The messaging on masks and coronavirus has been mixed, and has shifted throughout the pandemic. We now have better data, and it is clear that wearing a masks can help prevent the spread. We should be wearing masks when we go out in...

Research indicates that the malpractice system in the United States doesn't do a lot to deter malpractice. There are several recent studies about malpractice that look at how many doctors have malpractice claims against them, and what...

Teenagers might get up to risky behavior. But if you keep them busy, they're less likely to get in trouble. Challenging academic standards can help reduce risky business.

Research suggests that warnings about sitting at work are overblown, and that standing desks are overrated as a way to improve health. Let's dig in.

Insulin is still super expensive. Colorado is doing something about it. It’s still likely not enough.

We're all tired of staying home. You've still got a lot of questions about this pandemic. We've got some answers. You can jump directly to a question by clicking on the time stamps below. 0:13 - Should Officeholders Pass Basic Science...

Interest in the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin has increased drastically as of late thanks to the belief that it can help to prevent and/or treat Covid-19. In today’s episode we examine recent data on the efficacy of Ivermectin as an...

Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a treatment for alcoholism, and many, many addiction experts and people in recovery swear by the 12 step process. But what does the research show? How does AA stack up against other treatments for...

Remember last week’s episode on the exercise megastudy? Well, there’s another megastudy in existence! This time on using text message reminders to encourage people to get vaccinated for the flu. We’ve got the deets for you on today’s...

The recent alcohol study made a lot of breathless headlines along the lines of "no amount of alcohol is safe!" Well, it turns out, there's some value to looking at the nuances of the study. Aaron Carroll takes a look at the details. Soak...

Singapore had one of the world's most robust and effective responses to coronavirus and COVID19. Despite that, the country still had to enter lockdown and struggled to control the spread of the disease. What can this tell us about how...

Last week we covered CBD and mental health, finding that data to backup health claims are scarce and consumer CBD products are often sketchy. In this week’s episode on CBD and other health ailments, we find that many of the same caveats...

Professor AJ Kooti provides an example of how to Account for Employee Benefits in his financial accounting course.

Let's say you're in the habit of doing scientific research. Or maybe you're an expert in a field who can concisely and coherently discuss research. Disseminate! There are more avenues than ever before to make your voice heard, and share...

Molnupiravir is a broad-spectrum antiviral that has been in development for quite some time - it was first tested as an Ebola drug and is now showing promise against Covid-19. In this episode we take a look at what we know so far and...

A few nutrition studies have been circulating social media lately and need some clearing up.

Vaccine passports are a big topic right now, even though “passport” might be the wrong word. We take a look at what they are and what they aren’t, and dig deeper into the concerns most commonly voiced about them.

Performative overwork is more and more common in the United States, and long hours have long been the norm in medicine. During residency, doctors have traditionally been asked to work for up to 100 hours per week. A rule in 2003 capped...

We're still firmly on the "Don't Panic" message with the Coronavirus outbreak. This week we're going to look at a couple of scenarios for how this thing could play out.

Reports have surfaced of individuals being re-infected with Covid-19, raising questions about immunity via natural infection as well as questions about the utility of vaccines. Here we take a look at the data to see how common...

A judge in California recently ruled that coffee would be required to carry a carcinogen warning label, since it contains acrylamide. Well, have the barista make you a double espresso with a shot of evidence, because that coffee probably...

There's a study coming out of the UK about using a steroid called Dexamethasone to treat COVID19 symptoms. The initial reports look good, but we'll hold judgement until we see the full study. Toilet plumes are also in the news....

Need to pass an exam on LBJ and the Great Society? You've found the right video. HipHughes History Lectures are easy to digest and will not make you throw up and run away.

A recent study is getting a lot of press for its results on diet and depression, and it’s a randomized controlled trial.