Podcast Episodes

Sex and Gender

Episode 389

There has been lots of discourse about gender expression recently, and “science” is often trotted out as an argument to deny the experience of others…

4 years, 5 months ago

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The Green Children of Woolpit

Episode 388

For Halloween, Sawbones is bringing you a story rooted in folklore and mystery: two children  showed up one day in the English town of Woolpit, speak…

4 years, 5 months ago

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The Malaria Vaccine

Episode 387

As an intro to new listeners, we’re bringing you science unfolding in real time that’s actually really good: the malaria vaccine. Let’s get the bad n…

4 years, 5 months ago

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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: I…

4 years, 6 months ago

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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 Sawbon…

4 years, 6 months ago

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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 que…

4 years, 6 months ago

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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.…

4 years, 6 months ago

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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,…

4 years, 7 months ago

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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 ma…

4 years, 7 months ago

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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 …

4 years, 7 months ago

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