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The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD

Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD

Welcome to The Real-World Evidence Perspective, a podcast hosted by Dr. Manfred Stapff—physician, researcher, and trusted voice in evidence-based thinking. In a time when misinformation spreads faster than truth, Dr. Manfred Stapff uses real-world data to help listeners uncover clarity amidst confusion. From healthcare to headlines, each episode explores how real-life evidence can help us make better decisions and see the world more accurately. If you"re ready to think deeper and challenge what

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All Episodes

22:21

How Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Transform Women's...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/12/30

Menopause affects every woman, yet for decades hormone replacement therapy (HRT) carried a shadow of fear. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff breaks down what the science actually shows and why the FDA's renewed stance on HRT marks a turning point for women's health. Dr. Manfred cuts through decades of confusion by revisiting the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that examined older women using outdated hormone formulations. He reveals why those findings never applied to women beginning HRT in

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21:15

Strengthening the Mind: Yoga-Based Resilience in the...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/12/09

A stronger mind is essential in a world overflowing with noise, distortion, and digital pressure. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff sits down with Ishan Shivanand, founder of Yoga of Immortals, to explore how yoga-based resilience can help us think clearly, evaluate truth, and stay grounded. Ishan reflects on how life in a monastery and later as a mental health researcher shaped his understanding of truth and perception. He explains how yoga helps calm instinctive reactions, creating the space

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34:19

The Power of Giving Life: Inside the World of Organ...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/11/27

Giving life is one of the most powerful gifts we can offer. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff brings together remarkable stories of courage, generosity, and science in action. With both donors and recipients at the table, this conversation goes beyond medicine. It captures what it truly means to save and share life. Dr. Manfred speaks with stem cell donor Mat McConnon, his friend Kyle Kramer who inspired him to join the bone marrow registry, and Charles Walker, a liver transplant recipient who was

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12:20

What Science Reveals About Rising Cancer Rates

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/11/11

Advances in medicine have saved millions of lives, yet cancer remains one of humanity's most persistent challenges. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff takes a balanced look at why global cancer rates are rising and what the data truly tell us. Dr. Manfred explains that while cancer numbers have nearly doubled in the past 30 years, much of this reflects longer life expectancy and population growth, not a sudden surge in disease. Still, he points to emerging patterns such as the rise in early-onset

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13:58

The Hidden Science Behind Time Change: Does It Really...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/10/31

Every year, millions of people adjust their clocks, but what does this one-hour shift really mean for our bodies, minds, and daily lives? In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff offers a grounded, science-based look at the impact of daylight saving time and why it continues to spark debate. Dr. Manfred traces the origins of daylight saving time back to World War I and explains how its purpose has evolved in modern society. He explores what current research reveals about its effects on energy use,

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41:43

Uncovering the Truth: Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/10/14

Can a common pain reliever hold hidden risks for unborn children? In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff tackles one of medicine’s most debated questions, whether acetaminophen use during pregnancy could influence autism risk. Dr. Manfred explores the rise in autism diagnoses, explaining how shifting definitions and improved awareness shape the numbers. He then analyzes key studies, from the Boston Birth Cohort to Sweden’s national registry, revealing why research outcomes differ. While data show

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15:06

Vaccines and Society: Balancing Science, Ethics, and...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/10/07

Vaccines have saved millions of lives. Yet they remain one of society’s fiercest dividing lines. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff confronts why vaccines spark both trust and resistance, examining the science, ethics, and politics that fuel the debate. He explains why the evidence is clear: vaccines prevent severe illness and save lives. Mild side effects signal an active immune system, while serious reactions are extremely rare compared to the dangers of the diseases themselves. Still,

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17:17

Nutrition Lies and the Obesity Crisis

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/09/30

Obesity affects nearly 40% of Americans, making it one of today’s most urgent health crises. In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff cuts through confusion and misinformation to show what the data truly reveal about nutrition and obesity. Dr. Manfred explains why excess calories not burned through daily activity drive weight gain, and how obesity fuels risks for diabetes, cancer, and premature death. Drawing on major studies, he exposes the flaws in self-reported nutrition research while offering

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15:38

Data, Decisions, and Danger: What Evidence Reveals...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/09/23

Marijuana smoking and tattoos are personal choices. What does the evidence really say about their health risks? In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff cuts through the myths, and delivers the science-backed truth about weed, ink, and your well-being. Using a major California study, he explains why cannabis users face a threefold higher risk of oral cancer and why the real story lies in understanding absolute risk and the "number needed to harm." Dr. Manfred then turns to tattoos, uncovering a Swedish

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10:58

Beyond the 18% Hike: What’s Broken in the Health Care...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/09/23

Healthcare costs are rising, but are the reasons valid? In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff examines UnitedHealthcare’s proposed 18% rate hike and asks: where’s the evidence? Using authoritative data from CMS and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dr. Manfred reveals how this price increase sharply diverges from national healthcare cost trends. He confronts the growing tension between record-breaking profits and patient affordability, and challenges the flawed logic of treating healthcare as a free-market

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14:37

Uncovering the Correlation Between Measles, Vaccines,...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/09/23

Vaccines and autism spark fierce debate, where science meets emotion. This episode offers sharp, confident clarity. Dr. Manfred Stapff cuts through decades of controversy on breaking down the supposed link between the measles vaccine and autism. With firm, science-backed insights, he shows how rigorous research, not headlines, has shaped what we know today. He highlights the measles vaccine’s stunning success, the science behind immunity, and why fears sparked by the flawed Wakefield paper still

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30:38

Facts, Fear, and Future: Exposing Misinformation with...

The Real World Perspective with Manfred Stapff, MD, PHD ·

2025/09/22

In a world overwhelmed by conflicting headlines, viral rumors, and half-baked statistics, how can one tell what's real? In this episode, Dr. Manfred Stapff breaks down the science behind real-world evidence (RWE) and reveals how it can be used to separate fact from fiction in public health, media, and policy conversations. He carefully guides audiences through real examples, like the GLP-1 drug studies and COVID mask debates, to show how well-intended data can become misleading when stripped of

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