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What the Study Says

What the Study Says is a podcast that breaks down complex medical studies into clear, practical insights. We explain the science behind the headlines, cut through the jargon, and help you understand what the research really means for your health and everyday decisions. Whether you're health-curious or research-skeptical, this show makes evidence-based medicine easy (and even fun) to follow. It's the health podcast everyone should be listening to.
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Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
56
Years Active
2025
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Night Terrors: Not Just a Nightmare

Night Terrors: Not Just a Nightmare

Night terrors (sleep terrors) are often confused with nightmares, but they are a completely different—and far more intense—type of sleep disturbance. Unlike a bad dream that occurs during REM sleep a…

00:23:04  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
Is Your Coin Toss Really Fair? 350,757 Flips Just Changed What We Believe

Is Your Coin Toss Really Fair? 350,757 Flips Just Changed What We Believe

Think a coin toss gives you a fair 50/50 outcome? Think again.
This 2024 Ig Nobel Prize winner in Probability reveals a subtle but real bias: coins tend to land on the same side they started—and it'…

00:05:32  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and...Alzheimer's?

Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and...Alzheimer's?

Can a natural remedy like apple cider vinegar (ACV) really support both your waistline and your brain? This video takes a deep dive into the growing scientific interest in how apple cider vinegar may…

00:13:03  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Unexplained Chronic Cough for Weeks? NEJM 2025 Tells You Why

Unexplained Chronic Cough for Weeks? NEJM 2025 Tells You Why

Dealing with chronic cough that lasts for weeks with no clear cause? This video unpacks the latest 2025 update from the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)—one of the world’s most authoritative me…

00:20:28  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
Whey Protein Side Effects: Can It Cause Kidney Damage?

Whey Protein Side Effects: Can It Cause Kidney Damage?

Worried that your daily whey protein shake might be hurting your kidneys? You’re not alone. In this video, we explore the science behind whey protein side effects and whether it can cause kidney dama…

00:17:52  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Does Aspartame (Artificial Sweeteners) Cause Cancer?

Does Aspartame (Artificial Sweeteners) Cause Cancer?

Are artificial sweeteners like aspartame really linked to cancer? In this video, we dive deep into the scientific evidence surrounding aspartame and its potential carcinogenic effects. We examine fin…

00:13:01  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
How Exercise Could Save Your Brain – Lancet 2025

How Exercise Could Save Your Brain – Lancet 2025

A groundbreaking Lancet 2025 study reveals how endurance exercise may be one of the most powerful tools we have to protect the aging brain. It’s not just about staying fit — researchers found that im…

00:16:37  |   Sat 28 Jun 2025
Eric Dane:

Eric Dane: "Right Arm Has Completely Stopped Working" Due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Discover the latest health update from Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria actor Eric Dane as he candidly shares his ongoing battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's diseas…

00:21:39  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Can Plants See? This One Might

Can Plants See? This One Might

The 2024 Ig Nobel Prize in Botany went to one of the wildest plant studies ever: a Chilean vine called Boquila trifoliolata that can copy the shape and look of nearby leaves — even if those leaves ar…

00:06:07  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Hair Loss Treatment That REALLY Works

Hair Loss Treatment That REALLY Works

Losing hair can be frustrating, but exciting advancements are happening in hair regrowth research. Discover how science is exploring various effective hair loss treatments, from commonly known option…

00:21:49  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Beat Hypertension with DASH Diet Hacks

Beat Hypertension with DASH Diet Hacks

Discover how the evidence-backed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can naturally lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, improve vascular health, aid weight loss, and support g…

00:13:52  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
Jason Kelce on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Risk

Jason Kelce on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Risk

NFL legend Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, has opened up about his fears of having Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)—a devastating brain disease linked to repeated head t…

00:16:47  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Project Pigeon: Birds Steer Bombs

Project Pigeon: Birds Steer Bombs

Imagine a secret weapon from World War II unlike any other: missiles guided by live pigeons! This wasn't science fiction, but a real project led by psychologist B.F. Skinner. Under Project Pigeon, bi…

00:06:24  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Is This the End for Billy Joel?|Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Treatment & Prognosis

Is This the End for Billy Joel?|Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Treatment & Prognosis

Music legend Billy Joel has been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) — a rare brain condition that can cause memory loss, difficulty walking, balance problems, and even symptoms resemb…

00:14:46  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
Hair Whorl Direction: Nature or Location?

Hair Whorl Direction: Nature or Location?

Did your hair swirl the way it does because of where you were born? This fascinating discovery won the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Anatomy. The winning study — “Genetic Determinism and Hemispheric Influe…

00:05:02  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
How to Quit Smoking — Some Best Ways

How to Quit Smoking — Some Best Ways

Quitting smoking is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your health, significantly lowering your risk of serious diseases and improving your overall well-being. While it can be chall…

00:24:02  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Stop Dizziness and Vertigo

Stop Dizziness and Vertigo

Do you ever feel like the world is spinning or you're suddenly unsteady? Dizziness and vertigo are very common and can be unsettling. One of the most frequent culprits is benign paroxysmal positional…

00:24:38  |   Sun 08 Jun 2025
Side Effects Can Boost Treatment Success ?!

Side Effects Can Boost Treatment Success ?!

The 2024 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a study exploring a surprising idea: can side effects actually make treatments work better?

In this randomized trial, healthy volunteers were told …

00:06:28  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Male Sexual Dysfunction: Facts & Fixes

Male Sexual Dysfunction: Facts & Fixes

Male sexual dysfunction isn’t just about performance—it’s about health, confidence, and quality of life. From erectile dysfunction (ED) to premature and delayed ejaculation, millions of men silently …

00:25:48  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Bipolar Disorder: Navigating Extreme Moods

Bipolar Disorder: Navigating Extreme Moods

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by significant, sometimes extreme, shifts in mood, energy, and activity. Imagine periods where your energy is soaring, you feel incredibly elated …

00:31:47  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
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