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Unbiased Science

@unbiasedscipod

Dr. Jessica Steier, a public-health expert, and Dr. Sarah Scheinman, a neurobiologist, are the hosts of Unbiased Science, a podcast devoted to objective, critical appraisal of available evidence on health-related topics relevant to listeners’ daily lives. Follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod

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41:53

You Can Find Me in the Tub, Body Full of Suds

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2023/10/04

On this week’s episode of the pod, we’re coming to you with a hygiene roundup! That’s right, we address some of the most common questions we get about hygiene, and talk about the science or lack thereof behind them. We talk about frequency of cleaning bedsheets, changing towels after bathing/showering, and how often you should change your toothbrush! We also discuss the dirty truth about kitchen sponges, cleaning water bottles, face washing, and hand washing. We wrap up with a discussion on some of

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59:53

Guardian of the Public Health Galaxy: A Chat With Dr....

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2023/09/27

We are BACK for season 4 of the podcast! We are starting out with a bang by having a candid conversation with a personal hero of ours, Dr. Peter Hotez-- and we do not shy away from controversy. We talk about anti-science aggression generally, as well as his (and our) personal experiences with anti-science vitriol. We talk about his reasoning for not debating RFK Jr. about vaccines, despite much public prodding. We chat about the future of infectious disease and what we can expect to see as a result

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45:04

Self-Checks and Mammograms: They're Simply The Breast!

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2023/06/07

On this week's episode of the pod (our last of season 3!) we are joined by Dr. Liz O'Riordan to discuss a topic near and dear to our hearts-- breast cancer screening!We kick things off with some global breast cancer stats (for both women and men). We discuss different types of breast cancer which vary in terms of aggressiveness and prognoses. We talk about screening guidelines and the reasoning behind newly updated recommendations. We cover the importance and proper way to conduct breast

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40:36

Trying An At-Home Microbiome Test? This Might Make...

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2023/05/31

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle the very complex (and oft misunderstood) microbiome, specifically, the gut microbiome. We highlight recent buzz surrounding the microbiome and claims circulating on social media. We discuss what the microbiome actually is, the diversity of the gut microbiome, some data on implications of disruptions to it, and the countless factors that influence it. We recap probiotics (briefly) and supplements that people take to "optimize" their microbiome. We discuss

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45:38

When It Comes To Alternative Therapies, The Evidence...

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2023/05/24

On this week's episode of the pod, we take a more philosophical approach to a topic we've discussed in detail many times before-- alternative medicine. We set the stage by discussing the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) medicine industry and remind people that it is a multi-billion dollar industry. We discuss the available research on the effectiveness of alternative therapies, many of which lack scientifically verifiable effects. However, we talk about the very valid reasons why some

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38:33

Don't Let Ticks Suck the Fun Out of the Outdoors

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2023/05/10

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle a topic that bugs so many... ticks! Tis the season for ticks in certain parts of the US, so we had to talk about these little blood-sucking arthropods! We are “joined” by a special guest and the Executive Director of the American Lyme Disease Foundation: our very own Dr. Andrea Love! We kick things off with a summary of the diversity of tick species, especially those to be aware of in the US. We chat about different types of pathogens and diseases that

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41:22

Let's Maki This Clear: "Sushi Grade" Labels Are A...

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2023/05/03

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackled a topic that really got our tummies rumbling...sushi! We kick things off with some background on the origins of sushi. We spend some time talking about the multi-billion-dollar sushi industry in the US, and some factors that might impact the cost of sushi in the not-so-distant future. Next, we do a deep dive on the term, "sushi grade." For this discussion, we talk about FDA advisory guidelines-- what they cover, and what they don't. We spend some time

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46:56

Animals in Research: An Enor-mouse Contribution

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2023/04/26

This week, we tackle a topic that people often avoid discussing….pre-clinical animal research. We acknowledge the controversies surrounding animal research and that some feel very strongly about this subject. We discuss our personal experience conducting animal research and some applications of the research conducted. We cover several examples of biomedical advancements made possible thanks to animal research. We dig into the reasons for using animals in research as well as the limitations of

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43:51

We Shih Tzu Not, Hypoallergenic Pets Aren't A Thing.

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2023/04/19

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle a topic near and dear to our animal-loving hearts: pet allergies! We are joined by Dr. Manisha Relan, a pediatric allergy and immunology specialist, to discuss animal allergies. We kick things off with stats on pet allergies. We cover allergic reactions and allergies, including how the immune system response leads to the symptoms experienced. We discuss that pet allergies aren't responses to animal fur, hair, or feathers, but rather, proteins found in

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38:34

We Love Gut Health With Every Fiber Of Our Bean

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2023/04/12

On this week's episode of the pod, we talk about fiber, prebiotics, and the importance of gut health. We kick things off with a conversation about the differences between the terms fiber and prebiotics which are often used interchangeably and distinguish them from probiotics (an entirely separate thing we’ve discussed before). We discuss types of fiber, their characteristics and properties such as: viscosity, bulking, adsorption, encapsulation, and fermentability, and how those offer health

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37:43

You Can Love Seed Oils Too, Don’t You Know They’re...

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2023/04/05

On this week’s episode of the pod, we tackle the wellness industry’s enemy du jour: seed oils. First, we introduce seed oils and some examples that are commonly used. We summarize the array of false claims circulating about seed oils: that they cause inflammation and a slew of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, the [already debunked] leaky gut, cardiovascular disease, and more. We discuss the fat composition of seed oils, specifically omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid, and why they have been

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43:04

Could A Zombie Apocalypse Be The Last of Us?

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2023/03/29

On this week's episode of the pod, we take a detour from science into science fiction and discuss whether the premise of the hit video game and HBO series, The Last of Us, could ever be a reality! We are joined by infectious disease expert, Doctor Neuro, to tackle the topic. We start with some mycology and entomology and chat about Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps, colloquially called "zombie-ant fungus" and how they, luckily, cannot infect humans. We shift gears to immunology, specifically,

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39:02

It's Me, Hi. I'm Unbiased, It's Me.

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2023/03/22

On this episode of the pod, we take a step back to re-introduce ourselves! We talk about our careers and day-to-day lives as scientists in two very different scientific fields. Andrea details her career as an immunologist/microbiologist and team manager at a biotech company, and Jess speaks about her life as the CEO of a data science consultancy and public health scientist. We then discuss some of the things we wish people knew about scientists and the need for scientists in fields outside of

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41:35

The Carnivore Diet is a Big Mis-Steak

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2023/03/15

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle a fad diet that's getting a lot of attention these days: the carnivore diet! We kick things off with the "rules" of the diet and all the foods that are restricted (i.e., all plant foods). We discuss the flawed premise of the diet (that Homo sapiens were carnivores who only resorted to plant-eating during times of animal food scarcity). Next, we discuss that meat is an excellent source of certain nutrients, but how it is not a good source of fiber,

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43:50

“Doctor TikTok” and the Multi-Trends of Madness Part 2

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2023/03/08

On this week's episode of the pod, we are continuing the conversation on TikTok trends! We kick things off with a misconception that dates as far back as the 1500s-- that putting cut onions around the house (or on the soles of your feet) fights illness. On a somewhat related note, we also discuss the practice of placing sliced potatoes on the bottom of feet (which also has origins that date back to the age of the bubonic plague). Next, we move on to another food-centric trend: placing garlic up the

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35:58

“Doctor TikTok” and the Multi-Trends of Madness

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2023/03/01

On this week's episode of the pod, we break down the evidence (or lack thereof) behind some recent viral TikTok health trends. We kick things off with a discussion on parasite cleanses (spoiler alert-- they're pretty crappy) and what it is that people are likely seeing in their poop. We next discuss the very popular trend of lympathic drainage and massage, and discern fact from fiction. We talk about the lymphatic system and how it works, and discuss certain conditions that do cause lymph fluid

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46:03

Weight A Minute: Let’s Chat BMI and Obesity

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2023/02/22

This week on the pod, we are joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, a board certified obesity and lipid specialist physician, to tackle the topic of obesity. We kick things off with some population-level data on the prevalence of obesity in the US population, noting some disparities among certain demographic groups. We shift gears to talk about one of the more universal methods of assessing obesity: BMI. We chat about the accuracy of BMI, the limitations, and some clinical considerations that should be

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44:29

Prevention Keeps Us Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive, Ah...

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2023/02/15

On this week's episode of the pod, we tackle the topic of prevention and health screenings! We set the stage by discussing the different types of prevention, and how it is harder to measure the absence of disease than the presence of disease. We talk about the way that prevention and screening recommendations are made in the US, specifically, and different governing bodies involved in the decision-making process. We give some specific examples of recommendations, starting with cervical cancer

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37:50

Talking Infant Feeding With Two Peds On The Pod: Part...

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2023/02/08

On this week's episode of the pod, we continue our conversation with Dr. Dina DiMaggio (Pediatrician) and Dr. Anthony Porto (Pediatric Gastroenterologist) on all things related to infant feeding. We kick things off with a discussion of our guests' recent study on infant feeding trends and the use of unregulated feeding practices. Before getting into the thick of it, we set the stage with a discussion of the Infant Formula Act and associated regulations and policies. We then shift gears to discuss

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41:56

Talking Infant Feeding With Two Peds On The Pod

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2023/02/01

On this week's episode of the pod, we were joined by two peds (specifically, a pediatrician and a pediatric gastroenterologist) to talk all about infant feeding! We kicked things off with some statistics on infant feeding in the US and a discussion of current AAP and WHO recommendations. We spent a lot of time digging into breastfeeding-- the short- and long-term benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, rare contraindications, tongue ties and frenotomies, and ways to boost breast milk

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