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Episodes 16

Avg. Duration 17m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

54%

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Science Behind the Headlines, a podcast by UofL Health, the leading, regional academic health system serving Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding counties. From research to education, technology to innovation, our experts are transforming the health of the communities we serve. In each episode, join us as we take a deep dive into the health care topics that matter most to you.

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Recent Episodes

S2E16 Aditya Verma, M.D. | Eye Care

Jun 15, 2026 16m Transcript

Science Behind The Headlines | Episode 16: Aditya Verma, M.D. | Eye CareIn this episode, we sit down with Aditya Verma, M.D., to explore how vision is affected by age and why routine eye care is…

S2E15 Elizabeth Bruenderman, M.D. | Weight Loss Pt. 1

May 29, 2026 17m Transcript

Expert Insights: How UofL Health Guides Patients Through Weight Loss OptionsWe sat down with Elizabeth Bruenderman, M.D., to discuss the Advanced Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Clinic at UofL…

S2E14 Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. | Living Kidney Donor Program

Apr 27, 2026 20m

Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D. – Living Kidney Donor Program"Dialysis keeps you alive, but transplantation gives you life."In this episode, Gaurav Rajashekar, M.D., sheds light on the life-changing impact…

S2E13 Guneet Sarai, M.D. | Neurofibromatosis

Apr 21, 2026 13m

Guneet Sarai, M.D. – Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis is a complex, lifelong condition that often begins in childhood—but care shouldn’t stop there. In this episode, we explore how Guneet Sarai,…

S2E12 Josh Abecassis, M.D. | Brain Bypass and Revascularization Program

Mar 10, 2026 19m

Josh Abecassis, M.D. – Brain Bypass and Revascularization ProgramPatients once had to leave the state for this surgery — now they’re traveling to Kentucky for care from the UofL Health Brain Bypass…

S2E11 Mrinali Shetty, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 2

Feb 26, 2026 13m

Mrinali Shetty, M.D. – Matters of the Heart Pt. 2“You cannot pour from an empty cup.” In this episode, we sit down with Mrinali Shetty, M.D., to talk about women’s heart health — and why…

S2E10 Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D. | Matters of the Heart Pt. 1

Feb 13, 2026 16m

Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D. – Matters of the Heart Pt. 1“You have two kidneys and two lungs — but only one heart.”In this episode, we sit down with Yuvraj Chowdhury, M.D., a high-risk interventional…

S2E9 Matthew Bozeman, M.D. | Burn Center

Jan 30, 2026 17m

UofL Health – UofL Hospital – Burn CenterUofL Health – UofL Hospital is home to Kentucky’s first and only verified Burn Center, treating more than 300 patients each year from across the tri-state…

S2E8 Elizabeth Burckardt, M.D. | Voice Center

Jan 15, 2026 14m

UofL Health – Louisville Center for Voice CareWe are a unique specialty in the world of medicine.” Join Elizabeth Burckardt, M.D., a laryngologist with UofL Health – Louisville Center for Voice Care,…

S1E7 Bridget Hittepole, M.D., FACP | Weight Management

Dec 18, 2025 23m

Weight Management“You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.” Bridget Hittepole, M.D., FACP, primary care physician with a focus on health obesity and weight management joins us to talk about…

S1E6 Stephen Taylor, M.D. | Holiday Depression

Dec 04, 2025 13m

Holiday Depression“Mental health is not a taboo subject.” Dr. Stephen Taylor, chief medical officer at UofL Health – Peace Hospital, talks about the impacts on mental health brought on by the change…

S1E5 Victor van Berkel, M.D., Ph.D. | Lung Cancer

Nov 20, 2025 19m

Lung CancerKentucky and West Virginia rank highest in the United States for tobacco use and lung cancer deaths. Victor Van Berkel, M.D., Ph.D., division chief of thoracic surgery with UofL Health,…

S1E4 Brian Dong, M.D. | Breast Cancer

Nov 06, 2025 22m

Breast Cancer"I wouldn’t recommend a clinical trial that I wouldn’t do myself.” Brian Dong, M.D., a breast oncologist for UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center and assistant professor of Medicine with…

S1E3 Christa Nnoromele, M.D. | Spinal Cord

Oct 23, 2025 17m

Spinal Cord“My goal is to never tell my patients never,” says Christa Nnoromele, M.D., with UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, a part of UofL Health – Brain & Spine…

S1E2 Robert Emmons, M.D., FACP | CAR T-Cell

Oct 09, 2025 21m

CAR T-CellLearn about medical breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. Join Robert Emmons, M.D., FACP, hematologist and oncologist with UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center, professor of…

S1E1 Jennifer Daily, M.D., CASQM, FAAFP | Sports Medicine

Sep 25, 2025 20m

UofL Health – Sports MedicineJoin Jennifer Daily, M.D., CASQM, FAAFP, medical director for UofL Health – Sports Medicine as she talks about the unique specialty of sports medicine and how her team…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Science Behind the Headlines have?

Science Behind the Headlines has published 16 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Science Behind the Headlines still active?

Science Behind the Headlines is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 17m.

How do I contact Science Behind the Headlines for sponsorship or guest appearances?