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Emily Oster

Brown University economist; author of "Expecting Better"; founder of ParentData

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Emily Oster, updated daily.

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3 months ago
Jul 2

What's the deal with mRNA vaccines?

This week, Emily and Perry explore RNA, a tiny molecule of extraordinary potential. What is it? How is it different from DNA?

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
3 months ago
Jun 25

What's the deal with full body scans?

This week, Emily and Perry debate full body scans: MRIs that scan your entire body like a giant humming hammer in search of nails. Will it find something wrong with you?

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
3 months ago
Jun 18

What's the deal with sleep?

This week, Emily and Perry tackle the weirdest, most wonderful thing all living things do: sleep.

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
3 months ago
Jun 11

What's the deal with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)?

This week, Emily and Perry are coming in hot to discuss the existence of sex, specifically whether or not women have a DSM-5-designated disorder when they don't want it, or if that's a pathology…

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
4 months ago
Jun 4

What's the deal with cupping and dry needling?

This week, Emily and Perry dig into dry needling and cupping, the wellness equivalent to pain equals gain (maybe?).

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
4 months ago
May 28

What's the deal with red meat?

This week, Emily and Perry pull out their steak knives to cut through both the hypers, and the detractors, of red meat. Is it as bad for you as people say?

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
4 months ago
May 21

What's the deal with methylene blue?

This week, Emily and Perry bravely platform methylene blue, a synthetic dye with almost godlike properties according to the influencers, and some fascinating uses (and risks) in reality.

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
4 months ago
May 19

Emily Oster on Data-Driven Par… - The Mom Room - Apple Podcasts

Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData, mom of two, economics professor, author of Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, and The Family Firm, joins The Mom Room this week to…

4 months ago
May 14

What's the deal with psychedelics?

This week, Emily and Perry take a trip into the groovy world of psychedelics: what they are, what they do to our brains, and the myriad mental health problems that they seem to have a pretty…

Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
4 months ago
May 13

So Glad You Asked Podcast: What Happens When Pregnancy Doesn’t Go as Planned with Emily Oster - MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Emily Oster joins Season 2 of So Glad You Asked to discuss pregnancy complications, uncertainty, and how to make good decisions.

womensmentalhealth.org
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