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The Body of Evidence

Dr. Christopher Labos

Dr. Christopher Labos and guests use the body of evidence to go beyond science and medicine headlines and hype. All to help you develop your critical thinking skills so that when you google your symptoms, you won"t believe you’re going to die tomorrow. The Body of Evidence is your weekly dose of clarity on complex health topics and the often-sketchy medical information found online. Hosted by cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos and featuring a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests, this podcast

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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis?

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/05/14

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”. 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

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137 - What Grey’s Anatomy got right, and really wrong

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2025/05/07

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. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you

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136 - Does acupuncture work?

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2025/04/30

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135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science

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2025/04/23

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. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal

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134 – Medical Cannabis: where are we?

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/04/16

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/

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133 – IVF, infertility and pineapples

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/04/09

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/

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01:04:29

132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof

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2025/04/02

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131 – Can ‘sleepmaxxing’ help you sleep better?

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2025/03/26

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130 – Is Bill Gates committing genocide? How to...

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2025/03/19

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129 – These puzzles can teach kids about critical...

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/03/12

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? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or

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128 – Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a cure-all?

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/03/05

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. Become a supporter of our show today either on

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127 - The reality of living with Polycystic Ovarian...

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/02/26

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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126 - Case Challenge

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/02/19

Dr. Aigul Zaripova, a familiar voice for our regular listeners, is back to try and stump Chris 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 Become

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125 - The Monogamy Myth?

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/02/12

Returning guest Natalia Pasternak joins Chris in this special Valentine’s Day episode to talk about monogamy. Are animals actually monogamous? Do penguins really mate for life? Does any of this really matter? A fascinating 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

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124 - Red Dye No. 3

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/02/05

Why did the FDA ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 and why is it still available in Canada? Pedro joins Chris to talk about why this happened and how we should think about food colourings in general. Does the fact that it causes cancer in rats mean anything for human health and what about this 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/

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123 - BMI and the Lancet Commission on Obesity

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2025/01/29

How good is BMI as a measure of obesity and why did the Lancet Commission trash it so completely? Guest co-host Robyn Flynn joins Chris 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

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112 - Menopause

The Body of Evidence ·

2025/01/15

A new year and a new beginning. Special guest co-host Pedro Mendes joins Dr. Chris Labos to answer a viewer question about menopause. 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

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121 - The Case of the Red Buttocks and an Important...

The Body of Evidence ·

2024/12/17

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. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/

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120 - Pain (with Leon Tourian)

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2024/12/11

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? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you

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119 - Mold/Mould

The Body of Evidence ·

2024/12/04

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? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you

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