Welcome to Science Behind the Headlines, a podcast by UofL Health, the leading, regional academic health system serving Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding counties. From research to education, technology to innovation, our experts are transforming the health of the communities we serve. In each episode, join us as we take a deep dive into the health care topics that matter most to you.
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate
In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Mullins, APRN (https://uoflhealth.org/provider/nicholas-mullins-psychiatry/), to discuss the realities of substance use disorder and the misconceptions that often surround it. He explains how addiction can affect anyone, regardless of income, education level, profession or background and why stereotypes often create an inaccurate picture of what addiction looks like.
He also shares insights into the substance abuse program at UofL Health, highlighting the importance of addressing both addiction and the underlying mental health challenges that often accompany it. Learn how an integrated approach to psychiatric care and substance use treatment is helping patients on their path to recovery and long-term wellness.
15 Sept 2026
Rodolfo Zamora, M.D. | Falls Prevention
Falls Are the Leading Cause of Emergency Department Visits – Prevention Matters
Falls can happen to anyone, but many are preventable. In this episode, UofL Health sits down with Rodolfo Zamora, M.D., (https://uoflhealth.org/provider/rodolfo-zamora-orthopedics/) to discuss the importance of falls prevention, common risk factors and simple steps people can take to reduce their risk. From creating a safer home environment to understanding how diet and exercise, balance and mobility can contribute to falls, Dr. Zamora shares practical tips to help people stay safe, active and independent.
25 Aug 2026
Jason Chesney, M.D., Ph.D. | Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs)
In this episode, Jason Chesney, M.D., Ph.D. (https://uoflhealth.org/provider/jason-chesney-medical-oncology/), shares how the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center (https://uoflhealth.org/locations/brown-cancer-center/) is leading the way in immunotherapy—attracting patients nationwide and advancing treatments like tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) therapy (https://uoflhealth.org/locations/brown-cancer-center/services/cellular-therapy/), which strengthens the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.
He also addresses Kentucky’s high cancer death rate and the urgent need for access to quality care, while highlighting how clinical trials are saving lives today and shaping a future where the next generation may not have to face cancer at all.
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