Truth Seekers: Where Data Meets Reality Tired of sensational headlines and conflicting health advice? Join Alex Barrett and Bill Morrison as they cut through the noise to uncover what scientific research actually says about the claims flooding your social media feed. Each week, Alex and Bill tackle a different health, nutrition, or wellness claim that everyone's talking about. From "blue light ruins your sleep" to "seed oils are toxic," they dig into the actual studies, examine the methodolo ...
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The Vaccine That 'Reduces' Dementia Risk: What the Headlines Miss About Correlation vs. Causation
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15:55A deep dive into a recent Oxford study claiming the Shingrix vaccine could reduce dementia risk. Experts Alex and Bill break down the critical difference between an interesting scientific association and proven causation, exposing how headlines misrepresent complex medical research. They explore propensity score matching, healthy vaccinee bias, and…
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The Cold Plunge Myth: Why Temporary Stress Relief Isn't a Cardiac Upgrade
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14:24A deep dive into the viral cold plunge trend revealing scientific evidence that challenges influencer claims. Explore how temporary physiological responses are being marketed as lasting health improvements, with hidden cardiac risks that most people don't understand.By Worleybird Innovation Works
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#BeanTok: The Superfood Hype That's Making People Bloated
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14:46Investigative deep dive into the viral TikTok trend claiming two cups of beans daily can cure anxiety. Alex and Bill break down the scientific reality behind the 'BeanTok' phenomenon, exploring the gut-brain connection, actual research on legumes and mental health, and the often-ignored digestive consequences of sudden high-fiber intake.…
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The NAD+ Miracle That Isn't: Why Celebrities' Favorite Anti-Aging IV Therapy Falls Short of the Hype
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12:51Investigative deep dive into NAD+ IV therapy, exposing the massive gap between celebrity endorsements and scientific evidence. Explores how minimal human research, biological limitations, and placebo effects drive a multi-million dollar wellness trend costing patients thousands per year.By Worleybird Innovation Works
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