The concept of Medical Skepticism is central to the podcast episodes provided, as they both discuss situations where certain medical practices or technologies have faced skepticism from within the medical community.

In the first episode, Episode 168: Alessio Fasano discusses celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, the episode touches on the historical skepticism surrounding conditions like celiac disease and gluten sensitivity within the medical community. This highlights the importance of maintaining a critical and skeptical eye, even towards established medical conditions, in order to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

The second episode, Scan Startups Want to Show You What's Inside, discusses the skepticism and concerns expressed by some medical professionals regarding the necessity and potential drawbacks of widespread preventive full-body scanning, despite the rapid expansion of companies promoting these services. This exemplifies how Medical Skepticism is crucial in evaluating new medical technologies and their potential risks or overreach.