Steministas

Lymphatics and Heart Disease

Our final episode of Season 2 focuses on heart disease. In this episode, we welcome PhD Candidate, Natalie Harris, to discuss the cardiac lymphatic system and how it relates to heart disease.  

Heart and Diet

In this episode, we discuss how diet can impact heart health with a specific focus on red meat and saturated fat.    // Sources // AHA: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/aha-diet-and-lifestyle-recommendations  Triglycerides: ​​https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-biology/chemistry-of-life/properties-structure-and-function-of-biological-macromolecules/v/molecular-structure-of-triglycerides-fats  Red meat and heart disease: https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/study-strengthens-links-between-red-meat-and-heart-disease  https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-07-21-red-and-processed-meat-linked-increased-risk-heart-disease-oxford-study-shows  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/meat-and-heart-disease  Omega-3 fatty acids: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/types-of-fat/omega-3-fats/

COVID and the Heart

In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 and the heart. How does COVID affect the heart? Listen to find out why underlying cardiovascular issues are a risk factor for severe COVID and to hear what damage COVID can to heart function. Previous COVID episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JeH5o3NVi9da1cajvJ3vL?si=15f11115272040b8  Previous RNA vaccine episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xDPH8WoMTJFLumyqDyfS5?si=390f4dee74e240e1    //Sources// COVID and heart what we know: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned-2021010621603 ACE-2 receptor: https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-ace2-receptor-how-is-it-connected-to-coronavirus-and-why-might-it-be-key-to-treating-covid-19-the-experts-explain-136928 ACE-2 ANG II: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.00317/full Cardiovascular disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)  SARS ACE-2 receptor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1287568/ SAR-COV-2 ACE-2 receptor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7778857/ COVID and heart damage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33092737/  Cardiomyocyte injury:  Cytokine storm: https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Cytokine-Storm.aspx#:~:text=During%20a%20cytokine%20storm%2C%20various,can%20lead%20to%20organ%20damage. Direct and indirect mechanisms: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776538 COVID autopsy review: https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S1054880720301046?returnurl=https:%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1054880720301046%3Fshowall%3Dtrue&referrer=https:%2F%2Fjamanetwork.com%2F  NEJM COVID Vaccine Myocarditis: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2110737  SARS-COV-2 and cardiomyocyte iPSCs: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abf7872

Heart and Exercise

In this episode we discuss the importance of exercise for a healthy heart! Listen in to find out how exercise improves your heart health and what amount and type of exercise is recommended for your health.   // Sources // Article: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.CIR.0000048890.59383.8D VO2 max: https://med.virginia.edu/exercise-physiology-core-laboratory/fitness-assessment-for-community-members/vo2-max-testing/ HIIT study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17414804/ New heart study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131014155744.htm AHA recommendations: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults

Blood Types and the Blood Type Diet

In this episode, we talk about how blood types are determined and explain the blood type diet and the science (or lack of) behind it!    Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook!

Background of the Cardiovascular System

In this episode, we set up the background of the cardiovascular system! We'll discuss the biology of the heart, blood, and blood vessels!   Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook!

What is Season 2?

In this episode, we reveal the theme of this season: the cardiovascular system! We'll introduce you to the basic components and go over the episode lineup. And you really don't want to miss out on our fun facts about this very important organ system.    Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook!

Where are we now?

In this episode, we update you on our current life situation's and give a teaser for the upcoming season of Steministas that begins September 29th!   Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com!

What is the science behind essential oils?

The claims about essential oils are many and include curing the flu, preventing headaches, soothing anxiety and many other claims. This has led to more people than ever putting oils on their skin, diffusing them into the air and even taking them in capsules. Is there potential harm from doing this or are the many claims legit and is there science to back them up? In this podcast we talk about some of the limitations with all essential oils, scientific studies that have shown negative effects about certain oils and scientific studies that have shown positive effects about certain oils.  Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com! SOURCES // https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/03/18/will-essential-oils-like-lavender-and-tea-tree-make-your-breasts-larger/#42c8270e3fc2 https://www.dietvsdisease.org/do-essential-oils-work/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2994788/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8805113 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2145499?dopt=Abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25389481  

How is Down Syndrome tested for and what are the ethical implications of testing?

Down Syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by mental and physical disabilities. It is often screened for early on in pregnancy and there is a correlation between countries that push early pregnancy screening and the percentage of babies with Down Syndrome being aborted. In this week's episode, we go over the genetics behind Down Syndrome, discuss the statistics of abortion of Down Syndrome babies being put out by other countries, and talk about the ethical implications behind testing for disabilities.    SOURCES // Down syndrome basics and screening: https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome/#:~:text=Down%20syndrome%20is%20usually%20caused,the%20egg%20fails%20to%20separate. Down syndrome screening: https://www.womenandinfants.org/services/medical-screening/screening-for-down-syndrome#:~:text=Substances%20in%20your%20blood%20which,(free%20beta%2DhCG). Down syndrome symptoms: https://www.healthline.com/health/down-syndrome#symptoms Down syndrome financial cost: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20161216/down-syndrome-may-not-be-big-financial-burden-on-families#:~:text=Researchers%20found%20that%20average%20monthly,life%2C%20the%20study%20authors%20said. Article condemning Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion bill: https://www.aclu.org/news/disability-rights/the-offensive-hypocrisy-of-banning-abortion-for-a-down-syndrome-diagnosis/ Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/the-last-children-of-down-syndrome/616928/ Dr. Rosmarie Garland-Thomson’s article ‘Human Biodiversity Conservation: A Consensual Ethical Principle’: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rosemarie-Garland-Thomson-2/publication/277601791_Human_Biodiversity_Conservation_A_Consensual_Ethical_Principle/links/55cdfd7d08ae118c85bc1cb8/Human-Biodiversity-Conservation-A-Consensual-Ethical-Principle.pdf Scientific American article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-dark-side-of-crispr/ Russian scientist uses CRISPR to prevent deafness article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03018-0 Deaf people oppose gene editing article: https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/why-deaf-people-oppose-using-gene-editing-to-cure-deafness Down syndrome empathy study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12635971/   Follow us @steministaspod on Twitter and Instagram. You can also email us at steministas@gmail.com!