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With more and more new research coming out on cancer treatments, it seems that we're bound to have some sort of breakthrough soon. Today Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur discuss an article that might just be one of the newest and best concepts that we have right now for advancement of cancer treatment. This article was published on October 9th, 2025, in the Cell Reports Me...

Happy Public Health Workforce Week! The process to become a medical professional is never easy, nor is it linear. There are so many different positions and areas of study that it can be overwhelming to decide where you want to end up. Dr. Nadeem Obaydou, an Emergency room MD from Capital Health may be able to help. This week on Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are...

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a common genetic condition affecting roughly 1 in 700 live births in the United States. A recent study that came out in February 2025 that studied skin cells from an individual with Down syndrome to determine if it was possible to genetically engineer the extra chromosome out of the DNA. This study's aim was to see if it was possible to use CRISPR-CA...

As covered on some previous episodes of Health 411, the Press Release version of a Primary Literature article might not always be the most accurate one. This week, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur dive into the differences and similarities between the PR and Primary Literature of a study done on Brain Organoids. What is a multi-region brain organoid, and why should we know the...

When it comes to being an Emergency Room doctor, every day is something new. You can never really know what to expect each day- and it's more than likely to see a case you've never seen in a textbook before. Having to figure out how to treat patients in the moment to keep them alive is the job of every ER doctor, nurse, and technician. Today, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Bas...

August 19th, 2025 was a great day for neuroscience. Why, you may ask? Because a paper published on Nature Aging discussed a breakthrough in being able to pinpoint a specific iron-associated protein in the Hippocampus related to age-related cognitive impairment. While numerous Press Release articles have made this sound like the cure to aging, this is not the case. Dr. Jonathan Karp and student pro...

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 aut...

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 tanni...

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,...

Lyme Disease, while not particularly deadly, is a highly common disease in the Northeast and upper Midwestern North America. According to the Global Lyme Alliance, roughly 476,000 new cases are reported every year. And although this is a curable disease, many people end up experiencing the characteristics of Lyme Disease long after they have been "cured", leading to chronic symptoms. Today, tune i...

You may have heard about Methylene Blue recently, with many people promoting it as a cure for different ailments and diseases, and possibly as a "cognitive enhancer". But what is methylene blue and how does it work? Is it really helping to alleviate all these illnesses? Listen in on a conversation between Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur as they go into the science of this pro...

The words "Food Safety" can mean a wide range of things- whether or not to wear gloves in food preparation, what temperature to store and cook food at, how to avoid cross-contamination, and even where your food is coming from. With so many things to be mindful about when preparing or eating food, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur clear up some myths and misunderstandings regard...

From ice baths to cold showers to polar plunges, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur discuss the health benefits and drawbacks of cold water immersion. Can dunking yourself in a freezing bath raise your immunity? Does it lower anxiety and reduce stress levels? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of Health 411.

What is a phobia, and is it a bad thing to have one? Are there treatments for phobias? Today, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur talk about these questions as they discuss phobias from a social perspective to a neurobiological perspective.

What's the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? Today Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Wayne Murphy, a paramedic for Capital Health with over thirty years of experience, to have a conversation about what being an EMT or a paramedic is about.

Are there different kinds of empathy? What makes someone empathetic towards another person? Today Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur discuss what empathy is on a neurobiological level.

Is vaping bad for you? How do you become an interventional pulmonology specialist? Today Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Kaya Basatemur are joined by Dr. Diana Kolman, one of Capital Health's Interventional Pulmonologists.

Measles is back after being almost eradicated in the US. Professor Jim Riggs visits Health 411 to discuss the history, immunology, and potential future of the measles virus.

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Ever wonder how stem cells help bones and joints heal? On this episode of Health411, Professor Karp and neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Gross have a conversation about the use of stem cell-derived exosomes in treating bone and joint disorders.

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Marina JB discuss celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack itself when gluten is ingested.

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Marina JB discuss H5N1, the trending bird flu virus that has had great implications on economics.

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Dan Geller discuss a dyslexia, a learning disability affecting 5-10% of people in the United States!

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer chat with Dr. Mona Saleh, Gynecologic Oncologist at Capital Health.

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and Student Producer Marina JB are joined by Rafael Villalobos, Legal Counsel for Capital Health!

On this episode of Health 411, host Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer are joined by Neurologist Dr. Materese from Capital Health in a conversation about concussion care.