Dr. Jessica Steier, a public-health expert, and Dr. Sarah Scheinman, a neurobiologist, are the hosts of Unbiased Science, a podcast devoted to objective, critical appraisal of available evidence on health-related topics relevant to listeners’ daily lives. Follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod
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Summer Rerun: Cholester-all In! The Role of Cholesterol in Heart Health
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49:40This episode is supported by Incogni. Use code UNBIASED to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/unbiased Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographic…
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Summer Rerun: What's The Mooove? An Udderly Honest Discussion About Raw Milk
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51:46This episode is supported by Incogni. Use code UNBIASED to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/unbiased Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infograph…
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Summer Rerun: If I Could Turn Back Time: COVID-19 Lessons Learned
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52:34This episode is supported by Incogni. Use code UNBIASED to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan at https://incogni.com/unbiased Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics…
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Summer Rerun: Food Dyes, Seed Oils and Nutrition, Oh MAHA!
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56:30Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Immunity Mutiny: Demystifying Autoimmunity
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46:38Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: SSRI-ously? Separating Fact From Fiction On SSRIs
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48:40Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Suga Suga Does It Get You Wired? Addressing The Sugar And Hyperactivity Myth
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36:58Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Panic! At the Doctor’s: Analyzing Anxiety Disorders
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52:48Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Can't Get You Out of My Head: Debunking Brain Health Misinformation
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49:58Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Oils Well that Ends Well: Seed Oil Myths Dispelled
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50:40Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epi…
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Summer Rerun: Let's Get Physiological: The Science of Exercise
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40:50Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epis…
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Summer Rerun: Nothing 'Measly' About It: Tracking The Unfortunate Return Of Measles
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48:52Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break forsummer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at theunbiasedscipod.substack.com and some short form video clips from epis…
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Cholester-all In! The Role of Cholesterol in Heart Health
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49:40In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Christopher Labos (again!) to examine cholesterol and the growing phenomenon of cholesterol denialism. The scientists explore the historical development of cholesterol research and how treatment approaches have evolved over time. They address the impact of scientific skepticism…
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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Jackie Maybin to explore the often overlooked issue of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and its significant impact on women's health. The scientists examine the prevalence of this condition, the persistent societal stigma that prevents open discussion, and the challenges in diagn…
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Food Dyes, Seed Oils and Nutrition, Oh MAHA!
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56:30In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Kevin Klatt to explore the multifaceted world of nutrition science and dietetics. The scientists examine the essential role of registered dietitians in providing evidence-based nutritional guidance and discuss the impact of the Maha movement on public health discourse. Dr. Klat…
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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Michael Mina to explore the nuanced realities of COVID-19 vaccines and public health communication. The scientists examine the limitations of current vaccines in preventing transmission and how this has affected public trust. Dr. Mina introduces the critical concept of immune a…
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If I Could Turn Back Time: COVID-19 Lessons Learned
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52:34In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Paul Offit to discuss the evolution of COVID-19 from pandemic to endemic status, the challenges of misinformation and public health messaging, and the importance of rebuilding trust in science. The scientists explore the challenges of effective public health communication amid …
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Oils Well That Ends Well: Seed Oil Myths Dispelled
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50:40In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Christopher Labos to examine the controversial topic of seed oils in nutrition. The scientists explore common misconceptions surrounding dietary fats, clarifying the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats and addressing the ongoing omega-3 versus omega-6 debate. The…
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Fluoride & Fossils - A Science News Roundup
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39:02In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman explore a diverse range of current scientific developments and health topics. The scientists examine recent advancements in Alzheimer's diagnostics, providing insights into emerging tools for early detection. They revisit the ongoing fluoride debate, discussing its public health implicatio…
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Immunity Mutiny: Demystifying Autoimmunity
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46:38In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Aimee Pugh Bernard to explore the intricate world of autoimmunity. The scientists examine the fundamental nature of autoimmune disorders, explaining how these conditions develop when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. They discuss the challenges in diagnosing…
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Running On Empty: Addressing Healthcare Provider Burnout
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46:52In this episode, In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman explore the critical issue of healthcare provider burnout with guests Claire Knapp and Dr. Tapas Mukherjee. The scientists discuss the Healing the Healers campaign, examining the widespread distress among healthcare professionals and the complex factors contributing to bur…
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I've Been Lost In The High... Naloxone, Bring Me To Life
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35:12In this episode, hosts Dr. Jess Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman engage with Suhanee Mitragotri, a Harvard undergraduate and co-founder of the Naloxone Education Initiative, to discuss the opioid crisis in the United States. They explore the scale of the crisis, the importance of naloxone in reversing overdoses, and the gaps in education regarding op…
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Magic Mushrooms: Are We Vibin' With Psilocybin?
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42:50In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman explore the complex world of psilocybin, or magic mushrooms. The scientists examine the substance's historical significance and neurobiological mechanisms, while discussing the emerging practice of microdosing and psilocybin's evolving legal status across different jurisdictions. They inve…
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SSRI-ously? Separating Fact From Fiction On SSRIs
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48:40In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein to explore the complex world of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The scientists examine how these medications work in the brain, addressing both the supporting evidence for their effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety as well as…
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