New research from Columbia University is challenging long-held assumptions about alcohol, including what “moderate” really means and whether there’s a safe number of drinks for men and women. What does the evidence actually tell us about alcohol? Why are drinking patterns changing? And as more people reach for THC instead of alcohol, what do we know about the tradeoffs? To help us separate fact from fiction, Chelsea speaks with the study’s author, Dr. Katherine Keyes, a professor at Columbia University whose research focuses on psychiatric and substance-use epidemiology. 

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As kids head back to school, vaccines are top of mind for many parents and caregivers. That’s especially true as measles outbreaks continue in communities across the country and heartbreaking reports are coming out about measles-associated deaths. Chelsea speaks with infectious-disease physician, epidemiologist, and medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder about the changes to federal childhood-vaccine recommendations, a new Atlantic article about the family at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles controversy, and why she thinks of measles as a mini HIV. Plus, Dr. Gounder debunks the latest vaccine misinformation and offers practical advice on MMR, flu, and COVID shots.

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In his Substack, Climate-Colored Goggles, former LA Times reporter Sammy Roth writes about how climate intersects with pop culture, sports, and media – from Disney to the Dodgers. He pays close attention to solutions-oriented stories, like a recent study that found swapping out gas stoves for induction improved people's asthma. Chelsea learns how gas stoves impact air quality, why they remain so popular, and what a switch to electric – or induction – might look like for our health. Plus, they chat about where climate issues are popping up in the shows we watch, the sports we follow, and what we’re seeing online. Get ready for some TV and movie recs!

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Chatbot stuffies are talking to children, humanoid robots are getting deployed in schools, and AI-generated children’s videos are proliferating on Youtube. Is that okay? Chelsea speaks candidly (and humanly) with pediatric surgeon and professor Dr. Dana Suskind, a leading voice on early childhood development and the science of language. She’s helped fundamentally reshape how we understand the role of conversation, connection, and environment in shaping a child’s future and in her new book, Human Raised, she turned her attention to one of the most urgent and complicated questions facing families today: How is artificial intelligence changing childhood?

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Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, and their exact supplement regimen. Plus, a listener question from Laura, whose brain wants to fall asleep but her body keeps waking her up.

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Hormones affect nearly every part of our health, but how much of what we hear about them is actually true? Chelsea sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Arti Thangudu to separate the science from the hype around everything from hormone imbalances and adrenal fatigue to testosterone therapy, menopause, endocrine disruptors, hormone testing, and cycle syncing. They unpack what our hormones really do, how they change throughout our lives, which conditions require treatment, and how to spot misinformation when it comes to our health. 

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Today, we’re tackling some of the buzziest health questions so many of us, Chelsea included, have wondered about. What’s up with the new blood test claiming to predict Alzheimer’s? Why are people ordering peptides from overseas, and is that safe? And should I be taking creatine? We’re getting those answers and more from Dr. Morgan McSweeney (aka Dr. Noc), whose Substack has become a go-to resource for people who are tired of bombastic health headlines, wellness hype, and miracle cures. Plus, he tells us why and how to VO2 max.

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Can AI really help you make sense of your health – or is it creating new risks? Physician and public health leader Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins Chelsea to explore how AI is reshaping healthcare – from patient-facing chatbots and diagnostic tools to insurance approvals and clinical decision-making. Together, they discuss why so many people are relying on AI for health information, where these tools can genuinely improve care, and why human judgment remains essential. They also unpack the hidden ways AI is already influencing healthcare behind the scenes, the risks of bias and inequity, and what it will take to ensure this technology improves health outcomes instead of widening existing gaps.

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Summer vacation can feel like a dream to kids, but the lack of structure and schooltime childcare can start to feel like a nightmare for parents. Not to mention thinking about sunscreen application, tick checks, and whether our kids are losing ground academically while school's out. Economist and bestselling author Emily Oster returns to help Chelsea separate fact from fiction when it comes to what parents should focus on in the summer. TLDR: Worry about swim safety, not the “summer slide.”

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Today we’re getting practical advice about the Cyclospora outbreak from epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. She tells Chelsea what to avoid at the grocery store, how to clean and cook your food, and how she suspects this whole thing started. Plus, how long this nasty illness lasts, when to seek medical help, and why the CDC wasn’t tracking this parasite.

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