The Body of Evidence

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173 – The Man Flu Feb 26, 2026

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Are men wimps or just immunologically inferior? Chris and Sophie review the evidence to decide if respiratory viruses really do hit men harder or if they are just looking for attention. Also Chris gushes about his favorite TV show, “All Creatures Great and Small.”

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

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Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References:

1) Sophie’s article:

2) BMJ review: https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5560

3) Man flu is not a thing post-hoc analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022399922003324#bbb0155

172 – Japanese walking: the latest internet craze Feb 19, 2026

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You may have heard about a “better” way to go for your daily walk. Japanese walking promises numerous health benefits. Two problems though. There’s nothing Japanese about it and the benefits are not so clear cut. Nick Tiller is back to unpack this latest social media trend.

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References:

The 2007 article that started it all: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025619611613037
Nick’s article about retro walking: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-backward-world-of-retro-walking/

171 - Worms: if you’re squeamish, you may want to skip this episode Feb 12, 2026

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Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites. In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms. But parasites are a real problem and global warming means these once tropical diseases are coming to a city near you.

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References:

Why Does Everyone Think They Have Parasitic Worms?

Soil-transmitted helminth infections

The deadliest parasites in the world: 10 terrifying creatures you will want to avoid

Neglected tropical diseases -- GLOBAL

The Heavy Toll of the Black Belt’s Wastewater Crisis | The New Yorker

There was a deal to fix this Alabama community’s raw sewage crisis. Trump tore it up over DEI

Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis).

Chagas disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

Kissing Bug.

Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease)

Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program

Removing Giardia Cysts from Drinking Water

U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven't Defeated This Nasty Parasite | Scientific American

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80p81lvx0eo

Health warning following rise in Cryptosporidiosis notifications

Health officials investigating outbreak linked to raw milk

Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurised milk and relationship to changes in state laws – United States, 1998–2018 - PMC

Echinococcus multilocularis - Public Health Ontario

Human echinococcosis incidence in Canada, 2000–2020, CCDR 50(9)

Echinococcosis

Parasite threat to pets and people on the rise in Western Canada | News | University of Calgary

170 – Facial Fillers and the Myth of Reversibility Feb 05, 2026

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Facial fillers are promoted on social media as safe, temporary and easily reversible. But the evidence paints a different story. Sophie joins Chris to unpack the evidence and the safety concerns of fillers that you should know before you go to a Medical Spa. Also, Chris takes the opportunity to tell Sophie about Conformity Gate.

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References:

The persistence of fillers: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5011976/
Higher complication rates in Med Spas: https://www.asds.net/skin-experts/news-room/press-releases/safety-concerns-in-med-spas-with-little-to-no-physician-involvement

169 – The ABC’s of university degrees Jan 29, 2026

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168 - How safe are ultrasounds in pregnancy? Jan 22, 2026

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167 – Food allergies – a decade of good news Jan 15, 2026

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Food allergies, specifically peanut allergies have been increasing in children. But key research changed policy and the past 10 years have seen a steady decline. In a rare win for the goodies, we see how science shaped public policy and made things better for a whole generation of children.

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References:

Chris article on peanut and food allergies: https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/labos-food-allergies-a-hard-nut-to-crack-but-theres-some-good-news
The old recommendations: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/2/346/62820/Hypoallergenic-Infant-Formulas?redirectedFrom=fulltext
The new recommendations: https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/allergenic-solids#ref2
Increasing food allergies: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(10)00575-0/abstract
The LEAP study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850
The effect the LEAP study had on allergy rates in children” https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/156/5/e2024070516/204636/Guidelines-for-Early-Food-Introduction-and?autologincheck=redirected
Skin contact as a risk factor for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013536
Oral Immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812856
Met-analysis of immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31030987/

166 - Could That Actually Happen?! More crazy cases from Grey's Anatomy Jan 08, 2026

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In our ongoing quest to become a Grey's Anatomy rewatch podcast, we decided it would be a good idea to kick off the new year with another Grey's Anatomy focused episode.

Our editor, and certified Grey's Anatomy superfan, Robyn Flynn, brings more crazy cases and stories from one of the longest running medical dramas of all time. Could these cases actually happen in real life?! And, if so, how would the doctors deal with those patients and situations?

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Editor: Robyn Flynn

Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl

Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

165 - 2025 Year End Wrap Up - Part 2 Dec 24, 2025

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It’s Part 2 of our end-of-year wrap up. Chris, Sophie, Robyn (behind the camera), and Tobi (wandering around) all join in to answer a potpourri of viewer questions. Also a video bonus for our Patreon members.

164 - 2025 Year End Wrap Up - Part 1 Dec 17, 2025

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It’s Part 1 of our end-of-year wrap up. Chris, Sophie, Robyn (behind the camera), and Tobi (wandering around) all join in to answer a potpourri of viewer questions. Also a video bonus for our Patreon members.

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