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Quick hits of Science Vs, where we take on fads, trends, and the opinionated mob to find out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. Want more fun? Go to Science Vs on Spotify.

    Ozempic: Does It Cause Muscle Loss?

    Ozempic: Does It Cause Muscle Loss?

    We’re hearing that weight loss drugs comes with worrisome loss of muscle. Is that true?? We talk to endocrinologist Dr. Vibha Singhal.

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    • 9 min
    Anti-Aging: Does Young Blood Work?

    Anti-Aging: Does Young Blood Work?

    Today we look at an anti-aging hack that's been buzzing around the internet: the potential powers of young blood. We talk to researcher Dr. Jim White.
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    • 14 min
    MDMA: Can It Kill You?

    MDMA: Can It Kill You?

    MDMA is a party drug that some say should be seen as a legitimate medicine. But at the same time – there are stories of people taking this drug… and dying. So what's going on here? We talk to former DEA special agent James Hunt and public health researcher Prof. Joseph Palamar.
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    • 8 min
    Personality Tests: Can Science Tell Us Who We Are?

    Personality Tests: Can Science Tell Us Who We Are?

    Today on the show –  what can science actually tell us about our personalities?
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    • 15 min
    Caffeine: How Addictive Is It?

    Caffeine: How Addictive Is It?

    Today on the show we find out – Will your cappuccino leave you needing more and more? How addictive is caffeine?
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    • 7 min
    MDMA: Is It Dangerous?

    MDMA: Is It Dangerous?

    There's new research suggesting that this party drug could be a promising treatment for things like PTSD… but some people say MDMA has a dark side… So let's find out – how dangerous is MDMA? We talk to neuroscientist Prof. Harriet de Witt.
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    • 8 min

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