Freakonomics, M.D.

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Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher Visit website › Science · EN · 87 episodes · latest 2023-07-21

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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: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?

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The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine

2023-07-21 · 13 min

In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: One creature’s trash is another’s cash. (Or, how one man found profit in pee.)
Tom Brady, A.D.H.D., and a Really Bad Headache (Bonus)

2023-07-11 · 38 min

A sneak peek at Bapu's new book, "Random Acts of Medicine," available now from Doubleday, and an announcement about the show.
78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?

2023-03-31 · 19 min · Episode 78

Couples get divorced for all kinds of reasons. Is having kids one of them? Bapu talks about research that investigates what happens to parents who unexpectedly have twins. Plus, an announcement about the future of the…
77. They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life.

2023-03-24 · 19 min · Episode 77

Doctors and nurses get most of the attention — but a new study suggests we can improve health care by raising wages for a group of workers who are often overlooked.
76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

2023-03-17 · 18 min · Episode 76

In hospitals, a softer pillow or a nicer room might be more than just amenities — they could improve outcomes for patients.
75. What Is Sugar Really Doing to You?

2023-03-10 · 20 min · Episode 75

Americans eat a lot of sugar — and it’s hard to determine how it affects our health. Bapu explains how a new study uses data from the 1950s to help solve the mystery.
74. How Does Playing Football Affect Your Health?

2023-03-03 · 17 min · Episode 74

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 helped him get some answers.
73. Who Pays for Multimillion-Dollar Miracle Cures?

2023-02-17 · 29 min · Episode 73

The most expensive drugs in the world are treatments for genetic diseases. And more of these cures are on the horizon. How will anyone be able to afford them?
72. What’s Stopping Us From Curing Rare Diseases?

2023-02-10 · 32 min · Episode 72

Breakthroughs in biotech that seem like science fiction are becoming reality. Why aren’t more patients benefiting from them?
71. What Do COVID-19 and Cancer Have in Common?

2023-02-03 · 27 min · Episode 71

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

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Oldest episode in feed: 06/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 27 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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