Healthcare Triage
Booze Isn't All Bad
While we have discussed the dangerous effects of alcohol abuse and misuse, that doesn't mean it's always bad. Besides being part of many complex and delicious beverages, there are any number of studies which show that alcohol is linked...
Nature League
Investigating Metabolism of Early Life - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the beginnings of life on Earth. Article citation: G. Springsteen, J.R. Yerabolu, J. Nelson, C.J. Rhea, R. Krishnamurthy. Linked...
Psychology Unlocked
How to explain the results of Milgram's Obedience Experiment
This video outlines five factors which may have influenced the results of Milgram's landmark 1961 experiment.
Religion for Breakfast
Why Strict Religions Succeed
Across cultures, religious communities that expect more from their members thrive (or religious communities in which members face greater consequences for leaving). Meanwhile, lenient religious groups struggle to maintain membership. Why...
Healthcare Triage
Talking to Kids About Sex is a Good Thing
Parents should talk to their kids about sex. We've got data. This is Healthcare Triage News.
Next Animation Studio
High levels of cellphone radiation linked to cancer in male rats
Researchers found evidence of links between tumors in male rats and exposure to radio frequency radiation.
The Economist
Is male fertility in crisis?
Sperm counts have fallen by more than 50% in the past four decades. To understand what’s going wrong with men, we need to stop seeing fertility as a woman's problem
Healthcare Triage
Poinsettias Aren't Poisonous, and Other Holiday Myths: Healthcare Triage #8
On Thanksgiving, we destroyed the myth that turkey makes you sleepy. But there are lots of holiday myths, and in this episode of Healthcare Triage, we take apart some more. These all come from a paper Aaron co-wrote in the BMJ.
Healthcare Triage
The Diet Soda Myth and Barriers to Good Research
A recent study had a lot of negative things to say about diet sodas, but how seriously should we take that study? Observational research can be powerful and useful, but it can also lead to shaky outcomes. So, what does this study tell us...
Healthcare Triage
Is Hair Dye Linked to Breast Cancer?
A study published in the International Journal of Cancer reports that use of hair dyes and chemical straighteners, particularly among black women, is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. We look into this a little more.
Debunked
Does Sugar Affect Your Behavior?
Parents have been telling us for years, that if you give a child candy and cola it will hype them up and make them go nuts! But, how much truth is there to the 'sugar rush', and how much of it is just in the parents perception?
AllTime 10s
10 Tricks Your Brain Is Playing On You Right Now
Our brains play some pretty neat tricks to keep us sane and functioning well.... like a human being!
ShortCutsTv
Case Studies
If you go and see your doctor or a therapist, you’ll become a ‘case’ to them. They’ll want to know a lot more about you. Similarly, sociological case studies involve putting a social group, an event or a place ‘under the microscope’....
Healthcare Triage
The Evidence for Low-Fat Diets Isn't Really There
Last week I talked to you about dietary cholesterol, and how the existing randomized controlled trials warned us that they wouldn't work. Now, it appears those guidelines might be changed, decades later. Cholesterol isn't the only...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James C. Kaufman - Creativity and Mental Illness
James C. Kaufman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Connecticut. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in Cognitive Psychology in 2001. Kaufman is an international leader in the field of creativity, known for...
Food Farmer Earth
Embracing Wild Nutrition: Jo Robinson's Insights on Healthier Diets
Jo Robinson discusses the significant nutritional downgrades in our food since the inception of agriculture, emphasizing the loss of vital nutrients like protein, minerals, vitamins, and particularly antioxidants. She advocates for...
Healthcare Triage
Addyi Isn't that Effective, and it Isn't Selling Very Well
No studies this week. We're actually going to do news. It's time for an Addyi update. Addyi, or Flibanserin was touted as the "female Viagra" despite the fact that it isn't very similar to Viagra. It still doesn't work very well or for...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Constance Steinkuehler - Games, Learning and Society
Constance Steinkuehler is an Associate Professor in Digital Media at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and co-directs the Games+Learning+Society (GLS) center at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery and chairs their annual GLS...
Healthcare Triage
Needle Exchanges Help Curb Disease, but Legislators Don't Like Them
For decades, public health experts have known that syringe exchange programs reduce the spread of certain viral infections - like H.I.V.,hepatitis B and hepatitis C - by removing infected needles from circulation.
Healthcare Triage
The Facts About SIDS and Swaddling
My physician-gaming-group-friends are being swamped by concerned parents because of a new study in Pediatrics that has led to many news articles declaring that swaddling - wrapping an infant tightly in a cloth or blanket - may increase...
Healthcare Triage
Does Supplemental Vitamin D Help Prevent Covid-19?
Ah, Vitamin D, back again. We’ve made our case on how unnecessary Vitamin D supplements are for outcomes like diabetes, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, and overall mortality. But what about its effect on viral infections like...
Healthcare Triage
Acetaminophen, Risk-Taking, and Covid-19
Does the world’s most common pain relief drug do more than just reduce pain? Recent headlines would have you believe that it also reduces your perception of risk, resulting in more risk-taking behaviors. We think it’s time to take a...
Curated Video
The Founder of LIDS Discusses His Entrepreneurial Journey
This video is an interview with entrepreneur Ben Fischman, who shares insights and experiences about his journey in starting and growing successful businesses. From starting Lids as a junior in college, to selling his online shopping...
After Skool
Does the Weather Actually Affect Your Mood?
How does the weather affect your mood? There's a common thought around the world that sunny warm weather is linked to happiness and cold cloudy weather is linked to sadness. But is there any science behind this idea? Does the weather...