In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler talk about why women initiate most divorces, how bad science and misleading health studies spread, and why correlation doesn't always mean causation in topics like cannabis, nutrition, and sexual health. 00:00 Welcome and Listener Question — Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler open the episode with a listener question about why women seem more likely to leave marriages than men. 00:27 Why Women Initiate Divorce — The doctors explore divorce statistics, relationship expectations, emotional support systems, and why women initiate most divorces. 07:32 Bad Science and Pistachio Study — A viral pistachio study claiming better erections sparks a deeper conversation about misleading health research and weak study designs. 20:12 Real World Evidence — Dr. Morgentaler explains the growing debate between randomized trials and "real world" medical data collected from everyday patients. 21:49 Placebo Anxiety Effects — The episode breaks down how anxiety, expectations, and the placebo effect can dramatically influence sexual health study results. 26:33 Observational Study Pitfalls — The doctors explain why association studies on cannabis, nutrition, and health trends often get mistaken for proof of causation.

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