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TED Health

TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives

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Show overview

TED Health has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 311 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 24 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by TED.

Episodes
311
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
15 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes

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The Data Center Next Door with Dr. Jacoby Wilson | from TED Tech

Jun 23, 202627 min

A medical mythbuster's mission to improve health care | Joel Bervell (re-release)

Jun 16, 202628 min

Athletes fear concussions—why don’t they report them? | Ben Jones

Jun 9, 202620 min

The future of cancer treatment and immunotherapy with researcher Dr. Alicia Zhou

Jun 2, 202629 min

How your brain affects your mind with Alex Rosenthal and Susan G. Wardle

May 26, 202618 min

How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell

May 19, 202639 min

Silence and stillness, the universal medicine | Pico Iyer, Elise Hu

May 12, 202630 min

What are allergies — and how to get rid of them with Dr. Zachary Rubin

May 5, 202630 min

How to raise kids who can handle hard things | Kathryn Hecht

Apr 28, 202620 min

The psychology of forgiveness with Michael McCullough | from WorkLife with Adam Grant

Apr 21, 202630 min

The secrets to aging well with Zeke Emanuel

Apr 14, 202633 min

What medical dramas get right about dying with Katherine LaNasa, Tembi Locke, and Nikki Boyer

Apr 7, 202632 min

The doctor on a mission to build a healthier South Sudan with Yohanis Riek | from TED Talks Daily

Yohanis Riek went from herding cattle and fighting as a child soldier to becoming the first doctor in his community in South Sudan. He shares his journey to found a nonprofit bringing health care to remote communities — empowering locals to take charge of their own health, as the world's newest country finds its place in the world.(Following the talk, Lily James Olds, director of the TED Fellows program, interviews Riek on the effect of USAID withdrawal in South Sudan and why he’s choosing to stay in his home country to better serve local populations.)Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202629 min

A future without food poisoning? with Emma Bryce and Nicola Twilley

Food is supposed to nourish us, but what happens when it sends us to the hospital instead? In this episode, Emma Bryce asks whether it is safe to eat cookie dough. Then Nicola Twilley shares how the kitchen refrigerator transforms our lives – and our relationship to food.Talks FeaturedIs it really that bad to eat cookie dough? - Emma BryceHow the fridge changed food - Nicola TwilleyLearn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202622 min

How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico

DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing processes for damage reversal and repair. In this TEDx talk, Dr. Linda Chelico, a professor who research spans biochemistry, virology, and cancer biology, discuss how understanding DNA can lead to new insights on cancer treatments.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202619 min

Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to identifying which medicine works best with your DNA, Green argues that genomic sequencing isn’t just effective—it’s economical.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202635 min

How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder | from TED Tech

Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless of the participants' hearing abilities. Munder is joined onstage by ASL interpreter Christan Hansen and TED’s Hasiba Haq.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 20267 min

The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer

Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202620 min

The science of raising kids (Part 2): How to raise healthy kids with Dr. Shari Barkin

From negotiating food choices to limiting screen time, raising healthy kids is complicated—but it doesn’t have to be, says pediatrician Dr. Shari Barkin. Dr. Barkin joins Shoshana to talk about the ways caregivers can carve out 10 minutes of their day to model a healthy lifestyle and help everyone in the family thrive.Talk featured:Inside the mind of a newborn baby - Claudia Passos FerreiraLearn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202640 min

The science of raising kids (Part 1): Are you raising anxious kids? with Lenore Skenazy and Mathilde H. Ross

Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents. In this episode, Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence, lays out the unexpected benefits of letting our kids be a bit more “free range.” Then psychologist Mathilde H Ross makes the case on why parents should trust their instinct instead of chasing trends.Talks FeaturedWhy you should spend less time with your kids - Lenore SkenazyIs parenting advice leading to more anxious kids? - Mathilde H. RossLearn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202626 min
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