Episode 12 - Seasonal Allergies Explained: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

Episode 12 - Seasonal Allergies Explained: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)

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.

Episode 11 - Ticked Off: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases

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 10 - RFK Jr. Testimony Breakdown: Measles, Medicaid Cuts & Misinformation EXPOSED

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

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

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.