# Health Risks on The No Agenda Show Health Risks comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to April 2024. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – April 2024 - **Related topics:** [Health Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [Risk Management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-management.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [Dosimeter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dosimeter.md), [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Pc Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [Radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [Bacteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacteria.md), [Biting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biting.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Podcast Production, 5G Health Concerns, and Dvorak's Career - **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md) - **Published:** 2024-04-04 - **Time:** 1:10:32–1:13:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/podcast-production-5g-health-concerns-and-dvorak-s-career.md John C. Dvorak reflects on his departure from *PC Magazine*, attributing it to a column he wrote about the potential medical risks of 5G frequencies. The hosts discuss the transition from traditional journalism to the "No Agenda" model and appeal for listener support as Dvorak celebrates his 72nd birthday. Keywords: [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md) ### IQOS Launch, Nicotine Health Warnings - **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-08 - **Time:** 2:26:55–2:30:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/iqos-launch-nicotine-health-warnings.md Philip Morris is preparing to launch IQOS, a non-combustible tobacco heating system, in the U.S. market to capture the vaping audience. Meanwhile, medical experts warn that nicotine itself, even without tobacco, poses risks to cardiovascular health and brain development in young adults. The segment contrasts modern pharmaceutical solutions for anxiety with the traditional use of nicotine and caffeine. Keywords: [iqos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iqos.md), [philip morris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philip-morris.md), smokeless tobacco, [nicotine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicotine.md), [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### John C. Dvorak, PC Magazine De-platforming, 5G Health Concerns - **Episode:** [1105: BOMBSHELL!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-20 - **Time:** 1:29:39–1:31:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell/chapter/john-c-dvorak-pc-magazine-de-platforming-5g-health-concerns.md John C. Dvorak describes being "de-platformed" by PC Magazine after 35 years following a column he wrote regarding the potential health risks of 5G technology. He discovered that his original article had been removed from the magazine's archives and replaced with a pro-5G piece by a different author. This incident sparked a deeper investigation into the suppression of negative reporting on the wireless industry. Keywords: [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [pc magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pc-magazine.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [de-platforming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-platforming.md), [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### Risk Corridors, Hidden Obamacare Subsidies - **Episode:** [867: Wordy Durd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-09 - **Time:** 2:37:49–2:41:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/867-wordy-durd/chapter/risk-corridors-hidden-obamacare-subsidies.md The discussion focuses on "risk corridors," a hidden mechanism in the Affordable Care Act designed to bail out insurance companies. The hosts explain that while Marco Rubio curtailed some of these payments, taxpayers are still on the hook for billions. They argue the system was poorly designed and serves as a massive transfer of wealth to insurers. Keywords: [risk corridors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-corridors.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [subsidies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subsidies.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md) ### UnitedHealth Group, Obamacare Exit and Profit Margins - **Episode:** [818: Document 17](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-21 - **Time:** 42:00–47:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/818-document-17/chapter/unitedhealth-group-obamacare-exit-and-profit-margins.md UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest health insurer, announces its withdrawal from most Obamacare exchanges due to financial losses. Despite claims of losing money on the exchanges, the company reported a $53 billion gross profit over the last 12 months, leading to skepticism about their motivations for pulling out. Keywords: [unitedhealth group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unitedhealth-group.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), net profit, [risk management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-management.md) ### Risk Assessment, Ebola vs Gun Violence Comparison - **Episode:** [762: 400,000 A-Bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-04 - **Time:** 18:10–22:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/risk-assessment-ebola-vs-gun-violence-comparison.md Media commentators like Chris Hayes have compared the scale of the national response to the Ebola virus to the perceived lack of action regarding gun violence. Critics argue that these comparisons often ignore other major causes of death, such as cancer or automobile accidents, which result in significantly higher annual fatalities. Keywords: [chris hayes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-hayes.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [ebola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebola.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [risk assessment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-assessment.md) ### Vodka Eyeballing and the Movie "Kevin and Perry" - **Episode:** [274: GaGa vs Bieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-30 - **Time:** 44:47–46:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber/chapter/vodka-eyeballing-and-the-movie-kevin-and-perry.md The hosts confirm the reality of "vodka eyeballing," a trend where individuals pour vodka directly into their eyes to get drunk faster. The practice is traced back to the 2000 British film "Kevin and Perry Go Large" starring Harry Enfield. Despite the risk of blindness, the trend has reportedly gained traction on YouTube among young people. Keywords: [vodka eyeballing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vodka-eyeballing.md), harry enfield, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), teen trends, [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### TSA Radiation Safety Standards and Dosimeter Bans - **Episode:** [254: Final Jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-21 - **Time:** 23:00–27:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy/chapter/tsa-radiation-safety-standards-and-dosimeter-bans.md The safety of TSA scanners is questioned, noting that while institutions like Johns Hopkins approve certain radiation standards, the specific machines in airports have not been independently tested. An anecdote describes how TSA agents are reportedly forbidden from wearing dosimeters, which are standard for medical professionals working with X-rays. The hosts suggest this policy prevents the collection of data regarding actual radiation exposure levels. Keywords: [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [dosimeter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dosimeter.md), [x-ray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-ray.md), [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### UCSF Radiation Warning, TSA Dosimeter Ban - **Episode:** [250: Transportation Sexual Assault (TSA)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/250-transportation-sexual-assault-tsa.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-04 - **Time:** 42:42–45:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/250-transportation-sexual-assault-tsa/chapter/ucsf-radiation-warning-tsa-dosimeter-ban.md Physicists at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) issued a memo questioning the safety of X-ray backscatter technology, noting that the energy is concentrated on the skin. The hosts report that the TSA has banned its own employees from wearing dosimeters to measure radiation exposure, allegedly to prevent public alarm. This lack of transparency regarding radiation levels is presented as a significant health scandal for both workers and travelers. Keywords: [ucsf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ucsf.md), x-ray backscatter, [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [dosimeter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dosimeter.md), skin cancer, [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### Teen Vampire Biting Trend, Twilight Influence - **Episode:** [216: Doomsday is Tomorrow](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/216-doomsday-is-tomorrow.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-11 - **Time:** 1:53:51–1:56:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/216-doomsday-is-tomorrow/chapter/teen-vampire-biting-trend-twilight-influence.md A CBS report highlights a trend of teenagers biting each other to express devotion, inspired by the "Twilight" franchise. Health experts warn of the bacterial risks associated with human bites, while the hosts suggest the trend is a byproduct of a culture that criminalizes other forms of teen expression. Keywords: [vampires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vampires.md), twilight, [biting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biting.md), teens, [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md), [bacteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacteria.md) ### Progressive Insurance, Actuarial Data, and Genetic Risk Management - **Episode:** [184: All Your DNA \[sic\]Belong To Us](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/184-all-your-dna-sic-belong-to-us.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-21 - **Time:** 39:06–43:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/184-all-your-dna-sic-belong-to-us/chapter/progressive-insurance-actuarial-data-and-genetic-risk-management.md The hosts discuss the history of Progressive Insurance, noting its origins as a data-driven company that used actuarial tables to predict driver risk. They argue that the insurance industry's ultimate goal is to acquire DNA data to perform advanced risk management, potentially denying coverage to individuals based on genetic predispositions to diseases. They warn that the "nothing to hide" argument regarding privacy fails to account for how personal data can be used for financial exclusion. Keywords: [progressive insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progressive-insurance.md), [risk management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-management.md), actuarial tables, dna data, [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md) ### Terahertz Radiation, DNA Damage, and ANSI Standards - **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md) - **Published:** 2010-01-10 - **Time:** 30:08–33:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/terahertz-radiation-dna-damage-and-ansi-standards.md Research from Los Alamos National Laboratory suggests that terahertz radiation used in airport scanners may cause damage to human DNA. The hosts highlight the lack of long-term health studies on millimeter-wave technology and the difficulty in accessing ANSI safety standards. They note that existing safety guidelines often focus on the operators of the machinery rather than the passengers being scanned. Keywords: terahertz radiation, [millimeter wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millimeter-wave.md), [dna damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-damage.md), los alamos national laboratory, ansi standards, [health risks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-risks.md) ### Aviation Insurance, Health Care Financing Parallels - **Episode:** [122: Sebelius Double Speak](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/122-sebelius-double-speak.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-16 - **Time:** 14:47–16:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/122-sebelius-double-speak/chapter/aviation-insurance-health-care-financing-parallels.md Aviation insurance restrictions prevent non-employees from hitching rides on empty Boeing ferry flights due to liability concerns. 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