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When Science Finds a Way

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Autism In Healthcare
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Nutritional Psychiatry
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Vaccination
Maternal Health
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Vibrio Cholera
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Science is always adding to our knowledge of health, but how do ideas become breakthroughs, and how can those breakthroughs bring about a better world? Could mosquitos help prevent disease? Will AI tools transform mental healthcare? How is a once-ignored drug now being used to save lives? And what can science do to keep us healthy as we age? Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright a... more

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In much of the world people are living longer, but how can we make sure those extra years are healthy? Professor Dame Linda Partridge tells Alisha Wainwright how our ever-growing knowledge of health and ageing could lead to more personalised medicine... more

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We know that the food we eat affects us physically, but how might our diets help or hinder mental health? Dr Wolfgang Marx tells Alisha Wainwright about his work to find a link between mental health and diet. We also hear from Dr Iain Campbell, who f... more

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Tranexamic acid (TXA) has enormous potential to prevent deaths from postpartum haemorrhage, but until very recently it's been overlooked. Professor Haleema Shakur Still tells Alisha Wainwright how she stumbled on TXA's untapped potential, and the dru... more

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It might sound like something out of TV shows like The Last of Us, but brain-invading fungi are a real-world problem.

Alisha Wainwright speaks to Drs. Rachael Dangarembizi and Rebecca Drummond, an immunologist and a neuroscientist collaborating acr... more

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Recent Guests

Sheri Johnson
Professor and researcher leading nutritional psychiatry work
UC Berkeley
Episode: Does the food we eat improve our mental health?
Iain Campbell
Researcher with lived experience of bipolar disorder
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Does the food we eat improve our mental health?
Nike Bellow
National Coordinator for Nigeria for the Women Trials
University of Nigeria? (mentioned as Nike Bellow in Nigeria trials)
Episode: Why was a life saving drug overlooked for half a century?
Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi
Nigerian lawyer and civil rights activist, founder of Ward C
Ward C (Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center)
Episode: Why was a life saving drug overlooked for half a century?
Rachael Dangarembizi
Neuroscientist at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Episode: What happens when fungi find their way into our brains?
Rebecca Drummond
Professor of fungal immunology
University of Birmingham
Episode: What happens when fungi find their way into our brains?
Kyla Murphy
Clinical trials doctor
Cape Town (clinical trials, Cape Town)
Episode: What happens when fungi find their way into our brains?
Grace Gatera
Lived experience advisor working with regulatory efforts on digital mental health tools
MHRA Wellcome project collaboration
Episode: AI and mental health: can we trust AI therapy?
Holly Cool
Former mental health nurse, digital health manager at MHRA
MHRA
Episode: AI and mental health: can we trust AI therapy?

Host

Alisha Wainwright
Host of the show, focusing on science communication and health innovation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxrubyablettxx
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Gender Nonsense, cannot be trusted

    Sadly they’re so wrapped up in their obsession with imagined gender identities that they ignore women, yet again females are not valid enough for these researchers to focus on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tmwamm
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Fascinating podcast that makes scientific research more approachable and accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScarlettSH
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A fantastic listen!

    Recommend for anyone looking for a hopeful view of the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitby L. Hatchery
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • This Is My Favorite Podcast!!

    This podcast is phenomenal. Alisha is a capable and captivating host. She is always asking such timely questions and prober deeper into things. Her guests are the most fascinating people doing remarkable things in their respective fields. I would definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GuiltyPhoenix42
    United Statesa year ago

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The host and guests are consistently engaging and credible, delivering thoughtful health insights.
The show is praised for variety across topics and real-world health impact, though one review notes perceived bias on gender topics.
Listeners appreciate accessible science storytelling that makes complex research approachable.

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Does the food we eat improve our mental health?
Q: How does diet mechanistically influence mental health?
Diet affects inflammation, antioxidant defenses, and gut microbiome, while metabolic health and energy metabolism in the brain can also play key roles, with multiple pathways converging to influence mood and cognition.
AI and mental health: can we trust AI therapy?
Q: What should users look for when choosing a mental health app or chatbot?
Users should look for privacy policies, evidence of clinical grounding, regulatory status, terms of service that clearly disavow medical liability unless properly supported, and opportunities to discuss with clinicians.
AI and mental health: can we trust AI therapy?
Q: How should we regulate AI in mental health to balance innovation with safety?
Regulation should establish transparent standards about how bots work, what evidence supports their claims, how they compare to traditional therapy, and require ongoing evaluation and clear distinctions between wellness tools and medical devices.
AI and mental health: can we trust AI therapy?
Q: What exactly is a therapy bot?
Therapy bots are advanced language models designed to hold therapeutic-style conversations; they can be empathetic and provide guidance, but they are not therapists and may lack the safety, clinical judgment, and crisis management of trained professionals.
What happens when fungi find their way into our brains?
Q: How does early detection change outcomes, and what is the role of the lateral flow assay in prevention?
Early screening for cryptococcal antigen allows identifying infection before meningitis develops; patients with positive antigen tests can receive pre-emptive antifungal therapy and, if necessary, lumbar puncture to assess CNS involvement, reducing mortality.

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This show combines rigorous health and science topics with accessible storytelling, featuring interviews with researchers, clinicians, and public health leaders. Episodes frequently explore vaccine manufacturing, sustainable diets, mental health interventions, cutting-edge imaging, climate-related health challenges, and how technology can transform patient care. A notable strength is bringing together global experts and real-world applications—ranging from Africa's vaccine access efforts to avant-garde imaging like HIPCT and avatar therapy—into conversations that translate science into practical health insights. Listeners can expect thoughtful, interdisciplinary discussions that connect policy, technology, and community impact, with a consi... more

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3. Nike Bellow
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