Apr 21

Special Episode: Adam Kucharski & Proof

Why do we believe what we believe? Is what we believe the truth? How can we convince others of our beliefs? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering these questions, you know that the answers are rarely clear-cut. We need to form beliefs in order to navigate the world, but how ski ... Show More

50m 6s

Apr 14

Ep 207 Tear Gas: How can a chemical weapon be “humane”?

Tear gas is an expected, normalized part of protests today. But its use in international war is banned. How can that be? That’s just one of the questions we investigate in this episode. First, we take you through the long history of tear gas and its emergence alongside deadlier c ... Show More

1h 15m

Apr 7

Ep 206 Oropouche Virus: More than a smidge worrisome

Though discovered relatively recently, Oropouche virus has been making headlines as an emerging vector-borne infectious disease on the rise. Not transmitted by the usual suspects (like ticks and mosquitoes), this virus is instead spread through the bites of midges or no-see-ums. ... Show More

1h 12m

Jul 2024

#308 - AMA #61: Sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin health: relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, vitamin D production, and photoaging, how to choose a sunscreen, and more

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22m 4s

Jul 2022

374: Is the Sun to Blame? Or is it the Sunscreen?

<p>We have been told the sun is harmful and that we need to protect our skin from its rays. But the chemicals used in sunscreens are actually more dangerous for us than the sun; indeed sunscreen is harmful to all life on the planet.</p> <p>Today, we gain insights on the problems ... Show More

36m 6s

Mar 2024

Avoiding the Sun is Just as Dangerous as Cigarettes?

<p>Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers of avoiding sun exposure. There has been an association between vitamin D insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and at least 17 different cancers.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Vitamin D is intimately involved in over ... Show More

4m 12s

Oct 2021

Skin Cancer

In this weeks’ episode Niki and Catriona talk about skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed every year and the national cancer registry expects this number to double by 2040. The dermatologists explain why skin cancer is ... Show More

32m 1s

Sep 2021

Controversial Thoughts: The Dangers of Sunscreen!

<div>Sunlight leads to a healthy microbiome! </div> <div> </div> <div>Sunlight gets such a bad rap these days, but it has SO many benefits that cannot be ignored...</div> <div> </div> <div>You haven't been told the whole story of sunlight, but I do my best to take you down the ra ... Show More

20m 43s

Jun 2020

Wear Sunscreen? This is Required Listening

Are chemical sunscreens really worse than mineral sunscreens? Are you applying spray sunscreen incorrectly? And what's problematic about the term "reef safe"? We have Menas Kizoulis, Scientific Engagement Director at Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc, the company behind brands like ... Show More

1h 8m

Jun 2023

A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen

Sunscreen: we should all be using it, but we might not all be using it the right way. In fact, the type of sunscreen you use may not be nearly as important as using it effectively. With the help of a few expert dermatologists, NPR science correspondent Allison Aubrey cues Scienti ... Show More

12m 7s

Aug 2023

The fight for better sunscreen, from AOC to skincare influencers

Sharing your skincare routine, whether it’s on DermTok or Instagram, is a hugely popular trend on social media. These days, there is one product that you’ll hear talked about religiously: sunscreen. You’ll find dermatologists and skincare influencers alike evangelizing about the ... Show More

23m 44s

Oct 2023

#261 - The Truth About Sun with Bryan Thomas

<p>Sunlight is awesome. We recommend women get at least 15-20 minutes of sun each day. But with so many people scared about the sun due to skin cancer, I thought it was about time we talked about this.</p><p>In our latest podcast episode, Bryan Thomas from Performance Neuro and I ... Show More

32m 55s

Aug 2023

History of Sunscreen

<p>People around the globe have protected their skin using a variety of substances throughout history. In the 19th and 20th centuries, deeper understanding of sunlight and the way it affects skin led to more protective sunscreen formulations. </p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p ... Show More

37m 47s

Ep 128 Skin Cancer: We love and fear the...