Conditions & Diseases
241 conditions & diseases mentioned across our video summaries
Alzheimer's disease
48 videos
A neurodegenerative disease linked to APOE4 and amyloid beta pathology, where Vitamin D supplementation has shown potential benefits in reducing risk and progression.
COVID-19
41 videos
The pandemic highlighted the importance of being informed and paying attention to early warning signs, as information about the situation in China was available before official declarations.
Parkinson's disease
40 videos
Reported improvements in Parkinson's disease through transformation work.
SARS-CoV-2
30 videos
The virus that causes COVID-19, discussed in the context of its probable laboratory origin and gain-of-function research.
schizophrenia
16 videos
Mentioned as a condition with strong genetic components but less heritable than autism.
Type 2 Diabetes
14 videos
Discussed as a significant health risk identified through genome sequencing, which Dr. Snyder personally experienced, highlighting the importance of monitoring and personalized medicine.
post-traumatic stress disorder
12 videos
The modern diagnosis that Tillich's experiences with combat trauma and nervous collapses during WWI might correspond to.
Lyme disease
12 videos
A 76-year-old man suffering from Lyme disease was able to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in 31 hours using Wim Hof's techniques.
Huntington's Disease
9 videos
An autosomal dominant genetic disease that can be eliminated from family lines through IVF with preimplantation genetic testing.
Autism
9 videos
Mentioned as an example of neurodivergence where certain types of thinking can be adaptive in specific company roles, rather than being seen as purely maladaptive.
HIV
8 videos
A disease whose spread in Thailand was effectively controlled by targeting hubs in the network of transmission.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
7 videos
Not discussed in the video. The mention of autoimmune disease correlation with heavy metals is distinct.
borderline personality disorder
7 videos
A cluster B diagnosis discussed repeatedly for its overlap with vulnerable/covert narcissistic presentations — features include fear of abandonment, emptiness, impulsivity.
Cystic fibrosis
7 videos
Reported improvements in cystic fibrosis linked to transformation work.
Multiple sclerosis
7 videos
A neurodegenerative disease where vitamin C's antioxidant capacity may be beneficial.
Crohn's Disease
7 videos
An inflammatory bowel disease, which Dr. Moore's mother and grandmother suffered from. She successfully treated her mother using regenerative substances and micro-dosing Semaglutide.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
6 videos
A gastrointestinal problem that can be controlled by vagus nerve stimulation.
diabetes
6 videos
Linked to nitric oxide deficiency, as nitric oxide production is necessary for insulin signaling, and its loss leads to insulin resistance.
Metabolic Syndrome
6 videos
A cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Hypertension
5 videos
Stage two hypertension was diagnosed in a 'cardio-ager' participant, aligning with their rapid cardiovascular aging profile.
Down syndrome
5 videos
Genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome, detectable in embryo analysis.
Type 1 diabetes
5 videos
A disease for which Makary hopes to see a cure or meaningful treatment during his term.
atherosclerosis
5 videos
The buildup of plaques in the arteries, caused by an imbalance between lipid deposition and removal.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
5 videos
A psychological disorder potentially treatable with deep brain stimulation.
cardiovascular disease
5 videos
The leading cause of death worldwide, strongly linked to high blood pressure, which is often a consequence of nitric oxide deficiency.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
4 videos
Discussed as a condition where restricting fruit intake may be necessary to improve metabolic health.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
4 videos
A condition that is included under the umbrella term 'neurodiversity'.
Laron Syndrome
4 videos
A form of dwarfism found in a close-knit community in Ecuador and Peru, linked to a lack of growth hormone receptor.
Lynch syndrome
4 videos
A genetic condition heavily associated with an increased risk of colon cancer and other types of cancer.
Cushing's Disease
4 videos
A condition characterized by extremely high cortisol levels, an extreme the guest was taught about in medical school.
Trump Derangement Syndrome
3 videos
Discussed as a rhetorical tool used to dismiss criticism of Trump, particularly how the focus on 'crazy' statements can be a distraction. Destiny expresses regret for internalizing this and being too cautious about criticizing Trump.
Addison's Disease
3 videos
A condition where adrenals do not produce enough cortisol, exemplified by JFK's condition, an extreme the guest was taught about in medical school.
depression
3 videos
Mentioned as a condition with significant genetic influence, though less than autism.
bipolar disorder
3 videos
Referred to as a condition with high heritability, but less so than autism.
insulin resistance
3 videos
A condition where the body's cells don't respond well to insulin, leading to high blood insulin levels and increased risk of heart disease and weight gain.
Pancreatic cancer
3 videos
Mentioned as one of the diseases detected early through comprehensive health profiling, including whole-body MRIs.
Post-Finasteride Syndrome
3 videos
A controversial but recognized condition where men experience irreversible sexual and neurological symptoms (ED, libido loss, depression, suicidal ideation) even after stopping finasteride. The mechanism is thought to involve silencing of key neurosteroid genes.
obesity
3 videos
A health issue in children with alarmingly increasing rates in the US, linked to poor diet and lifestyle choices facilitated by culture and corporations.
Dementia
3 videos
Matthew Walker's initial PhD research involved studying people with dementia and observing how sleep centers in the brain were affected, leading him to investigate the potential causal link between sleep problems and dementia.
Sleep Apnea
3 videos
A serious sleep disorder Busta Rhymes suffered from due to his weight gain, leading to severe difficulty breathing and a collapsed breathing passage.
Stockholm syndrome
3 videos
A psychological phenomenon observed during a 1970s bank robbery in Stockholm where hostages developed positive feelings towards their captors, demonstrating how individuals can become subservient to a dominant 'parent' figure.
Sickle cell disease
3 videos
A genetic blood disorder used as an example to illustrate the challenges and eventual solutions in DNA testing.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
3 videos
A genetic condition characterized by uncontrolled eating, used as an analogy to describe the appetite-stimulating effects of some GHRPs.
binge eating disorder
3 videos
An eating disorder with features similar to bulimia but typically without purging, characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive eating.
Prostate cancer
3 videos
Mentioned as one of the diseases detected early through comprehensive health profiling, including whole-body MRIs.
Peyronie's disease
3 videos
A common condition affecting 5-10% of men involving scar tissue formation in the penis, leading to curvature and making sex challenging, with effective treatments available.
Tourette Syndrome
3 videos
A form of neurodivergence the host, Eric, was diagnosed with at age two, influencing his perspective on generalizable advice.
breast cancer
3 videos
Used in an analogy to highlight that many different underlying genetic changes can lead to the same diagnosis.
Cushing's syndrome
3 videos
A medical condition characterized by hyper-elevated cortisol levels, presenting with symptoms like a rounded face and fat accumulation around the midsection.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2 videos
Mentioned as a similar syndrome to long COVID, which is also not well understood.
Meniere's disease
2 videos
A disorder affecting the inner ear, which Jessie J developed, causing her to go deaf in one ear and impacting her ability to sing.
Marfan Syndrome
2 videos
A genetic disease of the blood vessels that can make exercise dangerous for individuals due to concerns about aortic dissection.
Endometrial Cancer
2 videos
A type of cancer affecting the lining of the uterus, risk of which is increased by estrogen alone in women with a uterus, hence the need for progestin.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
2 videos
A mood disorder linked to changes in seasons, with symptoms typically worse in shorter, darker winter days; treated with bright light exposure.
coronary artery disease
2 videos
A disease where the arteries on top of the heart become blocked, often due to plaque buildup. It's the number one cause of death globally.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
2 videos
Infants breastfed are 31% less likely to develop this condition.
Pre-diabetes
2 videos
A condition where glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as diabetes. It affects a significant portion of the population, often without their knowledge.
Serotonin Syndrome
2 videos
A potentially fatal condition that can occur when mixing Ayahuasca with certain antidepressants like SSRIs.
Major Depressive Disorder
2 videos
A psychiatric disorder diagnosed based on symptoms including anhedonia, hopelessness, and depressed mood, which optogenetics has helped to study at a cellular level.
Klinefelter Syndrome
2 videos
A genetic abnormality (XXY chromosome) in men, leading to infertility, gynecomastia, and typically low testosterone, requiring treatment with testosterone to raise levels, especially if fertility is not a concern.
Fragile X syndrome
2 videos
The first identified and most common genetic cause of autism, caused by a mutation in the fmr1 gene, characterized by an exaggerated mGluR signaling.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
2 videos
A condition characterized by challenges in attention, focus, and working memory, often associated with dopamine system function.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
2 videos
A well-established negative outcome of drinking during pregnancy, leading to cognitive and physical malformations.
parsonage-turner syndrome
2 videos
Also known as mixed brachial plexopathy, a nerve problem that can cause an indented pectoralis muscle.
cancer
2 videos
A life-threatening condition that the immune system defends against.
Turner syndrome
2 videos
A genetic condition caused by a missing or damaged second X chromosome, detectable through PGT-A tests.
Epilepsy
2 videos
A neurological disorder characterized by seizures, for which brain stimulation has been shown to be beneficial based on Stanford-led trials.
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
2 videos
A rare and severe complication Dr. Hallberg developed, likely due to Gemcitabine, characterized by multi-organ failure and high mortality.
Anxiety
2 videos
A psychological state resulting from the uncertainties and demands of Protestant faith, particularly regarding salvation and divine favor.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
2 videos
The most common endocrine abnormality in women of reproductive age (5-13% prevalence), characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovary morphology, strongly linked to cardiovascular risk through insulin resistance.
Reye's Syndrome
2 videos
A rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, particularly affecting children and teenagers, linked to aspirin use.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
2 videos
A condition Makary hopes to see powerful treatments for, especially among veterans.
Foot-and-mouth disease
2 videos
A disease mentioned as another example of a containment failure in biology from the 1990s in the UK, but one that didn't cause enough human harm to significantly alter behavior regarding risky research.
Kabuki Syndrome
2 videos
A rare genetic disease with neurological abnormalities and seizures, where the ketogenic diet has been shown to be therapeutic by silencing these abnormalities.
Timothy Syndrome
2 videos
A genetic form of autism caused by a single letter mutation in a calcium channel gene, leading to severe presentation including intellectual disability and epilepsy. Dr. Pasca's lab developed a therapeutic for this condition.
Angelman Syndrome
2 videos
A neurological disorder known to be seizure-responsive to the ketogenic diet; animal models showed improved learning and memory with ketone ester administration.
Asperger Syndrome
2 videos
A previous diagnostic label for individuals with autism-like traits but preserved cognitive and language skills, which was subsumed under ASD in the DSM-5.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
2 videos
A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking emotions, including inappropriately seductive behavior and an excessive need for approval.
Heart disease
2 videos
A leading cause of death, for which high blood pressure is a major risk factor partially mitigated by vitamin C.
Mad Cow Disease
2 videos
A brain disease in cattle (BSE) that led to a need for more comprehensive tracking of food sources, driving the development of more data-rich codes.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
2 videos
A severe lung condition characterized by pulmonary edema and hypoxia, a complication of severe COVID-19 and other critical illnesses. Discussed in relation to ACE2 receptors and Vitamin C.
Tourette's Syndrome
2 videos
A neurological condition Lewis Capaldi was diagnosed with, which explained his physical tics and helped him understand his anxiety symptoms better.
Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
1 video
A nomenclature coined by Dr. Vondher Wright to describe the collection of pain, inflammation, and musculoskeletal issues (like arthralgia, frozen shoulder, sarcopenia, tendon problems) experienced by women due to estrogen loss during menopause.
Testicular cancer
1 video
Used as a comparison to highlight the lack of public awareness and advertising for male suicide compared to other health issues.
Genital Urinary Syndrome of Menopause
1 video
Thinning and loss of elasticity in the vaginal and urinary tissues due to estrogen decline, leading to UTIs and painful intercourse.
Kurt Syndrome
1 video
A rare condition where a person believes they are already dead or do not exist.
Central Diabetes Insipidus
1 video
A disorder characterized by excessive thirst and urination, potentially linked to very low vasopressin production. Researchers are investigating if a subset of autistic children exhibit these symptoms.
Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome
1 video
A coronavirus that emerged in 2012, it is mentioned as the second major coronavirus pandemic of the 21st century.
autism spectrum disorder level one
1 video
The mildest level of ASD, requiring support.
Luminal breast cancer
1 video
A type of breast cancer where malignant tissue shows significant epigenetic age acceleration, much higher than observed in blood.
celiac disease
1 video
An autoimmune disorder causing the gut to become leaky, leading to inflammation and premature coronary artery disease.
Guillain-Barré syndrome
1 video
An exceptionally rare side effect associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
War on cancer
1 video
Used as an example of a framing that motivates action, suggesting that framing global challenges like pandemics or climate change as 'wars' could increase engagement.
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
1 video
A disease seen in young women where the heart may have about a 25% reduction in mass, similar to spinal cord injury patients.
microvascular disease
1 video
Dysfunction of tiny capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, affecting organ function.
Kidney disease
1 video
A serious medical condition for which pig kidney transplants, using CRISPR, are being explored as a potential treatment.
Black Pod Disease
1 video
A fungal disease affecting cocoa trees, which spread due to increased rainfall from El Niño, significantly reducing cocoa production.
Hashimoto's disease
1 video
An autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland, which Dr. Cole notes is a common condition among his patients.
Cancer therapy
1 video
Medical application of accelerators, specifically using neutron beams for soft tissue cancers.
Tariff Derangement Syndrome (TDS)
1 video
A play on "Trump Derangement Syndrome," this term reflects a persistent, irrational opposition to tariffs by some, even when market data shows otherwise.