Podcast Episodes

The Pill that Helps Prevent HIV

Episode 386

Were you aware there’s a medicine that with an extremely high degree of efficacy can prevent the spread of HIV? There is! There’s just one problem: It’s costly. … And not enough people know about it.…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Bruising

Episode 385

Well, in one of the classic parenting whoopsies, Justin and Sydnee dented their daughter (she’s fine). In honor of her contusion, this week on Sawbones we’re talking about bruises. 

Are steaks part of…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Weird Medical Questions Strike Back

Episode 384

Is there evidence that sugary drinks cause worse hangovers? Does green snot mean there’s an infection? We’re answering more of your weird medical questions. Well, to be fair, Dr. Sydnee is answering …

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Black Oxygen Organics

Episode 383

Well, people are eating dirt. Real expensive dirt, too. That’s where we’re at. There’s a multi-level marketing company that sells people dirt to eat. We’re doing a Sawbones about it, and it turns out…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Herbalife

Episode 382

If you’ve seen a new smoothie shop or “Nutrition Club” open up in your area, take note: It may not be a smoothie store at all. This week on Sawbones, we explore the history of Herbalife and why this …

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Havana Syndrome

Episode 381

We’ve got a real mystery for you on Sawbones this week: Havana Syndrome. It’s either a secret beam being blasted at American diplomats . . .  or a mass psychogenic illness . . . or a complete fabrica…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Thalidomide

Episode 380

In the 1950s, Thalidomide was rolled out very quickly and what followed was a tragic story that highlighted perils of greed and hidden agendas. This week on Sawbones, Dr. Sydnee and Justin attempt to…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Vicks

Episode 379

Justin takes over Sawbones researching duties from Dr. Sydnee this week as he begins profiling the unsung heroes of business: Brands. In this inaugural attempt, he’ll present the story of Vicks and h…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Virology

Episode 378

How well do we understand viruses? We were fighting them before we could even see them. Fast forward to today, Dr. Sydnee explains how all of this relates to what we know now about the Delta variant.…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Balto

Episode 377

Sawbones is finally doing the Balto episode! What happens when a remote town in Alaska has a diphtheria breakout, but their entire anti-toxin supply is expired? Call up Balto and the pack of hero dog…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago