Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

This week Luke investigates The Science Of Hugs.

Why do we hug? What does it do to our hormones? And what affect does a hug have on your immune system?

So come on in, with open arms and enjoy The Science Of Hugs...

This week Luke looks at the societal impact of Ozempic.

In recent times the diabetes medicine has come into the public eye.

How will Ozempic impact food company's and save airlines money? Also, what are the serious side effects?

Join Luke as he dives into The Science Of Ozempic...

It's one for the future, but this week Luke looks at The Science Of Designer Babies.

With new research & advancements in technologies, it looks like gene correction could be just around the corner.

From ethics, to side effects we'll explore it all in this weeks episode.

Following a request Deirdre & Michael, this week Luke is diving deep into the ear canal & looking at the Science of Tinnitus .

From infections, to medication and over exposure to noise, we'll find out about the reasons why tinnitus can affect us.

And more importantly how can we try avoid it.

So listen up... as Luke explains the Science of Tinnitus.

A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctors book...

Following the release of a new study about blood pressure and sleep, Luke decided to cuddle up and dive into the the science of sleep.

So tuck yourself in and lets hope Luke doesn't put you asleep!

This week Luke digs through our shopping baskets and looks at the science of ultra processed food.

From heart disease, to bad gut health. Today we find out why its important to have a good balanced diet.

Grab the popcorn (or carrot sticks) and lets dive in!

This week it's over to you, particularly Sinead Burke, who contacted Luke and wanted to know:

Why do Women get more autoimmune diseased than men?

From MS, to Lupus and everything in between. Woman are 4 times as likely than men to get autoimmune diseased, but Why?

Luke explains in this weeks episode...

Following a recent trip to a Immunology Conference in Beijing, Luke thought it would be the right time to to explore the origin of the Covid 19 virus.

We dive straight in, looking at everything from the Wuhan market, to regulations and how scientists are working to protect us in the future...

The days may be getting shorter & the sun lower in the sky, however it's still important to get that vitamin D.

This week Luke looks at The Science of Sunlight. Lets shine a light on sunlight and see how to helps our health improve.

Now get out go for a walk in the sun... Just don't forget your sunblock!

With the changing of the seasons, Luke thought it was the prefect time to visit the science of snot.

From the innate immune system, to defending our body's. Lets dive into the biochemistry of nasal mucus.

Just make sure you're not eating your breakfast!