Episodes

  • In Conversation: 5 things everyone should know about menopause

    In Conversation: 5 things everyone should know about menopause
    Nov 12 2024
    This episode discusses some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause, in a world where, until recently, these key stages of life have received insufficient attention. Our special guest is Prof. Kate Clancy, professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, a human reproductive ecologist who specializes in uterine health, feminist science, and feminist science studies. In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    28 mins
  • In Conversation: 3 ways to slow down type 2 diabetes-related brain aging

    In Conversation: 3 ways to slow down type 2 diabetes-related brain aging
    Oct 9 2024
    In this episode, editors and co-hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut are joined by Dr. Thomas Barber, associate professor at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and honorary consultant endocrinologist. They discuss how type 2 diabetes affects cognitive health and the steps people can take to help slow down brain aging. They focus on two recent studies showing how diabetes is linked to Alzheimer's as well as lifestyle changes that can protect brain health against the negative effects of diabetes. In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    35 mins
  • In Conversation: Toxic metals in tampons: Should you be worried?

    In Conversation: Toxic metals in tampons: Should you be worried?
    Sep 3 2024
    In this podcast episode, editors and co-hosts Maria Cohut and Yasemin Nicola Sakay discuss whether tampons, pads, and other menstrual products pose a threat to health, as a recent study found traces of 16 heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, in several tampon brands. Anna Pollack, PhD, MPH, professor of global and community health at George Mason University College of Public Health, joins the podcast as a special guest to discuss what these findings mean and whether people should be concerned. In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    32 mins
  • Can tattoos cause blood or skin cancer

    Can tattoos cause blood or skin cancer
    Jul 29 2024
    In this podcast episode, editors and co-hosts Maria Cohut and Yasmin Nicola Sakay discuss whether having tattoos can increase the risk of different types of cancer, particularly blood cancer, as recent evidence from a Swedish cohort has suggested. Special guest Dr. Milena Foerster, who researches the link between tattoos and cancer at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO), explains what we do and do not know about this association.In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    30 mins
  • In Conversation: Can we really ‘outrun the Grim Reaper’?

    In Conversation: Can we really ‘outrun the Grim Reaper’?
    Jul 1 2024
    In this episode, Feature Editor Maria Cohut and Global News Editor Yasemin Nicola Sakay dive into the science behind how extreme exercise may help some people live longer. The study in question tracked a group of elite runners and found they could live an average of 5 years longer than the general population. Prof. Michael Papadakis, president of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), discusses the health benefits and risks associated with such forms of exercise and gives easy to follow advice. In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    26 mins
  • In Conversation: What makes a diet truly heart-healthy?

    In Conversation: What makes a diet truly heart-healthy?
    May 30 2024
    In this episode of our podcast, Feature Editor Maria Cohut discusses matters related to diet and heart health with Prof. Oyinlola Oyebode, PhD, from Queen Mary University of London, in the United Kingdom. Some of the questions we address are: Why are certain foods, regardless of whether or not they are plant-based, so bad for the heart? How does salt impact the cardiovascular system? And what makes a truly heart-healthy diet? In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    30 mins
  • In Conversation: Is intermittent fasting actually bad for your heart?

    In Conversation: Is intermittent fasting actually bad for your heart?
    Apr 30 2024
    This episode of our podcast takes a deep dive into intermittent fasting and its effects on health. Joining the conversation is Ali Javaheri, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine from the Center for Cardiovascular Research at Washington University. Dr Javaheri explains what intermittent fasting does to the body and discusses the benefits and dangers of this eating plan in light of a recent viral study that found 8-hour time-restricted eating may relate to a higher risk of cardiovascular death. In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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    26 mins
  • In Conversation: What do we know about the weight loss plateau on Wegovy?

    In Conversation: What do we know about the weight loss plateau on Wegovy?
    Feb 27 2024
    In this episode of our podcast, we take a deep dive into the topic of semaglutide — or GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs — use for weight loss. How does semaglutide help with weight management, why do some people on Wegovy hit a weight loss plateau, and what are some issues to keep in mind when it comes to using semaglutide for weight loss? Dr. Simon Cork, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom helps us answer these and more questions.
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    23 mins