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Christopher Labos

@drlabos.bsky.social

Cardiologist. Columnist Montreal Gazette, CJAD radio Montreal, CBC Morning Live, CTV Montreal and author. http://www.bodyofevidence.ca

2,046 Followers  |  59 Following  |  249 Posts  |  Joined: 23.08.2023  |  2.1541

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Labos: The raw truth about the risks of food poisoning Countless people enjoy raw meat and fish and live to tell the tale. Part of the reason is the overall improvement in food quality.

Is it ok to eat steak tartare? Depends if you trust the people preparing your food.
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...

23.10.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stop. You’re making me blush ☺️

16.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, Aspirin Does Prevent Cancer. Just Not Fast Enough. Does aspirin prevent cancer? Weirdly enough, it does. But Dr Christopher Labos explains why you still shouldn't use it for primary prevention.

ASA actually does prevent cancer (it's true). Just not fast enough. Via @medscape.com

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

30.09.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Body of Evidence: 152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism EPISODE 152 – Why RFK Jr. is wrong to claim that Tylenol causes autism. According to the Wall Street Journal, RFK Jr. and the HHS are planning to release a report claiming acetaminophen (Tylenol/parac...

Why RFK is wrong about Tylenol and autism
bodyofevidence.ca/152-why-rfk-...

30.09.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm on it !!!
Sorry I'm bad at posting stuff !! I need the nudge!!!

30.09.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm excited to be there !!!

30.09.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is the anti-inflammatory diet? - Weekends with Joanne Vrakas What is the anti-inflammatory diet?

What is the anti-inflammatory diet and does it actually work? Weekly check in with @CJAD800 @joannevrakas

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08.09.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Body of Evidence: 149 – Leaky Gut Syndrome Leaky Gut Syndrome. Always a favorite of the pseudoscience crowd. But is there any medical validity to the concept. Chris and Sophie look deep into the concept to find out if the diagnosis of Leaky Gu...

Leaky gut syndrome pops up everywhere. It is the cause of every disease under the sun according to some influencers. But here's something wild. Not everything they say about it is completely untrue. In our lates episode we break down the bogeyman that is Leaky Gut.
bodyofevidence.ca/149-leaky-gu...

29.08.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Body of Evidence: 148 – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation The opening of a new private clinic spurs Chris and Sophie to ask whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is real medicine or pseudoscience. How does a magnetic field stimulate the brain and h...

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) are often misunderstood the public because of how they are perceived in movies and TV. But how well do these treatments for depression actually work?

bodyofevidence.ca/148-transcra...

29.08.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making the case for nuts and seeds People with bowel issues have long been told to stay away from eating nuts and seeds. Dr. Christopher Labos says new evidence suggests otherwise.

If you have diverticulosis, you were probably told to avoid seeds, nuts, and corn. But recent evidence suggests maybe not. Maybe it doesn't really matter.

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/vid...

24.08.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Red Meat Bad for You? The Proof Is in the Processing The WHO has declared red meat a carcinogen. So, Dr Christopher Labos asks the question we're all thinking: Is a hot dog really as bad as a cigarette?

The dangers of processed red meat - not huge but not trivial. With references to Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, and a guest appearance by Tobi via @medscape.com
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

20.08.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes clear it is. I do try to advocate for improving indoor air quality with ventilation and air filters. It is tough to convince people because so often the ventilation system is this black box that people don't really understand and nobody knows how it works.

13.08.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Are you feeling the heat?
YouTube video by CTV News Are you feeling the heat?

Some medications can increase your risk of heat stroke. Diuretics, blood pressure medications and more in the latest medical update with CTV Montreal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugJ...

08.08.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Body of Evidence: 146 – Radon – the invisible houseguest Chris and Sophie tackle Radon, the odorless, colorless, tasteless and very toxic gas that is present in about 1 in 5 homes. Why do we care? How do you test for it? What should do about it? And why don...

Ever wondered if you should check your home for #Radon gas? We answer this question and more in our latest podcast episode. Also Sophie's mind is blow by a question about Radon Therapy.

bodyofevidence.ca/146-radon-th...

06.08.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Labos: Cases of measles in Canada have surpassed those in the U.S. - Weekends with Joanne Vrakas | iHeart <p>Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.</p>

Cases of measles in Canada have surpassed those in the U.S. @drlabos.bsky.social joined Sue Smith with more:

06.08.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tick-borne diseases on rise due to warmer temperatures, experts say
YouTube video by CBC News Tick-borne diseases on rise due to warmer temperatures, experts say

Tick borne diseases in Canada are becoming more common because of rising temperatures.
youtu.be/ek47xpTUkr8?...

06.08.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Labos: Cracking the case on seeds, nuts and bowel issues Routine advice has always been for patients with diverticulosis to avoid these foods. But evidence suggests this might not be justified.

Why avoiding seeds and nuts may not be necessary for preventing diverticulitis

www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...

03.08.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always does my heart good too. It's the waistline it's not good with.

02.08.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yeah life is like that. It's almost as bad as finding out about Santa Claus.

02.08.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There really isn't. I would avoid the rush and succumb to nihilism now to be an early adopter.

02.08.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Myth Busting: No, Red Wine Isn’t Good for Your Heart Cardiologist Christopher Labos speaks about red wine and health misconceptions.

Myth Busting: No, Red Wine Isn’t Good for Your Heart www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... with @drlabos.bsky.social

"...you can’t think it’s good for your heart. That’s a myth."

20.07.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Sorry to be the party pooper

21.07.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says new study About one-third of Canadians have become obese β€” with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday. Dr. Chri...

Obesity rates are rising in this country and the pandemic just made things worse
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16.07.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You often see headlines about colon cancer rates skyrocketing. But the data is more nuanced. Colon cancer overall is decreasing. Over past 20 years, there has been a small increase in under 50 group. But lots of variability between countries. Probably explainable by lifestyle factors.

11.07.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am going to work with the graphic team next time. That is a brilliant and insightful idea :)

03.07.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was lovely having you on again !!!

13.06.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Body of Evidence: 139 – Explaining the carnivore diet

Yup !! it's right here bodyofevidence.ca/139-explaini...

01.06.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Biden's prostate cancer explained by doctor
YouTube video by CBC News Biden's prostate cancer explained by doctor

β€˜The problem with #prostate cancer screening is that it's a bit of a controversial issue because it is unclear how much of a magnitude of a benefit there is and whether the benefits outweighs the risks.’

youtu.be/k7EGovk60pQ?...

19.05.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis? The Body of Evidence Β· Episode

A new study claims that #vitamin D can treat multiple sclerosis multiple sclerosis. But is this trial groundbreaking or an outlier? It's a bit complicated.

open.spotify.com/episode/3ML6...

14.05.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is a Year of DAPT Magical Thinking? The need for 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy after coronary stenting has become entrenched in practice despite little supporting evidence, writes cardiologist Chris Labos.

It's hard to accept that babies born in the year 2000 now have kids of their own. It’s even harder to accept that there never was much evidence for 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after coronary stenting.

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

14.05.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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