Yesterday
The Emergency Room Gives Us A Pitt
In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Michael Falk, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, to address critical public health and pediatric care topics. The scientists examine the concerning rise in measles cases while exploring common parental concerns about fever and fe ... Show More
37m 30s
Jan 21
The Danish [Vaccine] Model (Assembly Required)
In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Jennifer Reich, a sociologist and researcher at the University of Colorado Denver, to examine vaccine hesitancy and recent changes to the U.S. vaccine schedule. The scientists explore the cultural and structural factors contributing to ... Show More
37m 46s
Jan 14
Lucky Eggs: Why Infertility Problems Are Not Game Ova
In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a reproductive endocrinologist, to explore the complex landscape of fertility and reproductive health. The scientists examine recent advancements in IVF technology while addressing the importance of understanding both male ... Show More
40m 24s
Jul 2025
121 | Move Over, Tobacco—Sugar’s the New Villain in Town
<p>If your patient tells you they're avoiding fruit “because it has too much sugar,” this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.</p><p>From viral posts claiming sugar is poison to influencers suggesting chocolate is healthier than grapes, nutrition misinformation is everywh ... Show More
38m 1s
Oct 17
Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far
In this episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut join brain health researcher Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, to discuss how artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and erythritol affect the body — and in particular, the brain. The discussion ... Show More
32m 15s
Sep 2025
Honey & Maple Syrup vs. Sugar: What’s Better for Metabolic Health?
📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores whether natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup might be better meta ... Show More
18m 23s
Feb 2025
544- ADHD and Caffeine: Risks & Benefits of Using This Natural Stimulant
<p>Caffeine is almost universally seen as an antidote to memory, fatigue, and focus problems, but may affect heart rate and sleep. Sarah Cheyette, M.D., discusses research on caffeine and ADHD, and the risks and benefits of consuming this natural stimulant.</p> <p><strong>ADHD an ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2025
The Truth About Nutrition: How You Can Take a Science-Based Approach | Bradley Johnston PhD
<p>Misinformation in nutrition is rampant. From demonizing red meat to hyping plant-based diets, conflicting advice has left many people confused about what’s truly evidence-based. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bradley Johnston<strong>, </strong>an expert in evidence-based ... Show More
1h 30m
Sep 2025
How Your Nervous System Controls Metabolism: Fight or Flight vs Rest & Digest
📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this foundational Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman unpacks the vital role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in maintaining h ... Show More
28m 49s
May 2025
The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride
Dr. Ben Bikman opens this lecture with a comprehensive overview of fluoride’s history in public health, highlighting its original role in preventing dental cavities. However, he shifts the focus to its lesser-known systemic effects, particularly on metabolic health.
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19m 6s
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman investigate the widespread myth that sugar causes ADHD and hyperactivity. The scientists trace the origins of this belief, including the influential Feingold diet, and examine scientific studies that challenge the purported link between sugar and hyperactive behavior. They explore sugar's biological ... Show More
<p><strong>Is diet soda bad? Do muscles vanish when you stop lifting? <a href="https://rpstrength.com/pages/team/michael-israetel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Michael Israetel</a>, bodybuilding professor and fitness expert, answers these questions and more!</strong></p>
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