn’t necessary, and the misconceptions that come from the effect of having Tommy John surgery.

Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about Tommy John surgery, why it’s commonplace in the world of baseball today, and how much it will be covered and used in the future.

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic condition that affects how bones and teeth grow, especially the skull, collarbones, and jaw. While research has been limited, it has recently been more discussed with help from “Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo. It is one of the most rare genetic conditions that someone can have, with one in a million people having CCD.

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez discuss CCD, using Jacob’s personal ties with the condition as a starting point for the conversation. They also discuss the origins of the condition, how its impact and awareness has been changed for the better with the help of Matarazzo, and the myths that have been associated with the condition.

Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about cleidocranial dysplasia, the new awareness of the condition, and how, despite myths, it doesn’t stop people from achieving anything.

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic condition that affects how bones and teeth grow, especially the skull, collarbones, and jaw. While research has been limited, it has recently been more discussed with help from “Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo. It is one of the most rare genetic conditions that someone can have, with one in a million people having CCD.

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez discuss CCD, using Jacob’s personal ties with the condition as a starting point for the conversation. They also discuss the origins of the condition, how its impact and awareness has been changed for the better with the help of Matarazzo, and the myths that have been associated with the condition.

Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about cleidocranial dysplasia, the new awareness of the condition, and how, despite myths, it doesn’t stop people from achieving anything.

The appendix is a small organ connected to the large intestine that, for many years, was believed to be a "useless" organ. However, research now suggests that the appendix may play a role in maintaining the body's microbiome and supporting certain immune functions. In some cases, the appendix can become inflamed, resulting in appendicitis; a condition that can become life-threatening if left untreated.

In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producers Dan Loges and Jake Rodriguez discuss the appendix and appendicitis, using Dan's personal experience with appendicitis as a starting point for the conversation. They also explore appendectomy surgery, how removing the appendix affects the body, and whether it is something people should be concerned about.

Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about the appendix, why it may be more important than once believed, and the signs and symptoms of appendicitis that everyone should know.

Our ears are a powerful tool we use every single day to perceive sounds and interpret vibrations as something we can understand. A major issue is that ears can be damaged pretty easily, and the damage can be permanent if we aren't careful. Whether it's prolonged loud volumes from headphones, or loud concerts, many factors can play into damaging ones hearing ability.

In today's episode of Health 411, Dr Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Loges discuss the importance of hearing health and how people can lose their hearing. They discuss the functions of the ear, reasons a person might be inclined to listen to loud music or turn up the volume in their headphones, and more. Tune in to this weeks episode of Health 411 to learn more about the importance of our ears as tools for the human body, and why it's important to keep them protected.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that slowly breaks down the lining around the body's nervous system which weakens the body's internal signals. The longer someone with MS has it, the worse their symptoms get. There is no current cure for Multiple Sclerosis and no definitively known cause for the disease.

In today's episode of Health 411, Dr Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Loges delve into discussion about Multiple Sclerosis; a personal topic for both as Dr. Karp's mother had it, and Dan's grandfather had it. They discuss the disease and share stories about their personal experiences with this illness. Tune in to this weeks episode of Health 411 to learn more about the autoimmune disease, Multiple Sclerosis.

Roundup, a widely used herbicide, has been at the center of public debate for years. Concerns about its active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to lawsuits, scientific research, and ongoing discussions about its potential health risks, including whether it may be linked to cancer.

In this episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Loges take a closer look at the science behind Roundup and glyphosate, examining what current research says, why this chemical has caused so much controversy, and why the actual health risks may be far less alarming than many headlines and public discussions have suggested. Tune in to this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more!