Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Science
Freakonomics, M.D.
by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #92 |
About the show
Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?
Latest episodes
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The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine
July 21, 2023 · 13 minIn the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: One creature’s trash is another’s cash. (Or, how one man found profit in pee.) Hosted by…
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Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)
July 11, 2023 · 38 minA sneak peek at Bapu's new book, Random Acts of Medicine, available now from Doubleday, and an announcement about the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?
March 31, 2023 · 19 minCouples get divorced for all kinds of reasons. Is having kids one of them? Bapu talks about research that investigates what happens to parents who unexpectedly have twins. Plus, an announcement about the future of the show. Hosted by…
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77. They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life.
March 24, 2023 · 19 minDoctors and nurses get most of the attention — but a new study suggests we can improve health care by raising wages for a group of workers who are often overlooked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?
March 17, 2023 · 18 minIn hospitals, a softer pillow or a nicer room might be more than just amenities — they could improve outcomes for patients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…
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75. What Is Sugar Really Doing to You?
March 10, 2023 · 20 minAmericans eat a lot of sugar — and it’s hard to determine how it affects our health. Bapu explains how a new study uses data from the 1950s to help solve the mystery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
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74. How Does Playing Football Affect Your Health?
March 3, 2023 · 17 minIt’s not a new question, but it’s a tricky one to study. Bapu explains why, and talks about how an N.F.L. labor dispute helped him get some answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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73. Who Pays for Multimillion-Dollar Miracle Cures?
February 17, 2023 · 29 minThe most expensive drugs in the world are treatments for genetic diseases. And more of these cures are on the horizon. How will anyone be able to afford them? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…