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Fertility Cliff: Is It Real? Aug 27, 2022

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We're often told to have kids quickly, before our biological clock strikes. Epidemiologist Prof. Lauren Wise tells us whether we'll fall off the fertility cliff if we wait too long to have kids.

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Exercise: Does It Make You Smarter? Aug 20, 2022

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This week, we look at whether exercise can boost our brain power. Does going for a jog help us focus, or protect us against dementia? To find out, we speak with neuroscientist Prof. Wendy Suzuki.

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Amoebas: All for One and One for All Aug 13, 2022

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We bring you a story about survival and teamwork from one of the smallest organisms... with no brain!

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Monkeypox: How Bad Is It? Aug 06, 2022

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Monkeypox has been spreading around the world. So … what exactly is this disease? How worried should we be, and how can people stay safe? We talk to Dr. Carlton Thomas and Professor Chloe Orkin.

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Sleep Deprivation: Feeling Like a Zombie? Jul 30, 2022

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Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Sleep researcher Dr. Brady Riedner helps us understand why.

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SHARKS: Super Smellers of the Sea? Jul 23, 2022

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Can sharks really smell a drop of blood from a mile away? Or have we been baited with great white lies?

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Heartbreak: Why Does It Hurt So Bad? Jul 16, 2022

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Neuroscientist Prof. Lucy Brown explains how pangs from a heartache might not just be in our heads.

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Exercise: Does It Really Help You Lose Weight? Jul 09, 2022

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Lots of people hit the gym to shed unwanted pounds, but they don't always see results on the scale. So what's the verdict – is exercise a fat buster or not?

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Abortion: Does the Fetus Feel Pain? Jul 02, 2022

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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. And in their opinion, they were working off the assumption that a fetus can feel pain ... so, can they? We talk to Dr. Amita Murthy.

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A Roly-Poly Medical Mystery Jun 25, 2022

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Today on the show – we’ve got a medical mystery for you… involving a labrador puppy.

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