Steministas
health
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
What is the science behind essential oils?
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
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
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
How does Science work?
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Science is a complicated process and it's especially confusing in terms of COVID-19 and the ever-changing regulations in regards to masks and what scientists are learning. In this podcast we go through the scientific process starting with generating hypotheses all the way to data analysis and communicating your science. We also try to explain the scientific process in regards to COVID-19 and shed some light on why regulations change so quickly!
SOURCES:
Different recommendations of masks article: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/04/10/829890635/why-there-so-many-different-guidelines-for-face-masks-for-the-public
WHO masks: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
WHO vs CDC masks: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-offer-conflicting-advice-masks-expert-tells-us/story?id=70958380
Updated WHO mask policy: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52945210
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
The immune system, CAR-T therapy and cancer
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
The immune system has become a hot topic recently with COVID-19's spread but did you know that scientists can manipulate the immune system to fight cancer? In this episode we go over the basics of the immune system, discuss how cancer can hijack the immune system and introduce you to CAR-T therapy!
// SOURCES
Types of T-cells: https://www.celiackidsconnection.org/2018/05/06/what-are-the-different-types-of-t-cells/
Great summary of the nature article: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-t-cell-therapy-kills-most-human-cancer-types-and-might-work-across-individuals
Hallmarks of cancer: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-hallmarks-of-cancer-9-reprogramming-energy-metabolism/
Journal article on glycolysis and immune system: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(18)30178-5.pdf
Personalis article: https://www.personalis.com/understanding-role-human-leukocyte-antigen-cancer-immunotherapy/
What is CAR-T therapy: https://www.cartcellscience.com/car-t-cell-therapy-frequently-asked-questions/
Lymphoma CAR-T: https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/molecular-therapy/fulltext/S1525-0016(17)30058-8?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1525001617300588%3Fshowall%3Dtrue#secsectitle0020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Can Tylenol give you cancer?
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
As part of California's Proposition 65 law, the state must maintain a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. California is considering adding acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol to this list of hazardous chemicals. In this episode, we first explain what acetaminophen is and what it is used for. Then, we summarize the evidence of why some scientists think it may cause cancer and discuss whether these concerns are valid based on the research.
Sources:
https://reason.com/2020/01/22/acetaminophen-carcinogen-california-prop-65/
*Acetaminophen report: https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/crnr/acetaminophenhid092019.pdf
Headaches and prostaglandins: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5005-migraine-headaches
Inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279298/
NSAIDS: https://www.arthritis.org/drug-guide/nsaids/nsaids
Acetaminophen: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/acetaminophen-avoiding-liver-injury
Prop 65: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Should you do a birth control cleanse?
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Birth control cleanses have become all the rage recently due to Instagram Influencers promoting it to women who are struggling with infertility. In this week's episode we research this cleanse, its ingredients and how birth control works in general.
Main article: http://www.thepipettepen.com/unpackaging-hormonal-birth-control-facts-not-facts/
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Does Vitamin D prevent the flu?
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
With flu season upon us everyone is trying to figure out ways to avoid getting the flu. Recently, Vitamin D has been suggested to prevent the flu more than the flu shot. In this video we dive into this claim and investigate some primary literature to determine Vitamin D's effect on the flu.