In this compelling episode of A Slice of Health, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini discusses the complex intersections of race, science, and healthcare. She challenges long-standing racial myths in medical research, arguing that race is often an inappropriate and inaccurate proxy for understanding health outcomes.

Saini explores how pseudoscience and ingrained biases continue to impact medical practices, emphasizing the need to look at individual socioeconomic factors, lifestyle, and stress rather than relying on broad racial categories. With insights from her books "Superior" and "Inferior", she dismantles stereotypes about race, gender, and intelligence, advocating for a more nuanced, individual-focused approach to understanding human diversity.

A thought-provoking conversation that calls for critical examination of scientific research and healthcare practices.

Let's flash back to one of my favourite episodes from the past before we come back with an all-new version of the podcast! Yes! We are coming back.

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In this powerful episode of A Slice of Health, Nitu Bajekal, an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist, reveals groundbreaking insights into managing endometriosis through lifestyle medicine and a plant-based nutrition approach. Drawing on her 35 years of medical experience and personal journey, she explains how diet can have a dramatic impact on women's gynaecological health. Key highlights include:

Understanding endometriosis: Its causes, symptoms, and why modern lifestyles contribute to its prevalence

The transformative power of a whole food, plant-based diet in managing chronic conditions

Practical tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet without feeling overwhelmed

The six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how they can improve overall health

Dr. Nitu Bajekal shares inspiring patient stories demonstrating the potential of lifestyle changes. Whether you're struggling with endometriosis or simply interested in holistic health, this episode offers hope, science-backed advice, and actionable strategies for wellness. Tune in and slice away health myths

On this episode we are joined by Dr Iwar ( The Waking Human) We discuss the impact of mental health on physical and emotional wellbeing. We also discussed the impact of toxic masculinity traits on the Mental health of men in black and African communities worldwide. The impact of stress on physical and mental health cannot be overemphasised and the importance of having relationships which create a safe space for us should not be ignored. Dr Iwar shares practical tips on how men and women can support each other through healthier and more conscious relationships while managing and unpacking our trauma.

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On this episode of Taboo doctor, we are joined by Dr Francis Okoroh, who discusses the use of vasectomies as a contraceptive method. We explore the fears around the vasectomy procedure and vasectomy reversal and recovery. 

He discussed the risks of cancer associated with vasectomy, especially the concerns around links to prostate cancer. We discuss the current facts which show no evidence of prostate cancer linked to vasectomy as a means of contraception. Male vasectomy is a walk-in day procedure which is done without general anaesthetic. We also explore the side effects of men having vasectomies and how soon after the procedure men can engage in sexual activity when seme becomes virtually free of sperm. 

Dr Francis also discusses the failure rate of vasectomies and ho a vasectomy as a sterilization procedure for contraception has a higher success rate and lower failure rate. 

Although we do not sing the family guy vasectomy song, we explore how men and women can support each other by sharing the burden of contraception.

The taboo doctor and Dr Francis explore why men should discuss vasectomies with their partners, urologists and doctors. We also discuss why communities would also be more open to talking about vasectomies in their communities to debunk the myths associated with it, especially those surrounding erectile function and prostate cancer. 

On this episode we discuss miscarriage and abortion with Tito Idakula.

We explore the statistics around missed abortion, and missed miscarriage.

We also explore how and why miscarriages happen and how to support family and friends who have gone through early pregnancy loss, abortion, or infant loss Tito curates the healing cradle which caters to women who have suffered miscarriage, abortion or pregnancy loss at any time during their pregnancy

On this episode we are joined by Michelle Nyasa. Michelle was diagnosed with psoriasis as a child.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition which causes skin cells to reproduce at a faster rate.

Michelle shares her journey to her diagnosis and how psoriasis affects her on a daily basis and how she is helping empower black women who are living with a diagnosis of psoriasis.

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On this episode we are joined by Dr Doug Pepple.

On today's episode Dr Peppel talks to us about sexual health and safe sex for millenial men. We explore how we can navigate conversations about condoms, sexual health, consent, and sexaul health screening for sexually transmitted infections.

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On this episode we are joined by Dr Wumi Fagunwa of Shake Africa. Shake Africa is an organisation committed to changing the narrative about sexual wellness in Africa. They do this via advocacy and education.

On today's episode Dr Wumi talks to us about accessibility to contraception in Nigeria how we can navigate conversations about Female genital mutilation and hopefully with advocacy bring an end to this practice.

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On this episode we are joined by Dr Nadine Thornhill.

Dr Thornhill is sex educator and Doctor of Education specializing in child and adolescent sexuality. She helps families teach kids in their life about their bodies, building positive relationships, and feeling good about who they are!

She offers regular media commentary on issues related to sex education. as featured on networks including CBC, CTV, and CITY TV and in publications such as Today’s Parent, Huffington Post, and Oprah Magazine.

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On the 20th of October 2020 armed men, in military garb opened fire, shooting peaceful protesters who were sat singing their national anthem at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos. This was an abrupt end to the two-week-long peaceful protest seeking for an end to police brutality in the nation of Nigeria. 

That night hundreds of thousands of people worldwide watched the carnage ensue on an Instagram live feed provided by @djswitch who was broadcasting from the scene of the incident. Several people watched as people were shot injured, bleeding and one gentleman receiving a failed attempt at CPR. 

So many have been heartbroken and dealing with trauma.

On this episode we are joined by Aanu Jide Ojo to discuss managing personal and inter generational  trauma

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