The Bandana

No literally, please wash your hands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluebandana/message

So much goes on behind the scenes in the electronic waste management industry. Let's take a deep dive into the sketchy side of things... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebluebandana/message

You read the title correctly, universal healthcare exists in the U.S. Massachusetts has their ish together, and in this episode I'll explain why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Who knew NASA contributed to a facet of public health? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Welcome to Season 3! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

One year after Texas SB8 went into effect, abortion battles are seen across the nation. Abortion rights at stake in the US have shaken the world this summer. Check the YouTube video for this episode for links to abortion funds. Thank you for listening in this season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

In the season finale, this episode discusses steps to care for someone experiencing a convulsive seizure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Running a marathon is one of the greatest joys anyone can partake in. What's the catch? You shouldn't do the big 26.2 without some training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Estrogen has the power to do many good things for all types of people. A downside? - a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Utilize preventive medicine and learn about how to perform breast exams at home. Additional reading: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/feminizing-hormones-increase-risk-in-trans-women --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

I admittedly learned that raw cookie dough is more dangerous than I thought. Raw eggs are one thing, but there's one more risk that is not widely known. Learn more here! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

https://www.rivier.edu/academics/online/resources/program-resources/top-10-public-health-challenges/ Have you ever wondered how a public health professional approaches different issues? You get to have some insights into the mindset of a public health perspective in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

In this special episode, I tell my DNA test story, give insights into being an adopted child, and reveal the results. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Have you ever wondered how cycle calculations work? Or how to do so yourself? Look no further than this episode of The Bandana. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

You may know more about preventive medicine than you thought... Head to my YouTube channel for subtitles in English and Spanish! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Listen to me proposing an idea on a temporary solution to the current baby formula shortage. Are you on board? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

CORRECTION (4:54) - I meant to say "abortion bans", not "abortion laws". Get out of trouble (not in trouble). This PSA guides you through safe alcohol consumption with summer around the corner! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Content warning: throughout this episode, body image and weight loss mentioned. Ah yes, the keto diet. What is it really for? How does it work? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Valentine's day just passed, but hopefully not an STI. I talked about my formal sex education: what was taught, what it was like, and how teachers approached it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Imagine this: You just got a new tattoo. You also want to appeal to your morality and donate blood. You got temporarily deferred. Why? Listen and found out why you couldn't donate, according to the eligibility rules set in place. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Pregnancy is all about the parents and their new way of life around the corner. There are some well-known restrictions during pregnancy like sushi and caffeine, but did you know that certain beauty and skincare products are restricted during pregnancy? Let's dive into that. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

"A greater-than-expected number of cancer cases that occurs within a group of people in a geographic area over a period of time." - CDC, Cancer Clusters As horrendous as they are, I wanted to teach you guys about something that not even I knew about until I was 19. This brief episode covers a public health problem that goes by the (alliterative) name of cancer clusters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

I took a little break from the education and wanted to do this fun Q+A so you can get to know me as your host for the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Take a sample HESI test with me! https://nursehub.com/free-hesi-a2-practice-test/ After not having taken an anatomy class for almost two years, I attempted to take the anatomy section of a HESI exam to see what my score would be. Did I retain enough information to pass? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Make it make SENSE... ha, get it? Okay, the lame jokes are over. For now. I sent out a survey asking my followers which of their five senses they would lose. In addition, I provided some personal insights and some fun facts on why humans have a sense of smell. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

TW: drug use/abuse Today we delve into steroid use and its effects on the human body. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Epidemiology has been the pinnacle of COVID-19 pandemic studies. This study of the spread of diseases has surely risen in prominence over the past year and a half. In this episode, we'll talk about some basic ideas, definitions, and I even threw in a random fun fact about the North Sentinel Island. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

I would hope you know this, but your body needs protein. Your organs need protein (amongst other things) to function and keep you alive. I went through a table from Johns Hopkins University that lists different amounts of protein in the meats we eat often here in the U.S. Don't worry, my vegans get their share as I cover beans and legumes too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Inspired by last week, we'll deep dive into other UNhealthy trends. Did you know that diet-conscious ice cream ironically has antifreeze? Or that celery juice is not as healthy as it sounds? Let's look into that and much more. The article I read in this episode is from Society19. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

NOTE: 01:45 - an 8 oz cup of coffee has 95 mg of caffeine, not 200** The internet has always been full of dumb challenges, no doubt. One of the latest trends that has taken TikTok by storm is something called "dry scooping". Today, we sit down and listen to me candidly judge this trend and the stupidity of the people behind its popularity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Possible content warning: blood Donating blood is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy as long as you're taking care of your body. Let's talk pre-donation, donation, and post-donation guidelines... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

In this episode, I talk about my product recommendations for people with sensitive skin like me, a little bit of my eczema journey, and a bonus segment over my favorite cruelty-free makeup brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

Birth control comes in several different forms and types! If you need help picking the right one for you, look no further than this episode. I do advise discussing birth control with a physician before any courses are started. All info in this episode comes from Planned Parenthood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

I did it guys - I'm on Spotify now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

UV protection goes beyond sunscreen. Find out fun facts such as how wearing SPF every day protects you, what albedo is, why spray sunscreen is not as effective as you may think, and more in this myth-busting episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message

You know how birds and reptiles lay eggs? What if I told you that humans do that too... just not in the way birds and reptiles do. Learn all about ovulation in this pilot episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebluebandana/message