Strange Health
The ConversationStrange Health from The Conversation dives into the science behind the most bizarre, viral, and sometimes questionable health trends dominating social media from period scooping and menstrual masking to stroboscopic light therapy, demodex mites, vagus nerve hacks and liver detox myths. Expect honest, engaging, and sometimes stomach-turning discussions. Hosted by Katie Edwards from The Conversation... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NutritionMedicineHealth & Fitness | |||
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Period scooping sounds like something you would only hear in a biology lab, not while doom-scrolling TikTok. Yet earlier this year, videos claiming you can “scoop out” your period to avoid the mess and shorten the whole thing racked up millions of vi... more
Light therapy sounds wholesome. Sit in front of a lamp. Feel better. But nowadays, it can also mean strapping on a flashing mask and watching your own brain generate kaleidoscopic hallucinations behind closed eyelids. In this episode, host Katie Edwa... more
Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology at work, plus a big helping of culture.
And yet people online are trying chlorophyll shots to make their BO smell better. Ho... more
You are not alone in your own skin. Millions of microscopic creatures live there too. Our skin is home to entire ecosystems of microscopic life. Bacteria and fungi get most of the attention, but mites are there too. Among the most common are demodex ... more
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- Excellent start
Good concept, charismatic hosts and real medicine. I’ll definitely keep listening so long as the episodes don’t get too long.
Apple Podcasts5Cat fancier
Australiaa month ago - Hilarious and gross
Love the presenters’ dynamic. Bring on the next dose… the point of pus? The nitty gritty on the resilience of nits?
Apple Podcasts5Largo&Joi
United Kingdom2 months ago - Great fun
A highly entertaining podcast that strikes a tricky balance between providing reliable information about important health concerns while never losing its sense of fun. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Apple Podcasts5Doctor DangerousUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Liked it
Good laugh. Useful info. Liked it.
Apple Podcasts5Eddy1118United Kingdom2 months ago - Tabloid
The tabloid presentation is a shame and devalues what the presenter is informing us about. Using a scornful ridiculing tone isn’t very interesting. I prefer Michael Moseley way of informing us. I probably won’t be listening again.
Apple Podcasts1Hapless 2United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #6 |  United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
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Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Nutrition |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #114 | Canada/Health & Fitness |
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What is Strange Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Offering a deep exploration of unusual health trends, the content investigates viral health phenomena and the science underpinning them while debunking misconceptions. The discussions often highlight bizarre yet credible health facts, ranging from the existence of mites on human skin to the effects of detox fads and the functioning of the vagus nerve. Incorporating expert insights, episodes feature a mix of humor and serious medical scrutiny that makes complicated topics more relatable. Unique to this show is its ability to entertain while still providing trustworthy health information, probably catering well to a diverse audience interested in health narratives intertwined with science.
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Strange Health launched 3 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Sally King
2. David Schwartzman
3. Mats Olsson
4. Alejandra Perotti
5. Professor Arshad Majid
6. Adam Taylor
7. Trish Lalor
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