Best Worleybird Innovation Works Podcasts (2025)

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The 99% Accuracy Illusion: What That Viral Smartwatch Study Really Shows 13:52

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2d ago13:52

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A viral headline claims your Apple Watch can detect heart disease with 99% accuracy—but what if this sensational statistic is dangerously misleading? Researchers presented a preliminary study suggesting AI-powered smartwatch ECGs might screen for structural heart disease, but the reality is far more nuanced. With only 86% sensitivity, the test miss…

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Your Plastic Brain: Separating Detection From Disease 14:22

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A shocking headline claims microplastics in your brain are causing dementia—but what does the science really say? A groundbreaking Nature Medicine study detected unprecedented levels of plastic particles in human brain tissue, triggering global panic. However, the researchers themselves explicitly warn against assuming these findings prove causatio…

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Do Fruit Flies Live Forever? Why Animal Fasting Studies Don't Prove Human Longevity 15:12

7d ago15:12

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Breaking news claims intermittent fasting is the secret to living longer, but what if those dramatic headlines are based on fundamentally flawed science? This episode dives deep into the gap between sensational wellness claims and actual research. We expose how studies on fruit flies and microscopic worms have been dramatically misinterpreted as pr…

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Ozempic Face: Is Your Drug Aging You, or Is Rapid Weight Loss? 8:37

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A sensational health headline claims GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic cause 'premature aging' with hollowed, saggy faces. But what if the real story is dramatically different? This episode unravels the truth behind 'Ozempic face,' exposing how a catchy term invented by a cosmetic dermaturer has transformed normal weight loss effects into a medi…

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Does Metformin Sabotage Your Workout? The Study Headlines Won't Tell You 14:33

12d ago14:33

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A deep dive into a 2025 study about metformin's interaction with exercise. Explore how sensationalist headlines misrepresent scientific research by claiming the medication 'sabotages' workouts, when the actual research shows only a modest reduction in exercise adaptations—not an elimination of benefits. A quick note—the opinions and analysis shared…

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Brain Training Hype: Why One Biomarker Doesn't Reverse Aging 14:25

14d ago14:25

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Alex and Bill break down a viral headline claiming brain training can reverse 10 years of aging. They reveal the study's actual findings: a small biomarker change with no significant cognitive improvement, highlighting the gap between scientific research and sensationalist health reporting. A quick note—the opinions and analysis shared on Truth See…

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Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for Diabetes? The 21% Headline That Leaves Out Everything 14:29

16d ago14:29

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Alex and Bill deconstruct a viral BMJ study claiming dark chocolate reduces diabetes risk by 21%. They expose how media headlines misrepresent observational research, revealing the critical difference between correlation and causation in health reporting. The episode breaks down relative vs. absolute risk, highlighting how healthy lifestyle choices…

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The Vaccine That 'Reduces' Dementia Risk: What the Headlines Miss About Correlation vs. Causation 15:55

19d ago15:55

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A deep dive into a recent Oxford study claiming the Shingrix vaccine could reduce dementia risk. Experts Alex and Bill break down the critical difference between an interesting scientific association and proven causation, exposing how headlines misrepresent complex medical research. They explore propensity score matching, healthy vaccinee bias, and…

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The Cold Plunge Myth: Why Temporary Stress Relief Isn't a Cardiac Upgrade 14:24

21d ago14:24

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A deep dive into the viral cold plunge trend revealing scientific evidence that challenges influencer claims. Explore how temporary physiological responses are being marketed as lasting health improvements, with hidden cardiac risks that most people don't understand.By Worleybird Innovation Works

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#BeanTok: The Superfood Hype That's Making People Bloated 14:46

22d ago14:46

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Investigative deep dive into the viral TikTok trend claiming two cups of beans daily can cure anxiety. Alex and Bill break down the scientific reality behind the 'BeanTok' phenomenon, exploring the gut-brain connection, actual research on legumes and mental health, and the often-ignored digestive consequences of sudden high-fiber intake.…

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The NAD+ Miracle That Isn't: Why Celebrities' Favorite Anti-Aging IV Therapy Falls Short of the Hype 12:51

23d ago12:51

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Investigative deep dive into NAD+ IV therapy, exposing the massive gap between celebrity endorsements and scientific evidence. Explores how minimal human research, biological limitations, and placebo effects drive a multi-million dollar wellness trend costing patients thousands per year.By Worleybird Innovation Works