Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change
Insects are packed with high-quality protein, as well as good fats, vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.
Catherine Norton, Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University of Limerick •
conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~5 min
May 16, 2025 • ~5 min
Placenta bandages have far more health benefits than risky placenta pills − a bioengineer explains
Placentas contain a rich amount of nutrients and stem cells, but there’s a difference between eating it at home for wellness and using it in the clinic to improve wound healing.
Marley Dewey, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara •
conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~8 min
May 16, 2025 • ~8 min
Why we fall for fake health information – and how it spreads faster than facts
If the health content you see on social media sounds too good to be true, it’s very likely false – but there are ways to check it out before sharing.
Angshuman K. Kashyap, PhD candidate in Health Communication, University of Maryland •
conversation
May 16, 2025 • ~10 min
May 16, 2025 • ~10 min
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