From Bench to Bedside

Can a tick bite make you allergic to steak? In this episode of From Bench to Bedside , Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu explain Alpha-Gal Syndrome , a rapidly emerging food allergy caused by tick bites that can trigger delayed allergic reactions—even life-threatening anaphylaxis—hours after eating red meat. They discuss: • The immunology behind alpha-gal syndrome • Why symptoms are delayed...

How concerned should we be about the current Ebola outbreak? In this episode of From Bench to Bedside , Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu explain what Ebola is, how it spreads, why experts are monitoring the current outbreak closely, and why strong public health systems remain essential for controlling infectious diseases. You'll learn: What Ebola virus disease is How Ebola spreads (and why...

A controversy at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions sparked national headlines after several prominent diabetes researchers were removed while distributing an editorial criticizing cuts and changes to U.S. biomedical research funding. Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu discuss what happened, examine the editorial at the center of the controversy, and explore broader concer...

Ticks can do more than bite! They can trigger severe allergic reactions, chronic illness, and even life-threatening infections. Dr. Melanie Matheu and Dr. Zachary Rubin discuss what you need to know before your next hike.

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Rubin (board-certified allergist) and Dr. Melanie Matheu (immunologist) break down: ✔️ When to see an allergist ✔️ Why pollen seasons are longer ✔️ The truth about “botanical sexism” ✔️ Thunderstorm asthma ✔️ What treatments actually work If allergies are running your life, this is the episode you need.

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside , Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu break down the most important and concerning moments from RFK Jr.’s April 2026 congressional testimony. They analyze: The controversy around ADHD and “reparenting” claims The current measles outbreak and vaccine misinformation Medicaid cuts and what they actually mean for patients AHRQ funding cuts and why they mat...

It’s been a chaotic week in health and science, and a lot of critical stories are getting buried. In this episode of From Bench to Bedside , Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu break down what actually matters right now, from overseas drug safety risks to measles outbreaks surging across the U.S., policy changes affecting vaccines, and what it all means for you.

We went live to answer one big question: What grade does HHS deserve right now? In this episode, we unpack the damage being done to public health, from vaccine policy chaos and agency brain drain to propaganda-style messaging, food policy confusion, and the deeper social determinants that actually shape health outcomes. It’s a frank, lively conversation about what’s broken, what still deserves par...

🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge has halted major changes to the U.S. vaccine schedule. What does this actually mean for parents, doctors, and your child’s care? We break down: • Why the ACIP overhaul may be illegal • What happens to vaccine coverage • Whether future vaccines could be delayed • What you should do right now as a parent This is one of the most important public health stories of the year...

Major changes to the CDC childhood immunization schedule are creating confusion—and risk. Dr. Zachary Rubin (Allergy/Immunology) and Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD (Immunology) break down what changed, how vaccines are actually approved (FDA → ACIP → CDC), why herd immunity matters, and what this means for parents, pediatricians, and public health. We also discuss real-world vaccine side effects vs. vacc...

We go live on TikTok for a rapid-fire “health potpourri” Q&A—how to talk to science skeptics, why flu season feels brutal (and what the vaccine still does), sun-sneezing (yes, it’s real), iodine nasal sprays, hormones + new allergies in midlife, mast cells/stress hives, and how to spot fake “food sensitivity” tests. Evidence-forward, funny, and zero individualized medical advice.

Is this flu season actually worse, or does it just feel that way? In this episode, we break down what’s driving the current surge in influenza, why the dominant H3N2 strain is spreading so widely, and what a vaccine “mismatch” really means. We cut through the noise to explain what still protects you, what doesn’t, and why “just the flu” is never just the flu.

When lies come faster than facts, confusion wins. This episode takes on the flood of vaccine and health misinformation with a rapid-fire debunk—what’s being said, why it spreads, and what the evidence actually shows.

Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. years ago. So why is it back—and spreading? In our first episode of From Bench to Bedside , we unpack what’s actually happening, why this matters right now, and how misinformation helped bring a preventable disease roaring back.

Medicine is everywhere online, but context is missing. In this pilot episode of From Bench to Bedside , Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu explain why they started this podcast and how they plan to bring clarity, evidence, and real-world perspective back to health conversations.