To understand where white spots come from, we must first explain how nail growth works.

If you’ve ever had white spots on your nails before, you may have been dismissively told that it's down to a lack of calcium or zinc. Basically, some mineral-deficiency. But this popular belief doesn’t really have any basis in fact. According to Healthline, nails grow an average of 3 millimeters per month. Their composition is made up of keratin, a protein, and just 0.03% calcium. So white spots are certainly not just a calcium problem! 

What is the color of a healthy nail? What other colours can my nails turn? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠

⁠What is the windscreen phenomenon?⁠

⁠How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/9/2022

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Summer is here! The sun’s out; you’ve got a week or two off work and the beach and sea are calling. It’s time to relax, soak up some much-needed vitamin D, and why not open the door to new romantic encounters.

That’s all well and good if you’re single; but if you’re in a relationship, bear in mind that summer shading is becoming more and more common. It basically means putting a romantic relationship on hold over the summer in order to enjoy a few carefree flings

How common is summer shading then? How can you tell if you’re being summer shaded then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?

Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?

Could a bathroom divorce help your relationship to thrive?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. 

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This summer, relax and learn with Do You Really Know! It's time to learn all about the concepts, words and expressions that surround the summer season! What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D was discovered in 1922 by American biochemist Elmer McCollum, who was nicknamed Dr Vitamin by Time Magazine. He found that cod liver oil could still prevent rickets in rats, despite its vitamin A having been removed. From this observation, he deduced that it contained a different substance which he called vitamin D. A sufficient quantity of vitamin D is necessary during early childhood years in order to prevent rickets. In adults, it protects against osteoporosis and the deterioration of bone tissue. It also plays an important part in preventing breast cancer and colon cancer.

How do we produce or find Vitamin D then? But how does sunblock work then? What about skin colour; does that impact our ability to produce Vitamin D? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠

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⁠Why do we get verrucas?⁠

⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠

⁠Why do our bodies need magnesium?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/8/2022

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Everyone has their own expectations when it comes to summer holidays. Regardless, you don't necessarily have to travel far to have a good time. At least, that's what 31% of British people think, according to research from TripAdvisor. That’s the proportion of people who plan to holiday exclusively in the UK this year.

But for others, going on holiday is all about turning dreams of exotic destinations into a reality. Let's discuss some of the top domestic and international destinations for 2023.

What are the best destinations within the UK? Is going to Europe really that expensive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?⁠

⁠What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?⁠

⁠Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 12/07/2023

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Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorious reputation for drinking to excess, especially when abroad.

But according to a 2022 survey from Drinkaware, 26 % so nearly a third of 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now completely teetotal, meaning they do not drink at all. Add to this that 29% of pub visits and 37% of restaurant visits are also alcohol free. While the non-alcoholic beverage market has grown over 506 % since 2015 and it is pretty clear that sobriety or at least being "sober curious" a search term that actually peaked in 2021 following the pandemic might be the new normal in the UK.

So could binge drinking be a thing of the past? What else has caused this change? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is it bad to drink water with a meal?⁠

⁠Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?⁠

⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 6/10/2022

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The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect.

The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect.

Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠

⁠How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?⁠

⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/10/2022

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You’d think a day spent lounging on the beach would be the ultimate recharge. No deadlines, no emails, just rest and relaxation. And yet, by the time you head home, you’re wiped out. Not just relaxed, completely drained. It's supposed to be restful, so why does it feel like you’ve just run a marathon in flip-flops?

It’s not just the sun, it’s the heat, the humidity, and the work your body puts in to stay cool. Even when you're lying still, your internal systems are hustling to keep your core temperature around 37°C. The hotter it gets, the harder your body has to work.

How does the body manage that? At what point does heat become too much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Who was the real Count of Monte Cristo?

How can we choose the right sunscreen product?

Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good.

Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals.

How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠

⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠

⁠What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin Bieber⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 11/10/2022

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In June 2022, Canadian superstar singer Justin Bieber took to Instagram to reveal that he has a rare neurological disorder called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

He took a break from his world tour, and would do the same just a few months later, again using social media to tell fans about suffering with exhaustion and needing to “make health the priority”. After trying to restart the tour, he would eventually be forced to cancel his remaining concert dates.

How long have we known about this syndrome? What are its symptoms? Can you cure Ramsay Hunt syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠

⁠How can I improve my posture in the office?⁠

⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast : 8/10/2022

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Not getting a good night’s sleep can certainly leave you feeling grumpy and groggy, but can it also make you selfish? Sleep experts at the University of California, Berkeley certainly seem to think so, and apparently even losing just one hour of sleep is enough to make you less generous towards others and that includes friends and family. 

The team conducted a number experiments which were published in the open-access journal. Over 100 participants were asked to fill out sleep diaries over four days - including how long they slept and if their sleep was interrupted then answer an ‘altruism questionnaire’ with questions like: “would you help if a stranger stopped to ask for directions while you were in a rush to get to work”.

What were the results? What impact could this have? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How does daylight saving affect your health?⁠

⁠How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?⁠

⁠Why is Disney becoming unpopular?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 6/9/2022

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