Unbiased Science

We are off for Spring Break this week, but we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes all about Cholesterol with the fabulous Dr. Chris Labos! Enjoy and we'll see you next week!

Original episode here: https://bleav.com/shows/unbiased-science/episodes/cholester-all-in-the-role-of-cholesterol-in-heart-health/

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Taylor Arnold, a pediatric dietician and nutrition PhD, who discusses growing intuitive eaters, the latest dietary guidelines, and debunks some common nutrition myths. She shares practical advice for parents on fostering healthy eating habits and responding to picky eaters.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3M70WZHeC_o

 

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update

(05:05) What Is A Science/Public Health News Item That Caught Taylor's Attention?

(08:28) What Does "Growing Intuitive Eaters" Mean?

(10:56) How Do You Respond To Picky Eaters?

(14:15) What About Children With ADHD?

(17:33) Biggest Nutrition Social Media Falsehoods Right Now

(23:49) Advice On Forcing Picky Kids To Eat

(26:54) How Can Parents Find A Pediatric Feeding Specialist?

(30:46) What's Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health?

 

 

https://growingintuitiveeaters.com/

Free pediatric nutrition courses on YouTube: @GrowingIntuitiveEaters

Instagram: @growing.intuitive.eaters

TikTok: @dr.taylorarnold

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In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Michael Siegel, a public health expert specializing in tobacco control, to examine the complex landscape of e-cigarettes and harm reduction strategies. The scientists explore the scientific evidence surrounding vaping, discussing how to balance potential benefits for adult smokers with risks to youth. Dr. Siegel provides insights into the influence of industry on public health policy and examines current regulatory approaches to e-cigarettes. Throughout the conversation, the experts navigate the nuanced challenges of developing effective public health policies that appropriately weigh both the harm reduction potential and the risks associated with vaping products.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eyZoIY14KUY

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update

(07:16) What Are e-cigarettes?

(10:17) Vaping vs Smoking

(18:32) Why Is There So Much Public Health Pushback About e-cigs?

(31:39) Other Smoking Cessation Tools

(35:25) Final Thoughts

 

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This week on the pod, Sarah explores the complex world of lupus with expert rheumatologist Dr. Roberto Caricchio, who is known for his lupus research. Discover what lupus is, its symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and the promising new treatments that could revolutionize patient care.

Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RDSXLe-78gc

Roberto’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-caricchio-facr-949202/

Lupus Research Alliance website: https://www.lupusresearch.org/

Lupus Therapeutics website: https://www.lupustherapeutics.org/

CAR T Study for Reference: A Guide for Initiating and Managing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Therapy Clinical Trials in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases - Caricchio - 2025 - ACR Open Rheumatology - Wiley Online Library

(00:00) Intros
(03:18) What Exactly Is Lupus?
(06:39) Is It Difficult To Diagnose?
(09:57) Are There Different Types Of Lupus?
(11:35) Is Lupus A Genetic Disease?
(14:18) What Factors Are Important Besides Genetics?
(19:49) How Is A Lupus Diagnosis Established?
(23:19) Are There Any Promising Treatments On The Horizon?
(30:13) What's Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health?
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(Airdate 03/11/2026) 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

(08:52) How Are Some Vaccines "Wasted"?

(06:33) Intro - Dr. Jones-Jobst

(10:16) Dr. Higgins' Experience

(13:50) Vaccine Preventable Illness Case Studies

(18:15) Changes In Vaccine Hesitancy Over Time

(20:40) Shared Clinical Decision Making

(24:52) Response To People Looking For Pediatricians That "Don't Push Vaccines"

(27:00) Have Pediatric Practices Ever Closed Due To Challenges Of Offering Vaccines?

(30:20) Final Thoughts

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