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Free Associationsactive

Publisher |: Population Health Exchange

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Health,; Natural Sciences,; Public Health,; Science & Medicine

Categories Via RSS |: Health & Fitness,; Life Sciences,; Medicine,; Natural Sciences,; Science

Description
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Mad musings from the messy world of science.

Free Associations is about using a critical eye when reading journal articles or news coverage about research breakthroughs. With a sense of humor and a healthy dose of skepticism Boston University School of Public Health Professors Matt Fox, Chris Gill, Don Thea, and Jessica Leibler talk us through popular health studies and hyperbolic news headlines while teaching us how to ask the right questions. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

People |: Dr. Matthew Fox (@profmattfox),; Dr. Chris Gill (@iddocgill),; Dr. Jessica Leibler (@jessicaleibler),; Dr. Don Thea
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Boston, MA
Premiere Date |: 2017-09-12
Frequency |: Monthly
Explicit |: No

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147 Available Episodes (147 Total) / Average duration: 00:54:06

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

147 Available Episodes (147 Total)Average duration: 00:54:06

Mar 26, 2024

00:58:54

Matt, Jess, and guest host Jonathan Jay discuss a study using cell phone data to see if living in cities gives us better economic integration, they explore whether AI will be developing our hypotheses in the future, and Matt naps with penguins.

Journal club article:

Human mobility and economic segregation study

Feb 27, 2024

00:56:19

Matt, Jess, and guest host Amruta Nori-Sarma examine a study testing the effect of a workplace intervention for cardiometabolic health, they discuss mental health as a human right, and Amruta tells us about the power of Taylor Swift. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Jan 30, 2024

00:54:32

Matt, Jess, and guest host Salma Abdalla discuss a study testing the efficacy of a blood-based cancer screening tool, they debate the role of the workplace in mental health, and Salma sees if she can pronounce the word “bubbles” while sounding angry. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Jan 02, 2024

00:56:41

Matt, Jess, and first-time guest host Allegra Gordon discuss a study of the effect of taxes and warning labels on purchases of red meat, they lament the impact of disinformation campaigns, and Matt tells us how AI is going to take our grant writing jobs. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Dec 05, 2023

00:57:13

Matt, Jess, and guest host Jonathan Jay discuss a study on child opportunity in the built environment and physical fitness, they debate whether to get rid of discussion sections, and Jon invites us to consider the Golden Bachelor.

Journal club article:

Neighborhood child opportunity and youth physical fitness study

Oct 03, 2023

00:57:23

Matt, Jess, and guest host Amruta Nori-Sarma examine a study of the effect of proximity to wildfires on medical visits, they discuss housing as harm reduction, and Matt goes to Olive Garden.

Journal club article:

Wildfire exposure and health care study

Sep 05, 2023

00:57:24

Matt, Jess, and guest host Salma Abdalla examine a study on the use of hearing aids to prevent dementia, they discuss whether loneliness is a public health problem (and, as usual, descend into talking about COVID), and Salma tells us the difference between coffee and concrete. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Aug 01, 2023

00:53:49

Matt and Jess go solo and Jess hosts for the first time! They discuss a study of the effectiveness of a new meningitis vaccine, whether active shooter drills do anything more than scare kids, and debate the best movie candy. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Jun 27, 2023

01:00:59

We are taking a one-month break this summer. Please enjoy this "best of" episode celebrating Chris' contributions to the podcast. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

May 30, 2023

01:01:50

Matt, Jess, and Chris examine a crossover study of the effects of coffee consumption on heart health, they discuss the commercial determinants of health, and Chris gives a heartfelt goodbye to the podcast and to BU. Music: "Duress" by Ketsa under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Mar 26 | 00:58:54

Episode 144 - Human mobility and economic segregation

Feb 27 | 00:56:19

Episode 143 - Workplace interventions for cardiometabolic health

Jan 30 | 00:54:32

Episode 142 - A blood-based screening for cancer?

Jan 02 | 00:56:41

Episode 141 - Do taxes and warning labels affect meat purchases?

Dec 05 | 00:57:13

Episode 140 - Neighborhood environment and childhood physical fitness

Oct 03 | 00:57:23

Episode 139 - Wildfires and medical visits

Sep 05 | 00:57:24

Episode 138 - Can hearing aids prevent dementia?

Aug 01 | 00:53:49

Episode 137 - A breakthrough for meningitis vaccination?

Jun 27 | 01:00:59

Episode 136 - The Best of Amazing and Amusing V (Chris Gill Edition)

May 30 | 01:01:50

Episode 135 - Is coffee bad for your heart?

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