Radioactive Shrimp, Toxic Supplements & 3-Parent IVF Babies | Funny Medicine Ep 110

Radioactive Shrimp, Toxic Supplements & 3-Parent IVF Babies | Funny Medicine Ep 110

Author: Julia Brunet and Yvette Gonzalez, D.O. September 2, 2025 Duration: 1:22:03

This week on Funny Medicine, we break down the wildest recent health and medical news stories with facts, humor, and just the right dose of sarcasm. 🩺

What we cover in this episode:

• The hidden dangers of popular supplements like turmeric, green tea extract, and ashwagandha linked to liver damage

• The world’s first three-parent IVF babies born in the UK to block mitochondrial diseases

• The Trump administration’s cut to PFAS farm research and why it matters for your food and water

• Silicon Valley’s “super baby” embryo screening controversy

• The new obesity definition that reclassifies millions of Americans

• How pesticide exposure during pregnancy is linked to brain changes in kids

• A tragic MRI accident caused by metal in the scan room

• The U.S. fertility rate hitting a record low in 2024 •

Breathing in over 70,000 microplastic particles every day at home and in your car

• Lunchables tested with lead and high sodium; should you pack them for your kids?

• The hidden risks of artificial turf fields • Meta caught violating privacy laws with Flo period-tracking data

• The FDA’s warning on radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart

✨ Why you should watch: If you want to stay updated on trending medical news, health risks, and the strangest but true stories hitting science headlines, all while laughing through it; this is the episode for you.

⚡ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:45 Supplements & liver damage

04:15 IVF with DNA from 3 people

08:30 PFAS research cuts & food safety

12:10 Silicon Valley “super babies”

16:00 Obesity redefined

19:30 Prenatal pesticide risks

23:00 MRI accident explained

26:45 U.S. fertility hits record low

30:20 Microplastics in lungs

34:10 Lunchables lead & sodium

37:50 Artificial turf dangers

41:20 Meta’s period-tracking scandal

45:00 Radioactive shrimp recall

48:00 Final thoughts

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Ever feel like your eyes glaze over when someone starts talking about health science? That's exactly what the Funny Medicine Podcast is here to fix. Hosted by medical researcher Julia Brunet and physician Yvette Gonzalez, D.O., this show is a conversation between two friends who are deeply fascinated by how the body works and equally amused by the strange ways we try to fix it. You'll hear them unpack the latest wellness crazes with a skeptical eye, dig into odd chapters from medical history, and clarify real medical news-all while cracking each other up. Their dynamic blends Julia's research background with Dr. Yvy's clinical experience, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing the facts for the fun. Tune in for a genuinely entertaining blend of expertise and sarcasm that cuts through the jargon. This podcast proves that learning about health doesn't have to feel like a chore; it can be the most amusing part of your week. Whether you're curious about the science behind a trending superfood or the truth about a viral health claim, they provide the insightful, laugh-filled commentary you never knew you needed.
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