PodMed

Annie Huang & Violette Rimmer

A student-run podcast exploring topics in medicine, healthcare, and real-world health issues through engaging discussions and stories. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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  1. 8月28日

    Brain 10%, Cracking Knuckles & Turkey Comas? Debunking Popular Health Myths

    Welcome to the fourth episode of PodMed! 🌟 From swallowing chewing gum to cracking knuckles and curing a cold with Vitamin C, we’ve all grown up hearing old wives' tales about how our bodies work. But how much of it is actually rooted in science, and how much is just pure myth? In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our special guest, Karen from Tokyo, Japan, to bust the most persistent health misconceptions and urban legends across our daily lives. We’re breaking down the biological facts and clinical evidence behind the stories you thought were true: 🧠 The Brain & Behavior: Unpacking whether we really only use 10% of our brains, if waking a sleepwalker is dangerous, and whether sugar actually makes kids hyperactive.🍽️ What We Put in Our Bodies: The real truth behind swallowed gum, the "8 glasses of water a day" rule, and why holiday turkey comas aren't what they seem.🤒 Sickness & Illnesses: Why cold air alone doesn't give you a cold, the actual facts on Vitamin C, and why mucus color doesn't mean you need antibiotics.🩹 Injuries & First Aid: Essential first-aid corrections, from why you should never put butter on a burn to the real way to stop a nosebleed.Human biology is much weirder—and far cooler—than the myths suggest! 🤍 Thank you so much for tuning in to our fourth episode! Which health myth surprised you the most? Drop a comment below to share your thoughts, and don't forget to follow our Instagram @podmed.official for more updates, behind-the-scenes content, and medical insights! 👋🎙️ Powered by Firstory Hosting

  2. 7月12日

    Setting Boundaries: What True Consent Actually Means for us 🗣️✨

    Welcome to the third episode of PodMed! 🌟 When you hear the word "consent," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Is it just about romantic relationships, or does it follow us into our daily lives? In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our special guest, TingTing, to have an honest, real conversation about the boundaries we navigate every single day as teenagers. We’re breaking down the vital role consent plays across our entire reality—well beyond what you might expect: 🏫 Everyday School Life: From borrowing a classmate's things to whether children should be forced to hug relatives.🩺 The Medical Room: Why informed consent is a fundamental patient right before vaccines, check-ups, or procedures.📱 The Digital Space: Facing the modern dilemmas of posting screenshots, sharing photos without asking, and protecting our privacy in the age of AI.Consent isn't just a term; it's a critical life skill rooted in basic mutual respect. 🤍 Thank you so much for tuning in to our third episode! What does consent mean to you? Drop a comment below to share your thoughts, and don't forget to follow our Instagram @podmed.official for more updates, behind-the-scenes content, and medical insights! 👋🎙️ Powered by Firstory Hosting

  3. 6月21日

    Teen Mental Health: Sleep, Stress, and the Algorithm Glitch 🧠📉

    Welcome to the second episode of PodMed! 🌟 Teen mental health is more complex than ever, but what does it actually look like in our daily lives? In this episode, we sit down with our special guest, Anna from South Korea, to share our personal experiences, honest struggles, and real stories about navigating the pressures of being a teenager today. But it’s not just about our memories—we’re also introducing the medical science behind teen well-being. In this episode, we dive into a clear introduction of how sleep deprivation and blue light affect the brain, discuss the heavy impact of academic stress, explore how diet shapes our mood, and look at the role social media plays in manipulating our choices and habits. Thank you for tuning in to our second episode! We’d love to hear your story too, so leave a comment below to share your own experiences with us, and make sure to follow our Instagram @podmed.official for more updates and medical insights! Powered by Firstory Hosting

  4. 5月30日

    Impacts of COVID-19: Our Stories and the Science Behind the Pandemic

    Welcome to the very first episode of PodMed! 🌟 The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the entire world, but what was it like for us as individuals? In this episode, we sit down to share our personal experiences, unexpected memories, and stories from living through the lockdown and the peak of the pandemic. But it’s not just about our memories—we’re also introducing what COVID-19 actually is and its lasting impacts. In this episode, we share our personal pandemic stories from the unexpected to the unforgettable, dive into a clear introduction of COVID-19, and discuss how it changed medicine forever, including the firsthand journey of navigating life with POTS after contracting the virus. Thank you for tuning in to our premier episode! We’d love to hear your story too, so leave a comment below to share your own experiences with us, and make sure to follow our Instagram @podmed.official for more updates and medical deep dives! Powered by Firstory Hosting

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簡介

A student-run podcast exploring topics in medicine, healthcare, and real-world health issues through engaging discussions and stories. Powered by Firstory Hosting

資訊

  • 創作者
    Annie Huang & Violette Rimmer
  • 活躍年代
    2026年
  • 集數
    4
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Annie Huang & Violette Rimmer
  • 節目網站
    PodMed