Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow much protein do you REALLY need?
Protein is having its moment — walk any supermarket aisle and you'll find product after product boasting its protein content.
Do you need to be loadi…
1 year, 1 month ago
What's so bad about fine particulate air pollution?
Long-time listeners would have heard Norman decrying fine particulate air pollution and its negative effects on health.
But when it’s all around us – …
1 year, 1 month ago
Does magnesium work against muscle cramps?
Cramping muscles are common, whether they’re associated with exercise or not.
Knowing what causes them can help people avoid them or treat them, but f…
1 year, 2 months ago
Which hair loss treatments actually work?
Hair loss is common, but there are many different causes and potentially many different treatments.
From topical ointments to light therapy, to scalp …
1 year, 2 months ago
We're answering your questions LIVE! March 30!
What's That Rash? is returning to the World Science Festival Brisbane for another year.
Norman and Tegan will be answering the health questions every…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can functional mushrooms really help treat cancer?
The use of mushrooms in medicine goes back centuries, but there’s still a lot to learn about the bioactive compounds in fungi.
There are many claims s…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why are people taping their mouths?
Depending on your corner of the internet, you might have seen people swearing by this new sleep hack, mouth taping.
People claim they’re better rested…
1 year, 2 months ago
There's a lot of fog around brain fog
Unfortunately many more people have heard about brain fog because of the pandemic and long COVID.
But the symptom was first mentioned centuries ago, a…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why is everyone suddenly talking about seed oils?
It can be hard to keep up with food fads and diet trends (and spoiler: you don’t need to).
But an intriguing assumption that has gained traction recen…
1 year, 3 months ago
Can you get away with skipping your daily shower?
January is an especially sweaty time in Australia, so maybe park this life change until the weather cools down…
But is it necessary to bathe every day…
1 year, 3 months ago