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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 comments on our socials with questions or topics you want to see us cover. We love hearing from you! And check out our BRAND NEW MERCH at merch.unbiasedscience.com

Thanks for being here and we’ll see you a couple of months with some fresh new episodes for season SEVEN of Unbiased Science, your trusted source for no nonsense, just science!

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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 comments on our socials with questions or topics you want to see us cover. We love hearing from you! And check out our BRAND NEW MERCH at merch.unbiasedscience.com

Thanks for being here and we’ll see you a couple of months with some fresh new episodes for season SEVEN of Unbiased Science, your trusted source for no nonsense, just science!

Find us on all social media platforms!

Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.unbiasedscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 comments on our socials with questions or topics you want to see us cover. We love hearing from you! And check out our BRAND NEW MERCH at merch.unbiasedscience.com

Thanks for being here and we’ll see you a couple of months with some fresh new episodes for season SEVEN of Unbiased Science, your trusted source for no nonsense, just science!

Find us on all social media platforms!

Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.unbiasedscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 comments on our socials with questions or topics you want to see us cover. We love hearing from you!

Thanks for being here and we’ll see you a couple of months with some fresh new episodes for season SEVEN of Unbiased Science, your trusted source for no nonsense, just science!

Find us on all social media platforms!

Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.unbiasedscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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

https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/maternal-immunization-schedule

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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 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 concluding with an encouraging message about the importance of community support in navigating complex health challenges.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kSFesWsw-NU

(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update

(05:33) What's A Health/Science News Item That Caught Your Attention?

(07:25) What Is Inflammation Actually?

(10:26) Is Inflammation Something We Can Measure?

(14:16) Are Microbiome Tests Accurate?

(16:56) Are There Dietary Approaches To Support Gut Health?

(21:30) Inflammation And Autoimmune Diseases

(24:18) Is Leaky Gut Real?

(29:12) The Rise In Colorectal Cancer

(33:14) What's Giving You Hope In Public Health And Science Right Now?

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(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/shorts/Kjdn6dkLJ2A?feature=share

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

Substack: Community Immunity https://communityimmunity.substack.com/

(00:00) Intros - Dr. Higgins and Dr. Goza

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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.mymarriagesabbatical.com/

My Marriage Sabbatical: A Memoir of Solo Travel and Lasting Love

(00:00) Intros & Bios

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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

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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

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