Best Dr Christopher Labos Podcasts (2025)

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152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism 33:56

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EPISODE 152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism. According to the Wall Street Journal, RFK Jr. and the HHS are planning to release a report claiming acetaminophen (Tylenol/paracetamol) is inked to autism spectrum disorder. The evidence says he’s wrong. Not just because the better quality studies show no link, not just because…

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151 – Scrambler Therapy: how good is it at treating chronic pain 41:02

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A viewer question prompts Chris and Sophie to look into scrambler therapy. A medical therapy for chronic pain with a silly name that sounds like it should be pseudoscience, but actually isn’t. How is it different from Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)? How good is the evidence and how much of the benefit is actually a placebo respo…

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150 – How Scientific Skepticism Makes us More Empathetic 39:42

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Rodney Schmaltz joins Chris to talk about teaching scientific skepticism to university students. How does learning about Big Foot, debunking photos of fairies, and going on a ghost hunt make you better at debunking pseudoscience? Also, how to speak to believers in pseudoscience without making the other person hate you. Become a supporter of our sho…

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149 – Leaky Gut Syndrome 32:20

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Leaky Gut Syndrome. Always a favorite of the pseudoscience crowd. But is there any medical validity to the concept. Chris and Sophie look deep into the concept to find out if the diagnosis of Leaky Gut holds water or is just full of holes. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/th…

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148 – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 46:12

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The opening of a new private clinic spurs Chris and Sophie to ask whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is real medicine or pseudoscience. How does a magnetic field stimulate the brain and how is this different from electric convulsive therapy (ECT)? Also, a brief digression on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and other classic movies Soph…

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147 – Genetic Testing 40:31

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How does genetic testing help doctors treat patients? How accurate are private companies like 23andMe? Does knowing your genetic risk help people lead healthier lives or is it just a waste of time and money? Sophie had a bunch of questions about how genetic testing is used in everyday medical practice and Chris was here to answer! Become a supporte…

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146 – Radon – the invisible houseguest 54:13

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Chris and Sophie tackle Radon, the odorless, colorless, tasteless and very toxic gas that is present in about 1 in 5 homes. Why do we care? How do you test for it? What should do about it? And why don’t we talk about it more? Also Sophie’s mind gets blown by a Patron question. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal…

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145 – Case Challenge: rare and common cardiac conditions 39:02

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EPISODE 145 – Case Challenge: rare and common cardiac conditions Aigul returns with two new case challenges. The first is a very rare cardiac condition that Chris actually picked up on his first day of work (and made him a superstar for about a week). The other is a very common problem that highlights how difficult medical diagnosis can be in real …

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144 – Mommy Myths 43:07

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Mommy forums are awash with medical misinformation. Robyn is back to discuss why some moms suggest drinking water melon juice instead of sunscreen, using castor oil to treat just about everything, and why most people seem to have forgotten that you shouldn’t give honey to a baby. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through Pay…

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143 – A possible diabetes cure using stem cells 44:57

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Sophie joins Chris to unpack a new study about using stem cell derived cells transplanted into the pancreas of people with Type 1 diabetes. The early results showed 10 of the 12 patients who got the transplant no longer needed insulin. But the therapy comes with some risks because nothing in medicine is risk free. Is there a cure for a diabetes? Is…

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142 – How metabolism changes as we age 35:46

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What is metabolism and does it “slow down” as we age? Can you hack your metabolism, as many social media influencers suggest? Guest co-host Pedro Mendes joins Dr. Chris Labos to discuss what your metabolism actually is, how you measure it, whether it changes as we age, and whether there is anything we can do that actually affects it. Become a suppo…

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141 – Teaching kids how to navigate social media 34:49

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Stephanie Simoes is back to tell us about her new social media simulator, a kid-friendly mock social media feed filled with clickbait, logical fallacies, and dubious claims. The goal of the simulator is to teach kids how to surf the web safely and identify scams, tricks and fake news. Also, she throws a few more riddles Dr. Chris’ way. Become a sup…

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140 – Cholesterol denialism with Unbiased Science 50:22

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How did cholesterol denialism go from reasonable skepticism to pseudoscience? It’s a question that needs to be asked with Ahseem Malhotra, who has denied the effectiveness of both statins and the covid-19 vaccines, being named chief medical advisor to MAHA. In this special collaborative episode with the Unbiased Science podcast, Dr. Chris Labos spe…

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139 – Explaining the carnivore diet 53:44

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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis? 1:05:34

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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 56:46

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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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136 - Does acupuncture work? 40:02

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135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science 50:34

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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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134 – Medical Cannabis: where are we? 41:45

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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 1:16:43

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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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132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof 1:04:29

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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? 53:00

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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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130 – Is Bill Gates committing genocide? How to debunk misinformation. 42:52

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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 36:06

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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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128 – Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a cure-all? 45:56

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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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152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism 33:56

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151 – Scrambler Therapy: how good is it at treating chronic pain 41:02

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150 – How Scientific Skepticism Makes us More Empathetic 39:42

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149 – Leaky Gut Syndrome 32:20

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148 – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 46:12

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147 – Genetic Testing 40:31

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146 – Radon – the invisible houseguest 54:13

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145 – Case Challenge: rare and common cardiac conditions 39:02

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144 – Mommy Myths 43:07

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143 – A possible diabetes cure using stem cells 44:57

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142 – How metabolism changes as we age 35:46

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141 – Teaching kids how to navigate social media 34:49

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140 – Cholesterol denialism with Unbiased Science 50:22

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139 – Explaining the carnivore diet 53:44

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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis? 1:05:34

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137 - What Grey’s Anatomy got right, and really wrong 56:46

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136 - Does acupuncture work? 40:02

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135 – Seed oils vs. beef tallow, with Unbiased Science 50:34

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134 – Medical Cannabis: where are we? 41:45

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133 – IVF, infertility and pineapples 1:16:43

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132 – Ice baths, cold plunges and Wim Hof 1:04:29

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131 – Can ‘sleepmaxxing’ help you sleep better? 53:00

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130 – Is Bill Gates committing genocide? How to debunk misinformation. 42:52

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129 – These puzzles can teach kids about critical thinking 36:06

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128 – Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy a cure-all? 45:56