Gross Anatomy
Episodes
Artist PULSE Joins the Show!
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk art and ADHD with LA artist PULSE. We also talk about the most awkward movies we’ve seen with our parents, why being nocturn...
Sex Education
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the Netflix scripted show 'Sex Education' and compare it to other streaming shows that also try to entertain while covering...
HYPE
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have the author of HYPE, Dr. Nina Shapiro, on our show! HYPE is a book that explores medical myths and exaggerated claims so peop...
Our Sleepy Time Pod
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about polyphasic sleeping, podcasts designed to put you to sleep (not this one!) and other sleep techniques that can correct y...
Questions We All Wonder
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get into some questions we’ve been wondering like — why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap? And, why does asparagus...
New Year, New Health & Medical TV
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new slate of health and medical TV shows premiering this year. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix show, The Goop Lab, is already causing controve...
End of Year Podcast!
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our end of year podcast so we’re discussing regrets, new resolutions and items we want to add to our bucket list. And then, inevitably, we ge...
Celebrity Philanthropy
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A market research firm called YouGov surveyed 42,000 people to determine the most admired celebrities for 2019. Toping the list are two celebs known f...
A Healthy Dose of Laughter
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out there's some truth in the expression 'laughter is the best medicine'. We explore some health benefits of laughter and how laughing can boost...
Celebrity Scars
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrities like Sarah Hyland and Selena Gomez are proudly displaying photos of their scars — scarring which could have been much worse if their ope...
Common Medical Myths
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does chewing gum really stay in your stomach for seven years? Can you really get the flu from the flu shot? Does eating turkey really make you tired? ...
Unusual Medical Stories & Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen shares some of the unusual medical conditions he's encountered in his career, then we discuss how (in 1983) President Ronald Reagan proclaim...
It's Our One Year Anniversary Celebration!
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get out the noisemakers to celebrate one year of co-hosting and recording Gross Anatomy Podcast. And, in this special Anniversary Episode...
Movember Is Here
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every November, men are challenged to grow their facial hair for the next 30 days to make a mustache that sparks curiosity and conversation. The reaso...
Cinema's Scariest Creatures
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, we get into the real stories and scientific discoveries that led to the creation of cinema’s most iconic and spooky crea...
Theme Parks, Thrills and the Joker
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are there health benefits to going to theme parks? Can a roller coaster drop help with anxiety? We explore those questions and discuss the psychologic...
Life as a Doctor on TV
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is an edited version of one of our favorite podcasts that we did with celebrity guest Mark Feuerstein. Mark played Dr. Hank Lawson...
Male Breast Cancer
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Male breast cancer is rare with an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 cases a year in the United States — but that doesn’t mean men shouldn’t get the BRCA...
Obesity Rates Rise in America
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The latest numbers are in for America — childhood obesity rates are now reaching 19% or roughly 1 in 5 children, and then there’s a recent report ...
Mystery Vaping Illness
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We look into the latest news on an outbreak of severe lung disease among users of electronic cigarettes that continues to spread to new patients and s...
Quirk, tic or OCD?
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The US Open has winners, losers and a handful of athletes known for their quirks and rituals like Rafael Nadal — which Nadal insists are mechanisms ...
The Rise of Vegans
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A-listers like Natalie Portman and Beyonce are going vegan and endorsing plant based diets along with many other celebrities that promote their diets ...
Tropes of TV Medical Dramas
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many scripted series consult with actual doctors in order to accurately portray medical professionals on television — but that doesn’t always mean...
Social Media Medicine
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More people are taking to social media to share their medical problems with the hope of finding answers from anyone who might have suffered the same s...
Infertility & Sterility
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
About 10 percent of women (6.1 million) in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the CDC. Infertility i...
Big Mouth TV Spotlight
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Game of Thrones has concluded, there’s a new show that Dr. Cohen thinks is just as binge worthy and essentially more important — Big Mout...
Job Burnout
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to a recent Harvard report, burnout is “a public health crisis that urgently demands action.” With doctors reporting troubling burnout s...
Doctors with Surprising Second Acts
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about doctors that left their medical career behind so they could pursue a completely different job. Like, Ken Jeong, Michael Crichton, Anton ...
Celebrity Medical Advice
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss celebrities that broadcast their personal health and medical advice and how that can lead other people to ignore the advice of a doctor and...
Ask Dr. Ruth
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the new Hulu documentary - Ask Dr. Ruth. The documentary charts the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became...
Paralysis & Disability Advocates
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Stroker made history at the 73rd annual Tony Awards as the “Oklahoma!” actress became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony - which was a hu...
The Hot Zone
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about The Hot Zone! A new TV show that’s based on a true story and stars Julianna Margulies and Liam Cunningham aka Sir Davos. The show e...
So Many Things!
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) which famous baseball player Bill Buckner recently died from and Robin Williams was said to have s...
JUUL and the Rise of Teen Smokers
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about JUUL, a type of e-cigarette that’s extremely popular among young people. Almost half of the people who followed JUUL o...
Body Image
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently stars like Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have spoken out about the insults they’ve endured regarding their weight and how people’s ne...
Radiation Aftermath of Chernobyl
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On April 26th 1986, explosions at reactor number four of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine led to huge releases of radioactive materials in...
Maesters, Meds and Poisons
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this dark episode, we discuss how a Maester is as close to a doctor as it gets in the fictional world of Game of Thrones, and all of the medicines ...
Diet & Nutrition
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dieting information fills news feeds, magazines and are often discussed by celebrities, including Beyonce, who stated in her new Netflix film Homecomi...
Mystery Infections & Antibiotics
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is based on a NY Times article that’s getting a lot of traction, maybe because the title sounds like an international thriller: A My...
April Entertainment
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss what's springing into theaters, streaming online or popping up on TV screens this April. We also answer this listener quest...
Medical School
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 50 people have been charged with taking part in a nationwide college admissions cheating plot, paying up to $6 million to assure their children...
Doctor Q&A
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cohen answers a listener question in this quick Q&A… **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE...
Medical Marijuana
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Medical marijuana has gone from illegal everywhere in the United States to legalized for medical purposes in 33 states. In this episode, we discuss th...
Medical Advancements & Robotic Technology
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the top ten movie gadgets people wish were real like - the Med-Bay in the movie Elysium that has the ability to cure any a...
Concierge Medicine
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this short and sweet episode, Dr. Cohen explains what concierge medicine is and why it's a popular option for patients who can afford it. **GROSS ...
The Psychology of Serial Killers
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the new documentary The Ted Bundy Tapes and explore the psychology of serial killers. Dr. Cohen details his psychiatry r...
A Doctor's Thoughts on Grey's Anatomy
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we put Dr. Cohen in the spotlight, he reveals how real life doctors compare to the doctors we see in TV and movies and dissects what a...
Past & Present Culture of HIV & Aids
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Gross Anatomy, we discuss the new movie Bohemian Rhapsody and the past and present culture of HIV and Aids. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAS...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss two popular TV shows (The Good Doctor and Atypical) that each feature main characters with autism, or autism spectrum disor...
Chronic Pain & Opioids
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the abuse of opioids and the new opioid restrictions that make it harder for patients in chronic pain to obtain. And, we ar...
Billion Dollar Botox Industry
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we exam the billion dollar industry of botox and fillers, like the lip fillers that resulted in Kylie Jenner's business empire, with h...
Gender Reassignment Surgery
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the medical advancements in gender reassignment surgery, the psychological benefits of gender confirmation surgery, and how...
The Guide to Happiness
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Gross Anatomy, we dissect happiness and the lessons being taught in Yale's most popular class 'Psychology and the Good Life'. **GR...
Cryogenics & Cryotherapy
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore cryonics: the belief that a person’s body or body parts can be frozen at death, stored in a cryogenic vessel, and later b...