Science vs. Spin

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.

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Episoder(20)

Vaping & Cancer: The 2026 Review – Real Risk or Overhyped Alarm?

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 ot...

26 Apr 7min

Science vs Spin: Do Anti-Amyloid Drugs Actually Work for Alzheimer’s? The Cochrane vs Lancet Debate

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 ...

24 Apr 3min

The Rat Study Problem: Why What Works in Mice Fails in Humans

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 disc...

21 Apr 5min

Why Most Headlines About Studies Are Misleading

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 ...

20 Apr 6min