Causes or Cures
"For the Nerds and the Nerd Nots"
Causes or Cures is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks—an independent, grassroots show driven by curiosity and a passion for breaking down complex health topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand insights. Dr. Eeks works as a public health consultant, in the realm of epi/scicomms. She's all about making science relatable and often uses a blue-collar sense of humor to drive the message home.
On this podcast, Dr. Eeks talks with experts from around the world (doctors, researchers, public health pros, and more) to dive into the latest hot topics in health and research, all in a down-to-earth kind of way. She also includes people with compelling stories of healing and "characters" because life is too boring and short to leave out characters. ;)
DISCLAIMER: Some topics are more controversial than others, so keep in mind that this is information only and not health advice. Dr. Eeks doesn't endorse any of her guests' views, and despite a strict health routine, nor does she endorse any products, supplements, oils, magic socks or potions. If an episode is sponsored by a company she likes, she will say so in the show notes!
Causes or Cures is not a "news site." It's about having conversations, and Dr. Eeks is confident that she can have a respectful conversation with anyone, even people who think far differently than she does. (At least that's been her experience at hole-in-the-walls & on the NYC sidewalks.) The point is to not take anything here as Gospel. Sometimes Dr. Eeks' dog Barnaby makes his opinion known, but the good news is that he's a smart dog. Most importantly, she hopes this podcast encourages folks to stay curious, empathic, hopeful, compassionate, honest, open-minded, and engaged. Freedom of discussion is a beautiful thing, delightfully messy, and one that many take for granted.
*The views on this podcast do not reflect the views of anyone she contracts with or consults for.
You can contact Dr. Eeks through her website, bloomingwellness.com.
If you are interested in sponsoring an episode, write [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 229
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
How Chris Mirabile Made His Biological Age 13 Years Younger
What if your biological age could be younger than the candles on your birthday cake? On this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Chris Mirabile who says he did just that. Af…
When Rich Americans Die Younger Than Poor Europeans, with Prof Irene Papanicolas
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Irene Papanicolas, Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University, about her recent New England Journa…
What He Did When Nothing Worked: A Personal Story of Crohn’s and Colitis with Dane Johnson
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
The Truth About Your Medications, with Harvard's Dr. Jerry Avorn
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Jerry Avorn, a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, drug safety watchdog, and author of Rethinking Medications: T…
Can This Supplement Actually Reverse Aging? Dr. Varun Dwaraka Explains
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? Inside the Body‑Mind Split with Dr. Robert Smith
Modern medicine rests on a centuries‑old decision to split mind from body. That fault line still runs through every clinic and classroom, raising an uncomfortable question: if the found…
Can Mushroom Fiber Beat the Flu? Beta-Glucan 101 with Dr. Maziar Divangahi
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
Plant-Based Menu Traps & Other Nutritional Gems, with Dr. Kim Williams
In this episode, Dr. Eeks sits down with world-renowned cardiologist and nutrition dynamo Dr. Kim Williams to pull the lid off “healthy” plant-based restaurant meals, and a whole lot mo…
It’s Not the White Van: Debunking Child-Trafficking Myths with Erin Williamson
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Erin Williamson, a national expert on child trafficking and a leader at Love146, an organization dedicated to ending child traffi…
Gene Drive Mosquitoes are Coming! A Cure for Disease or a Pandora’s Box? With Dr. Michael Santos
Could gene drive mosquitoes be the key to ending deadly diseases like malaria and dengue or do the risks outweigh the benefits?
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with D…
Your Body on Plastic: What Really Happens When We Pull the Toxins Out? With Prof Maureen Cropper
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Professor Maureen Cropper, Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Maryland and a leading environmental economist,…
Keep Your Brain Ageless? NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Dale Bredesen’s Plan to Prevent Cognitive Decline
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
What is the Link Between Antidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death? With Dr. Jasmin Mujkanovic
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Jasmin Mujkanovic, a cardiologist and researcher from Copenhagen University Hospital, to explore a critical question: Cou…
Does the Vitamin D, Algae Omega-3s & Exercise Combo Really Slow Aging? With Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
Do Over-the-Counter Cold Remedies Even Work? With Dr. Nazlie Latefi
Disclaimer: Causes or Cures is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and no medical claims are being made. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider about your…
Thermostats & Thinking Caps: How Temperature Impacts the Aging Brain, with Dr. Amir Baniassadi
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about how indoor temperature affects the aging brain.
Dr. Baniassadi shares what we know so far about the rela…
You are What You Breathe? The Link Between Air Pollution & Hospitalizations, with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks talks with Dr. Mary Abed Al Ahad about how long-term exposure to air pollution is quietly driving people to the hospital. Drawing from her r…
What's Causing the Boom in Autism & the Role of Brain Donations, with Dr. David Amaral & Kathy Stein
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks speaks with Dr. David Amaral and Kathy Stein about the powerful impact of brain donations through Autism BrainNet in advancing our understan…
You’re Out of Your Mind! A Neuroscientist-Cartoonist Duo Explains Your Brain’s Craziest Quirks. With Dr. Dwayne Godwin & Dr. Jorge Cham
In this episode, Dr. Eeks is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Dwayne Godwin and cartoonist Dr. Jorge Cham, the creative duo behind Out of Your Mind, a book that makes neuroscience both fun…
Steak vs. Heart: What the Latest Science Says — with Dr. Kevin Maki
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks sits down with Dr. Kevin Maki to dive into his systematic review on the impact of beef consumption on heart disease risk factors. Dr. Maki b…