Beyond the Buzz Podcast
Short, evidence-informed episodes helping you decide which health, technology, culture, and business trends, claims, and conversations are worth your time, money, attention, or concern.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz — scientist and communicator with decades of experience translating complex human research into clear, evidence-informed insight.
Beyond the Buzz goes beyond asking whether something works to ask what the evidence means for the real-world decision in front of you.
Each week, Tara starts with a question already attracting meaningful public attention that she genuinely wants to understand. She does the research so you don’t have to — weighing what the evidence supports, what remains uncertain, and what that means for the decision.
Each episode follows a clear arc:
The Buzz
Receipt Check
What the Evidence Shows
Why the Buzz Resonates
The Evidence Clarity Moment
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet Healthier Without Celiac Disease?
Going gluten-free may change your diet, but that does not necessarily make it healthier.
Which Anti-Aging Skincare Ingredients Actually Work?
Retinoids, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and collagen creams make different promises — and the evidence differs too.
Are Microplastics in Your Body Harmful?
Microplastics are being detected in humans, but what that means for personal health is less certain.
Are Natural Health Products Safe and Effective?
A clearer way to evaluate supplement claims, benefits, safety, and interactions
Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work?
What the evidence suggests for skin, joints, exercise, and realistic expectations
Are Bladder Leaks Normal or Treatable?
Why identifying the type of leakage matters before choosing a treatment
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Perimenopause?
Why symptoms and cycle changes may matter more than a single hormone result
Should You Diagnose Your Mental Health Online?
A clearer way to think about symptoms, self-diagnosis, and online mental health advice
Is Sunscreen Safe — And Does It Work?
How to weigh sunscreen benefits, vitamin D concerns, and ingredient uncertainty.
Are Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for You?
How to think clearly about packaged foods without turning eating into fear.
Are Wellness Trends Worth Your Time and Money?
A clearer lens for judging health claims, tech tools, and wellness promises
Is Your Sex Life Normal?
A calmer way to think about sex, satisfaction, and comparison across adulthood
Are Peptides Worth It for Muscle and Aging?
A calmer way to weigh targeted promises against what actually holds up.
Should You Avoid Seed Oils?
A calmer way to think about seed oils, health claims, and everyday food choices.
Can DNA Tests Really Personalize Your Diet?
When genetic insights feel precise, but the evidence behind diet advice is still evolving
Do Detox Cleanses Actually Help Your Body?
Understanding what detox really means — and what your body already does on its own
Cortisol, Stress, and Weight Gain Claims
How a simple hormone explanation shapes how we think about stress and weight
Placebo Effects in Wellness Practices Explained
What feels effective in wellness may come from more than the technique itself
GLP-1 Medications and Weight Regain After Stopping
What happens after stopping treatment—and how expectations shape how people interpret those outcomes
Do Daily Step Counts Really Matter?
What step goals measure — and what they quietly leave out