This is Your Body by Dr. Bill: Recent Episodes
Dr. William Diehl-Jones
There are a number of health disorders which afflict people who are biologically male more than those who are biologically female, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression. In this two part series, we will discuss health issues which affect only males. In part 1, I have a special guest, Dr. Anne Katz, who talk about testosterone and the aging male.
In this episode, we will feature Mighty Mast Cells, Eager Eosiniphils, and Impressive Immunoglobulins and their roles in allergic reactions. We will also take a deeper dive into how allergy treatments address the fundamental disordered physiology behind the signs of and symptoms of anaphylactic shock.
Asthma is one of the more common chronic diseases. In part II of episode 4, we delve into the signs and symptoms of asthma, what causes it, and how is it treated. You'll also find out why you should always listen tograndma!
In this second of a two-part episode, we will take a look at the history of vaccines and how they work, as well as summarize some of the latest progress on developing a vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 virus
In this episode, we will explore the nature of the beast; namely, hypertension. From how is blood pressure regulated, to the causes of hypertension and how it is treated, this podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the physiology underlying this disorder
Ever wonder about whether or not you can 'catch-up' on sleep over a weekend, or why people sleep less as they get older? This episode explores some of the anatomy and physiology of sleep, and answers those burning questions