The Hidden Dangers of Contact Lenses: Shocking Stories & Essential Tips 👁️😱

Think contact lenses are just innocent little helpers? Think again. In this exclusive Funny Medicine Podcast episode, we uncover the jaw-dropping dangers of improper lens use—because nothing says “comedy” like 37 lenses stuck in one eye. (Yes, that happened.) 😳

Here’s what you’ll learn (and laugh about):

👓 The history of contact lenses—from da Vinci’s wild ideas to today’s tech.

🦠 Diseases linked to contacts, plus prevention tips you actually need.

👁️ Horror stories that will make you rethink your lens habits.

💡 Pro hygiene tips to avoid turning your eyeballs into petri dishes.

Whether you’re Team Glasses, Team Contacts, or Team “I Don’t Touch My Eyes,” this episode is an eye-opener (pun absolutely intended). 🤓

👉 Listen or watch now and learn how to avoid being that person with a contact lens horror story.

⏰ Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro & Cringe-Worthy Stories

01:47 Contact Lens History

04:51 Common Diseases & Hygiene Tips

15:19 Contact Lens Infections & Prevention

22:29 Shocking Lens Stories

30:02 Importance of Proper Lens Care

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How Too Much Fructose Can Feed Cancer Tumors & The Eye-Opening Whole30 Diet Experience 🍬

Fructose: Sweet Poison? Did you know that too much fructose—yes, even the stuff in “healthy” foods—might be throwing a party for cancer cells? Recent research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that high fructose intake, especially from sneaky high fructose corn syrup, could fuel tumor growth in cancers like melanoma, breast, and cervical cancer. (So much for your “guilt-free” granola bars, right?)

🥗 Whole30: A Foodie Cult or Life-Changer? We spill the tea (unsweetened, of course) on our adventurous journey through the Whole30 diet. From reading nutrition labels like it’s a CSI crime scene to discovering sugar where you’d least expect it (ketchup?!), this was one eye-opening experience.

🎙️ In this episode, we also tackle:

• The horrors of hidden sugars in everyday foods.

• The struggles of screen time on preschoolers’ sleep (spoiler: it’s not helping).

• The FDA recalling antidepressants (because 2025 just wasn’t chaotic enough).

• The USDA’s new dietary guidelines. • Why Gen Z thinks kale is just a garnish while Boomers treat it like a holy grail.

• A decline in US obesity rates—yes, you read that right.

• And mind-blowing breakthroughs, like AI-powered blood tests for early cancer detection, new HIV treatments, and finally an FDA-approved sleep apnea medication.

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👉 Hit the LIKE button (or we’ll assume you’re a fructose fan).

👉 COMMENT your wildest Whole30 fail.

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New Year’s Cheers, Bird Flu Breakout, and Health News 🎉🐦

Kick off 2025 with laughs, sarcasm, and some jaw-dropping health updates! In this packed episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we toast to love, health, and dark chocolate (seriously). 🍫

Here’s what we’re serving up:

✨ Bird Flu Drama: Louisiana’s got more than Mardi Gras—meet the first severe U.S. case.

🧘‍♀️ Healthy Aging: Why balance exercises might save you (and your dignity).

🍴 Toxic Kitchen Tools: Spoiler: Your plastic utensils are trying to kill you.

💊 Weight Loss Meds: Zepbound, the new buzzword for weight loss and PCOS treatment.

🌎 Congo Health Crisis: A mysterious illness outbreak you need to hear about.

🍫 Dark Chocolate for Diabetes: Yes, it’s that good.

🏥 Anthem’s Policy Reversal: Because anesthesia and controversy make for great podcast material.

Laugh, learn, and question your kitchen choices with us. Start the year informed, entertained, and a little healthier—sarcasm included.

👉 Watch now and subscribe for more medical humor!

⏰ Episode Highlights:

00:00 New Year Greetings

02:42 Severe Bird Flu Case

12:36 Dementia & Exercise

15:29 Toxic Kitchen Tools

20:49 Zepbound Weight Loss Medication

30:48 Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

33:30 Anthem Policy Drama Subscribe for science, sarcasm, and unexpected health insights! 🎧

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Sources are listed on video version of this episode on YouTube.

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Ready to start your year on a (literally) sober note? In this Patreon-exclusive episode, we dive headfirst into the wacky world of Dry January. From its humble beginnings to its status as the trendy health kick, we uncover why everyone and their grandma is putting down the bottle for 31 days.

Expect sarcastic banter, awkward personal anecdotes, and a surprisingly enlightening journey through the benefits of skipping booze. Curious about what alcohol does to your liver (spoiler: it’s not great) or how giving it up might save your skin (literally)? We’ve got you covered.

Highlights:

• History & Origins of Dry January: Who started this madness?

• Liver Love: What happens when you give it a break? (Stages of liver damage included for the overachievers.)

• Body Benefits: How booze affects your heart, digestion, and more.

• Mocktails vs. Damp January: Because we love a good compromise.

• Mental Health Perks: Who knew cutting back on liquid courage could be so uplifting?

It’s not all kale smoothies and smug Instagram posts—we also share the challenges, awkwardness, and unexpected benefits of the booze-free life. Think of this episode as your survival guide for the month (and maybe beyond). 🍹

Skip the drink, keep the laughs. Tune in now, exclusively on Patreon, and let’s toast to Dry January—mocktails in hand, of course. 👉 Subscribe now to unlock more exclusive content from the Funny Medicine Podcast!

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Sources:

1. Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol Change UK

2. University of Sussex Dry January Study: University of Sussex

3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: NIAAA

4. American Liver Foundation: Liver Foundation

5. Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC

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In this episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we’re exploring the science behind the placebo effect—where belief meets biology! 🧠💊 Discover how seemingly harmless treatments like sugar pills, saline injections, and even fake surgeries can lead to real improvements in health. 🤯

We cover:

✨ The fascinating history of placebos in medicine

🧠 The psychology of expectation and belief

❓ The ethical dilemmas surrounding placebo use in clinical trials

⚡ The surprising impact of placebos in sports

💭 The darker side: The nocebo effect and its harmful outcomes

Plus, we unravel the mysterious mind-body connection and how it plays a role in healing. Perfect for fans of psychology, neuroscience, and medical science—or anyone curious about the amazing power of the human brain! 🩺✨

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Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21576136/ https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.01465 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10364147/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37160673/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/ba8266ac313f628d515f7c8471994c43bb08abbd https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39042249/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/4d918309e08ee2a326d69b4fcc6594ccd70df114 Citations: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5981174/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16671270/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3139509/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22621283/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/2542a81c64474e6b122839ed071e07d4e69b78fa https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/ba260d088087aa69af430bd79cfb554178ae9a73

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PCOS Demystified: Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatments | Funny Medicine Podcast

In this episode, we take a no-BS look at Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – a common condition with symptoms and complications as complicated as its name. From hormonal chaos to insulin resistance and the rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists as a potential game-changer, we’re breaking it all down for you with humor and honesty.

Expect a dive into the real struggles (yes, those painful cysts), misunderstood causes, and myths that make PCOS even more frustrating. Plus, we sprinkle in lifestyle hacks, fitness tips, and sarcastic commentary because laughing through the science is what we do best.

What’s Inside This Episode?

00:00 - Welcome and Sponsor Shoutout

05:17 - Boxing Tangents: Serrano vs. Taylor Drama

11:47 - PCOS Overview: Symptoms, Causes, and Misconceptions

28:18 - Pain, Ruptured Cysts & Other PCOS Joys

35:19 - Alpha Progression: Fitness Tips for Real Life

48:29 - Misdiagnosis and Long-Term Effects of PCOS

59:45 - Can GLP-1 Drugs Be the Game-Changer?

01:04:51 - Wrap-Up: Laugh, Learn, and Advocate

Hit play, because this episode has it all—science, sass, and solutions. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with anyone who’s tired of PCOS being misunderstood. 💡✨

Sources listed in video version of this episode in YouTube.

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Surviving Elephantiasis: A Big Problem That’s Actually About Small Parasites

Ready to learn about a condition so dramatic it’s nicknamed after elephants? In this episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we’re tackling elephantiasis—because nothing says “medical mystery” like limbs swelling to cartoonish proportions. Caused by sneaky tropical parasites and spread by the world’s most annoying creature (mosquitoes, obviously), this condition is both fascinating and, well, kind of horrifying.

We’ll take you through the symptoms (spoiler: swollen body parts), the causes (thanks, tiny worms), and the treatments (modern medicine to the rescue). Along the way, we’ll sprinkle in some historical gossip about ancient Egypt and Greece, where they apparently had bigger problems than pyramids or philosophers.

What You’ll Get in This Episode:

00:00 - Intro: The Elephant in the Room

05:50 - Why Mosquitoes Should Be Public Enemy #1

11:48 - Ancient Egypt and Greece: Parasites Then vs. Now

15:24 - The Wormy Details: How the Parasites Do Their Thing

21:07 - Swollen Limbs, Weird Symptoms, and Other Fun Facts

25:41 - Is This Still a Thing? (Spoiler: Yes)

29:18 - How to Avoid Turning Into a Medical Oddity

30:41 - Treatment That Actually Works (Yay, Science!)

34:45 - Myths, Misconceptions, and Fun Parasite Facts

THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU ARE SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.

Sources listed in video version of this episode on YouTube.

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Debunking Winter Myths with Humor and Science | Funny Medicine Podcast Ep. 74 ❄️

Think you know everything about surviving the cold? Think again! In this laugh-out-loud episode of the Funny Medicine Podcast, we tackle the most stubborn winter myths that have been passed down for generations. From the truth about losing body heat through your head to why wet hair won’t make you sick (we’re looking at you, mom!), and even the surprising reality about alcohol’s warming effect, we’re here to set the record straight with a hefty dose of sarcasm and science. 🎧

Don’t let winter myths freeze your brain—subscribe now and stay warm with facts, fun, and Funny Medicine!

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Sources:

Eccles, R. (2002). “An explanation for the seasonality of acute upper respiratory tract viral infections.” Acta Oto-Laryngologica. Foxman, E. F. et al. (2015). “Temperature-dependent innate defense against the common cold virus limits viral replication at warm temperature in mouse airway cells.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Heikkinen, T., & Järvinen, A. (2003). “The common cold.” The Lancet. Here’s a list of reliable sources for the information used in debunking the myth that most body heat is lost through the head: American Physiological Society Study: Tikuisis, P., Giesbrecht, G.G., & McLellan, T.M. (2002). “Thermal response of clothed humans exposed to dry, cold air.” Journal of Applied Physiology. Link: American Physiological Society BMJ (British Medical Journal) Article: Vreeman, R. C., & Carroll, A. E. (2008). “Medical myths.” BMJ, 337, a2769. Harvard Medical School Article: “Winter Myths and Facts: Does Most of Your Body Heat Escape Through Your Head?” Scientific American Article: “Fact or Fiction: You Lose Most of Your Body Heat Through Your Head.” National Health Service (NHS) Article: “Myth Busted: You Don’t Lose Most of Your Body Heat Through Your Head.” Link: NHS Busting Myths Wilder FV, Hall BJ, Barrett JP. Osteoarthritis and Weather. Journal of Pain Medicine, 2014. McAlindon TE, Formica M, Schmid CH, Fletcher J. Changes in barometric pressure and ambient temperature influence osteoarthritis pain. American Journal of Medicine, 2007. Eccles, R. (2002). “Exposure to cold and acute upper respiratory infection.” Rhinology, 40(3), 109-114. Johnson, C., et al. (2005). “Does getting cold cause a cold?” British Medical Journal, 331(7517), 1339-1340 American Chemical Society (ACS) – The ACS explains the science of alcohol and body heat in an easy-to-understand way, highlighting how alcohol causes blood vessel dilation and results in a faster loss of core body heat. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – The NIAAA provides insights into how alcohol affects the body, including its role in thermoregulation and the dangers of alcohol consumption in cold weather. Mayo Clinic – Mayo Clinic offers valuable insights into how alcohol affects body temperature regulation and why it increases the risk of hypothermia. Journal of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine – This journal published a study on how alcohol consumption affects thermoregulation and increases the risk of hypothermia, especially in outdoor and cold-weather scenarios. Study: “Alcohol and thermoregulation: A review and case series of alcohol-related hypothermia in wilderness settings.” Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Health discusses the dangers of alcohol consumption in cold weather and why it’s important to stay cautious in colder climates.