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Free Associations

Mad musings from the messy world of science

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Episode 59 - Red meat for the public health crowd

Episode 59 - Red meat for the public health crowd

Matt and Jen discuss a new set of surprising recommendations around eating red meat, we skip the second segment entirely... Read more

5 Nov 2019

1hr

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Episode 43 - What can we learn about asthma from the Amish?

Episode 43 - What can we learn about asthma from the Amish?

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study among the Amish to look for causes of asthma, the gang discuss an update to Plan S,... Read more

12 Mar 2019

53mins

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Episode 15 - Should I take my calcium/vitamin D supplements?

Episode 15 - Should I take my calcium/vitamin D supplements?

Matt, Chris, and Don debate a new meta-analysis on the evidence behind calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention ... Read more

13 Feb 2018

1hr 1min

Ranked #4

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Episode 18 - Is the HPV vaccine reducing infection?

Episode 18 - Is the HPV vaccine reducing infection?

Matt, Chris, and Don discuss a study from Scotland on the introduction of the HPV vaccine and the impact on prevalence o... Read more

27 Mar 2018

54mins

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Episode 32 - The sleep episode: melatonin for a sleep disorder

Episode 32 - The sleep episode: melatonin for a sleep disorder

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a trial that focuses on whether melatonin can help people with a sleep disorder, the gang d... Read more

9 Oct 2018

1hr

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Episode 20 - The opioids vs non-opioids showdown!

Episode 20 - The opioids vs non-opioids showdown!

Matt, Chris, and Don tackle a study on the effectiveness of opioids vs non-opioids for treatment of back, hip, and knee ... Read more

24 Apr 2018

54mins

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Episode 58 - California’s Extreme Risk Protection Law

Episode 58 - California’s Extreme Risk Protection Law

Matt, Chris, and Jen discuss a case series on California’s Extreme Risk Protection Law, the gang discuss why it’s so dif... Read more

22 Oct 2019

1hr 1min

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Episode 38 - Is ADHD over-diagnosed?

Episode 38 - Is ADHD over-diagnosed?

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study using month of birth to explore whether attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is... Read more

1 Jan 2019

1hr 1min

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Episode 22 - An antidepressants do-over

Episode 22 - An antidepressants do-over

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a case study of a drug company antidepressant trial in adolescents that was re-analyzed by ... Read more

22 May 2018

56mins

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Episode 48 - The social jetlag episode (it’s a thing)

Episode 48 - The social jetlag episode (it’s a thing)

Matt, Chris, and Don look at how living on the wrong side of a time zone affects your health, the gang discuss when it m... Read more

21 May 2019

54mins

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Episode 63 - Can my Apple Watch detect atrial fibrillation?

Episode 63 - Can my Apple Watch detect atrial fibrillation?

Matt, Chris, and Jen discuss a study on whether Apple Watches can detect atrial fibrillation, they discuss a proposal to... Read more

31 Dec 2019

1hr 1min

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Episode 40 - A breakthrough for Alzheimer’s treatment?

Episode 40 - A breakthrough for Alzheimer’s treatment?

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study that used an antibody to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the gang goes back to the well ... Read more

29 Jan 2019

56mins

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Episode 34 - The born to run episode: Exercise and mental health

Episode 34 - The born to run episode: Exercise and mental health

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a massive cross-sectional study on the relationship between exercise and mental health, the... Read more

6 Nov 2018

55mins

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Episode 25 - The napping episode: Does weekend sleep influence mortality? (Live!)

Episode 25 - The napping episode: Does weekend sleep influence mortality? (Live!)

Matt, Chris, and Don do their second ever live podcast, exploring a study on the effects of sleep on mortality, the gang... Read more

3 Jul 2018

1hr

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Episode 27 - Does food labeling reduce calorie consumption?

Episode 27 - Does food labeling reduce calorie consumption?

Matt, Chris, and Don review the literature on whether food labelling can reduce purchase and consumption of calories, th... Read more

31 Jul 2018

59mins

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Episode 41 - Peanut allergy desensitization

Episode 41 - Peanut allergy desensitization

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study of a desensitization treatment for those with peanut allergy, the gang discuss whet... Read more

12 Feb 2019

47mins

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Episode 37 - Are organic foods the answer to cancer?

Episode 37 - Are organic foods the answer to cancer?

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study of the effects of eating organic foods on risk of cancer, the gang discusses the ro... Read more

18 Dec 2018

1hr 1min

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Episode 47 - Cannabis use and psychosis

Episode 47 - Cannabis use and psychosis

Matt, Chris, and Don look at a study of the impact of cannabis use on psychosis, the gang discuss something called ethic... Read more

7 May 2019

55mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 21 - People who live in glass houses...

Episode 21 - People who live in glass houses...

Matt, Chris, and Don finally take on one of their own studies on the effectiveness of outpatient pneumonia treatment in ... Read more

8 May 2018

1hr

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Episode 57 - Sugary drinks and cancer

Episode 57 - Sugary drinks and cancer

Matt, Chris, and Jen discuss a study on the relationship between sugary drinks and cancer, the gang discuss how to impro... Read more

8 Oct 2019

59mins

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