Science Weekly

Dr. Louise Newson debunks myths and discusses challenges of diagnosing perimenopause and menopause. The podcast explores the duration of the menopausal transition and impact of hormone deficiency. It also discusses the relationship between menopause and women's health, highlighting the impact on diseases like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia. Hormone replacement therapy as a way to address hormonal imbalance is addressed, along with concerns about breast cancer risk.

This podcast explores the impact of migraines, including a government minister's resignation. It discusses the symptoms and variations of migraines, potential triggers, gender disparity, mood disorders, and advancements in research and treatment. It also explores new drugs and targets for migraines and offers optimism for the future of migraine treatments.

Explore the concept of Jamais Vu, a phenomenon where something familiar feels unfamiliar. Discusses personal experiences and the relationship between Jamais Vu and memory. Explores the terminology, experiment, and causes of Deja Vu and Jamais Vu. Examines the link between Deja Vu and Jamais Vu, proposing a misfiring of a familiarity signal in the brain. Questions whether Deja Vu is an error or a normal memory process.

Investigating Europe's heat death hotspot in Osijek, Croatia. Exploring factors such as temperature, green spaces, healthcare, age demographic, wetland humidity, local diet, and past trauma. Lack of awareness and adaptation to extreme heat in Osijek and Croatia. Need for cities in Europe to address neglected environmental health issues. Challenges of the European environment correspondent job and the impact of climate change on the Mediterranean diet.

This podcast explores the arrival and impact of Asian hornets in the UK, focusing on their threat to bee populations. It discusses the government's response to the invasion, the importance of tackling invasive species, and strategies for coping with environmental changes in Europe.

Jessica Murray, a Guardian Midlands correspondent, discusses the rise in popularity of American bully XL dogs and a recent attack on a girl. Bioethicist Jessica Pierce weighs in on the debate about breed banning and reevaluating expectations of dog ownership. They explore concerns about aggression, genetics, and ethical responsibilities of dog ownership.

Ian Sample talks to Dr Amy Orben, who leads the digital mental health programme at the Medical Research Council’s cognition and brain sciences unit, about the challenges of studying the impact of social media on teen mental health. They discuss the need for high-quality data, personalized recommendations, and parental involvement. They also explore the potential redesign of social media apps and provide advice for parents on managing their children's smartphone use.

Discussions at the first African climate summit include attendance controversy, green growth and climate finance dilemmas, drafting the Nairobi declaration and global financial reform, and the political situation in Kenya.

Discussion on the government's response to the new variant, current state of testing and surveillance, the emergence of the BA 2.86 variant and its comparison to Omicron, availability and potential cost of private COVID vaccines in the UK, concerns over vaccine costs and importance of vaccination in preventing COVID and long COVID.

Explore the potential of the vagus nerve in transforming physical and mental health. Discover how it controls inflammation, disease, and bodily functions. Learn about electrical stimulation to treat epileptic seizures. Find out how the vagus nerve can activate immune cells, reduce inflammation, and control the immune system. Exciting research on rheumatoid arthritis and long covid-associated fatigue.