Best Stem Cell Injection Podcasts (2025)

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Why do clouds move in a different direction to the wind? 4:59

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When Tony is cycling around, he notices that the clouds above him are not always moving in the same direction as he feels the wind blowing him down on the ground. Why might this be? James Tytko took on the question with help from Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading... Like this podcast? Please help us by sup…

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Do photons have a size? 4:04

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Donald wants to know, 'how big is a photon?' Marushka Soobben took on his query with help from Ben Allanach, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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How much brain capacity do our senses take up? 5:09

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David wants to know, 'How much do the senses take up in brain capacity and what sense occupies the largest part of the brain (I would guess it would be sight?)' James Tytko took on his query with help from Holly Bridge, professor of neuroscience at the University of Oxford... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 19: New Treatments for Headaches 27:18

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Dr. Warren Goldstein, a neurologist with extensive experience in headache management. In this episode, we will have an in-depth discussion about a new class of migraine medications that block CGRP neuropeptides. Are the risks worth the benefits? What about insur…

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Do lower oxygen levels in planes contribute to jet lag? 5:12

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This time on Question of the Week, Mark wants to know what effect lower levels of oxygen in aeroplanes might have on how we feel after a flight, and what impact the smoking ban might have had. As a follow up, he wonders about jet lag and whether it's possible to suffer its consequences after a long haul flight to somewhere in the same time zone. Ja…

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Why hasn't light from the earliest galaxies gone past us? 4:49

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Darren wants to know, 'Why can we see the light from the first galaxies. Why hasn't that light already passed us if it is from so long ago when the universe was smaller.' Strap in for a mind bending journey across the universe with James Tytko and Daniel Whiteson, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. Be sure t…

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What happens when you are injected with your own stem cells? 4:56

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Joao wants to know what happens when stem cells of our own, which have been cultivated outside the body, are reintroduced to the bloodstream. This got James Tytko thinking about autologous stem cell transplants, used as a treatment for some forms of blood cancer. He asked Tania Dexter, haematology registrar, and senior medical officer at the Anthon…

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How would the world differ if we rotated the landmass? 6:33

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Will wants to know what the implications would be for our world if the landmass was rotated 90 degrees, so current day Mexico was nearer the South Pole. Trying to wrap his head round all of the possible implications, James Tytko enlisted Dr Alex Farnsworth, Senior Research Associate from the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bris…

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Episode 18: A New Non Invasive Treatment for Lower Back Pain - HIFU 47:56

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Traditionally, the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) procedure for chronic back pain requires approximately six injections with 2-4 inch needles followed by the insertion of heated probes to burn the nerves that supply joints of the spine called facet joints. What if you could do all that without the …

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How would an AI converse with another AI? 5:21

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Brian wants to know, if 2 AI's were to have a conversation with one another, what would they talk about? James Tytko put this query to the test, and asked Mike Pound, professor of computer vision at the University of Nottingham, to help make sense of it all... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Could the measles virus treat autoimmune diseases? 6:12

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Thanks to John Maher for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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How do some animals understand human commands? 5:33

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Kiran wants to know how animals like dogs are able to follow commands from humans. James Tytko asked Nicky Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition at the University of Cambridge, to help with the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Episode 17: Cortisone Side Effects You Did Not Know About! 7:10

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, join Dr. Karmy as he discusses lesser-known side effects of cortisone injections. If you have any questions for Dr Karmy, feel free to email us at [email protected]. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Faceboo…

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How do animals adapt to a changing magnetic field? 5:14

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Alan writes in, acknowledging that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation purposes. Given the shifts in poles and field intensity we experience due to convection currents in the Earth's core, how do they stay on course? James Tytko asked Miriam Liedvogel, professor of ornithology, to help find the answer... James - The best supp…

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Do we know what the Wow! signal was? 4:52

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In 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman detected a narrowband radio signal, far stronger than any that have been recorded before or since, using Ohio State University's Big Ear telescope as it was pointing in the direction of the Saggitarius constellation. Listener to the show, Donald, wants to know if any consensus has been reached as to the origin of the…

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Should elderly people use trampolines? 3:40

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Thanks to John Travers for the answer!Listener Francisco asked: I have been told that jumping on a trampoline is healthy for humans. It is considered as a good exercise; and also to better coordinate brain and body. I am 73 and wonder whether it is advisable for me to jump on a spring board?John - My work in reversing frailty and building resilienc…

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Is it safe to burn plastic? 5:33

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Silke is writing all the way from French Polynesia, asking what's best to do with all the plastic rubbish she picks up from the beach, and whether burning it is advisable. James Tytko asked Richard Lampitt from the National Oceanography Centre to help find an answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 16: Journavx - Nerve Block in a Pill! A Game-Changer for Pain Management or Just Hype? 10:11

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, Dr. Karmy will review everything known so far about the newest and first-in-class non-addictive pain medication, Journavx. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155023732…

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Does thalidomide alter DNA? 5:17

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Listener to the show, Elaine, wants to know whether her mother, who was a thalidomide baby, might have passed on effect of the drug to her children. Thalidomide was a treatment for morning sickness which caused severe birth differences in children born to mothers who used the drug. James Tytko sought an answer, with help from Neil Vargesson, Profes…

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How do skin creams penetrate the skin? 4:55

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Garth wants to know, given the skin can block water from passing through it, how do certain skin creams allege to permeate into our body? James Tytko took on the question with help from Richard Guy, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Bath... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Why does the distribution of lactose intolerance vary? 5:19

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Garth writes in wanting to know why the prevalence of lactose intolerance is nearly 100% in countries like South Korea, but down in the low single digits in countries like the UK. James Tytko asked Mark Thomas, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics at UCL, for the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 15: Fibromyalgia - A Basic Approach to Management 19:20

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! This episode describes Dr. Karmy's approach to patients with fibromyalgia. He delves into what are the treatments he finds the most helpful and the pros and cons of each approach. If you have any questions for Dr Karmy, feel free to email us at [email protected]. Follow our social media: I…

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If I hadn't had any vaccinations, would I be here? 4:50

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Dan wants to know what the likelihood is of him being here if neither him, his parents, nor his grandparents had had any vaccinations. James Tytko sought to provide an answer, with the help of Helen Bedford, Professor of Children's Health at UCL... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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How does the sun stay burning in space? 4:38

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Thanks to Philippa Browning for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Can bone conduction headphones damage your hearing? 5:29

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Bill sends his question in all the way from Australia. A regular listener, he enjoys our programme through bone conduction headphones. But what are these devices, and does listening to loud sounds through them predispose a person to damaging their hearing in the same way as traditional headphones? James Tytko seeks the answers, with help from audio…

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What will happen to petrol when we all drive electric cars? 4:34

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Kevin wants to know, assuming many of us will be driving electric cars in the future, what will happen to the vast quantities of petrol currently refined from crude oil? Will we scale back production? Or can industry adapt? To help James Tytko with the answer, we hear from Professor Nilay Shah, Director of the Centre for Process Systems Engineering…

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Did chewing gum cause my tinnitus? 4:26

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George writes in to ask whether his gum-chewing habits are related to his tinnitus, or whether it's just a coincidence that it comes back when he gets back into the habit. James Tytko investigates, with help from ear, nose and throat doctor Malcolm Hilton... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 14: Why Won't My Earache Go Away? One Patient's Experience of Trying to Deal with a Rare Chronic Pain Disorder 52:52

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Most of us have experience with earaches, either in our children or sometimes through personal experience. Although the pain is severe, it does resolve in a few days. What if the pain never went away? Join Dr Karmy for an interview with a clinic patient who has a very unusual chronic pain condition…

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Why might dreams change at altitude? 5:23

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In our Question of the Week, Andrew wants to know why many people may experience dreams differently when holidaying in the mountains. To find out what might be behind the 'high-definition' dreams associated with high places, James Tytko sought the help of Andrew Murray, Professor of Metabolic Physiology at the University of Cambridge... Like this p…

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What was the global ocean like at the time of Pangea? 4:32

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Damian wants to know, if at one stage all of the continents were joined together, what was on the other side? Was it all just water? James Tytko investigated whether this was the case, and what the consequences would be for conditions on Earth of one giant global ocean... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 13: Cervicogenic Headaches, Nerve Blocks and the Birth of Chronic Pain Medicine in Ontario Part 2 27:29

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In the second part of the interview with Dr.Howard Jacobs, one of the fathers of pain management in Ontario, we discuss how the medical discipline of Chronic Pain developed in the last 20 years and the challenges facing it in the future. Listen to Episode 10-Part 1 of this interview to discover how…

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Can we harness nuclear energy without steam? 3:57

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Dave writes in wanting to know whether there is any way to get nuclear energy onto the grid without heating up water to turn a steam turbine. A great question that sees James Tytko dip his toe into the uranium heated waters of nuclear engineering... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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How long does it take to create a galaxy? 5:24

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David wants to know, after looking at distant galaxies in the night sky, how long it took to create them. James Tytko took on the question with the help of the University of Cambridge's Public Astronomer, Matt Bothwell... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Episode 12: Regenerative Medicine from a Biotech Industry Perspective 38:40

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an in-depth interview with Dr. Jennifer Woodell-May who was instrumental in the development of the newest treatment for osteoarthritis. In this episode, Dr. Woodell-May answers the following questions: 1. How are new autologous and regenerative treatments created? 2. What are som…

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How do parasites know they are in the right place? 5:43

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Parasites have to come up with all sorts of tricks to evade the immune system of their hosts. But Kate wants to know, how do they know they've found the right place? James Tytko took her question on with help from Catherine Merrick, professor of parisitology at the University of Cambridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked…

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Why are plane and boat propellers in different places? 4:59

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Thanks to Cambridge University's Andy Wheeler for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Episode 11: Acorn Biolabs and the Future of Stem Cell Treatments in Canada 57:47

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Acorn Biolabs CEO, Dr. Taylor, where they discuss the unique approach his company is taking to stem cell treatments. The wide ranging discussion will also cover his vision for the future of his company and how it fits into the broader field of regenerative medic…

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Why do geese honk while flying in formation? 4:36

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Rick wants to know why the Canada geese he's been observing, who are preparing to migrate for the winter, are honking so incessantly while flying in formation. Viola Ross-Smith from the British Trust for Ornithology was on hand to help James Tytko with the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Ep.2 | How do Botox and Hyaluronic acid injections work | Dr. Payman Danielpour 4:37

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In this episode of Proactive Longevity Academy, Dafne Canales and Dr. Payman Danielpour discuss how aesthetics can work hand-in-hand with regenerative medicine, especially with treatments like Botox and hyaluronic acid injections. Dr. Danielpour explains the unique functions of Botox as a preventative treatment and hyaluronic acid as a way to resto…

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Ep.1| How do stem cells and exosomes work together to support Longevity? | Dr. John Layke 6:19

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Dr. John Layke breaks down the science of stem cells and exosomes, detailing how these innovative therapies are being used to promote healing, treat joint injuries, and even support longevity. Get an inside look at how stem cells repair, while exosomes signal where they’re needed most in the body. Discover the potential of systemic infusions and ta…

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Are multi cancer screening tests worth the money? 4:42

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Van writes in with, 'A friend is encouraging me to take a cancer screening test that screens for many different cancers. A review of one test says: "While overall it picks up 90% of stage 4 cancers, it only detects an average of 17% of stage 1 cancers. Yet it is being touted as a test that can detect cancer early." Are these tests worthwhile?' Jame…

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Could man have thrived if dinosaurs still roamed? 5:05

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If dinosaurs hadn't been wiped out by a mass extinction event, would there have been room for humans to grow into the successful species we are today? That's what Colin wants to know, and James Tytko has promised to find the answer. He spoke with Dr Charlotte Kenchington from the University of Cambridge's Department of Earth Sciences... Like this p…

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Episode 10: Cervicogenic Headaches, Nerve Blocks and the Birth of Chronic Pain Medicine in Ontario Part 1 36:47

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! There was a time in Ontario when chronic pain patients who didn’t respond to physiotherapy or surgery were often given only basic advice to exercise or referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist to ensure they weren’t suffering from depression. But then, Dr. Peter Rothbart changed everything by fou…

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What is the spread of chemical isotopes on other planets? 5:50

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Pamela wants to know whether the distribution of chemical isotopes is the same on other planets as it is on Earth. Take carbon, for example, 99% of which is carbon-12 on Earth while 1% is carbon-13? To find the answer, James Tytko asked Xander Byrne from the University of Cambridge's Institute of Astronomy... Like this podcast? Please help us by su…

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Do spiders have to learn how to make their webs? 5:38

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David wants to know whether the intricate and varied spiders' webs seen in nature are a product of arachnid instinct, or something that is cultivated across their life. To get to the truth, James Tytko sought out spider expert Professor Sara Goodacre from the University of Nottingham... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scie…

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When I scratch part of my body, why do I tingle elsewhere? 4:37

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Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Do snails get dizzy? 4:03

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Oscar asks whether the snail stuck on the inside of his car wheel while he went for a drive would have felt the effects afterwards. Jon Ablett from the Natural History Museum helped James Tytko with the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Can dead animals poison the food chain? 4:27

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Akori wants to know whether it is safe to eat vegetables and herbs grown where animals have been buried in the past. James Tytko sought the help of Professor Malcolm Bennett at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Episode 9: Can Cortisone Injections Really Help with Joint Pain? Debunking Myths and Clearing Up Misconceptions 16:19

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Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, Dr. Karmy dives into the facts and misconceptions surrounding cortisone injections. Often misunderstood, these powerful anti-inflammatory treatments can offer significant relief for joint pain, tendon issues, and nerve inflammation. Join Dr Karmy as he explores when cortisone is mo…

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Do wind farms have an effect on the weather? 4:39

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Thanks to Jim Dale for the answer! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith