Emily Oster
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What's the deal with artificial sweeteners?
This week, Emily and Perry dive into the sweet, calorie-free world of artificial sweeteners. What poor lab hygiene brought them into existence? Do they actually make us fatter and/or cause cancer?
The Latest: Schools are banning AI. Here’s what the data says.
Plus the latest on Tylenol in pregnancy and…
The Latest: Stay-at-home parents. Working parents. One subsidy.
Plus the latest on vitamin K shots and keeping kids…
What's the deal with seed oils?
This week, Emily and Perry dive into the slippery world of seed oils.
The Latest: Are your kids’ snacks full of chemicals?
Plus the latest on fall vaccines and antidepressants in…
What's the deal with poop?
This week, Emily and Perry are bravely tackling one of our most beloved bodily functions, polite company be damned: poop! Is it, as Emily asks, truly the window to our souls?
What's the deal with ticks?
This week, Emily and Perry explore the creepiest, crawliest topic yet: ticks! What's the deal with these little bloodsucking jerks? How do they infect us?
What's the deal with fluoride?
This week, Emily and Perry take on fluoride, a mineral with proven benefits for your teeth and an army of skeptical influencers ready to fight their municipal water supplies, (weakened) tooth and…
How to Improve Your Immunity With Young Kids
Can sleep, vitamin C, or supplements actually improve your immunity? A data-driven look at what works for parents constantly exposed to sick kids.
What's the deal with gluten?
This week, Emily and Perry explore gluten, the protein responsible for everything that makes bread, bagels, pasta, and all of their other favorite foods chewy and delicious.