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  • ADHD in women: Breaking the stereotypes

    April 22, 2026 · 39 min

    Why does it take longer for women to receive an ADHD diagnosis? How does ADHD present in girls and women, and has the research been keeping up with the complex realities of this developmental condition? Prof. Davida Hartman, Chartered…

  • Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

    January 30, 2026 · 35 min

    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…

  • Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far

    October 17, 2025 · 32 min

    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…

  • Does the Mediterranean diet hold the key to longevity?

    August 7, 2025 · 35 min

    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…

  • AMA: Registered dietitian answers 5 key questions about fiber and weight loss

    May 14, 2025 · 17 min

    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…

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  • Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it

    February 21, 2025 · 36 min

    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…

  • Brain health, sleep, diet: 3 health resolutions for 2025

    December 24, 2024 · 31 min

    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…

  • In Conversation: 5 things everyone should know about menopause

    November 12, 2024 · 28 min

    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…

  • In Conversation: 3 ways to slow down type 2 diabetes-related brain aging

    October 9, 2024 · 35 min

    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…

  • In Conversation: Toxic metals in tampons: Should you be worried?

    September 3, 2024 · 32 min

    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…

  • Can tattoos cause blood or skin cancer

    July 29, 2024 · 30 min

    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…

  • In Conversation: Can we really ‘outrun the Grim Reaper’?

    July 1, 2024 · 26 min

    In this episode, Feature Editor Maria Cohut and Global News Editor Yasemin Nicola Sakay dive into the science behind how extreme exercise may help some people live longer. The study in question tracked a group of elite runners and found…

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About the show

Medical News Today’s In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.