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On Science vs. Spin, we break down viral research and show you what’s actually going on behind the curtain. Was the study done on humans—or rats? Was the sample size large enough to matter? Are we looking at real clinical outcomes… or just surrogate markers dressed up as breakthroughs? Each episode teaches you how to think like a researcher, spot statistical sleight of hand, and separate meaningful evidence from media hype. Because once you understand how studies really work, you stop being misled—and start seeing the world more clearly.
Unknown Host hosts Science vs. Spin, a education show with 10 episodes published.
Across decades of public health data, researchers have noticed a stunning trend: as global education rates climb, age-adjusted dementia numbers are beginning to drop. This episode breaks down the complex longitudinal stu
Recent epidemiological data shows a devastating rise in aggressive, early-onset cancers among adults who experienced metabolic dysfunction before age 30. This episode examines the precise biomolecular pathways—including
This podcast evaluates the scientific evidence supporting and questioning the role of sunscreen in melanoma prevention, drawing on randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses while addressing k
This podcast episode explores the use of surrogate endpoints versus patient-important clinical outcomes in medical and psychological research studies, highlighting their role in accelerating trials while cautioning again
We put the "obesity shrinks your brain" headlines under the microscope to separate causal reality from confounding variables. This episode navigates the neurodegeneration debate, questioning if the data holds up or if we
In 2025, a viral study claiming that 95% of corporate AI pilots were failing sent the Nasdaq into a tailspin—but there was one problem: the math was 100% wrong. We join Rob Wiblin to dissect how a flawed report managed t
A major 2026 review in the journal Carcinogenesis claims nicotine vapes are “likely” to cause lung and oral cancers based on DNA damage, inflammation, and mouse tumors. Public-health experts on the other side call the pa
This episode examines the heated debate between the Cochrane Review and The Lancet on anti-amyloid drugs for Alzheimer’s. We break down the modest benefits, real risks, and methodological differences between older and ne
In this episode, we examine the “Rat Study Problem” — the persistent challenge in biomedical research where treatments that succeed dramatically in mice frequently fail when tested in humans. The discussion explores biol
Most people consume scientific research through headlines—but those headlines often distort study design, exaggerate results, and hide critical limitations like small sample sizes, animal models, and surrogate markers. I
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Science vs. Spin is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Education (Health) and has published 10 episodes.
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