This episode of In Conversation explores the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, focusing on insomnia and sleep deprivation. Editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss with Dr. Lauren Waterman, a consultant NHS psychiatrist, the physiological and psychological aspects of sleep, the science of sleep cycles, and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating insomnia. They also explore the role of melatonin, whether herbal supplements can actually help, and share practical techniques for improving sleep quality.

In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

In this episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut join brain health researcher Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, to discuss how artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and erythritol affect the body — and in particular, the brain. The discussion centers on a recent Brazilian study on sugar substitutes and accelerated brain aging, aiming to answer the question: Can artificial sweeteners affect memory? They also share tips on how to reduce the intake of sugar substitutes.

The research mentioned in this podcast and previous episodes can be found in the following link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-podcast

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

Can you eat your way to a longer, healthier life? And if so, what diet might best foster longevity? Over the past decade or so, a long string of studies has added to the evidence that a Mediterranean-type diet may do wonders for the body and mind. In this episode of In Conversation, Dr. Tom Barber, professor of endocrinology and obesity expert, helps us explore the evidence linking a Mediterranean diet to a longer, healthier life.

In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut ask registered dietitian Lisa Valente all about fiber — what it is and why we need it. They also discuss how much fiber everyone needs to consume, whether whole foods are better than supplements like psyllium husk, and whether fiber can help improve insulin sensitivity and aid weight loss.

You can find the accompanying feature and research in the following link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-podcast

In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

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In the age of viral content and fast and furious social media communication, health disinformation and misinformation are spreading more widely than ever. Why is this the case, and how can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, and how can we update our mistaken beliefs? These are some of the questions we answer in this episode, with the help of our special guests, Prof. Stephan Lewandowsky, Chair in Cognitive Psychology at the School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and Dr. Jenny Yu, MD, FACS, Chief Health Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Medical News Today and Healthline.

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

In this episode, editors and co-hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss some of the most significant studies of 2024 related to improving brain, heart, and metabolic health, focusing on sleep, diet, and exercise habits. They list the biggest takeaways from these findings and share three actionable resolutions that can help people improve their health in the new year.

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

This episode discusses some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause, in a world where, until recently, these key stages of life have received insufficient attention. Our special guest is Prof. Kate Clancy, professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, a human reproductive ecologist who specializes in uterine health, feminist science, and feminist science studies.

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

In this episode, editors and co-hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut are joined by Dr. Thomas Barber, associate professor at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and honorary consultant endocrinologist.

They discuss how type 2 diabetes affects cognitive health and the steps people can take to help slow down brain aging. They focus on two recent studies showing how diabetes is linked to Alzheimer's as well as lifestyle changes that can protect brain health against the negative effects of diabetes.

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today. 

In this podcast episode, editors and co-hosts Maria Cohut and Yasemin Nicola Sakay discuss whether tampons, pads, and other menstrual products pose a threat to health, as a recent study found traces of 16 heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, in several tampon brands. Anna Pollack, PhD, MPH, professor of global and community health at George Mason University College of Public Health, joins the podcast as a special guest to discuss what these findings mean and whether people should be concerned.

In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.

In this podcast episode, editors and co-hosts Maria Cohut and Yasmin Nicola Sakay discuss whether having tattoos can increase the risk of different types of cancer, particularly blood cancer, as recent evidence from a Swedish cohort has suggested. Special guest Dr. Milena Foerster, who researches the link between tattoos and cancer at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO), explains what we do and do not know about this association.In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.