Syphilis and gonorrhea reach record levels

May. 10, 2018

Infectious diseases like gonorrhea and hepatitis A are at epidemic levels. Syphilis and chlamydia are at record highs. These diseases are roaring back for several reasons, one has to do with energy conservation.

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A Wave of Resurgent Epidemics Has Hit the U.S.

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Guest:

Melinda Wenner Moyer - Scientific American Contributing Editor - @lindy2350

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or

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