The recent outbreak of human-communicable Hantavirus on a cruise ship continues to change rapidly and the U.S. continues to lag behind other nations in its response. This week on Sawbones, an update on the situation and some thoughts about the future of disease management in a country that seems uninterested in doing so.
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Sawbones: Hantavirus
05/12/2026 | 43 mins.
In what may be our most requested episode of all time, Dr. Sydnee addresses the hantavirus outbreak in the headlines, looks at its history and evaluates just how badly the U.S. is handling the situation.
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First Nations Development Institute: https://www.firstnations.org/
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Sawbones: Can Black Widow Venom Cure Diabetes?
05/05/2026 | 42 mins.
After all the listener support, it’s only fair we give back! “We” meaning Dr. Sydnee is giving back to the listeners by answering their medical questions! Can hanging upside-down cause lasting damage? Are hangnails random or is it part of my life choices? Why did the black plague end? Does flexing my calves strengthen my bladder? And how many living cells are in poop?
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/
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Sawbones: Milk, Part 2 - Government Cheese
04/28/2026 | 50 mins.
Are you ready to lose your mind about dairy and look at your charcuterie board differently? Justin tells Dr. Sydnee all about the inflated demand for milk, how good for you dairy actually is, and how the United States came to have a giant bunker of cheese in Missouri
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Sawbones: Milk, Part 1 - Lactose Intolerance
04/21/2026 | 41 mins.
Why do some people have stomachaches when they drink or eat dairy products? Dr. Syndee and Justin talk about lactose and lactase to explain that it's really those who can drink milk who are the outliers and answer the very important question: is school milk racist?
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
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