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How Do You Tell The Baby Blues From Postpartum Depression or Depression from Psychosis?
What Does Postpartum Psychosis Actually Look Like?
Who Is Most At Risk And Can It Be Prevented?
Can People Fully Recover?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kxyFckUKLRM

(00:00) Intro
(03:45) Differentiating Between Baby Blues, Depression, Psychosis, etc.
(10:30) Symptoms To Watch Out For
(14:09) An OBGYN Weighs In
(17:56) What Happens if Someone is Flagged and What Does Treatment...

Should you panic if you find a bat in your house?
What happens if your dog tangles with a raccoon?
Why are more people getting rabies shots this year?
What should you do in the first few minutes after an animal bite?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H-1IsYtO4jU

(00:00) Intro
(03:25) Why does vaccinating our pets still matter?
(06:40) What about pets that have adverse reactions to the rabies vaccine?
(12:30...

Who's actually giving out health advice online?
How much of your feed is really about health?
How often is someone trying to sell you something?
Should you trust what you see?

We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod. We are grateful to Pew for sponsoring this episode.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXOiadBTn_A

(00:00) Intro
(02:25) Why did Pew take on this research?
(04:50) How was the research done?
(06:10) What did the research show?
(07:15...

Is cancer actually on the rise?
Why are we hearing so much about cancer in young people?
Are new treatments making a difference?
Will we ever have a cure?
We tackle ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DLon6350L5o

(00:00) Intro
(01:58) Is cancer really on the rise in young people?
(05:11) Have we made progress on cancer treatments?
(09:05) What are some therapies being researched currently?
(11:38) What is CAR-T therapy?
(14:55) What about deaths...

What diseases are spreading right now? Are we even tracking diseases anymore? Should I be worried about measles? Should I bother getting my flu and COVID vaccines? We dive in and answer ALL those questions on this week's episode of the pod.

You can also watch the convo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkTVjiXPD0

(00:00) Intro
(02:35) Introducing Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo And The Brown Pandemic Center Tracking Report
(05:23) What Is Trending Up Right Now In The U.S.?
(08:22) How Has Our Ability To Monitor Disease Changed?
(12:45) Confusion Over Data Discrepancy...

How safe is our food supply??

Dr. Jess Steier kicks off a new season of Unbiased Science with a fresh format! Each episode tackles one concern or question that's gone viral online. It can be hard to know what to trust, so each episode this season tackles one question head-on.

Between this summer's Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce and the constant stream of food recalls in our feeds, this week we're joined by Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota, along with other experts, to dig into how our food is...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! New season drops NEXT WEEK and we are so excited! Thank you for hanging in there with us over the summer break!

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Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

Hello Unbiased Scientists! We’re taking a little break for summer, but in the meantime we are re-airing some of our very favorite episodes as well as some of YOUR favorites. We will still be posting infographics to our socials as well as longer form content on our Substack at substack.unbiasedscience.com⁠ and some short form video clips from episodes as well as some NEW short form content to our YouTube channel over the summer. So if you’re not following us already, check out the links below. Be sure to leave us a review and drop some commen...

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Dr. Sarah Nosal to discuss the importance of adult vaccines, including shingles, HPV, flu, COVID, RSV, and more. They cover vaccine recommendations, personal experiences, and address common questions to help listeners make informed health decisions.

We'd like to thank the American Academy of Family Physicians for sponsoring today’s episode and helping us bring awareness to adult vaccines!

Watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QKpau8xcMTk

(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update
(04:12) Shingles Vaccine
(11:37) HPV Vaccine
(18:35) Flu Vaccine
(25:23) COVID Vaccine

NOTE: We would normally be on summer hiatus but we have a few more episodes to air before we officially break for summer. So in the meantime, we are re-airing a few of our favorite episodes in case you missed them. Enjoy!

(Original Airdate 02/11/2026) In this episode, Jess welcomes Dr. Liz Marnik and Dr. Irini Hadjisavva to explore the multifaceted nature of inflammation and its impact on health. The scientists distinguish between beneficial and harmful inflammatory responses while addressing the challenges of accurately measuring inflammation in clinical settings. They examine common misconceptions surrounding gut health, including the...

(Original Airdate 03/11/2026) We are off this week, but ICYMI, here's one of our favorite episodes from this season. In this episode, Jess welcomes not one, not two, but THREE pediatricians in to the pod to discuss the realities of pediatric practice.  You can also watch the episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/SBjH-1L3mCg

https://www.unbiasedscience.org/s/The-Real-Economics-of-Pediatric-Vaccination.pdf

https://youtube.com/shorts/z3fxcOeonwQ?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/_-PB7W1SI3U?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shor...

This week's episode explores the impact of Alzheimer's disease, on women in particular, and features insights from cognitive neurologist Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and personal stories from psychotherapist and author Leah Fisher, who herself has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment with elevated Alzheimer's risk. The discussion covers risk factors, diagnosis challenges, and management strategies, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early intervention.

We'd like to thank the American Medical Women's Association and Eli Lilly & Co for sponsoring this episode.

Watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nBReOsqkz7g

https://www.m...

This week, Dr. Nadine Gracia discusses the 2026 Ready or Not Report with us, highlighting the state of the U.S. public health preparedness amidst recent challenges like funding cuts, workforce shortages, and natural disasters. The conversation emphasizes the importance of sustained investment, coordination, and policy actions to enhance emergency response systems and protect communities.

Watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s0YAQfZ_1go

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/ready-or-not-2026/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnadinegracia/

(00:00) Intro
(03:04) The Importance Of the Ready Or Not Report
(04:42) The Hantavirus Outbreak<...

This week, the Estrogen Express rides again! Unbiased Scientists Sarah, Veronica and Jen are back with Jess to talk women's health, menopause, and hormonal changes. They explore symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and the impact of estrogen receptors in the brain, while, as always, providing evidence-based insights and practical advice.

Watch the convo on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkEuaFU3Ias

(00:00) Intro & Comment From The Audience
(09:55) What Causes Hot Flashes?
(16:25) Changes After Hysterectomy
(21:36) Questions About UTIs
(31:15) Yeast Infections
(34:45) Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXT_4GNBOLY

Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow
Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/

(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update
(04:21) What Is Melatonin?
(06:35) Does Melatonin Help You...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Leigh Baxt to examine the current peptide trend in the wellness industry. The scientists explore what peptides are and how they function in the body, while discussing the rigorous drug development process that legitimate therapeutics undergo. Dr. Baxt provides expert insights into the regulation of peptide products and the significant safety concerns associated with unregulated peptide use. Throughout the conversation, the experts emphasize the critical importance of scientific data and safety evidence when evaluating peptide therapies, helping listeners distinguish between evidence-based treatments and potentially dangerous wellness trends.

Watch the...

In this episode, Jess is joined by 3 members of the Unbiased Science team to explore critical topics in women's health, with a particular focus on menopause and perimenopause. They examine early signs of menopause while debunking common myths surrounding supplements and hormone therapy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of comprehensive education about women's health across the lifespan, providing practical, evidence-based advice for women of all generations. Throughout the discussion, the panel addresses misconceptions and offer guidance to help women make informed decisions about their health during midlife transitions and beyond.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu...

In this episode, sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute, Jess welcomes Dr. Joe Zagorski, a toxicologist at Michigan State University's Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) to discuss microplastics — specifically what the science actually shows, where legitimate concern ends and marketing-driven panic from "all natural" brands begins. Dr. Zagorski also shares why PVA in both laundry and dishwasher pods get lumped in with conventional plastics when the evidence says it shouldn't be. In this conversation, the experts also breakdown what terms like "natural," "plant-based," and "biodegradable" really mean, and how to tell the difference between a legitimate safety co...

We are off for Spring Break this week, but we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes all about Cholesterol with the fabulous Dr. Chris Labos! Enjoy and we'll see you next week!

Original episode here: https://bleav.com/shows/unbiased-science/episodes/cholester-all-in-the-role-of-cholesterol-in-heart-health/

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Taylor Arnold, a pediatric dietician and nutrition PhD, who discusses growing intuitive eaters, the latest dietary guidelines, and debunks some common nutrition myths. She shares practical advice for parents on fostering healthy eating habits and responding to picky eaters.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3M70WZHeC_o

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update
(05:05) What Is A Science/Public Health News Item That Caught Taylor's Attention?
(08:28) What Does "Growing Intuitive Eaters" Mean?
(10:56) How Do You Respond To Picky Eaters?
(14:15) What A...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Michael Siegel, a public health expert specializing in tobacco control, to examine the complex landscape of e-cigarettes and harm reduction strategies. The scientists explore the scientific evidence surrounding vaping, discussing how to balance potential benefits for adult smokers with risks to youth. Dr. Siegel provides insights into the influence of industry on public health policy and examines current regulatory approaches to e-cigarettes. Throughout the conversation, the experts navigate the nuanced challenges of developing effective public health policies that appropriately weigh both the harm reduction potential and the risks associated with vaping...

This week on the pod, Sarah explores the complex world of lupus with expert rheumatologist Dr. Roberto Caricchio, who is known for his lupus research. Discover what lupus is, its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the promising new treatments that could revolutionize patient care.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDSXLe-78gc

(Airdate 03/11/2026) In this episode, Jess welcomes not one, not two, but THREE pediatricians in to the pod to discuss the realities of pediatric practice.  You can also watch the episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/SBjH-1L3mCg

https://www.unbiasedscience.org/s/The-Real-Economics-of-Pediatric-Vaccination.pdf

https://youtube.com/shorts/z3fxcOeonwQ?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/_-PB7W1SI3U?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/Kjdn6dkLJ2A?feature=share

Dr. Higgins: @drhigginsmd everywhere (mostly Linkedin, Instagram, Bluesky, Substack).

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome board certified allergist Dr. Farah Khan to explore the complex world of food allergies and sensitivities. The scientists clarify the important distinctions between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities while addressing common misconceptions about food sensitivity testing. Dr. Khan discusses the latest evidence-based treatments for food allergies and examines factors that influence whether children outgrow these conditions. The conversation addresses contentious topics including the gluten debate and the connection between eczema and food allergies. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize the critical importance of relying on evidence-based information in public health and discuss...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Christina Madison to explore the vital yet underutilized role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. The scientists discuss how pharmacists can significantly improve healthcare access and patient outcomes when empowered to practice at the full scope of their training. Dr. Madison examines the barriers preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their potential as healthcare providers, emphasizing the critical importance of community pharmacies in public health. The conversation addresses the implications of the newly launched TrumpRx program while advocating for greater recognition of pharmacists as essential members of the healthcare team. Throughout the episode...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Christina Madison to explore the vital yet underutilized role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. The scientists discuss how pharmacists can significantly improve healthcare access and patient outcomes when empowered to practice at the full scope of their training. Dr. Madison examines the barriers preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their potential as healthcare providers, emphasizing the critical importance of community pharmacies in public health. The conversation addresses the implications of the newly launched TrumpRx program while advocating for greater recognition of pharmacists as essential members of the healthcare team. Throughout the episode...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Neil Goldenberg to explore the unique challenges and complexities of conducting pediatric clinical trials. The scientists examine the necessity of multi-center studies, ethical considerations specific to research involving children, and the critical physiological differences between pediatric and adult populations that require distinct research approaches. Dr. Goldenberg shares valuable insights from his research experiences, including the KidsDOTT and COVAC-TP trials, while discussing the essential roles of funding and infrastructure in advancing pediatric research. Throughout the conversation, the experts emphasize the importance of collaboration and advocacy in this field. The episode concludes with...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Neil Goldenberg to explore the unique challenges and complexities of conducting pediatric clinical trials. The scientists examine the necessity of multi-center studies, ethical considerations specific to research involving children, and the critical physiological differences between pediatric and adult populations that require distinct research approaches. Dr. Goldenberg shares valuable insights from his research experiences, including the KidsDOTT and COVAC-TP trials, while discussing the essential roles of funding and infrastructure in advancing pediatric research. Throughout the conversation, the experts emphasize the importance of collaboration and advocacy in this field. The episode concludes with...

In this episode, Jess welcomes Dr. Liz Marnik and Dr. Irini Hadjisavva to explore the multifaceted nature of inflammation and its impact on health. The scientists distinguish between beneficial and harmful inflammatory responses while addressing the challenges of accurately measuring inflammation in clinical settings. They examine common misconceptions surrounding gut health, including the pitfalls of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests and the myth of leaky gut syndrome. The conversation also addresses dietary approaches to supporting gut health and discusses the concerning rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize evidence-based approaches to understanding inflammation while...