Casey Beros
Health journalist and author of Next of Kin, offering lived experience and practical guidance on caregiving, planning and end-of-life conversations.
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Jan 11, 2026 • 2h 1min
Healthy Living - January 11th
Dr. Ben Herbert, a researcher specializing in xenotransplantation, discusses the potential of pig organs for human transplants and the ethical concerns involved. Professor Steve Nichols explains CRISPR gene editing’s impact on lipid disorders, detailing human trials targeting ANGPTL3. Professor Stephen Robertson contrasts A1 and A2 milk, revealing A2's benefits for cognition in the elderly. Dr. Clay Gollage links shingles vaccination to reduced dementia risk, while Mark Polizzotto explores new RNA polymerase therapies for cancer. Casey Beros shares caregiver strategies amidst the 'sandwich generation' challenge.
Dec 2, 2025 • 57min
dying well: planning, caregiving & facing death with dignity
In this engaging discussion, health journalist and author Casey Beros shares insights from her book, Next of Kin. She delves into what constitutes a 'good death' and emphasizes the importance of open conversations about death. Casey recounts her journey as a primary caregiver for her father with mesothelioma, revealing the emotional complexities of caregiving often faced by families. She offers practical tips for navigating difficult discussions, creating pre-death rituals, and the role of death doulas, all while highlighting the unexpected richness found in final years.
