TED Health

Episodios

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  The science on improving your brain health with Dr. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai 21.07.2026 33m

  When does normal aging end and something more concerning begins? In this episode Shoshana invites neurologist Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai to discuss their studies on Alzheimer’s and Dementia. They debunk myths around Alzheimer, discuss what a brain-healthy way of eating looks like, and share why good sleep hygiene is more crucial for brain health than you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The science of gratitude and happiness with Sonja Lyubomirsky 14.07.2026 17m

  What’s something that makes your life immeasurably better? For Shoshana, it’s habits people often overlook, such as a good night's rest or a conversation with a friend. In this episode, Shoshana shares a TED Ed lesson on how practicing gratitude makes life more meaningful. Then, psychologist Sonja Lyubormisky talks about the science of happiness and why our relationships with others affect our health.Talks featuredSonja Lyubomirsky: 1 thing you can do today to be happierTED-Ed | How to increase your happiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How nearly dying helped me discover my own cure (and many more) | David Fajgenbaum 07.07.2026 19m

  Physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum was dying from a rare disease that didn't have a cure — until he discovered a lifesaving drug that wasn't originally intended for his condition. In an astonishing talk, he shares how his near-death experience led him to cofound the nonprofit Every Cure, which is using AI to uncover hidden treatments in existing medicines in order to save lives. (This ambitious idea is part of The Audacious Project, TED’s initiative to inspire and fund global change.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to support parents of children with autism | Quentin Mezetin 30.06.2026 24m

  In this powerful and personal talk, Quentin Mezetin shares his journey raising two sons with autism—and the challenges of parenting in a world that often treats neurological differences as deficits. As he reflects on his family’s experience, he points to a powerful statistic from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2000—1 in 150 children in the U.S. were diagnosed with autism; by 2020, that number rose to 1 in 36. This rise isn't just a data point—it’s a call to action. Quentin urges us to build a society that uplifts and includes every child, and the need to confront ableism head on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Jacoby Wilson | from TED Tech 23.06.2026 27m

  Imagine if one day, your quiet neighborhood came alive with a steady hum… and it never went away? All throughout the United States, data centers are popping up next door and in your backyards. These buildings guzzle millions of water, cause noise pollution, and are raising homeowners’ utility bills. In this first episode of a four-part miniseries, Sherrell interviews environmental health scientist Dr. Jacoby Wilson on what happens when data centers infiltrate a neighborhood. They discuss why data centers disproportionately undermine working class communities and how Dr. Wilson is working developing ordinances to better regulate data centers and holding planning commissions accountable.This episode is part of a special series on TED Tech on data centers and their impact on our environment and communities. Listen to the rest of the series, only on TED Tech: https://link.mgln.ai/BvgoLQ Talk featuredHow to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A medical mythbuster's mission to improve health care | Joel Bervell (re-release) 16.06.2026 28m

  Joel Bervell was one of the only Black students in his medical school program. After noticing how misconceptions about race were embedded in health care, he turned to social media to raise awareness about the harmful impact of biases in medicine. He unpacks the long history of race-based health care disparities — and shows what the medical field can do to better serve all patients. After the talk, Joel and Shoshana talk about the role AI and tech play in perpetuating biases and Joel's forthcoming animated children tv show, The Doctor Is In.(This episode originally aired in 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Athletes fear concussions—why don’t they report them? | Ben Jones 09.06.2026 20m

  In a society that grows ever more risk averse, how do we balance fun and competition with our responsibilities to keep one another safe? In this talk, sport science professor Ben Jones explores our assumptions about contact sports. He reflects on our perceptions of risk and reward and offers a path to a safer sporting experience for amateurs and professionals alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The future of cancer treatment and immunotherapy with researcher Dr. Alicia Zhou 02.06.2026 29m

  Dr. Alicia Zhou is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Research Institute—the oldest nonprofit in the world devoted exclusively to cancer immunology and immunotherapy. She joins Shoshana to discuss the innovations happening in cancer research, how immunotherapy is different from chemotherapy and radiation, what doctors can do to make clinical trials less intimidating, and why the conversation around cancer will change in the next 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How your brain affects your mind with Alex Rosenthal and Susan G. Wardle 26.05.2026 18m

  Picture this. You're scrolling late at night and a reel pops up advertising a seemingly magical wellness product with some scientific-sounding marketing language. Do you stick around and maybe even believe it? Or do you scroll away? In this episode, Shoshana explores the mind, and how perception affects it. She shares two talks about how different people can experience reality in wildly different ways. First, Alex Rosenthal shares how having aphantasia prevents him from generating mental images, then Susan G. Wardle dives into the science of perception and why some people see faces in places that don’t exist, like clouds and even potato chips.Talk featuredCan you picture things in your mind? I can't | Alex Rosenthal What it means if you can see faces in objects | Susan G. Wardle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell 19.05.2026 39m

  Why do we feel exhausted all the time? We’ll get through the workday, collapse on the couch, scroll for a while, and go to bed… but wake up still feeling depleted. In this episode, Shoshana seeks to understand the concept of“deep rest.” She speaks to psychologist Dr. Alexandra Crosswell on the role stress plays in our daily lives and what safety has to do with bodily repair and restoration.Talk featuredWhat’s the best position to sleep in? | Rachel Marie E. Salas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Silence and stillness, the universal medicine | Pico Iyer, Elise Hu 12.05.2026 30m

  In a world growing louder, faster and more fractured, author Pico Iyer makes the case for a radical act of repair. Explore why tapping into silence may be the best medicine you can give yourself, and everyone around you.(Following his talk at TED2025, he joins Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to share how he finds time for silence and mindfulness in a hyperactive world, why he avoids going online and how his previous TED Talk about ping pong led to him being cast in the film “Marty Supreme.”) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What are allergies — and how to get rid of them with Dr. Zachary Rubin 05.05.2026 30m

  Does eating local honey help reduce your allergies through microexposure to local pollen? How effective is at-home allergies test? And why do so many Olympic athletes have asthma? These are some of the questions raised in today’s conversation with immunologist Dr. Zachary Rubin. From cat dander to pollen to peanuts, Dr. Rubin discusses how having minor to severe allergies can affect your health and what you can do to manage your allergies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to raise kids who can handle hard things | Kathryn Hecht 28.04.2026 20m

  Could exposing kids to their fears help them thrive later on in life? Exploring the science of exposure therapy, pediatric psychologist Kathryn Hecht shows how encouraging children to handle discomfort builds confidence and resilience. Through personal stories and practical strategies, she shares the secret for raising kids ready to meet life’s challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The psychology of forgiveness with Michael McCullough | from WorkLife with Adam Grant 21.04.2026 30m

  In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the companion for our episode on the secrets of a great apology. Michael McCullough is a psychology professor at UC San Diego and a pioneer in the study of forgiveness, gratitude, and empathy—he finds that although forgiveness is important, it isn’t always the answer to conflict. Michael and Adam discuss why humans evolved to forgive, examine what causes people to hold grudges, and settle last episode’s debate about whether it’s appropriate to ask for forgiveness.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The secrets to aging well with Zeke Emanuel 14.04.2026 33m

  When has healthcare advice become so complicated? And how should we be thinking about long-term wellness? Zeke Emanuel is an oncologist and bioethnicist whose latest book, Eat Your Ice Cream, might sound paradoxical against modern health trends and wellness noise. Zeke joins Shoshana to discuss what healthy aging looks like and why it’s never too late to practice health habits.Talk featuredTED-Ed: The 3 best predictors of how well you’ll age | Juulia Jylhava Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What medical dramas get right about dying with Katherine LaNasa, Tembi Locke, and Nikki Boyer 07.04.2026 32m

  From Grey’s Anatomy to The Pitt, medical tv shows depict TV deaths and illnesses all the time, but they’re rarely explored in depth. In this episode from the 2025 End Well Summit, Shoshana is in conversation with Tembi Locke, executive producer of From Scratch, Nikki Boyer, creator of Dying for Sex, and Katherine LaNasa, Emmy-award winning actress on The Pitt, on how TV showrunners can reshape dialogues around death and help everyone rethink end of life care for their loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The doctor on a mission to build a healthier South Sudan with Yohanis Riek | from TED Talks Daily 31.03.2026 29m

  Yohanis Riek went from herding cattle and fighting as a child soldier to becoming the first doctor in his community in South Sudan. He shares his journey to found a nonprofit bringing health care to remote communities — empowering locals to take charge of their own health, as the world's newest country finds its place in the world.(Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Riek on the effect of USAID withdrawal in South Sudan and why he’s choosing to stay in his home country to better serve local populations.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A future without food poisoning? with Emma Bryce and Nicola Twilley 24.03.2026 22m

  Food is supposed to nourish us, but what happens when it sends us to the hospital instead? In this episode, Emma Bryce asks whether it is safe to eat cookie dough. Then Nicola Twilley shares how the kitchen refrigerator transforms our lives – and our relationship to food.Talks FeaturedIs it really that bad to eat cookie dough? - Emma BryceHow the fridge changed food - Nicola Twilley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico 17.03.2026 19m

  DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. Linda Chelico, a professor who research spans biochemistry, virology, and cancer biology, discuss how understanding DNA can lead to new insights on cancer treatments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green 10.03.2026 35m

  Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green argues that genomic sequencing isn’t just effective—it’s economical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.