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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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    163 – Do high heels cause bunions? Dec 10, 2025
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    Hallux valgus (bunions) are more common in women than men and high heeled shoes are often blamed. But how much of the problem is environment and how much genetics?

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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:

    1. Bunions in unshod populations: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13587573/

    2. Prevalence of bunions in the general population: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20868524/

    3. The 2004 Cochrane review on conservative therapies to treat bunions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20868524/

    4. More recent data on conservatie therapies to treat bunions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34408037/

    5. The 2024 Cochrane review on surgery to treat bunions: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD013726.pub2/full


    162 – Mercury in your mouth Dec 03, 2025
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    The global community has agreed to end the use of mercury in dental fillings. But is mercury in your mouth really dangerous and where else is mercury being used in the world?

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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:

    1. Minamata Convention COP-6 conference https://minamataconvention.org/en/news/minamata-convention-cop-6-agrees-end-use-dental-amalgam-2034-marking-historic-milestone

    2. WHO 1991 report on inorganic mercury: https://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc118.htm#PartNumber:1

    3. Health Canada’s 1996 report on mercury:

    https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/reports-publications/medical-devices/safety-dental-amalgam-health-canada-1996.html


    161 – How to Spot Logical Fallacies in Medical Misinformation Nov 26, 2025
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    160 - What do pharmacists do? Nov 19, 2025
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    159 – Red Light Masks to Treat Wrinkles Nov 12, 2025
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    158 – The Enhanced Games – “a farce, an extremely dangerous one” Nov 05, 2025
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    157 – Case Challenge Oct 29, 2025
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    Two new medical mysteries for Chris and Aigul to unpack. Why did this 44-year-old woman with Chron’s disease develop a rash and why did a teenage cyclist with double vision develop an unstable gait?

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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.

    Links to the cases:

    1. https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/unresolved-rash-44-year-old-woman-crohns-disease-2025a1000q3g

    2. https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/teenaged-cyclist-double-vision-and-unsteady-gait-2025a1000pqf


    156 – Pregnancy myths Oct 15, 2025
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    155 – Using Artificial Intelligence to teach critical thinking Oct 08, 2025
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    Jevin West joins Chris to talk about teaching critical thinking and whether AI is a force for good or a force for evil. Both of them have passed the Turing Test so all fellow humans are welcome.

    Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank 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:

    1) Red Pen Reviews: https://www.redpenreviews.org


    154 – Trump, RFK Jr, leucovorin, and autism Oct 01, 2025
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