Freakonomics, M.D. podcast

Freakonomics, M.D.

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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?

87 Episodes

The Economics of Everyday Things: Animal Urine
7/21/2023
12:57
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)
7/11/2023
37:40
A sneak peek at Bapu's new book, Random Acts of Medicine, available now from Doubleday, and an announcement about the show.
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78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?
3/31/2023
18:50
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 show.
77. They Make Minimum Wage. They Could Save Your Life.
3/24/2023
18:32
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?
3/17/2023
17:34
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?
3/10/2023
19:47
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?
3/3/2023
16:48
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?
2/17/2023
29:28
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?
2/10/2023
31:35
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?
2/3/2023
26:56
mRNA vaccines helped bring the pandemic under control. Could they also train the immune system to fight cancer?

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