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50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid named "Jenny"STUDYTIME: What are hemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?WDWLTW:how long does it take to make a habitThe art of Felix Gonzalez-Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts delve into the heavy feelings of existential dread many experience today. They tackle the overwhelming political and environmental crises, exploring how media contributes to anxiety and wealth inequality. Despite the challenges, they highlight the power of community and shared action as sources of hope. Humorously, they also discuss quirky insights about weather prediction with AI, and even touch upon the contagion of urination! It's a blend of serious issues and light-hearted moments, revealing the complexity of navigating today's world.

The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explaining everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu.STUDYTIME: Is Bird Flu the next pandemic?WDWLTW: Mirror life - we must stop studying thisthe morality of humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaonSTUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness?What Did We Learn This Week?gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweetthe plastic in your home is killing you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway.Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety and traffic - so today we will explain the hard facts about a very emotional issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creatine is heralded as a potential game-changer for both physical and cognitive performance, with recent studies suggesting benefits for aging and injury recovery. The conversation navigates through common myths, regulatory nuances, and the importance of combining supplementation with exercise. Humorous anecdotes about food and fitness pepper the discussion, while serious insights on binge drinking's impact on brain health draw cultural comparisons. The hosts keep it lively with personal stories and audience engagement, making science entertaining.

AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! IS THAT A GOOD THING? Today we have an AI freak out. We are going to explain the new research and stats around how much AI data centres are consuming - and whether we think AI is a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everything we have learned. It is an intense time - so I am curious if this will be informative or cathartic for you all.But yep - here we go, and LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetically change your brain and treat things such as depression. It sounds a bit like sci-fi but it is real, and being used right now. They science is awesome so today we explain what is going on and how this could be the future of depression therapy.STUDYTIME: How magnets are curing depressionWDWLTW:why white sand beaches are made of poophow ADHD on tiktok is taking over (in a bad way) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.