{"podcast":{"title":"The Body of Evidence","slug":"the-body-of-evidence-1096717","podcast_index_feed_id":1096717,"rss_url":"https://www.bodyofevidence.ca/feed","website_url":"http://thebodyofevidence.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/a/4/8/9a48d3676c551ff216c3140a3186d450/The_Body_of_Evidence_Logo-20250409-d4gg1b2rjt.png","author":"Dr. Christopher Labos","episode_count":282,"summary":"Dr. Christopher Labos and guests use the body of evidence to go beyond science and medicine headlines and hype. All to help you develop your critical thinking skills so that when you google your symptoms, you won't believe you’re going to die tomorrow. The Body of Evidence is your weekly dose of clarity on complex health topics and the often-sketchy medical information found online. Hosted by cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos and featuring a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests, this podcast brings you engaging interviews, original reporting, and humour-filled commentaries to help you navigate the world of medicine. Episodes tackle everything from debunking misinformation to exploring the reality of certain conditions to the effectiveness of social media medical trends. With an extensive archive dating back to 2015,The Body of Evidence is your go-to source for understanding science and medicine and developing critical thinking about your health.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:22:07.682770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-of-evidence-1096717"},"episode":{"title":"171 - Worms: if you’re squeamish, you may want to skip this episode","slug":"171-worms-if-you-re-squeamish-you-may-want-to-skip-this-episode","published_at":"2026-02-12T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-of-evidence-1096717/171-worms-if-you-re-squeamish-you-may-want-to-skip-this-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-of-evidence-1096717","url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/213140/171-worms-if-youre-squeamish-you-may-want-to-skip-this-episode","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebodyofevidence/Episode_171_Edited_With_Ad.mp3?dest-id=1541786","summary":"Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites. In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms. But parasites are a real problem and global warming means these once tropical diseases are coming to a city near you. Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor: Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Why Does Everyone Think They Have Parasitic Worms? Soil-transmitted helminth infections The deadliest parasites in the world: 10 terrifying creatures you will want to avoid Neglected tropical diseases -- GLOBAL The Heavy Toll of the Black Belt’s Wastewater Crisis | The New Yorker There was a deal to fix this Alabama community’s raw sewage crisis. Trump tore it up over DEI Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis) . Chagas disease - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization Kissing Bug . Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease) Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Program Removing Giardia Cysts from Drinking Water U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven't Defeated This Nasty Parasite | Scientific American https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80p81lvx0eo Health warning following rise in Cryptosporidiosis notifications Health officials investigating outbreak linked to raw milk Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to unpasteu…","meta_description":"Kim Moon is back to discuss worms and other intestinal parasites. In wellness circles they are the cause of almost all your non-descript symptoms. But par…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1671,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-body-of-evidence-1096717/episodes/171-worms-if-you-re-squeamish-you-may-want-to-skip-this-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-of-evidence-1096717/171-worms-if-you-re-squeamish-you-may-want-to-skip-this-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}