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    Learning from Roman Sewers

    • Episode 1015 • Release 233

    There are many ways for us to learn about history -- poring through old books, excavating archeological sites, or for some scientists, by studying old sewers. We can learn how people disposed of their waste, what they ate, and which diseases plagued them.

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    Using Magnets to Remove Kidney Stones

    • Episode 1014 • Release 233

    Passing a kidney stone is so painful even women who've given birth say the pain is worse. About 1 in 10 Americans have kidney stones and most leave the body naturally through drinking a lot of water. Researchers may have found a much better method for treating kidney stones using magnets. It's called Magnetic System for Total Nephrolith Extraction.

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    Using Bacterial Viruses to Enhance Food Safety

    • Episode 1013 • Release 233

    You may not realize that every year, one out of six Americans get food poisoning. Over a hundred thousand end up in a hospital and some with fatal outcomes. This past year, a Trader Joe's meal had a listeria scare and the year before, it was Silk's almond milk.

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    How to Live for More than 200 Years

    • Episode 1012 • Release 233

    Among the oldest animals are Bowhead whales which can live more than 200 years. That means some alive today were born when Napoleon Bonaparte was waging a war. Since they can grow to 60 feet and up to 200,000 pounds, the massive numbers of cell divisions required suggest they should have higher rates of cancer than humans and not live as long as they do. So, how do they do it?

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    Caloric Restriction by Drugs Another Gift from our Microbiome

    • Episode 1011 • Release 232

    A lot more of us could be healthier if we ate less, and studies with animals show calorie restriction, or CR, can help them live longer. CR is eating fewer calories than the body needs while still getting enough nutrients. In animals from yeast to flatworms and monkeys, CR extended life and lowered risks for cancer and heart disease.

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