Debunking Myths with Dr. Neal Barnard & Dr. Robert Ostfeld

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee · Sep 25, 2019 · 1h 2m

Are vegans really more likely to have a stroke than meat eaters? In this jam packed episode of The Exam Room Podcast™, Dr. Neal Barnard joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to debunk that myth and take a close look at a recent study that found that to be the case. As you'll hear, the conclusion was drawn after researchers adjusted data from the study. Find out why this happened as Dr. Barnard sheds light on this method as well as a conversation he had with the authors of the study. You'll also learn the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes and how the risk differs for…