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Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe? Nov 11, 2026

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What's actually in a compounded GLP-1?
What is compounding?
How can you tell if that ad on Instagram is legit?
Why are poison control centers getting more calls about these drugs?
What should you do if you are on one right now?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

We thank ASEM for sponsoring today's episode.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8fe5nGbeSSg

(00:00) Intro
(03:15) What is compounding?
(09:50) What exactly is IN compounded GLP-1s?
(14:30) What are "Research Use Only" products such as "reta?"
(17:37) What are red flags to watch out for on social media ads?
(19:45) What does FDA approval require for a drug to make it to market?
(22:10) Why do some clinicians not prescribe compounded GLP-1s?
(26:46) What about people turning to compounded GLP-1s due to cost?
(30:00) What if you are already on one of these compounds?
(31:35) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

https://medcitynews.com/author/fmills/
https://safeandeffectivemeds.org
https://www.endocrineclinicatthegym.com/
https://www.mskcc.org/profile/leigh-baxt
https://www.fda.gov/media/185577/download
https://www.goodrx.com/classes/glp-1-agonists/semaglutide-shortage
https://safeandeffectivemeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ASEM_Survey-Readout.pdf
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/glp-1s/fda-warns-on-compounded-glp-1s-amid-1700-safety-reports/
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-alerts-and-statements/fdas-concerns-unapproved-glp-1-drugs-used-weight-loss
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2851339?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=071726#google_vignette
https://poisoncenters.org/track/GLP-1
https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program

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What Is Postpartum Psychosis and Why Does It Get Missed? Nov 04, 2026

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How Do You Tell The Baby Blues From Postpartum Depression or Depression from Psychosis?
What Does Postpartum Psychosis Actually Look Like?
Who Is Most At Risk And Can It Be Prevented?
Can People Fully Recover?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kxyFckUKLRM

(00:00) Intro
(03:45) Differentiating Between Baby Blues, Depression, Psychosis, etc.
(10:30) Symptoms To Watch Out For
(14:09) An OBGYN Weighs In
(17:56) What Happens if Someone is Flagged and What Does Treatment Look Like?
(22:10) What a Pediatric Hospitalist Watches For In New Parents
(24:40) What Should You Do If Something Just Feels Off?
(26:42) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Repro Psych Academy: https://repropsychacademy.com
Upcoming Free 11/20 PPP webinar: https://www.repropsychacademy.com/ppp-free-event
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41135771/
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/16/nx-s1-5931964/lindsay-clancy-trial-postpartum-psychosis-diagnosis
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919a2.htm
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9838449/
https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod/p/Db-5_ylFv_K?img_index=5
https://www.sound-psychiatry.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drkatrinafurey/
https://www.selfority.com/about-dr-berg
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-rappaport-b99bb0390

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How Worried Should We Be About Rabies? Oct 28, 2026

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Should you panic if you find a bat in your house?
What happens if your dog tangles with a raccoon?
Why are more people getting rabies shots this year?
What should you do in the first few minutes after an animal bite?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H-1IsYtO4jU

(00:00) Intro
(03:25) Why does vaccinating our pets still matter?
(06:40) What about pets that have adverse reactions to the rabies vaccine?
(12:30) Some rabies stats
(16:05) Why should we be cautious of getting close to wild animals?
(18:10) What if you suspect you've been bitten or had contact with a potential rabies carrier?
(20:20) What is the treatment for suspected rabies?
(24:12) Should you go to the urgent care or the ER?
(26:30) The current state of emergency medicine in general
(33:00) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00533.html
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/php/protecting-public-health/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/09/rabies-kidney-donor-skunk-kitten
https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/media/releases/2019/p0611-bats-rabies.html
https://www.instagram.com/thehonestvet

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What Are We Getting From Health Advice In Our Feeds? Oct 21, 2026

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Who's actually giving out health advice online?
How much of your feed is really about health?
How often is someone trying to sell you something?
Should you trust what you see?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod. We are grateful to Pew for sponsoring this episode.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOiadBTn_A

(00:00) Intro
(02:25) Why did Pew take on this research?
(04:50) How was the research done?
(06:10) What did the research show?
(07:15) Are most of those sharing health information online actually credentialled in the relevant field?
(10:05) What is actually IN our feeds?
(14:05) How much of a health influencer's feed is actually about health?
(17:17) How often do influencers tell viewers where their claims came from?
(21:30) What matters most to people for trusting an influencer?
(25:17) Practical takeaways from Pew's research
(26:37) Dr. Matthew Facciani explains how health misinformation has changed over time
(28:05) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/05/07/moms-coaches-doctors-entrepreneurs-who-are-americas-health-and-wellness-influencers/
https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/10/07/what-do-health-and-wellness-influencers-post-about/
https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/galen-stocking/
https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/eileen-yam/

Dr. Facciani’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42b9TRk

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Will We Ever Find A Cure For Cancer? Oct 14, 2026

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Is cancer actually on the rise?
Why are we hearing so much about cancer in young people?
Are new treatments making a difference?
Will we ever have a cure?
We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DLon6350L5o

(00:00) Intro
(01:58) Is cancer really on the rise in young people?
(05:11) Have we made progress on cancer treatments?
(09:05) What are some therapies being researched currently?
(11:38) What is CAR-T therapy?
(14:55) What about deaths in therapy trials?
(18:03) Could the current therapies become more 'targeted' to avoid side effects?
(20:10) Will we ever have a cure?
(26:08) What a GI medical oncologist wants people to know
(28:48) Final Thoughts

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How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now? Oct 07, 2026

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What diseases are spreading right now? Are we even tracking diseases anymore? Should I be worried about measles? Should I bother getting my flu and COVID vaccines? We dive in and answer ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkTVjiXPD0

(00:00) Intro
(02:35) Introducing Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo And The Brown Pandemic Center Tracking Report
(05:23) What Is Trending Up Right Now In The U.S.?
(08:22) How Has Our Ability To Monitor Disease Changed?
(12:45) Confusion Over Data Discrepancy/Reports
(15:41) Practitioner Patsy Stinchfield Shares Her Measles Wisdom And Experience
(21:45) What About Measles In Adults?
(27:01) Epidemiologist Dr. Nicole Basta Breaks Down The Latest Data
(41:30) Final Thoughts

https://www.wral.com/news/state/diarrhea-parasites-glass-us-food-less-safe-august-24/
https://downloads.regulations.gov/FDA-2013-N-0013-0178/content.pdf
https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJM199705293362210
https://mailchi.mp/messages/pandemic-center-tracking-report-9-17-2026
https://mailchi.mp/messages/pandemic-center-tracking-report-10-01-26?e=6397393980
https://6abc.com/post/5th-measles-related-death-reported-pennsylvania/19893187/
https://escaperoom.unbiasedscience.com/flu-vaccine-65
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6646858019fad6412b31bf24/t/6ab163587341c716ba04c0d6/1790010200525/The+Flu+Shot+Conversation+For+Older+Adults+and+the+People+Who+Love+Them.pdf
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6646858019fad6412b31bf24/t/6aa94c39d11bb166775378e9/1789479993326/Flu+Vaccines+and+the+65%2B+Patient+-+GUIDE.pdf
https://escaperoom.unbiasedscience.com/flu-vaccine/

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Is the U.S. Food Supply Safe? Sep 30, 2026

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How safe is our food supply??

Dr. Jess Steier kicks off a new season of Unbiased Science with a fresh format! Each episode tackles one concern or question that's gone viral online. It can be hard to know what to trust, so each episode this season tackles one question head-on.

Between this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce and the constant stream of food recalls in our feeds, this week we're joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, along with other experts, to dig into how our food is kept safe and when we should worry.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QGiFDLSEAbM

(00:00) Season and Episode Intro
(10:11) Introducing Dr. Mike Osterholm
(11:27) Early Days of the Summer Cyclospora Outbreak
(18:15) What Does the Expert Say to People Who Are Worried About Outbreaks?
(20:35) Is There An Increase In Food Safety Issues?
(25:57) Former FDA Food Scientist Shares Her Perspective
(28:32) Could We Find The Cause Right Now?
(30:45) Is There Anything The Expert Avoids?
(33:44) Immunotoxicologist Food Safety Expert Shares His Perspective
(36:15) What Can We Do To Make The Food Supply Safer?
(40:20) Final Thoughts

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/food-safety-crisis-trump-cyclospora/688495/
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/09/foodborne-illness-recall-cyclospora-summer/688497/
https://time.com/article/2026/08/26/e-coli-salmonella-cyclospora-is-the-u-s-seeing-a-surge-in-foodborne-illnesses-/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2852106
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199605163342001
https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJM199705293362210
https://drjessicaknurick.substack.com/p/why-foodborne-illness-is-surging
https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/foodborne-illness-increase-common
https://www.wral.com/news/state/diarrhea-parasites-glass-us-food-less-safe-august-24/
https://downloads.regulations.gov/FDA-2013-N-0013-0178/content.pdf
https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJM199705293362210

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/

https://sprout.link/cidrap_
https://www.instagram.com/cidrap_?stkn=czA0d3cxczB2emdy

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Summer Rerun: Food Allergies: A Tough Nut to Crack Sep 23, 2026

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Hello Unbiased Scientists! New season drops NEXT WEEK and we are so excited! Thank you for hanging in there with us over the summer break!

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Summer Rerun: Heads Will Roll: Tackling The Impact of Concussions Sep 16, 2026

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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 to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some comments on our socials with questions or topics you want to see us cover. We love hearing from you! And check out our BRAND NEW MERCH at merch.unbiasedscience.com

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Summer Rerun: 99 Ways to (Not) Die: An ER Doc's Guide to Stayin' Alive Sep 09, 2026

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