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Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous? Apr 23, 2023

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According to Retaildata.co.uk, us Brits are the second biggest consumers of gum in the world. On average, Brits use between 120 and 130 sticks each every year! Now despite that, many people don’t really know what chewing gum is actually made up of.

We know that the minty freshness helps with bad breath and that maybe there’s some connection to oral hygiene, but that’s about it. Oh and of course we’ve heard that terrible things can happen if you swallow chewing gum. You could get appendicitis, the gum could stay stuck in your stomach for years, blocking your intestines. So, are they old wives’ tales or should you really be afraid?

What’s actually in chewing gum then? Are there any health risks associated with chewing gum? What about if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum then?

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits?

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Could the human race become infertile? Apr 22, 2023

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In April 2023, the World Health Organization released a new report on infertility, which said that around one in sex people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives. The WHO’s Director-General labelled the phenomenon a major health issue and called for more research in an area that is “still under-studied…and insufficiently funded”.

The sheer proportion of affected individuals shows the need to expand access to fertility-related care and ensure that this issue is no longer sidelined in health research and policies. The WHO review was based on 133 fertility studies dating between 1990 and 2021, and showed that no region of the world is spared.

What are the causes of such high levels of infertility? What treatments are currently available for people with infertility problems? What could the consequences be?

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits?

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits? Apr 21, 2023

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The ongoing cost-of-living crisis is forcing people to make a number of difficult choices. Heating the house or flat and putting food on the table are getting more and more expensive, meaning there’s less money left over for luxuries.

And it seems that has started extending to basic hygiene products too. Findings from a YouGov study commissioned by UK charity The Hygiene Bank were released in October 2022, estimating that 3.2 million Brits were in hygiene poverty.

What kind of hygiene products are we talking about? What are the consequences? How can we help people affected by hygiene poverty? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

Why don't scars disappear?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy? Apr 20, 2023

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Therapy can help people cope with stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other psychological issues but finding the right therapist is not always easy. There is a global shortage of mental health professionals, and many people face barriers such as stigma, cost, or lack of availability.

According to the World Health organisation there are almost one billion people with a mental disorder, that's more than one person out of every 10. They said: "just a small fraction of people in need have access to effective, affordable and quality mental health care". Finding the right therapist is not always easy; they are not equally skilled or suited for every client or condition. But there could be an alternative, AI therapists.

What are the benefits of using AI for therapy? What are the disadvantages of using AI? So will AI be replacing humans any time soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

Why don't scars disappear?

Are protein bars really worthwhile?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why don't scars disappear? Apr 19, 2023

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When our skin is cut or damaged, the body immediately starts its healing process to close the wound and limit any risk of infection. It’s a wonderful and fascinating process, but nevertheless scars still remain on the skin afterwards. They can be unsightly and visible too, depending on their location, leading to self-consciousness.

There are several stages, with the first being hemostasis. Immediately after we get a cut, blood platelets come together to form a blood clot, in order to stop the bleeding. Our blood vessels also contract, to limit blood loss.

How does the healing process work? Will the scar be fully gone by that point then? Is there anything we can do to make the skin heal better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Are protein bars really worthwhile?

How can I recognise an AI-generated image?

Which foods and drinks stain teeth?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution? Apr 19, 2023

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A March 2023 study by American scientific magazine PLOS One revealed how plastic pollution of the oceans has reached unprecedented levels. An estimated 2.3 million tons of plastic are now floating in the seas or have been deposited on coastlines.

These figures are alarming, both for wildlife and for us. We know the consequences of microplastics on animal and human health. We’ve also seen garbage patches created in the middle of the oceans. But on the coastline, another form of pollution has appeared: small pieces of plastic have become embedded in the rocks to create what’s been labelled “plasticrust”.

What is this "plasticrust" made of? What impact could plasticrust pollution have? What’s happening with the UN treaty on plastic pollution? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Are protein bars really worthwhile?

How can I recognise an AI-generated image?

Which foods and drinks stain teeth?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Are protein bars really worthwhile? Apr 18, 2023

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If you are looking for a quick and easy way to boost your protein intake, you might have considered eating a protein bar. They are convenient, come in various flavors and claim to provide you with the essential amino acids your body needs, often attracting people who want to lose weight, build muscle, or simply snack healthily.

And, according to a BBC article, the market is booming. A report by Mintel says that the UK market for sports nutrition products grew by 26% between 2015 and 2020, reaching £494 millions. Protein bars accounted for 30% of this market, with sales increasing by 14% in 2020 alone.

What are the advantages of eating protein bars? Do you really need more protein? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I recognise an AI-generated image?

Which foods and drinks stain teeth?

Is oversleeping bad for you?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I recognise an AI-generated image? Apr 17, 2023

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We’re only a quarter of the way through 2023, and already we’ve seen a number of unexpected images go viral. Examples include Pope Francis wearing a white Balenciaga puffer jacket, Donald Trump being arrested at the foot of the Trump Tower in New York, and Barack Obama and Angela Merkel sharing an ice cream on the beach.

So what do these viral images all have in common? Well of course they weren’t real! They were all generated by AI apps, which as you may know are now able to create images based on text prompts in a matter of seconds.

So how can I tell fake from real then? What about clues in the images themselves? What about clues in the images themselves? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet?

Why are most people right-handed?

Is eating bread actually bad for you?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Which foods and drinks stain teeth? Apr 16, 2023

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Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The structural integrity of our tooth enamel is actually determined by genetics, meaning some of us are more likely to experience decay than others.

The same goes for dentine, which is the calcified tissue that lies underneath tooth enamel, protecting the dental pulp encased within. Now dentine is actually yellow, which explains why our teeth gradually turn that colour when the enamel wears away.

Tea and coffee are supposed to be bad at staining teeth, aren’t they? What about foods? Is there anything we can do apart from reducing our consumption? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet?

Why are most people right-handed?

Is eating bread actually bad for you?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is oversleeping bad for you? Apr 15, 2023

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You’re no doubt familiar with what it feels like to be extremely tired after a long sleep. It’s a little like a hangover really: sluggishness, irritability, perhaps a slight headache too. And there’s actually a term for these sensations: sleep drunkenness.

According to the Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. But optimal sleep duration is unique for each of us. It can vary due to factors like genetics, age and lifestyle habits.

Does oversleeping have any health consequences? What can we do to get back into a healthy sleep routine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Would you be more likely to go to work if you could bring in your pet?

Why are most people right-handed?

Is eating bread actually bad for you?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices