Shots of Science Vs

Mar 15 2024 233 ep. 10 mins 44
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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.

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Ozempic: Does It Cause Muscle Loss?

Mar 15 2024 9 mins  
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 to our brand new episodes! Just search for Science Vs in Spotify. See you over there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

Anti-Aging: Does Young Blood Work?

Mar 08 2024 14 mins  
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?

Feb 23 2024 8 mins  
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 health researcher Prof. Joseph Palamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Personality Tests: Can Science Tell Us Who We Are?

Feb 16 2024 15 mins  
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?

Feb 09 2024 7 mins  
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

MDMA: Is It Dangerous?

Feb 02 2024 8 mins  
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 Witt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DMT: A Wonder Drug for Depression?

Jan 26 2024 14 mins  
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 dusted inside 15 minutes. So what is this drug doing to our brains? And could it help people with depression? We catch up with Dr Graham

Personality Tests: Do You Have a Type?

Jan 19 2024 24 mins  
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 Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caffeine: How Bad Is It for Your Sleep?

Jan 12 2024 8 mins  
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?

Jan 05 2024 16 mins  
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 Palamar and neuroscientist Prof. Harriet de Witt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices