Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s Erica Johnson on getting Health Canada approval for a fake remedy, and will poinsettias kill Fido this holiday season?   Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos (@ThanosMic).   Jingle by Jillian Kate.   Additional music by Kevin MacLeod.   Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s Erica Johnson on getting Health Canada approval for a fake remedy, and will poinsettias kill Fido this holiday season? Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos (@ThanosMic). Jingle by Jillian Kate. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

Would you like to know if you are the carrier of a horrible disease? With direct-to-consumer DNA testing, you can now bypass your doctor and see the results for yourself! But is there wisdom in choosing the DIY route? And is the information useful… or self-evident? Plus: a taste of our interview with the CBC’s Erica Johnson on getting Health Canada approval for a fake remedy, and will poinsettias kill Fido this holiday season? &nbsp; Vox pop by Thanos Michailopoulos (@ThanosMic). &nbsp; Jingle by Jillian Kate. &nbsp; Additional music by Kevin MacLeod. &nbsp; Theme music: “Troll of the Mountain Swing” by the Underscore Orkestra.

023 - Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing and Homeopathy

Dr. Christopher Labos and guests use the body of evidence to go beyond science and medicine headlines and hype. All to help you develop your critical thinking skills so that when you google your symptoms, you won't believe you’re going to die tomorrow. 

The Body of Evidence is your weekly dose of clarity on complex health topics and the often-sketchy medical information found online. Hosted by cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos and featuring a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests, this podcast brings you engaging interviews, original reporting, and humour-filled commentaries to help you navigate the world of medicine. Episodes tackle everything from debunking misinformation to exploring the reality of certain conditions to the effectiveness of social media medical trends. With an extensive archive dating back to 2015,The  Body of Evidence is your go-to source for understanding science and medicine and developing critical thinking about your health.

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Dr. Christopher Labos and guests use the body of evidence to go beyond science and medicine headlines and hype. All to help you develop your critical thinking skills so that when you google your symptoms, you won't believe you’re going to die tomorrow. The Body of Evidence is your weekly dose of clarity on complex health topics and the often-sketchy medical information found online. Hosted by cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos and featuring a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests, this podcast brings you engaging interviews, original reporting, and humour-filled commentaries to help you navigate the world of medicine. Episodes tackle everything from debunking misinformation to exploring the reality of certain conditions to the effectiveness of social media medical trends. With an extensive archive dating back to 2015,The Body of Evidence is your go-to source for understanding science and medicine and developing critical thinking about your health.

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