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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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All Episodes

72:23

The United States of Science (with Sharon McMahon)

Unbiased Science ·

2023/10/11

On this weeks episode of the pod, we are talking about the government's role in healthcare and health-related policies. We sat down with America's government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to dig into the United States of Science! We talk about some pivotal cases that came before the Supreme Court and the implications of their rulings. We discuss whether the vaccine mandates are constitutional and the controversy surrounding them. We spend some time discussing legislation that is not science-based and the

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01:11:28

The United States of Science (with Sharon McMahon)

Unbiased Science ·

2023/10/11

On this weeks episode of the pod, we are talking about the government's role in healthcare and health-related policies. We sat down with America's government teacher, Sharon McMahon, to dig into the United States of Science! We talk about some pivotal cases that came before the Supreme Court and the implications of their rulings. We discuss whether the vaccine mandates are constitutional and the controversy surrounding them. We spend some time discussing legislation that is not science-based and the

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00:41:57

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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41:53

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

Unbiased Science ·

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....

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:59:58

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:45:08

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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45:04

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

Unbiased Science ·

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...

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:40:41

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:45:42

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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45:38

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

Unbiased Science ·

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:38:37

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

Unbiased Science ·

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...

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:41:26

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

Unbiased Science ·

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:47:01

Animals in Research: An Enor-mouse Contribution

Unbiased Science ·

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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00:43:56

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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43:51

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

Unbiased Science ·

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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