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In Conversation

In Conversation

By: Healthline Media
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 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.Copyright 2004 - 2022 Medical News Today. All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Politics & Government
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  • Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

    Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?
    Jan 30 2026
    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.
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    35 mins
  • Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far

    Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far
    Oct 17 2025
    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.
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    32 mins
  • Does the Mediterranean diet hold the key to longevity?

    Does the Mediterranean diet hold the key to longevity?
    Aug 7 2025
    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.
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    35 mins
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