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Unbiased Science

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Public Health
Vaccines
Covid-19
Cancer
Measles
Mental Health
Misinformation
Alzheimer's Disease
Nutrition
Fluoride
Vaccine Hesitancy
ADHD
Pseudoscience
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vaccination
Cholesterol
Women's Health
Seed Oils
Epidemiology
Menopause

Is that viral health claim true? Public health scientist Dr. Jess Steier and expert guests answer the questions people are asking, walk through the evidence, and leave you with talking points for your next conversation.

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Latest Episodes

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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?

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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 ar... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Sylva Lynn Hammond
Veterinarian with nearly nine years of experience who has administered thousands of rabies vaccines
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Rabies?
Sarah Wen Tran
Emergency veterinarian with a public health background
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Rabies?
Ethan Chapin
Emergency physician
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Rabies?
Eileen Yam
Directs science and society research at Pew Research Center and previously conducted public health research in more than 20 countries
Pew Research Center
Episode: What Are We Getting From Health Advice In Our Feeds?
Galen Stocking
Associate director of research on Pew's Science and Society Team
Pew Research Center
Episode: What Are We Getting From Health Advice In Our Feeds?
Matthew Facciani
Social scientist at the Yale School of Public Health who studies misinformation and wrote Misguided
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: What Are We Getting From Health Advice In Our Feeds?
Jennifer Nuzzo
Professor of epidemiology and director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public Health
Brown University School of Public Health
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now?
Patsy Stinchfield
Pediatric nurse practitioner and executive director of the Measles Collaborative
Measles Collaborative
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now?
Nicole Basta
Infectious disease epidemiologist and professor at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now?

Hosts

Jessica Steier
Public-health expert and host focused on evidence-based health topics.
Sarah Scheinman
Neurobiologist and co-host providing biomedical and neuroscience perspectives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Sound effects are a pain point

    Love the show, not the overlaying of sound effects while someone is speaking. Very hard to understand what they’re saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    runner_00
    United Statesa month ago
  • A review of the reviews of UBS

    The flimsy arguments against this podcast only serve to highlight the misinformed narratives that inform the identities and egos of ignorant and credulous gullibles who are anything but the critical thinkers they esteem themselves to be. I see arguments from popularity, personal incredulity and authority that all demonstrate the pretentious arrogance of credulous gullibles who are confident that they know that which they demonstrably do not.

    I appreciate the playful whimsy and vulnerable trans... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackCarter1
    United States3 months ago
  • Was hopeful…

    I ran to this podcast after finding them on IG. For years I’ve been scared of pesticides/heavy metals and other toxins in our food supply. I wanted to hear an unbiased report about it all. I’m starting to wonder if they’re owned by Bayer (Monsanto) bc they have a couple of episodes about organic vs. conventionally grown produce and they never mention the word glyphosate even once! I can’t fathom how you could discuss the pros/cons of organic foods without talking about glyphosate. Lost all credi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Skallawagg
    United States4 months ago
  • Not Unbiased

    And not rigorous or analytical in their approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cateliper1
    United States4 months ago
  • Food allergies cackling

    Whether food sensitivities are real or not, if individuals feel sensitivities, the goal should be to figure out why.

    The cackling and dismissiveness of this episode from scientists is cringe-worthy. You care about evidenced-based medicine but the episode is quite dismissive. When a patient’s response lines up with your POV, it’s valid but if it doesn’t, then they’re just wrong in thinking. (e.g., your Italy comment with wheat, yet your guest says herself that wheat is top 10 allergens in the U.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BoyMamaTwo
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics feel sound quality and production elements could improve while still praising content.
Praise for handling misinformation and practical health guidance, with calls for more challenging questions from guests.
Listeners value rigorous, evidence-based discussions and clear translations of research.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#169
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#198
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#246
Australia/Science
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#101
New Zealand/Science
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Worried Should We Be About Rabies?
Q: Is this the type of thing, even when it's suspected, not confirmed by like, do you go to your ER? Can you go to the urgent care?
Chapin recommends an emergency department for the initial treatment because many urgent care centers do not stock rabies immunoglobulin. Later vaccine doses can usually be given at urgent care, but patients should call ahead to confirm availability.
How Worried Should We Be About Rabies?
Q: What happens if you or your kid actually gets bitten or scratched, or you wake up to a bat in your bedroom?
Chapin says to seek care promptly for wound cleaning and evaluation. If indicated, post-exposure treatment includes rabies immunoglobulin injected into and around the wound and vaccine doses on days zero, three, seven, and fourteen; immunocompromised patients may need an additional dose.
How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now?
Q: So what would you say to those folks who still benefits most from staying up to date on this vaccine?
Nicole Basta says people at greatest risk of severe COVID-19, including adults 65 and older, young children, pregnant individuals, immunocompromised people, and those who have never received a COVID vaccine, benefit most. She also notes that vaccination can provide broader benefits beyond those groups.
How Worried Should We Be About Disease Outbreaks Right Now?
Q: So can you tell us a little bit about what it is and why you started it?
Jennifer Nuzzo says the team created the Brown Pandemic Center Tracking Report after finding it difficult and time-consuming to assemble outbreak data. It began as an internal resource and was later shared publicly as demand for independent outbreak analysis grew.
What Are We Getting From Health Advice In Our Feeds?
Q: When influencers make a health claim in your research, how often do they tell you where it came from?
Only 11 percent of posts included an external citation. About one in ten posts made a claim about health harm, and roughly half of those included a citation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unbiased Science

What is Unbiased Science about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Scientific health-focused discussions with hosts who critically evaluate evidence on everyday health topics. Episodes often feature clinicians, researchers, and policy experts who unpack study results, clarify uncertainty, and translate complex science for practical decisions in nutrition, vaccines, sleep, mental health, and public health preparedness. Notable is a strong emphasis on distinguishing correlation from causation, addressing misinformation, and highlighting real-world implications for families and professionals. The format tends to be evidence-based, accessible, and skeptical of sensational claims, making it a potential fit for listeners who want rigorous science presented in an engaging, patient-centered way.

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2. Sarah Wen Tran
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4. Eileen Yam
5. Galen Stocking
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7. Jennifer Nuzzo
8. Patsy Stinchfield

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