60 The Voice of Laguna The Voice of Laguna morningswithed@gmail.com Interesting topics ranging from marijuana, to space, to viruses, pandemics, and immunity, to science behind anything and everything, such as stress, climate change, and AI https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ en-us Copyright The Voice of Laguna Aiir Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:11:59 +0000 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:11:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) News science, medicine, news no The Voice of Laguna Interesting topics ranging from marijuana, to space, to viruses, pandemics, and immunity, to science behind anything and everything, such as stress, climate change, and AI https://mmo.aiircdn.com/1033/6868a5897abd4.jpg Science & Medicine https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Interesting topics ranging from marijuana, to space, to viruses, pandemics, and immunity, to science behind anything and everything, such as stress, climate change, and AI The Voice of Laguna no Ed comments on the measles outbreak in Texas o1033-4248-67c21a9bcbc4c morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0000 0:08:39 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Texas reported the first death of an unvaccinated child, and now the measles outbreak has spread into New Mexico, and arrived in Los Angeles via LAX. The common denominator? School districts that do not mandate vaccinations. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Valentine's Day is coming up...let's talk about love. o1033-4248-67aeaca43f337 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 0:41:09 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Professor of Psychology and Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris and Ed talk about healthy relationships and the resilience of the human spirit when it comes to companionship. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Professor of Psychology and Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris explains various personality disorders o1033-4248-672be513c5ed9 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000 0:36:39 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Dr. Harris explains characteristics of various personality disorders, and variations within those disorders. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Professor of Psychology and Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris explains the many facets of curiosity. o1033-4248-66fdd88f0ff5a morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 0:40:00 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Melissa and Ed delve into curiosity in humans. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed talks with Andrew and Laura Hollinshead, and Watermark Laguna Niguel's Executive Director Chris Tharp o1033-4248-66832bb073231 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000 0:39:07 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ After Andrew was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 49, he and his family had to figure out how to best move forward. With the help of Chris Tharp, they have found a way to continue living their lives while dealing with the disease. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Professor of Psychology and Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris breaks down for us the many aspects of depression o1033-4248-665e1f3f1698c morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000 0:48:50 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Professor Harris explains how complex mental health issues can be, and the variety of ways it can be addressed. Mental health is like physical health, and must be worked on daily, not just one month a year! Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Dr. H talks about some of the advanced technologies he uses to address dental needs that affect our daily lives o1033-4248-663e634642008 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Thu, 09 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 0:26:37 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ OC Perfect Smile provides comprehensive dental care, considering your teeth as an integral part of your overall well-being. Dr. Haghighi addresses all aspects of dentistry, but his passion is addressing sleep disorders. Have you heard about the ring you can now wear for the diagnosis and management of sleep disordered breathing??? Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris explains the differences between positive psychology versus the general field of psychology that just focuses on what is wrong. o1033-4248-66304a7c3a7e9 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000 0:47:09 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Professor of Psychology and Happiness Facilitator Melissa Harris dives into the science behind "positive psychology" and its importance to mental health. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's new book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” o1033-4248-661f2045bda68 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000 0:15:56 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Haidt argues that parents have overprotected their children in the real world and not protected them enough online. His book suggests how parents can roll back the phone-based childhood and restore the play-based childhood to address the current adolescent mental health crisis. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines a new study that shows that interacting with dogs may strengthen people’s brain waves associated with rest and relaxation. o1033-4248-65fa1f0a96161 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000 0:13:09 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ This new study aimed to find out how mood was affected by specific activities — rather than just general interaction with a dog — by both objectively measuring brain activity and asking participants about their subjective emotions. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines the new report published that asserts that AI could pose ‘extinction-level’ threat to humans o1033-4248-65fa1764efd40 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 0:07:30 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the “catastrophic” national security risks posed by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, warning that time is running out for the federal government to avert disaster. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no A new study shows that two things can predict migraines o1033-4248-65b2cb0645b25 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 0:06:04 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ The major finding from a new study published on Wednesday was that changes in sleep quality and energy on the prior day were important indicators of a migraine attack on the following day. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation o1033-4248-65b2ae7cc0741 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 0:09:49 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ The Doomsday Clock that has been ticking for 77 years is no ordinary clock — it attempts to gauge how close humanity is to destroying the world. On Tuesday, the clock was again set at 90 seconds to midnight — the closest to the hour it has ever been, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which created the clock in 1947. Midnight represents the moment at which people will have made Earth uninhabitable. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no How lifestyle plays a role in male menopause o1033-4248-65b2ad47408cc morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 0:07:03 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Just like women, men undergo significant hormonal changes as they age, especially in their testosterone levels. Understanding “male menopause” is key to maintaining health and vitality in the coming years. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no New report published by the American Cancer Society shows that cancer patients are increasingly shifting from older to middle-aged individuals. o1033-4248-65a86ab1a38b0 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 0:09:19 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Even though the overall US population is aging, there is a movement of cancer diagnosis into younger adults, despite the fact that there are more people that are in the older populations. Among adults 65 and older, adults 50 to 64, and those younger than 50, people aged younger than 50 years were the only one of these three age groups to experience an increase in overall cancer incidence from 1995 to 2020. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no The world is dangerously close to a global warming limit... o1033-4248-659de369dd5e7 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 0:07:56 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Data just published shows that the world is just hundredths of a degree away from a critical climate threshold. Above that threshold, many of the Earth’s ecosystems will struggle to adapt and summertime heat will approach the limits of human survivability in some places. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed reviews a new study that reveals that bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics so small they can invade the body’s cells o1033-4248-659ddd35a9a01 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 0:10:17 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ In a trailblazing new study, researchers have discovered bottled water sold in stores can contain 10 to 100 times more bits of plastic than previously estimated — nanoparticles so infinitesimally tiny they cannot be seen under a microscope. Ed explains what this new information means. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explores this disease, and actions people can take to reduce their risk for early-onset dementia o1033-4248-658de8d10b4c9 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:30:00 +0000 0:09:21 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early as age 30, a condition known as early-onset dementia. Though case numbers have been rising, you can be proactive about certain lifestyle and other health factors, to reduce risk. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explains when snoring may be a sign of this potentially dangerous condition o1033-4248-6568ed56e5434 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:30:00 +0000 0:08:36 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially dangerous condition in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. Ed explains what signs other than snoring may indicate you or your loved one may have this condition. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed dives into the studies just presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia o1033-4248-654aac2bbac9d morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 0:08:12 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed examines the results of new studies that show that older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explores the science of getting good sleep, and explains the best way to make it easier to fall asleep o1033-4248-654a92f63b14d morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:30:00 +0000 0:09:27 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed explores the science of getting good sleep, and explains the best way to make it easier to fall asleep Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed delves into the recent news of additional restrictions on exports of advanced computing chips to China o1033-4248-65301054268c8 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:15:00 +0000 0:04:07 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ The Biden administration is reducing the types of semiconductors that American companies will be able to sell to China, specifically targeting advanced artificial intelligence chips. The regulations also expand 21 other countries with which the United States maintains an arms embargo, including Iran and Russia. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explains the similarities and difference between Eczema and Psoriasis, and how to determine if you have either one o1033-4248-650b8ff979a5d morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:30:00 +0000 0:07:52 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ With Psoriasis Awareness Month happening every year in September, Ed outlines some key details to clarify the differences between eczema and psoriasis and hopefully help more people get the accurate diagnosis and treatment they need. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed looks into the dangers of the "gold rush" to sell cheaper imitations of the weigh loss drug Ozempic o1033-4248-650b944648d84 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:07:16 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Last year, the FDA declared Ozempic and Wegovy in shortage, a designation that allows specialized pharmacies to mix up their own, cheaper versions of the weight loss drugs, putting these medications into the hands of patients who often don’t know their original source and pedigree. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no A new study indicates that near-death experiences are tied to brain activity after death o1033-4248-65087bc366c78 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:10:53 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ We've all heard about “near-death experiences,” which can occur when doctors bring a person back to life after the heart flatlines and breathing stops. Ed examines a new study that may have a scientific and medical explanation of sorts. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explores a new study that shows that ADHD is linked to s higher risk of developing mental disorders and attempted suicide o1033-4248-64f8ada8b8838 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:10:26 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed delves in a recent study that shows that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is associated with a higher incidence of depression, anorexia, or post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the risk of suicide attempts. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed covers a recent study that links screen time with developmental delays in toddlerhood o1033-4248-64e517b81ddd1 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:10:26 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed covers a recent study that found that handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it could quickly affect their development. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Dispelling the myth of libido reduction in older women o1033-4248-64d7bf36c3c7c morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:15:09 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed explores an in-depth survey that shows that it’s a myth that women lose interest in sex as they enter midlife and beyond. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explains 8 reasons you may be sleep deprived even after following the golden rule of sleep o1033-4248-64d420d8b29b0 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:11:07 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed explains 8 reasons you may feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day even after sleeping for seven to eight hours almost every night. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines a new study that shows that alcohol-related deaths are rising more quickly among women than among men. o1033-4248-64cae9025f577 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:11:16 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed looks into why alcohol-related deaths are rising for women, and how the issue can be addressed. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines the results of the study just published showing that AI-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20% o1033-4248-64cae6d433cc0 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:08:51 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed delves into the findings of a new study that Artificial intelligence found more breast cancers than doctors with years of training and experience and cut doctors’ mammogram reading workload almost in half. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed describes relaxation exercises you can use to calm a racing mind for better sleep o1033-4248-64c43dfa9a335 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:10:54 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed's recent struggle with insomnia led him to seek ways to quiet his mind so he could get the rest he needed, and shares them with his audience. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed explores why some people are more prone to sweating and options for relief o1033-4247-64b84b68dca04 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:10:44 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed examines several treatments that are available for those that experience excessive swampiness. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed dives into the study that finds more clues as to why "Super Agers" have better brains o1033-4247-64b44f7ec0b9a morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:10:05 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed makes note of the habits this important study found of “SuperAgers” that, whether you're 25 or 65, may help protect your from dementia. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed reports on the "perfect storm" unfolding this summer o1033-4247-64aeeec426da5 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 0:08:23 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ Ed examines how the climate crisis is stacking the deck in favor of more intense weather events across the globe. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no Ed examines the potential of full FDA approval for the first Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression o1033-4247-64a701f00dcf6 morningswithed@gmail.com (Ed Steinfeld) Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0000 0:07:26 https://www.voiceoflaguna.com/podcasts/science-and-medicine/ The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide whether to grant traditional approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease. An approval decision would also be expected to trigger a change in how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services covers the drug, broadening access for up to an estimated million people with early forms of the disease. Ed examines what this may mean to millions of people. Podcasts The Voice of Laguna no science, medicine, news no