Doctors are supposed to know medical truth from myth. Yet a lot of doctors are misinformed – at least on some things. This episode begins with some information about a survey that showed how many pediatricians believe in some common parenting advice that has been proven to be untrue. Source: Andrew Adesman, M.D. author of Baby Facts (https://amzn.to/3h0oPLw) ... Show More
Jul 21
SYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?
Few foods are as American as the hamburger. Every year, Americans eat billions of them, and they are a staple at backyard barbecues, diners, ballparks, and restaurants around the world. Yet despite being one of the most recognizable foods on the planet, no one seems to agree on w ... Show More
23m 25s
Jan 2025
#549: Are We Doomed? Trust, Misinformation, and the Future of Health & Fitness Science – Joe Klemczewski, PhD
<p>In a world flooded with information, discerning fact from fiction in fitness and nutrition has never been more challenging—or more important. The rise of social media and democratized science has given everyone a platform, but not all voices are equal.</p> <p>How do we navigat ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2023
243: Mis- and Disinformation in Nutrition: Science, Ethics & Critical Thinking – Dr. Cami Ryan & Connie Diekman
<p class="pf0"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">A new paper published in the Journal of Nutrition addresses mis- and disinformation in food science and nutrition and how this impacts practitioners and the public. The introduction and expansion of social media has cr ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2025
Medfluencers and Patient Education: Helpful or Risky? (Recess Rehash)
[We're on vacation, so enjoy this recent show in case you missed it!] How future doctors are navigating social media’s impact on public education. How can a well-meaning medfluencer be sure they’re actually helping? M1 Zach Grissom, M2 Fallon Jung, M3 Jeff Goddard, and M4 Matt En ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
How Much Water Do You Really Need? 14 Health Myths Debunked
Popular health advice is everywhere. From what to eat to how much to exercise, it can feel overwhelming to make the right choices. Naturopathic doctor, Jacob Wolf, ND, cuts through the noise and shares the evidence behind common health myths.
19m 55s
Jun 2025
The Extra Scoop: EMFs, AI, Radiation & the Digital Health Myths We Need to Debunk
We’re more connected than ever — but is our tech making us healthier, or quietly harming us? In this episode of The Extra Scoop, we’re joined by physicist and cancer researcher Dr David Robert Grimes to unpack what the science really says about technology and our health — from EM ... Show More
33m 2s
Nov 2023
Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes
In this episode, we're joined by science writer and author of 'The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda', David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media. ... Show More
49m 11s