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Ozempic: Does It Cause Muscle Loss?

March 16, 2024 · 10 min

We’re hearing that weight loss drugs comes with worrisome loss of muscle. Is that true?? We talk to endocrinologist Dr. Vibha Singhal. Shots of Science Vs will be going on pause, but come find us over at Science Vs - where you can listen…
Anti-Aging: Does Young Blood Work?

March 9, 2024 · 14 min

Today we look at an anti-aging hack that's been buzzing around the internet: the potential powers of young blood. We talk to researcher Dr. Jim White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MDMA: Can It Kill You?

February 24, 2024 · 8 min

MDMA is a party drug that some say should be seen as a legitimate medicine. But at the same time – there are stories of people taking this drug… and dying. So what's going on here? We talk to former DEA special agent James Hunt and public…
Personality Tests: Can Science Tell Us Who We Are?

February 17, 2024 · 16 min

Today on the show – what can science actually tell us about our personalities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Caffeine: How Addictive Is It?

February 10, 2024 · 8 min

Today on the show we find out – Will your cappuccino leave you needing more and more? How addictive is caffeine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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MDMA: Is It Dangerous?

February 3, 2024 · 8 min

There's new research suggesting that this party drug could be a promising treatment for things like PTSD… but some people say MDMA has a dark side… So let's find out – how dangerous is MDMA? We talk to neuroscientist Prof. Harriet de…
DMT: A Wonder Drug for Depression?

January 27, 2024 · 14 min

DMT might be the weirdest drug in the already weird world of psychedelics. It’s the active ingredient in ayahuasca, but on its own, DMT can give you what’s nicknamed “the businessman’s trip” — a psychedelic journey that can be done and…
Personality Tests: Do You Have a Type?

January 20, 2024 · 25 min

Personality tests like the MBTI are all over the internet, the workplace, and dating apps — but some say it’s all a bunch of baloney. So are any of these personality tests legit? We talk to psychologists Dr. Alexander Swan and Dr. Emorie…
Caffeine: How Bad Is It for Your Sleep?

January 13, 2024 · 9 min

Caffeine is a drug that tons of us take every day. How badly does that cup of coffee affect your sleep? We talk to Prof. Gregory Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MDMA: What’s It Doing in the Brain?

January 6, 2024 · 17 min

Molly, ecstasy, MDMA: whatever you call it, this drug is blowing up. Some say MDMA can be a legitimate medicine to treat conditions like PTSD. But what's it actually doing inside our brains? We talk to public health researcher Prof. Joseph…
This Is Your Brain on Gossip

December 30, 2023 · 8 min

We all know gossip can be bad — but some of us still can’t seem to get enough of it. So what's happening in our brains when someone spills the tea? We talk to neuroscientist Professor Josep Marco-Pallarés. Learn more about your ad choices…
The Big Lemming Lie

December 23, 2023 · 18 min

Today on the show – we're talking about when our eyes see lies – about how when we want to believe something... we can be so easily deceived… And this tale involves a creature who has a tail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Quick hits of Science Vs, where we take on fads, trends, and the opinionated mob to find out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. Want more fun? Go to Science Vs on Spotify.