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When Science Finds a Way

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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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We may think of carbon dioxide as the main culprit in climate change, but could tackling "super pollutants" provide an emergency brake for global warming?

Dr Tom Grylls tells Alisha Wainwright how we already have the tools to reduce these gases an... more

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Tuberculosis has been with us so long that traces appear in mummies. But today, the challenge is different: how do we respond to TB that's resistant to modern drugs?

Professor Salome Charalambous tells Alisha Wainwright about the challenges of tre... more

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We know how extreme heat impacts us physically, but science is still uncovering its effects on mental health.

Professor Andrea Mechelli tells Alisha Wainwright what analysing millions of datapoints is teaching us, we hear from participants in his ... more

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Tom Grylls
Head of super pollutants at the Clean Air Fund
Clean Air Fund
Episode: Is tackling super pollutants an emergency brake for climate change?
Bidya Banmali Pradhan
Senior Atmospheric Environmental Specialist
Kathmandu, Nepal
Episode: Is tackling super pollutants an emergency brake for climate change?
Zorana Andersen
Environmental epidemiologist
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Is tackling super pollutants an emergency brake for climate change?
Salome Charalambous
Group Chief Health Officer at the Orem Institute
Orem Institute, South Africa
Episode: Is hope on the horizon for treating drug-resistant TB?
Endalkachew (Endy) Fekadu
Pharmacist and TB treatment advocate
Advocate for TB treatment in Ethiopia
Episode: Is hope on the horizon for treating drug-resistant TB?
Nazir Ismail
Head of clinical microbiology and infectious disease
Wits University, South Africa
Episode: Is hope on the horizon for treating drug-resistant TB?
Andrea Mechelli
Professor of early intervention in mental health at King's College London
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London
Episode: How can we respond to extreme heat and its effect on mental health?​
Benedict Weobong
Global mental health epidemiologist
York University (Canada)
Episode: How can we respond to extreme heat and its effect on mental health?​
Bianca Teku
Participant in focus groups about heat and mental health
London-focused study participants
Episode: How can we respond to extreme heat and its effect on mental health?​

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Alisha Wainwright
Host of the podcast, introducing guests and guiding the conversation

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxrubyablettxx
    United Kingdom3 months 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 Kingdom10 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Fascinating podcast that makes scientific research more approachable and accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScarlettSH
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • A fantastic listen!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitby L. Hatchery
    United Kingdom10 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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Guest mix is diverse and the host asks thoughtful, probing questions.
Content is informative and current, with practical takeaways for professionals.
Listeners appreciate clear, accessible science communication that connects research to real-world impact.

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Is hope on the horizon for treating drug-resistant TB?
Q: What makes the BPAL regimen different from older drug-resistant TB treatments?
BPAL is an all-oral four-drug regimen given for six months, replacing older multi-drug, longer, often injectable regimens, which improves tolerability and feasibility; however, drug resistance to core components remains a concern.
We're living longer, but are we living healthier?
Q: What is meant by the term age-related disease, and how much do we know about the mechanisms that drive them?
Age-related diseases are those whose incidence increases with age; most diseases tend to rise as people get older, and aging hallmarks such as DNA damage, stem cell dysfunction, and inflammation are involved in multiple diseases. Multimorbidity is common, and different aging hallmarks may drive different diseases in different individuals, suggesting personalized approaches to prevention.
We're living longer, but are we living healthier?
Q: First, let's start with, could you define for us what bio-gerontology is and how you found yourself in the field?
Bio-gerontology is the study of the biological mechanisms of aging, including how molecular and cellular processes go wrong and contribute to loss of function and age-related diseases, with a view toward understanding malleability of aging and potential interventions. The field has become exciting as genetics, environment, and existing drugs can influence aging, attracting researchers from related areas into aging science.
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.

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This series centers on science-first storytelling that connects research to real-world outcomes, with conversations spanning climate health, infectious disease, aging, nutrition, mental health, and equitable access to medical innovations. Episodes typically pair host-led interviews with researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to unpack cutting-edge work, practical barriers, and potential co-benefits for communities. A notable throughline is how scientific advances—from TB regimens to AI in mental health—can be scaled and implemented with attention to local context, equity, and policy levers. The format often emphasizes human impact, actionable takeaways, and clear explanations of complex topics for a broad audience.

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2. Bidya Banmali Pradhan
3. Zorana Andersen
4. Salome Charalambous
5. Endalkachew (Endy) Fekadu
6. Nazir Ismail
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