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    The Body of Evidence

    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 podcast brings you engaging interviews, original reporting, and humour-filled commentaries to help you navigate the world of medicine. Episodes tackle everything from debunking misinformation to exploring the reality of certain conditions to the effectiveness of social media medical trends. With an extensive archive dating back to 2015,The Body of Evidence is your go-to source for understanding science and medicine and developing critical thinking about your health.

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    Copyright: © Copyright 2015 Christopher Labos & Jonathan Jarry . All rights reserved.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Interview - Vox.com's Julia Belluz Jan 26, 2017
    Show notes

    Our full interview with Vox.com’s Julia Belluz, health reporter. How did a prominent Canadian media fail the public while covering the HPV vaccine; the philosophy behind Vox.com; the public’s perception of mainstream journalism; Zika versus Ebola; how journalists should cover pseudoscientists; and ISIS… sort of.


    024 - Energy Drinks and Gardasil in the Media Jan 19, 2017
    Show notes

    Are energy drinks the answer to staying awake? Or are they harmful cans of poison? Or is this a false dichotomy? Our man-on-the-street finds out that Canadian students, on top of being polite, really care about their health. Plus: Vox.com reporter Julia Belluz on one of the most embarrassing Canadian science headlines, and will a new chocolate make your skin look twenty years younger? (answer: no, but a bunch of MDs think it tastes delicious).

    Vox pop by Chris Sandiford (of the Ladies & Gentlemen Comedy Show).

    Jingle by Joseph Hackl from Voodoo Jazz.

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

    Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

    The Toronto Star’s retraction of the Gardasil story can be accessed here: https://www.thestar.com/news/2015/02/20/a-note-from-the-publisher.html

    The Motto article on Esthechoc can be read here: http://www.notey.com/@motto_unofficial/external/13281448/eating-a-piece-of-this-chocolate-every-day-could-make-you-look-younger.html

    The segment on THE DOCTORS promoting Esthechoc is viewable here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Ax2ltEE-M


    Special - Alternative Health Conversations Jan 05, 2017
    Show notes

    Jonathan interviews three alternative health practitioners: a sound healer, a Reiki master, and a BodyTalker. Through these conversations, he seeks to find out how they came to believe that these practices worked and what, if anything, would change their mind.


    Special - End-of-Year 2016 Dec 22, 2016
    Show notes

    As 2016 draws to a close, Chris and Jonathan reveal they are not perfect. Whether it’s cracking up while delivering a joke or mispronouncing a host of scientific names, their ineptitude makes for great blooper fodder. Plus, the worst bits of medical news this year; favourite jingles; and science communication heroes. Happy holidays!

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)

    Original music by Seth Donnelly


    Interview - CBC's Erica Johnson Dec 15, 2016
    Show notes

    Chris and Jonathan interview Erica Johnson, the former co-host of CBC's Marketplace, on the topics of investigative journalism and homeopathy.


    023 - Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing and Homeopathy Dec 09, 2016
    Show notes

    Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s Erica Johnson on getting Health Canada approval for a fake remedy, and will poinsettias kill Fido this holiday season?

    Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos (@ThanosMic).

    Jingle by Jillian Kate.

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

    Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.


    022 - Symposium Edition 2016 (Science and the Media) Nov 03, 2016
    Show notes

    Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry host a one-hour version of their podcast, The Body of Evidence, on stage at the Trottier Public Science Symposium (McGill University). Their guests: Joel Achenbach (The Washington Post) and Trevor Butterworth (Sense About Science USA). Featuring a vox pop segment with Thanos Michailopoulos and music by Joseph Hackl. You can also watch the video version on our YouTube channel.


    021 - Sleep and Bad Statistics Oct 06, 2016
    Show notes

    A visit to Chris’ bedroom reveals fun facts about sleep and leads to bodily harm. Melatonin, sleeping pills, sleep hygiene: what works? Plus an interview with the author of the book “Statistics Done Wrong” and a discussion about Theranos and lab diagnostics. Come see us on stage October 18 at noon for the Trottier Public Science Symposium!

    Vox pop by David Pryde (@DavidPrydeJokes).

    Jingle by Jillian Kate.

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

    Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.


    020 - Probiotics and Antibiotics Sep 08, 2016
    Show notes

    Yogurt is chock-full of probiotics but do these nice bacteria do anything for your health? Plus an interview with Dr. Saul Hymes on antibiotic resistance, and crowdfunding projects that overhype their science (bioluminescent plant, anyone?).

    Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos.

    Jingle by Joseph Hackl from Voodoo Jazz.

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

    Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.


    019 - Sunscreen and the MMR Vaccine Aug 04, 2016
    Show notes

    A day at the pool leads Chris and Jonathan to talk about the evidence behind sunscreen… and restraining orders. Comedian Thanos Michailopoulos heads to ComicCon to ask Superman if he puts on SPF 30. Also: refuting the antivaccine arguments of a Montrealer and questions on herbal weight loss and vitamin C.

    Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos.

    Jingle by Joseph Hackl from Voodoo Jazz.

    Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.

    Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

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