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| 159 – Red Light Masks to Treat Wrinkles | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:34:24 | |
| 158 – The Enhanced Games – "a farce, an extremely dangerous one" | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:41:00 | |
| 157 – Case Challenge | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:54:08 | |
Two new medical mysteries for Chris and Aigul to unpack. Why did this 44-year-old woman with Chron's disease develop a rash and why did a teenage cyclist with double vision develop an unstable gait?
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| 156 – Pregnancy myths | 15 Oct 2025 | 01:05:34 | |
| 155 – Using Artificial Intelligence to teach critical thinking | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:42:46 | |
Jevin West joins Chris to talk about teaching critical thinking and whether AI is a force for good or a force for evil. Both of them have passed the Turing Test so all fellow humans are welcome.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) Red Pen Reviews: https://www.redpenreviews.org
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| 154 – Trump, RFK Jr, leucovorin, and autism | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:38:22 | |
| 153 - Saunas - are the health benefits real? | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:35:43 | |
Nick Tiller returns to discuss whether saunas actually have health benefits and possibly completely contradict himself after his previous episode about ice baths. We dig into the data from Kuopio and the Finnish Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor study and investigate whether there might be some risks associated with saunas.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) Nick's Skeptical Inquirer article on the subject of saunas: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/are-saunas-good-for-you-yes-but/
2) The study purporting to show a 60% benefit in cardiovascular risk https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2017.1387927#d1e290
3) A scientific review of the health benefits of sauns from the same authors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025619623000083
4) One of the few RCTs on the issue although it only uses surrogate endpoints: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00322.2023
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| 152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:33:56 | |
EPISODE 152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism. According to the Wall Street Journal, RFK Jr. and the HHS are planning to release a report claiming acetaminophen (Tylenol/paracetamol) is inked to autism spectrum disorder. The evidence says he's wrong. Not just because the better quality studies show no link, not just because autism is probably mostly genetic with some minor environmental factors impacting its prevalence, but also because the alternatives to Tylenol for pain/fever control are much worse.
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| 151 – Scrambler Therapy: how good is it at treating chronic pain | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:41:02 | |
A viewer question prompts Chris and Sophie to look into scrambler therapy. A medical therapy for chronic pain with a silly name that sounds like it should be pseudoscience, but actually isn't. How is it different from Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)? How good is the evidence and how much of the benefit is actually a placebo response.
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| 150 – How Scientific Skepticism Makes us More Empathetic | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:39:42 | |
Rodney Schmaltz joins Chris to talk about teaching scientific skepticism to university students. How does learning about Big Foot, debunking photos of fairies, and going on a ghost hunt make you better at debunking pseudoscience? Also, how to speak to believers in pseudoscience without making the other person hate you.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) Rodney's website that also hosts his Tedx talk: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/ 2) The Lilienfeld Alliance: https://sites.google.com/view/lilienfeldalliance/lilicon-2026?authuser=0 | |||
| 149 – Leaky Gut Syndrome | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:32:20 | |
Leaky Gut Syndrome. Always a favorite of the pseudoscience crowd. But is there any medical validity to the concept. Chris and Sophie look deep into the concept to find out if the diagnosis of Leaky Gut holds water or is just full of holes. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. | |||
| 148 – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:46:12 | |
The opening of a new private clinic spurs Chris and Sophie to ask whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is real medicine or pseudoscience. How does a magnetic field stimulate the brain and how is this different from electric convulsive therapy (ECT)? Also, a brief digression on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and other classic movies Sophie has never seen.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
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References: 1) A study on the efficacy of ECT by Slade et al. http://jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?doi=10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.1378 2) The accompany editorial on modern ECT use: Modern Electroconvulsive Therapy Vastly Improved yet Greatly Underused https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2633172 3) A study on the safety of ECT: Lancet Psychiatry study 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366(21)00168-1 4) Consensus statement on the use of Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (TMS) https://doi.org/10.4088/jcp.16cs109055) Network meta-analysis comparing different TMS modalities https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.3644 6) The durability of response after TMS treatment: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2018.10.001
7) RCT comparing ECT and TMS and showing ECT is more effective: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17202547/ 8) The older cochrane review from 2002 suggesting little benefit: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003493
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| 147 – Genetic Testing | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:40:31 | |
How does genetic testing help doctors treat patients? How accurate are private companies like 23andMe? Does knowing your genetic risk help people lead healthier lives or is it just a waste of time and money? Sophie had a bunch of questions about how genetic testing is used in everyday medical practice and Chris was here to answer!
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| 146 – Radon – the invisible houseguest | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:54:13 | |
Chris and Sophie tackle Radon, the odorless, colorless, tasteless and very toxic gas that is present in about 1 in 5 homes. Why do we care? How do you test for it? What should do about it? And why don't we talk about it more? Also Sophie's mind gets blown by a Patron question. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE
Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: 1) The 2024 Cross-Canada Radon Survey: https://crosscanadaradon.ca/survey/ 2) How Radon gets in your home: https://www.quebec.ca/en/housing-territory/healthy-living-environment/residential-radon 3) Where to order valid Radon tests: http://takeactiononradon.ca 4) Distribution of Radon geographically across Canada and the US: https://www.epa.gov/radon/epa-map-radon-zones-0 https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1655364/gaz-radon-normes-quebec-canada 5) Cochrane review on balneotherapy: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000518.pub2/full?contentLanguage=en | |||
| 145 – Case Challenge: rare and common cardiac conditions | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:39:02 | |
EPISODE 145 – Case Challenge: rare and common cardiac conditions Aigul returns with two new case challenges. The first is a very rare cardiac condition that Chris actually picked up on his first day of work (and made him a superstar for about a week). The other is a very common problem that highlights how difficult medical diagnosis can be in real life. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. | |||
| 144 – Mommy Myths | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:43:07 | |
Mommy forums are awash with medical misinformation. Robyn is back to discuss why some moms suggest drinking water melon juice instead of sunscreen, using castor oil to treat just about everything, and why most people seem to have forgotten that you shouldn't give honey to a baby.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) The Cochrane review about castor oil and pregnancy outcomes: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003099.pub2/full 2) A primer on the concept of immune amnesia and the complications of measles: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/inside-immune-amnesia
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| 143 – A possible diabetes cure using stem cells | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:44:57 | |
Sophie joins Chris to unpack a new study about using stem cell derived cells transplanted into the pancreas of people with Type 1 diabetes. The early results showed 10 of the 12 patients who got the transplant no longer needed insulin. But the therapy comes with some risks because nothing in medicine is risk free. Is there a cure for a diabetes? Is it possible to treat diabetes without changing your diet? Listen to the episode to find out!
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References: Links to the original story:
The publication in the New England Journal of Medicine | |||
| 142 – How metabolism changes as we age | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:35:46 | |
What is metabolism and does it "slow down" as we age? Can you hack your metabolism, as many social media influencers suggest? Guest co-host Pedro Mendes joins Dr. Chris Labos to discuss what your metabolism actually is, how you measure it, whether it changes as we age, and whether there is anything we can do that actually affects it.
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| 141 – Teaching kids how to navigate social media | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:34:49 | |
Stephanie Simoes is back to tell us about her new social media simulator, a kid-friendly mock social media feed filled with clickbait, logical fallacies, and dubious claims. The goal of the simulator is to teach kids how to surf the web safely and identify scams, tricks and fake news. Also, she throws a few more riddles Dr. Chris' way.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
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| 140 – Cholesterol denialism with Unbiased Science | 28 May 2025 | 00:50:22 | |
How did cholesterol denialism go from reasonable skepticism to pseudoscience? It's a question that needs to be asked with Ahseem Malhotra, who has denied the effectiveness of both statins and the covid-19 vaccines, being named chief medical advisor to MAHA. In this special collaborative episode with the Unbiased Science podcast, Dr. Chris Labos speaks with Drs. Jessica Steier and Sarah Scheinman on why it is so hard for the cholesterol skeptics of the past to change their minds.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/02/how-cholesterol-denialism-went-from-reasonable-skepticism-to-pseudoscience/ | |||
| 139 – Explaining the carnivore diet | 21 May 2025 | 00:53:44 | |
| 138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis? | 14 May 2025 | 01:05:34 | |
A new study claims that vitamin D can treat multiple sclerosis. But is this trial groundbreaking or an outlier? Dr. Chris Labos finds that the answer is far more complicated than a simple "yes" or "no".
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
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| 137 - What Grey's Anatomy got right, and really wrong | 07 May 2025 | 00:56:46 | |
Grey's Anatomy had a lot of fascinating medical cases… in between all the sex and work drama. After investing 20 years of her life watching the show, guest co-host Robyn Flynn puts some of the weirdest cases she's ever seen on the show to Dr. Chris Labos to find out which ones were based on real cases, which were absolutely impossible, and which ones had valuable teaching lessons built in.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
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| 136 - Does acupuncture work? | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:40:02 | |
| 135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:50:34 | |
Is beef tallow a healthier alternative to seed oils? Why have seed oils become the latest diet villain? And how did we get to the point that people are walking into restaurants with their own beef tallow and asking for chefs to cook with that instead? In this special collaborative episode with the Unbiased Science podcast, Dr. Chris Labos speaks with Drs. Jessica Steier and Sarah Scheinman about the state of food science.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
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You can check out the Unbiased Science podcast here: https://www.unbiasedscience.com/podcast
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| 134 – Medical Cannabis: where are we? | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:41:45 | |
Dr. Mark Ware joins Chris to discuss the state of the science for medical cannabis. Why should we be calling it cannabis and not marijuana? What are the challenges of studying something that is still illegal in the United States? How good is it at treating chronic pain and which of its health claims are mainly hype? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com.
Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. | |||
| 133 – IVF, infertility and pineapples | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:16:43 | |
In vitro fertilisation is almost 50 years old but still a victim of misunderstandings and myths. Guest co-host Robyn Flynn returns to walk Dr. Chris Labos through the IVF process from beginning to baby and explains why she found it more painful than actually giving birth. Plus, what is the age cut off, why does obesity matter, and why is the pineapple a symbol of IVF? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References:
Age of IVF as predictor of success doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2023.02.036
Success rates in older women doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.081
Surgical treatment of hydrosalpinx prior to IVF doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002125.pub3.
How smoking affects outcomes doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.09.073
How obesity affects outcomes doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.11.008
Aspirin in IVF doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004832.pub3
Acupuncture in IVF doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006920.pub3
Heparin treatment in IVF doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.005 | |||
| 132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof | 02 Apr 2025 | 01:04:29 | |
Ice baths, polar bear plunges and cold immersion promise a "treasure trove of benefits" according to wellness guru Wim Hof. On this episode, friend of the show Dr. Nick Tiller - author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science - and his British accent return to talk with Dr. Chris Labos. Both share near drowning experiences that should make you realize that even in a comedy podcast, cold plunges are no joke.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) The American Heart Association position on ice baths 2) A video talking about deaths associated with the Wim Hof method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu5CkkaHB1A 3) Nick Tiller's article on ice baths in Skeptical Inquirer https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/why-are-we-still-ice-bathing/ | |||
| 131 – Can 'sleepmaxxing' help you sleep better? | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:53:00 | |
From mouth taping to weighted blankets to blue light filters and melatonin. There's no shortage of "hacks" that will help you max out your sleep in this latest TikTok trend. Pedro Mendes returns to help Dr. Chris Labos sort through what is true, what is fluff, and what is just exploiting people's anxiety. Added bonus: we also learn which was the first show to air reruns on American network television. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: 1) Cochrane review on blue light filtering lenses https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013244.pub2/full
2) A systematic review on weighted blanket use | |||
| 130 – Is Bill Gates committing genocide? How to debunk misinformation. | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:42:52 | |
Is Bill Gates really trying to decrease the world's population by 15% using the covid vaccine? Was the gongshow that is Microsoft Office just a prelude to mass genocide? What would you do if a friend forwarded you a Ted Talk of Gates claiming exactly that? Would you assume it was a deep fake or edited to misrepresent what he said or is it even more complicated than that. Floris van Vugt joins to unravel the mystery of the billionaire's bluster and tell us if indeed there are microchips in our vaccines. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com.
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| 129 – These puzzles can teach kids about critical thinking | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:36:06 | |
Critikid.com is a website dedicated NOT to criticizing children but rather to teaching them critical thinking using games, riddles and puzzles. Founder Stephanie Simoes joins Dr. Chris Labos as he tries to solve the riddle of the magical cookie that turns mice pink. And why does the internet think Stephanie is anti-road? Plus, what is her super-duper secret project about teaching kids that social media is a cesspool of misinformation?
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References:
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| 128 – Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a cure-all? | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:45:56 | |
While it is proven to be lifesaving in carbon monoxide poisoning, is there any evidence that hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps with cerebral palsy, autism, long covid, migraines and many other conditions? Can HBOT be both a valid medical therapy and a pseudoscience? Guest co-host Pedro Mendes joins Dr. Chris Labos to parse out fact from fiction. Bonus points if you know the one condition where hyperbaric oxygen therapy is strictly contra-indicated.
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References:
Bouachour G, Cronier P, Gouello JP, Toulemonde JL, Talha A, Alquier P. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of crush injuries: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Trauma. 1996 Aug;41(2):333-9. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199608000-00023. PMID: 8760546.
Brannen AL, Still J, Haynes M, Orlet H, Rosenblum F, Law E, Thompson WO. A randomized prospective trial of hyperbaric oxygen in a referral burn center population. Am Surg. 1997 Mar;63(3):205-8. PMID: 9036884.
Lin ZC, Bennett MH, Hawkins GC, Azzopardi CP, Feldmeier J, Smee R, Milross C. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for late radiation tissue injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Aug 15;8(8):CD005005. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005005.pub5. PMID: 37585677; PMCID: PMC10426260.
Kranke P, Bennett MH, Martyn-St James M, Schnabel A, Debus SE, Weibel S. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic wounds. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jun 24;2015(6):CD004123. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004123.pub4. PMID: 26106870; PMCID: PMC7055586.
Collet JP, Vanasse M, Marois P, Amar M, Goldberg J, Lambert J, Lassonde M, Hardy P, Fortin J, Tremblay SD, Montgomery D, Lacroix J, Robinson A, Majnemer A. Hyperbaric oxygen for children with cerebral palsy: a randomised multicentre trial. HBO-CP Research Group. Lancet. 2001 Feb 24;357(9256):582-6. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(00)04054-x. PMID: 11558483.
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| 127 - The reality of living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:47:09 | |
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is more common than most people realize and with more far-reaching implications than it would initially seem. Guest co-host Robyn Flynn joins Dr. Chris Labos to talk about it's potential impact on fertility, cardiovascular health, and according to Robyn, that it's more painful than childbirth?!? We're going to have to look into that one.
You can also check out Robyn's podcast, Rebel Mom Boss https://open.spotify.com/show/4uMAsJS9ySR47iGYw8ExDo?si=bc68ddfcb0bd4f3f
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References: 1) Dutch Twin study about the role of genetics in PCOS:
2) Cochrane review on meds that improve fertility https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003053.pub6/full
3) RCT of diet to restore fertility https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article-abstract/88/2/812/2845309?redirectedFrom=fulltext
4) Benefits of weight loss prior to fertility treatment
5) Letrozole vs. clomiphene for fertility treatment https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1313517
6) Metformin as a fertility treatment 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.11995
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| 126 - Case Challenge: What role did drugs play in two mystery conditions? | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:47:33 | |
Intense abdominal pain and erratic behaviour. Both involving drugs. What's really going on? Dr. Aigul Zaripova, a familiar voice for our regular listeners, is back to try and stump Dr. Chris Labos with two Medscape case challenges. Will Chris cover himself in glory or will shame and humiliation await him at the end of the episode? Only one way to find out.
Part 1: Intense Abdominal Pain After a Night of Partying https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/954084
Part 2: Recent Erratic Behaviour and a History of Cannabis Use in a Teenager https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/1001391
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References: You can see the entire archive of Medscape Case Challenges here: https://reference.medscape.com/features/casechallenges
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| 125 - The Monogamy Myth? | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:42:25 | |
Are animals actually monogamous? Do penguins really mate for life? Does any of this really matter? Returning guest Natalia Pasternak joins Dr. Chris Labos in this special Valentine's Day episode to talk about monogamy. A look at love and sex in the animal kingdom and a reminder that none of this gives you permission to cheat on your spouse or significant other. Just because animals are jerks, doesn't meant mean you have to be one too. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause- Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what References: 1) Natalia's original article in Portuguese: https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/a-hora-da-ciencia/post/2024/07/recatado-e-do-lar.ghtml?giftId=343c01cf90f30a3&utm_source=Copiarlink&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=compartilharmateria 2) The book with the inappropriate title that Natalia mentions: 3) Additional info on the Lilicon conference in Edmonton this
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| 124 - Why was Red Dye No. 3 banned in the US? | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:41:43 | |
Why did the FDA ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 and why is it still available in Canada? Guest co-host Pedro joins Dr. Chris Labos to explain and discuss how we should think about food colourings in general. Does the fact that can cause cancer in rats mean anything for human health? And what about the alleged ADHD link? Also, there's a Winnie the Pooh reference at the end. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: The FDA announcement https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives/fdc-red-no-3 Study showing a link between Red No. 3 and thyroid cancer in rats https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1349-7006.1988.tb01593.x The link between artificial food colourings and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3441937/ List of approved food colors in Canada https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/industry/food-additives/food-colours
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| 123 - BMI and the Lancet Commission on Obesity | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:48:30 | |
How good is the Body Mass Index as a measure of obesity? And why did the Lancet Commission trash it so completely? Guest co-host Robyn Flynn joins Dr. Chris Labos to flesh out how bad BMI really is and if the alternatives are any better. There's probably no singing this time around... but no promises. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, I am not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Lancet Commission on Obesity: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(24)00316-4/abstract Accompanying Editorial: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00004-X/fulltext Infographic: https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/clinical-obesity-25 | |||
| 122 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy is back. Why? | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:51:12 | |
Hormone Replacement Therapy is now called Menopausal Hormone Therapy. And despite being almost universally abandoned two decades ago, it's making a comeback. Dr. Chris Labos and guest co-host Pedro Mendes explain why, while also giving a primer on menopause itself
http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause- Obviously, I'm not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what References: Geographic variability of menopausal symptoms The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies Schierbeck LL metal. Effect of hormone replacement therapy on cardiovascular events in | |||
| 121 - The Case of the Red Buttocks and an Important Announcement | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:35:32 | |
We wrap up the year with a new case challenge. A 38-year-old radiology technician has a strange rash just above… his buttocks! Who's to blame? Was it the dog? Was it his job? Or is it the special person in his life? Also: Chris learns about socks! Yet also: we say the phrase "ass crack." We had to! And also also: an important announcement.
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| 120 - Pain (with Leon Tourian) | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:49:11 | |
Pain. Sometimes it's acute, sometimes it's chronic. It may come from an injury or just from wear and tear. Chris and Jonathan sit down to speak to Dr. Leon Tourian, who specializes in pain psychiatry at McGill University.
Can we objectively measure pain? Is there such a thing as normal pain? And what happens when chronic pain in our extremities is left untreated and our brain takes over?
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| 119 - Mold/Mould | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:41:20 | |
What does the body of evidence say about mold? Or if you're part of the Commonwealth, mould? Some mould can make you sick, especially by triggering allergic symptoms, but beware of people selling you a service to detect mould in your home because there is no established "safe" threshold yet. How can you prevent mould from growing where you live? And how do you take care of it once you've spotted it?
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References: 1) Health Canada's Guide to addressing moisture and mould indoors: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/addressing-moisture-mould-your-home.html 2) Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors: https://health.uconn.edu/occupational-environmental/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2015/12/mold_guide.pdf 3) The EPA's Course on mold: https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-course-chapter-1 | |||
| 118 - Burnout (with Emma Jones) | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:56:57 | |
It's not the "blues" you're having, but the "mean reds." It can be hard to spot the signs of an impending burnout, and Dr. Emma Jones knows all about it. As a medical student, she started being depressed and she never fully got over it, which resulted in a burnout as a practicing physician caring for children with cancer. But she found a way out and the means to prevent a future burnout from happening so that she can act as a lighthouse for others.
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Links: 1) Emma Jones' website: https://www.emmajonesmd.com 2) Emma Jones' book, The Phoenix Blueprint, about burnout: https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Blueprint-Emerging-Stronger-Healthcare/dp/1957255358/ | |||
| 117 - Fluoride Update | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:15:34 | |
Will Montreal soon lose what little fluoridated tap water it has? Why do we even put fluoride in the drinking water in the first place? And do the arguments voiced to take it away from citizens even… hold water?
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References: 1) The Montreal Gazette article about the proposal to stop adding fluoride to the West Island's tap water: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/montreal-aims-to-stop-fluoridating-west-island-water-in-2025
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| 116 - Do You Know What's Inside Your Natural Health Product? | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:39:46 | |
Not so long ago, natural health products sold in Canada—which include a slew of dietary supplements of dubious effectiveness—were not regulated. When Kat McLeod got poisoned via the herbal supplement she was taking, she was offered a choice: sue the Canadian government or help them draft stronger regulation. The Body of Evidence reached out to Olsy Sorokina to report on this story. She will tell you how natural health products are regulated in Canada and what the latest legislation, Vanessa's Law, means to consumers and to the natural health industry. And don't worry: Chris and Jonathan appear throughout.
Story producer: Olsy Sorokina Interviewed for this story: Kat McLeod and Timothy Caulfield
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| 115 - Quitting Smoking | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:49:59 | |
What does the body of evidence say about smoking cessation? Does counselling make a difference and, if so, what kind? Is vaping effective as a way to quit smoking? And did you know there are drugs that have been shown to help give up the habit? Chris attempts to pronounce their names and is left with one question: is his veranda clean?
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Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: Reducing vs. quitting smoking 1) Gerber Y, Myers V, Goldbourt U. Smoking reduction at midlife and lifetime mortality risk in men: a prospective cohort study. Am J Epidemiol. 2012 May 15;175(10):1006-12. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwr466. Epub 2012 Feb 3. PMID: 22306566. 2) Nina S. Godtfredsen, Claus Holst, Eva Prescott, Jørgen Vestbo, Merete Osler, Smoking Reduction, Smoking Cessation, and Mortality: A 16-year Follow-up of 19,732 Men and Women from the Copenhagen Centre for Prospective Population Studies, American Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 156, Issue 11, 1 December 2002, Pages 994–1001, https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwf150
Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation 3) Cahill K, Lancaster T, Green N. Stage-based interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Nov 10;(11):CD004492. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004492.pub4. PMID: 21069681. 4) Stead LF, Koilpillai P, Fanshawe TR, Lancaster T. Combined pharmacotherapy and behavioural interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Mar 24;3(3):CD008286. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008286.pub3. PMID: 27009521; PMCID: PMC10042551. 5) Hartmann-Boyce J, Hong B, Livingstone-Banks J, Wheat H, Fanshawe TR. Additional behavioural support as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Jun 5;6(6):CD009670. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009670.pub4. PMID: 31166007; PMCID: PMC6549450. 6) Hartmann-Boyce J, Livingstone-Banks J, Ordóñez-Mena JM, Fanshawe TR, Lindson N, Freeman SC, Sutton AJ, Theodoulou A, Aveyard P. Behavioural interventions for smoking cessation: an overview and network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Jan 4;1(1):CD013229. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013229.pub2. PMID: 33411338; PMCID: PMC11354481. 7) Anthenelli RM, Benowitz NL, West R, St Aubin L, McRae T, Lawrence D, Ascher J, Russ C, Krishen A, Evins AE. Neuropsychiatric safety and efficacy of varenicline, bupropion, and nicotine patch in smokers with and without psychiatric disorders (EAGLES): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Lancet. 2016 Jun 18;387(10037):2507-20. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30272-0. Epub 2016 Apr 22. PMID: 27116918.
Network meta-analysis of medications and e-cigarettes 8) Lindson N, Theodoulou A, Ordóñez-Mena JM, Fanshawe TR, Sutton AJ, Livingstone-Banks J, Hajizadeh A, Zhu S, Aveyard P, Freeman SC, Agrawal S, Hartmann-Boyce J. Pharmacological and electronic cigarette interventions for smoking cessation in adults: component network meta‐analyses. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD015226. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD015226.pub2. Accessed 04 November 2024.
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| 114 - Down the Rabbit Hole and Out (with Lewis, a former conspiracy theorist) | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:43:45 | |
On a special live recording of The Body of Evidence, Jonathan sits down in conversation with Lewis, a reformed conspiracy theorist from Liverpool who tumbled down the rabbit hole during the COVID-19 pandemic. How should you talk to the conspiracy theorist in your life if you want to make progress? There's no better person to answer this question than someone who was at the other end of this. The two discuss the strange alignment between gym bros and yoga moms—and the "cosmic Scousers" in Liverpool—that fed into the protests against public health measures, and they talk about how fast you can get a "diploma" on Telegram. And how critical thinking really is an aspiration.
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| 113 - Pesticides and Cancer | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:34:16 | |
A new editorial calls pesticides "the new smoking." This is based on a recent study comparing pesticide use in U.S. counties and cancer incidence. But do counties get cancer? We investigate the issue to see if we should worry about pesticides and if young adults are really getting more cancer than they used to.
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Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
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References: 1) The Medscape article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/cancer-risk-are-pesticides-new-smoking-2024a1000h2n?form=fpf 2) The new study: https://doi.org/10.3389/fcacs.2024.1368086 | |||
| 112 - COVID-19 Fall Update | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:28:07 | |
It's time for a COVID booster for your ears. Which strains are circulating? Why should you care? And which vaccines are available to boost your immune system this fall? Also, why will some Canadians be driving to Vermont to get a COVID vaccine?
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| 111 - Rabies | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:33:00 | |
What does the body of evidence say about rabies? Well, for one, it is the human disease with the worst case-fatality rate. Once you develop the symptoms, your outlook isn't good. But its long incubation period makes it easy to do something that may not be intuitive: to give the infected person a vaccine… after they've been bit.
Special guest star: Tobi.
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Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) Information on the rabies vaccine: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-18-rabies-vaccine.html 2) WHO expert consultation on rabies: https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/272364/9789241210218-eng.pdf?sequence=1
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| 110 - Chelation Therapy for Heart Disease | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:20:53 | |
It's a pseudoscience that seemed to work at first, but now the same researcher who "proved" that it worked has proven that it doesn't. Do we need to purge people of heavy metals to make sure they don't have heart attacks? No… but you won't believe the price tag we've had to pay to gain this wisdom.
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Assistant researcher: Aigul Zaripova, MD Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References: 1) Editorial expressing concerns about TACT1: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1672219 2) Results from the TACT2 trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2822472 3) Editor's note on the whole saga: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2822475 4) Dr. Stephen Barrett's commentary on TACT1: https://quackwatch.org/chelation/research/tact/
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