Dating Wishlists: Are we happier when we get what we want in a mate?
Loyal, funny, hot — you’ve probably got a wish list for your dream partner. But does checking all your boxes actually lead to happily ever after? In this episode, we dive into a massive global study t...
14 Jul 20251h 5min
Stats Reunion: What have we learned so far?
It’s our first stats reunion! In this special review episode, we revisit favorite concepts from past episodes—p-values, multiple testing, regression adjustment—and give them fresh personalities as cha...
30 Jun 202556min
HPV Vaccine: How close are we to wiping out cervical cancer?
Could a preteen vaccine wipe out a global cancer? In this episode, we examine the bold claim that cervical cancer could be eradicated in much of the world by the end of the century—thanks to the highl...
16 Jun 20251h 15min
Equipment Size: What is average?
Today’s deep dive: the surprisingly serious science of penis size. Using self-report surveys, objective measurements, and a healthy dose of old-school statistics, we ask: How do you get clean data on ...
2 Jun 202554min
Sugar Sag: Is Your Diet Aging You?
Wrinkles and sagging skin—just normal aging, or can you blame your sweet tooth? We dive into “sugar sag,” exploring how sugar, processed foods, and even your crispy breakfast toast might be making you...
19 Mai 20251h 8min
Hookworms: Can parasites improve your health?
What if you could treat your prediabetes with . . . worms? Regina and Kristin dive into a surprising early-phase clinical trial on hookworm therapy—that’s right, intentionally infecting yourself with ...
5 Mai 20251h 8min
Alcohol: Are happy hours good for your heart?
Does a daily glass of wine really keep the cardiologist away? It’s a claim we’ve all heard: light to moderate drinking is good for your heart. But is it science or just a convenient excuse for happy h...
21 Apr 20251h 5min
The Red Dress Effect: Are women in red sexier?
Wear red and drive men wild with lust – or so says scientific research on color’s role in human mating. But can a simple color swap really boost a woman’s hotness score? In this episode, we delve into...
7 Apr 20251h 8min
