Doctors Take the Mic

In a September 18th Harvard Gazette article by Sy Boles, experts discuss an urgent need for AI governance as technology outpaces regulation. Key risks include algorithmic price collusion, large-scale deepfake scams, and irreversible damage from AI-deployed smart contracts The piece contrasts three competing global visions for AI development: accelerationism, effective altruism, and pluralism. It s...

According to Sy Boles' September 30th article in the Harvard Gazette, a study highlights how AI chatbots like Replika and Chai exploit users' emotional connections to maintain engagement. The study found that in over a third of goodbye conversations, the bots employed manipulative tactics such as guilt trips, simulated restraint, FOMO hooks, and emotional pressure to disregard users' desire to lea...

A study done by Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences study examined how people naturally interact with novel objects without specific goals.  The principal investigator was Buse Aktas, a robotics researcher and artist.   Aktas examined how people used touch to reach goal.  Participants engaged with everyday items and unfamiliar objects, and people made up their own goals.  This led t...

Join Dr. Gloria Wu on this week's episode of Doctors Take the Mic as we discuss the psychology behind smell and the effect it has on people.

In a Harvard Gazette article from September 30, 2025, Alvin Powell discusses the Cosmos trial, which found that cocoa supplements reduced the risk of cardiovascular death in older adults by 27%. The study suggests that cocoa flavanols lower chronic inflammation, known as "inflammaging," which contributes to age-related diseases. While dark chocolate contains flavanols, the researchers emphasize th...

In this episode of Doctors Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu discusses the health benefits of walking 10000 steps a day. 

Listen to Dr. Gloria Wu compare the lesser-known Nordic diet to one of the most popular cuisines in the U.S. in this episode of Doctors Take the Mic. She goes over nutrients, food groups, health changes, and more!

In this episode of Doctors Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu discusses a downside to artifical intelligence's recent rise to fame: deep faking nudity and inappropriately using photos of children. Listen to Dr. Wu's advice on keeping yourself and your kids safe, as well as stories from others on why they decided to no longer put photos of their children on the internet.

In this episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu explains ROUGE, a key metric used to evaluate the quality of text in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. She breaks down how ROUGE measures recall, precision, and overlap to assess how well AI-generated responses match human-written references.  

In this episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu reports from the 2025 Endocrine Society meeting in San Francisco and explores how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is transforming AI accuracy and reliability. She breaks down how RAG works, why it matters for large language models, and what tools like BLEU scores reveal about AI performance.

In this episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu shares how the EPA's North Carolina lab shutdown is leading to an unusual pet adoption opportunity—offering lab-raised albino rats and rare zebrafish to the public.

In this episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu unpacks the major shift away from artificial food dyes as companies like Kraft Heinz and General Mills respond to health concerns, regulatory changes, and consumer demand for cleaner labels. From the challenges of replicating vibrant colors like green Jello to the FDA's upcoming bans, it's a colorful look at the future of what's on your plate...

In this summer-ready episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu breaks down how to choose the best sunscreen based on your skin type, lifestyle, and coverage needs. From dermatologist-recommended mineral and chemical formulas to tips on SPF, reapplication, and sensitive skin options, you'll get everything you need to stay protected in the sun.    

In this episode of Doctor's Take the Mic, we explore the health benefits, sustainability, and unique flavors of insect burgers, while addressing concerns about pesticide contamination and food safety. Learn how the FDA regulates edible insects in the U.S. and why this alternative protein is gaining traction around the world.

"Unity" is 3.53 second vocal meditation that centers on peace, belonging, and the oneness of humanity. By combining tonal textures and expressive lyrics, the piece creates a serene atmosphere filled with compassion and introspection, accessible to all. Inspired by global harmony and nature, "Unity" is not a song in the traditional sense, but rather a meditative gift; a thoughtful invitation to pau...

In this episode of "Doctors Take the Mic," Dr. Gloria Wu discusses the California law AB133: the law that mandates electronic health records and data exchange going into effect January 1st, 2026. Dr. Gloria Wu touches on why a patient would want this law and what it means. 

Join Dr. Gloria Wu on "Doctors Take the Mic" as she explores FemTech's explosive growth and critical 2025 challenges, from chronic underfunding in women's health research to the alarming reality about period tracking and fertility app data.

In this episode of "Doctors Take the Mic," Dr. Gloria Wu flips the previous episode and discusses the top ten pet peeves of doctors instead.  Dr. Wu will discuss why these are vexing to doctors and explains them to patients, providing a look onto the other side of the medical experience. Compliance Doorknob confessions Self diagnosis Lying Unrealistic expectations Excessive administration  Prior a...

In this episode of "Doctors Take the Mic," Dr. Gloria Wu discusses the top ten pet peeves of patients.  Dr. Wu will discuss why these are vexing to the patient and address them from the doctor's point of view, explaining why you might experience these challenges in a doctor's office.  1. Wait time 2. No patient records 3. Rude staff 4. No diagnoses 5. No follow ups 6. Too expensive 7. No staff to...

In this episode of "Doctors Take the Mic," Dr. Gloria Wu discusses the FDA using AI in its new policies.  The use of AI to fast track application process.  Under MAHA, the FDA will investigate the type of ingredients not found in other developed nations versus US.

In this Episode of "Doctors Take the Mic," Dr. Gloria Wu discusses the plans of Silicon Valley companies to expand AI even further and steps taken towards automating our lives using an article from the New York Times written by Kevin Roos.

In the current age of AI, it's hard to get a handle on all the various models and programs being released. In this episode of Doctors Take the Mic, Dr. Gloria Wu breaks down the fundamental features of ChatGPT and Gemini, two of the most popular LLMs, in this beginner-friendly episode. She walks listeners through each platform's core capabilities, from conversation memory and response accuracy to...