We grew up on a steady diet of James Bond films, starting in 1962 through last year, and there are more on the way. Apart from agents of evil, great gadgets and cars, the films are filled with Bond risking his health with poor public health behaviors. Yet Bond lives on with no health consequences.

Three scientists whose work often involves travel to exotic locales wondered how Bond remained healthier than them, despite not taking precautions. The three authors decided to each watch Bond movies to gather data.

Medical Discovery News is hosted by professor emeritus Norbert Herzog, and professor David Niesel of the University of Texas Medical Branch. Learn more at www.medicaldiscoverynews.com.

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