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Freakonomics, M.D.

Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Wh... Read more

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The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine

The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine

In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things aro... Read more

21 Jul 2023

12mins

Ranked #2

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Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)

Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)

A sneak peek at Bapu's new book, Random Acts of Medicine, available now from Doubleday, and an announcement about the sh... Read more

11 Jul 2023

37mins

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78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?

78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?

Couples get divorced for all kinds of reasons. Is having kids one of them? Bapu talks about research that investigates w... Read more

31 Mar 2023

18mins

Ranked #4

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77. They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life.

77. They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life.

Doctors and nurses get most of the attention — but a new study suggests we can improve health care by raising wages for ... Read more

24 Mar 2023

18mins

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76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

In hospitals, a softer pillow or a nicer room might be more than just amenities — they could improve outcomes for patien... Read more

17 Mar 2023

17mins

Ranked #6

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75. What Is Sugar Really Doing to You?

75. What Is Sugar Really Doing to You?

Americans eat a lot of sugar — and it’s hard to determine how it affects our health. Bapu explains how a new study uses ... Read more

10 Mar 2023

19mins

Ranked #7

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74. How Does Playing Football Affect Your Health?

74. How Does Playing Football Affect Your Health?

 It’s not a new question, but it’s a tricky one to study. Bapu explains why, and talks about how an N.F.L. labor dispute... Read more

3 Mar 2023

16mins

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73. Who Pays for Multimillion-Dollar Miracle Cures?

73. Who Pays for Multimillion-Dollar Miracle Cures?

The most expensive drugs in the world are treatments for genetic diseases. And more of these cures are on the horizon. H... Read more

17 Feb 2023

29mins

Ranked #9

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72. What’s Stopping Us From Curing Rare Diseases?

72. What’s Stopping Us From Curing Rare Diseases?

Breakthroughs in biotech that seem like science fiction are becoming reality. Why aren’t more patients benefiting from t... Read more

10 Feb 2023

31mins

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71. What Do COVID-19 and Cancer Have in Common?

71. What Do COVID-19 and Cancer Have in Common?

mRNA vaccines helped bring the pandemic under control. Could they also train the immune system to fight cancer?

3 Feb 2023

26mins

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