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  • 172 – Japanese walking: the latest internet craze
    Feb 19 2026

    You may have heard about a "better" way to go for your daily walk. Japanese walking promises numerous health benefits. Two problems though. There's nothing Japanese about it and the benefits are not so clear cut. Nick Tiller is back to unpack this latest social media trend.



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    Editor: Robyn Flynn

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    References:

    1. The 2007 article that started it all: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025619611613037

    2. Nick's article about retro walking: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/the-backward-world-of-retro-walking/



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    26 m
  • 171 - Worms: if you're squeamish, you may want to skip this episode
    Feb 12 2026
    Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites. In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms. But parasites are a real problem and global warming means these once tropical diseases are coming to a city near you. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Why Does Everyone Think They Have Parasitic Worms? Soil-transmitted helminth infections The deadliest parasites in the world: 10 terrifying creatures you will want to avoid Neglected tropical diseases -- GLOBAL The Heavy Toll of the Black Belt's Wastewater Crisis | The New Yorker There was a deal to fix this Alabama community's raw sewage crisis. Trump tore it up over DEI Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis). Chagas disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization Kissing Bug. Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease) Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program Removing Giardia Cysts from Drinking Water U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven't Defeated This Nasty Parasite | Scientific American https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80p81lvx0eo Health warning following rise in Cryptosporidiosis notifications Health officials investigating outbreak linked to raw milk Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteurised milk and relationship to changes in state laws – United States, 1998–2018 - PMC Echinococcus multilocularis - Public Health Ontario Human echinococcosis incidence in Canada, 2000–2020, CCDR 50(9) Echinococcosis Parasite threat to pets and people on the rise in Western Canada | News | University of Calgary
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    28 m
  • 170 – Facial Fillers and the Myth of Reversibility
    Feb 5 2026

    Facial fillers are promoted on social media as safe, temporary and easily reversible. But the evidence paints a different story. Sophie joins Chris to unpack the evidence and the safety concerns of fillers that you should know before you go to a Medical Spa. Also, Chris takes the opportunity to tell Sophie about Conformity Gate.



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    Editor: Robyn Flynn

    Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl

    Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

    Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

    Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.



    References:

    1. The persistence of fillers: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5011976/

    2. Higher complication rates in Med Spas: https://www.asds.net/skin-experts/news-room/press-releases/safety-concerns-in-med-spas-with-little-to-no-physician-involvement

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    38 m
  • 169 – The ABC's of university degrees
    44 m
  • 168 - How safe are ultrasounds in pregnancy?
    24 m
  • 167 – Food allergies – a decade of good news
    Jan 15 2026

    Food allergies, specifically peanut allergies have been increasing in children. But key research changed policy and the past 10 years have seen a steady decline. In a rare win for the goodies, we see how science shaped public policy and made things better for a whole generation of children.



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    Editor: Robyn Flynn

    Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl

    Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos

    Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

    Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.



    References:

    1. Chris article on peanut and food allergies: https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/labos-food-allergies-a-hard-nut-to-crack-but-theres-some-good-news

    2. The old recommendations: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/2/346/62820/Hypoallergenic-Infant-Formulas?redirectedFrom=fulltext

    3. The new recommendations: https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/allergenic-solids#ref2

    4. Increasing food allergies: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(10)00575-0/abstract

    5. The LEAP study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850

    6. The effect the LEAP study had on allergy rates in children" https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/156/5/e2024070516/204636/Guidelines-for-Early-Food-Introduction-and?autologincheck=redirected

    7. Skin contact as a risk factor for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa013536

    8. Oral Immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812856

    9. Met-analysis of immunotherapy for peanut allergies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31030987/



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    32 m
  • 166 - Could That Actually Happen?! More crazy cases from Grey's Anatomy
    Jan 8 2026

    In our ongoing quest to become a Grey's Anatomy rewatch podcast, we decided it would be a good idea to kick off the new year with another Grey's Anatomy focused episode.

    Our editor, and certified Grey's Anatomy superfan, Robyn Flynn, brings more crazy cases and stories from one of the longest running medical dramas of all time. Could these cases actually happen in real life?! And, if so, how would the doctors deal with those patients and situations?

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    Theme music: "Fall of the Ocean Queen" by Joseph Hackl

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    Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer

    Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

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    40 m
  • 165 - 2025 Year End Wrap Up - Part 2
    Dec 24 2025

    It's Part 2 of our end-of-year wrap up. Chris, Sophie, Robyn (behind the camera), and Tobi (wandering around) all join in to answer a potpourri of viewer questions. Also a video bonus for our Patreon members.

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    42 m