Episode 11 - Ticked Off: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases
05/04/2026 | 24 mins.
Ticks can do more than bite! They can trigger severe allergic reactions, chronic illness, and even life-threatening infections. Dr. Melanie Matheu and Dr. Zachary Rubin discuss what you need to know before your next hike.
Episode 12 - Seasonal Allergies Explained: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
05/04/2026 | 23 mins.
In this episode, Dr. Zachary Rubin (board-certified allergist) and Dr. Melanie Matheu (immunologist) break down: ✔️ When to see an allergist ✔️ Why pollen seasons are longer ✔️ The truth about “botanical sexism” ✔️ Thunderstorm asthma ✔️ What treatments actually work If allergies are running your life, this is the episode you need.
In this episode of From Bench to Bedside, Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu break down the most important and concerning moments from RFK Jr.’s April 2026 congressional testimony.
They analyze: The controversy around ADHD and “reparenting” claims The current measles outbreak and vaccine misinformation Medicaid cuts and what they actually mean for patients AHRQ funding cuts and why they matter for healthcare quality Misleading narratives around nutrition, food policy, and public health
This is a real-time, evidence-based discussion from two experts who understand both the science and the clinical impact.
Episode 9 - The Most Important Health Stories You Missed This Week
04/10/2026 | 30 mins.
It’s been a chaotic week in health and science, and a lot of critical stories are getting buried.
In this episode of From Bench to Bedside, Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu break down what actually matters right now, from overseas drug safety risks to measles outbreaks surging across the U.S., policy changes affecting vaccines, and what it all means for you.
Episode 8 - Grading HHS Under RFK Jr. and the Public Health Failures Behind It
03/21/2026 | 48 mins.
We went live to answer one big question: What grade does HHS deserve right now?
In this episode, we unpack the damage being done to public health, from vaccine policy chaos and agency brain drain to propaganda-style messaging, food policy confusion, and the deeper social determinants that actually shape health outcomes.
It’s a frank, lively conversation about what’s broken, what still deserves partial credit, and why oversimplified answers keep failing the public.
If you want science, context, and real talk, this one’s for you.
From Bench to Bedside is a science-forward medical podcast that cuts through the noise, the hype, and the misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Zachary Rubin, MD, a double board-certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist, and Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD, an immunologist, scientist and entrepreneur. This podcast brings you the combined perspectives of a medical doctor and PhD scientist on what’s actually happening in medicine, public health, and biomedical science.Each episode bridges the gap between what the research shows (“the bench”) and what patients experience in the real world (“the bedside”). We break down topics like vaccines, immune system myths, chronic illness claims, viral health trends, and breaking medical news using evidence, clinical reasoning, and scientific context.Whether you’re a clinician, scientist, student, or just someone trying to make sense of today’s health information landscape, From Bench to Bedside is here to help you think more clearly about health and medicine.🎙️ New episodes regularly📍 Educational content only; not medical advice
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