Episodes

  • 266: The Science of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (with NOAHFINNCE)
    Jun 13 2024
    Narcissistic Personality Disorder is one of the most maligned and misunderstood of mental conditions, so this week we're dipping our toes into the science behind the disorder!

    Check out Noah’s music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ

    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php
    https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819598/
    https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/study-shows-narcissistic-personality-disorder-may-have-a-biological-component
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-narcissism-science-confronts-a-widely-misunderstood-phenomenon1/
    https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0zDIpSSrJKy4wYPQSLU7OTM1LTlXIT1PISyxKziwuzizOBQDxCQ0z&q=science+of+narcissism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=science+of+narciss&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEC4YgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIGCAcQRRg90gEINDI5M2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=narcissism&sort=pubdate
    https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.14060723
    https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism/Narcissistic-pathology-and-behaviour
    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/personality-disorders/types-of-personality-disorder/#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735512/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 265: The Science of Depression
    Jun 10 2024
    What is depression? If you're a listener there's a solid chance you already know, but there's also a good chance you'll listen anyway...

    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression
    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/causes/
    https://icd.who.int/browse/2024-01/mms/en#1563440232
    https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/depression/diagnosis/assessment/
    https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemical-imbalance-explain-depression
    https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/articles/costoflivinganddepressioninadultsgreatbritain/29septemberto23october2022
    https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.html
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3646325/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 264: The Science of Anxiety
    May 27 2024
    Feeling worried? This week we're diving into the topic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder...

    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/overview/
    https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad
    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/anxiety-disorders/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441870/
    https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder/diagnosis/diagnosis/
    https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/panic-disorder/
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
  • 263: The Cass Review REVIEW (with NOAHFINNCE)
    Apr 29 2024
    Check out Noah’s music! Massive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evan You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Background https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/double-blind-study https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/about-us/our-team/dr-hilary-cass https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/18/hilary-cass-report-and-the-trans-rights-debate https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/20/doctor-hilary-cass-warned-of-threats-to-safety-after-vile-abuse-over-nhs-gender-services-review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeY1BkCxwoI Puberty Blockers https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/news/early-intervention-study-shows-puberty-blockers-are-a-well-received-intervention-in-carefully-selected-patients/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529227/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/puberty/what-are-puberty-blockers https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-are-puberty-blockers-and-how-do-they-work/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9793415/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/well/family/what-are-puberty-blockers.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218488 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547863/ https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577333/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5344188/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551662/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198112243052602 https://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20170112031859/http:/www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm209842.htm Cass Review https://cass.independent-review.uk/ https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/ file:///Users/notcorry/Desktop/CassReview_Final.pdf https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/implementing-advice-from-the-cass-review/ Criticisms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ1Gfu7XXw https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/11/03/tavistock-experts-criticise-acp-uk/ https://www.advocate.com/health/hilary-cass-nhs-report-debunked https://stonewall.org.uk/cass-review https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/statement-final-report-cass-review
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 262: The Science of Weed (with @NOAHFINNCE ) | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
    Apr 22 2024
    The 5th anniversary of Sci Guys means it’s high time we spoke about marijuana. Literally… It’s high time. Check out Noah’s music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ Massive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evan You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Cannabis Background & Basics Cannabis | WHO https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/alcohol-drugs-and-addictive-behaviours/drugs-psychoactive/cannabis Marijuana | History, Effects, THC, & Legality | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/marijuana Hashish | Cannabis, THC, Intoxication | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/hashish Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cannabis-marijuana What We Know About Marijuana https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/what-we-know.html The Name of Cannabis: A Short Guide for Nonbotanists - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5531363/ Hemp | Description, Products, Seeds, Fiber, & Uses | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/plant/hemp Marijuana and the Brain - How Marijuana Works | HowStuffWorks https://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana3.htm Legality of cannabis - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis History of Cannabis History of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605027/ On the Preparations of the Indian Hemp, or Gunjah (Cannabis Indica), Their Effects on the Animal System in Health, and Their Utility in the Treatment of Tetanus and Other Convulsive Diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30161735/ Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China | Science https://www.science.org/content/article/oldest-evidence-marijuana-use-discovered-2500-year-old-cemetery-peaks-western-china Effects of Cannabis Use Adverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827335/ Use of Marijuana: Effect on Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35142225/ Edible marijuana products and potential risks for pediatric populations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35634702/ The Scientific History of Cannabinoids | Science| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-scientific-history-of-cannabinoids-180981561/ Health Effects | Marijuana | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/index.html How does marijuana affect the brain? Psychological researchers examine impact on different age groups over time https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/marijuana-effects-brain Can cannabis kill? Characteristics of deaths following cannabis use in England (1998–2020) - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9716494 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/complementary-and-integrative-medicine/marijuana-and-cancer.html https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 261: The Science of Magic Mushrooms (with NOAHFINNCE)
    Apr 15 2024
    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://www.britannica.com/science/fungus
    https://www.britannica.com/science/fungus
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22887928/
    https://www.britannica.com/science/sclerotium
    https://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htm
    https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Psilocybin-2020_0.pdf
    https://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htm
    https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/magic-mushrooms.html
    https://asm.org/articles/2023/february/psilocybin-and-mental-health-the-magic-in-the-mush
    https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/psilocybin/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277578/
    https://idp.nature.com/authorize?response_type=cookie&client_id=grover&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41598-020-59282-y
    https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/trial-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-depression-maudsley-hospital-london-b1120423.html
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8901083/
    https://adf.org.au/insights/magic-mushrooms-medicine/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6007659/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8156539/
    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/14/magic-mushroom-use-grows-in-england-and-wales-ons-figures-show
    https://www.amsterdam.info/drugs/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
  • 260: The Science of MDMA
    Apr 8 2024
    This week we're talking about Molly, and Mandy, or whatever woman's name you want to call MDMA...

    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-mdma
    https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brain
    https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brain
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7878040/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAr7ThsYew
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538482/
    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/psychedelic-drug-mdma-may-reawaken-critical-period-in-brain-to-help-treat-ptsd
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8820588/
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24006318/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8639540/
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482377/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 259: The Science of Weight Loss Drugs: Wegovy & Ozempic
    Apr 1 2024
    People are using a diabetes drug to lose weight, but does it actually owrk? Are there any risks? Should we even be using drugs for fat loss at all?

    You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel

    Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!

    If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!

    sciguys.co.uk

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Instagram

    Facebook

    If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections

    Follow the Sci Guys
    @notcorry / @lukecutforth

    References & Further Reading
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562269/
    https://healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/04/accessing-wegovy-for-weight-loss-everything-you-need-to-know/
    https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/129409/2/AMED.2023.9946924.pdf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/
    https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07
    https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/ozempic-and-weight-loss-facts-behind-headlines
    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/well/ozempic-diabetes-weight-loss.html
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38300808/
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38230266/
    https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta875/chapter/2-Information-about-semaglutide
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPaezEsteI
    https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_3
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/
    https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-2-diabetes
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/symptoms/
    https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2024/02/26/how-americans-view-weight-loss-drugs-and-their-potential-impact-on-obesity-in-the-u-s/
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a618008.html
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/about-type-1-diabetes/what-is-type-1-diabetes/
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins