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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 podcas ...
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We’re a team of doctors with a combined 100 years of experience and a passion for helping patients find long-term vitality using our new approach to medicine. Instead of just trying to lengthen your lifespan, we aim to lengthen your healthspan.
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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis?
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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.c…
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137 - What Grey’s Anatomy got right, and really wrong
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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 on…
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135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science
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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 wi…
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#60- SSD Interviews Dr. Richard Miller | Delayed Aging
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Richard Miller, a distinguished physician-scientist and one of the most influential figures in aging research. As a Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan and Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Aging Research, Dr. Miller has spent decades u…
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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 t…
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133 – IVF, infertility and pineapples
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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 pineap…
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#59 - SSD Interviews Dr. Thomas Dayspring | Exploring Lipid Science | Cardiovascular Risk
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Thomas Dayspring, a renowned expert in clinical lipidology and a leading educator in cardiovascular risk assessment. With over 37 years of medical practice and decades of experience consulting on complex lipid disorders, Dr. Dayspring has been at the forefront…
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132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof
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Ice baths, polar bear plunges and cold immersion promise a “treasure trove of benefits” according to wellness guru Wim Hof. On this episode, friend of the show Dr. Nick Tiller - author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science - and his British accent return to talk with Dr. Chris Labos. Both share near drowning experiences that should make you real…
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131 – Can ‘sleepmaxxing’ help you sleep better?
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From mouth taping to weighted blankets to blue light filters and melatonin. There’s no shortage of “hacks” that will help you max out your sleep in this latest TikTok trend. Pedro Mendes returns to help Dr. Chris Labos sort through what is true, what is fluff, and what is just exploiting people’s anxiety. Added bonus: we also learn which was the fi…
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#58 - SSD Interviews Dr. Matt Kaeberlein | Optispan | Dog Aging Project
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a leading biogerontologist and expert in the biology of aging. As the CEO of Optispan, Inc. and Co-Director of the Dog Aging Project, Dr. Kaeberlein has dedicated his career to understanding the mechanisms of aging and developing interventions…
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130 – Is Bill Gates committing genocide? How to debunk misinformation.
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Is Bill Gates really trying to decrease the world’s population by 15% using the covid vaccine? Was the gongshow that is Microsoft Office just a prelude to mass genocide? What would you do if a friend forwarded you a Ted Talk of Gates claiming exactly that? Would you assume it was a deep fake or edited to misrepresent what he said or is it even more…
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129 – These puzzles can teach kids about critical thinking
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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-dup…
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#57 - SSD Interviews Dr. Emeran Mayer | Pioneer of the Brain-Gut Connection and Microbiome Research
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Emeran Mayer, a world-renowned gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and pioneer in the field of brain-gut microbiome research. As the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience at UCLA, Dr. Mayer has dedicated his …
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128 – Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a cure-all?
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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. Bonu…
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127 - The reality of living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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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 lo…
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#56 - SSD Interviews Dr. Martin Moore-Ede | Sleep Health Expert
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, a pioneering scientist in circadian biology and a global expert on the health effects of light exposure. With over 40 years of groundbreaking research on circadian rhythms, Dr. Moore-Ede has transformed our understanding of sleep disorders, f…
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126 - Case Challenge: What role did drugs play in two mystery conditions?
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Intense abdominal pain and erratic behaviour. Both involving drugs. What's really going on? Dr. Aigul Zaripova, a familiar voice for our regular listeners, is back to try and stump Dr. Chris Labos 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 f…
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Are animals actually monogamous? Do penguins really mate for life? Does any of this really matter? Returning guest Natalia Pasternak joins Dr. Chris Labos in this special Valentine’s Day episode to talk about monogamy. A 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 signi…
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124 - Why was Red Dye No. 3 banned in the US?
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Why did the FDA ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 and why is it still available in Canada? Guest co-host Pedro joins Dr. Chris Labos to explain and discuss how we should think about food colourings in general. Does the fact that can cause cancer in rats mean anything for human health? And what about the alleged ADHD link? Also, there’s a Winnie the Pooh…
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123 - BMI and the Lancet Commission on Obesity
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How good is the Body Mass Index as a measure of obesity? And why did the Lancet Commission trash it so completely? Guest co-host Robyn Flynn joins Dr. Chris Labos 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 …
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122 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy is back. Why?
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Hormone Replacement Therapy is now called Menopausal Hormone Therapy. And despite being almost universally abandoned two decades ago, it's making a comeback. Dr. Chris Labos and guest co-host Pedro Mendes explain why, while also giving a primer on menopause itself Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! …
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#55 - SSD Interviews Dr. Deanna Minich | The Rainbow Diet
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Deanna Minich, a pioneering nutrition scientist, functional medicine practitioner, and author with over two decades of experience in academia, clinical practice, and the dietary supplement industry. With a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (nutrition focus) from the U…
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#54 - SSD Interviews Dr. Christopher Labos | Does Coffee Cause Cancer?
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist, epidemiologist, and acclaimed science communicator who bridges the gap between medicine and the public. With a medical degree and cardiology training from McGill University, along with a Master’s in Epidemiology, Dr. Labos ha…
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121 - The Case of the Red Buttocks and an Important Announcement
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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…
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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 …
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#53 - SSD Interviews Dr. Edwin Lee | Hormonal Balance | Regenerative Medicine
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Send us a text Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Edwin Lee, a pioneering endocrinologist, author, and global leader in regenerative and functional medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Dr. Lee is renowned for his groundbreaking work in hormonal balance and d…
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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? An…
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