The Body of Evidence
Dr. Christopher Labos
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.
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.
Episodes
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Sep 1, 2015 • 21min
007 - Red Wine
We’ve all heard it: red wine is good for your heart. It was even on 60 Minutes! But how strong is the science behind this claim? And will drinking a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc make Dr. Labos more interesting to the women around him? Our street correspondent is comedian Thanos Michailopoulos (@thanosmic) and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
Aug 6, 2015 • 21min
006 - Milk
Is milk a creamy health elixir or a dangerous brew of bacteria? Is there both rhyme and reason behind pasteurization or does it destroy milk’s dairy goodness? In an attempt to answer the question, Jonathan and Dr. Labos battle lactose intolerance and osteoporosis, deliver a history lesson on Louis Pasteur, and get tangled up in brucellosis. Do you have a brain abscess? Stop listening now and go see a doctor. Take a picture of the pus but don’t send it to us. Our street correspondent is comedian Jen Sakato and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
Jul 2, 2015 • 21min
005 - E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are all the rage these days, and their manufacturers are claiming all kinds of things: they help you quit smoking, they’re healthier, they’ll enhance your sex life (OK, maybe not the last one). Is “vaping” better than smoking? Jonathan Jarry and Dr. Christopher Labos look at the body of evidence on e-cigarettes. Their addictive discussion is laced with lines from The Lion King, quotes from Shakespeare, and obscure phonological references. Our street correspondent is comedian Thanos Michailopoulos and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
Jun 4, 2015 • 19min
004 - Beauty Products
We all want to look younger, but are beauty products worth the money we pay? Jonathan Jarry and Dr. Christopher Labos sit down to talk concealers, Retin-A, photoageing, and tzatziki face masks. But the real question is: if this is radio, why is Dr. Labos painting his face like a clown? Maybe David Bowie has the answer. Our street correspondent is Emily Bilton and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
May 7, 2015 • 19min
003 - Vitamins
Are vitamin supplements useful or wasteful? Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry look at the body of evidence on these ubiquitous pills and end up talking about grapefruit love, fake dating profiles, and pants. The comedian is Simren Sandhu and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
Apr 15, 2015 • 20min
002 - Annual Checkups
Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry talk about how often you should go see your doctor. Pap smears, rectal exams, and Dr. Labos’ secret hobbies all get a mention, with a massive dose of tzatziki. The comedian is Thanos Michailopoulos and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl of VoodooJazz.ca.
Apr 7, 2015 • 23min
Special - Dr. Labos and Jonathan on CJAD (March 31 2015)
Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry were the guests of Toula Drimonis and Dave Kaufman on the show The Exchange on CJAD radio in Montreal. If you missed the show, here is our segment! We talk podcasting, how we met, green coffee beans, and oil of oregano. And Viagra! And there’s a caller, but Toula forgot which button to press! Send us your questions via carrier pigeon!
Mar 29, 2015 • 12min
001 - Natural Health Products
Dr. Christopher Labos and Jonathan Jarry demystify common medical misconceptions and, on their very first episode, they talk about natural health products. Horney goat weed, “pretty please” pleading, and a touch of methamphetamines are all on the menu. The comedian is Thanos Michailopoulos and our singer-songwriter is Joseph Hackl.
