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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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All Episodes

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024 - Energy Drinks and Gardasil in the Media

The Body of Evidence ·

2017/01/19

Are energy drinks the answer to staying awake? Or are they harmful cans of poison? Or is this a false dichotomy? Our man-on-the-street finds out that Canadian students, on top of being polite, really care about their health. Plus: Vox.com reporter Julia Belluz on one of the most embarrassing Canadian science headlines, and will a new chocolate make your skin look twenty years younger? (answer: no, but a bunch of MDs think it tastes delicious). Vox pop by Chris Sandiford (of the Ladies & Gentlemen

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Special - Alternative Health Conversations

The Body of Evidence ·

2017/01/05

Jonathan interviews three alternative health practitioners: a sound healer, a Reiki master, and a BodyTalker. Through these conversations, he seeks to find out how they came to believe that these practices worked and what, if anything, would change their mind.

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Special - End-of-Year 2016

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/12/22

As 2016 draws to a close, Chris and Jonathan reveal they are not perfect. Whether it’s cracking up while delivering a joke or mispronouncing a host of scientific names, their ineptitude makes for great blooper fodder. Plus, the worst bits of medical news this year; favourite jingles; and science communication heroes. Happy holidays! Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Original music by Seth Donnelly

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Interview - CBC's Erica Johnson

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/12/15

Chris and Jonathan interview Erica Johnson, the former co-host of CBC's Marketplace, on the topics of investigative journalism and homeopathy.

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023 - Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing and Homeopathy

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/12/09

Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s Erica Johnson on getting Health Canada approval for a fake remedy, and will poinsettias kill Fido this holiday season? Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos (@ThanosMic). Jingle by Jillian

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022 - Symposium Edition 2016 (Science and the Media)

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/11/03

Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry host a one-hour version of their podcast, The Body of Evidence, on stage at the Trottier Public Science Symposium (McGill University). Their guests: Joel Achenbach (The Washington Post) and Trevor Butterworth (Sense About Science USA). Featuring a vox pop segment with Thanos Michailopoulos and music by Joseph Hackl. You can also watch the video version on our YouTube channel.

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021 - Sleep and Bad Statistics

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/10/06

A visit to Chris’ bedroom reveals fun facts about sleep and leads to bodily harm. Melatonin, sleeping pills, sleep hygiene: what works? Plus an interview with the author of the book “Statistics Done Wrong” and a discussion about Theranos and lab diagnostics. Come see us on stage October 18 at noon for the Trottier Public Science Symposium! Vox pop by David Pryde (@DavidPrydeJokes). Jingle by Jillian Kate. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the

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020 - Probiotics and Antibiotics

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/09/08

Yogurt is chock-full of probiotics but do these nice bacteria do anything for your health? Plus an interview with Dr. Saul Hymes on antibiotic resistance, and crowdfunding projects that overhype their science (bioluminescent plant, anyone?). Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos. Jingle by Joseph Hackl from Voodoo Jazz. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

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019 - Sunscreen and the MMR Vaccine

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/08/04

A day at the pool leads Chris and Jonathan to talk about the evidence behind sunscreen… and restraining orders. Comedian Thanos Michailopoulos heads to ComicCon to ask Superman if he puts on SPF 30. Also: refuting the antivaccine arguments of a Montrealer and questions on herbal weight loss and vitamin C. Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos. Jingle by Joseph Hackl from Voodoo Jazz. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra. LINKS:

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018 - Lyme Disease and Veritasium

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/07/07

An ill-judged nature hike leads to a conversation about Lyme disease, both the acute infection and the claimed chronic disease. Plus: an interview with Derek “Veritasium” Muller on pseudoteaching, not fooling yourself, and parenting. Hate mail, funny medical codes, #SpoonGate, and the low-fat option. Jingle by Jillian Kate. Check out our website at http://www.bodyofevidence.ca.

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017 - Evidence and Exercise

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/06/04

Are all studies created equal? Chris and Jonathan talk about evidence, like what is the evidence that Chris stole Jonathan's sandwich. Plus, the worth of exercise and how one judge may have opened a can of worms for off-label drug use. Jingle by Joseph Hackl at VoodooJazz.ca.

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016B - Stage Show 1 - Talk

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/05/18

Audio from the second half of The Body of Evidence Stage Show which took place April 24, 2016 at the Katacombes, Montreal. Jonathan gives a 20-minute talk on how we discovered that mutations caused cancer, and he and Chris answer questions from the audience: sunscreen, liver cancer, direct-to-consumer whole-genome sequencing, and the healthcare systems of Quebec and Ontario.

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016A - Stage Show 1 - Quiz

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/05/05

Warning: Explicit language. Audio from the first half of The Body of Evidence Stage Show which took place April 24, 2016 at the Katacombes, Montreal. A quiz show on celebrity health fads hosted by Jonathan Jarry, with panelists David Pryde, Bianca Yates, Darren Henwood, and Dr. Christopher Labos. Rejuvenating facials, arthritic goats, Gwyneth Paltrow, and too many semen jokes to count. Enjoy!

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015 - Fat and Denialism

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/04/07

Should fat be demonized or is it actually good for you? And are statins harmful? Plus: signs you're a science denialist; maple syrup's impact on brain function; red wine rebuttal; allergies; and our stage show on April 24! Also: Chris wants to cremate Jonathan's body. Jingle by Jillian Kate. You can find her on Facebook and YouTube. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Vox pop segment by comedian Thanos Michailopoulos. Our theme music is "Troll of the Mountain Swing" by the Underscore Orkestra.

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014 - Brain Training and Cancer Cures

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/03/03

Could Chris' memory be improved by using brain training software? Plus: special guest Logan Fulford, Ph.D. student, on why we don't have a cure for cancer yet; the simultaneous need and near-futility of science communication; the importance of replications; and Chris loses it with Dr. Sam Chachoua.

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013 - Chocolate and Influenza

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/02/04

On Valentine's Day, will eating chocolate make you lose weight and/or cure your cancer (actual claims)? We talk cocoa beans, Casanova, and umami (actual taste). Plus: zinc, Vitamin C, and Cold FX for your flu; sponsored content; Western medicine; and a teddy bear.

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012 - Female Viagra and Science Journalism

The Body of Evidence ·

2016/01/13

Is there a "female Viagra" and will it boost your sex drive? Plus: an interview with Brooke Binkowski of snopes.com and answers to our listeners' questions. Our comedian this month is Gina Granter (and her friends!). Chris gives Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia! a run for his money. Please be patient with his singing. You'll love how it ends. And remember: nothing says "sexy times" like "flibanserin". (The idea for this episode was suggested to us by Geoff Brown. This episode is dedicated to him. May he

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011 - Carcinogens and Brian Clement

The Body of Evidence ·

2015/12/03

The WHO recently proclaimed red and processed meat to be harbingers of cancerous doom… or have they? We talk risk, hazard, and whether or not your yoga pants are trying to kill you. In the second half of the show, we discuss Brian “Sprouts Will Cure You” Clement and how to tell if someone is a quack. Our street correspondent is comedian Wassim El-Mounzer and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.

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010 - Symposium Edition (GMOs! Vaccines! Cell Phones!)

The Body of Evidence ·

2015/11/05

Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry host a one-hour version of their podcast, The Body of Evidence, on stage at the Trottier Public Science Symposium (McGill University). Their guests: Paul Offit (vaccines); Geoffrey Kabat (cell phones); and Kevin Folta (GMOs). Featuring vox pop segments with Thanos Michailopoulos and music by Joseph Hackl. You can also watch the video version by going to http://www.bodyofevidence.ca

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009 - Blooper Reel #1

The Body of Evidence ·

2015/09/29

While we recuperate from Funny You Should Think That! and the Trottier Public Science Symposium (and a marathon for one of us), we are metaphorically opening our doors to you: listen to our madness and flubs. It’s our very first blooper reel, but it’s so much more than this! You get to listen again to all our amazing jingles, courtesy of Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca. Plus you get to hear our theme song in its full Balkan jazz glory: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

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