Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 30m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (18)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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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.

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ADHD in women: Breaking the stereotypes

Apr 22, 2026 38m

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…

Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

Jan 30, 2026 34m

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…

Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far

Oct 17, 2025 32m

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,…

Does the Mediterranean diet hold the key to longevity?

Aug 07, 2025 35m

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…

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

May 14, 2025 16m

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…

Health misinformation and disinformation: How to avoid it

Feb 21, 2025 36m

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…

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

Dec 24, 2024 31m

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…

In Conversation: 5 things everyone should know about menopause

Nov 12, 2024 27m

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…

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

Oct 09, 2024 35m

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…

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

Sep 03, 2024 32m

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…

Can tattoos cause blood or skin cancer

Jul 29, 2024 30m

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…

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

Jul 01, 2024 25m

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…

In Conversation: What makes a diet truly heart-healthy?

May 30, 2024 29m

In this episode of our podcast, Feature Editor Maria Cohut discusses matters related to diet and heart health with Prof. Oyinlola Oyebode, PhD, from Queen Mary University of London, in the United…

In Conversation: Is intermittent fasting actually bad for your heart?

Apr 30, 2024 26m

This episode of our podcast takes a deep dive into intermittent fasting and its effects on health. Joining the conversation is Ali Javaheri, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine from the Center…

In Conversation: What do we know about the weight loss plateau on Wegovy?

Feb 27, 2024 22m

In this episode of our podcast, we take a deep dive into the topic of semaglutide — or GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs — use for weight loss. How does semaglutide help with weight management, why do…

2023 in medicine: Artificial sweeteners, colon cancer, and male birth control

Dec 21, 2023 30m

In our wrap-up of 2023’s most pressing and perhaps controversial research in the health and wellness field, Medical News Today’s editors — Andrea Rice, Maria Cohut, and Yasemin Nicola Sakay — delve…

In Conversation: Why exercise is key to living a long and healthy life

Nov 21, 2023 31m

How do we prolong our longevity? Plenty of recent evidence suggests that exercise — in the correct amount and combination — can help us live longer, healthier lives. This episode of our podcast…

In Conversation: What do we know about the gut microbiome in IBD?

Oct 05, 2023 32m

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — an umbrella term for conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — affects millions of people worldwide, sometimes severely affecting their quality…

In Conversation: My podcast changed me

Aug 31, 2023 37m

In this episode, Dr. Hilary Guite and Medical News Today editors Maria Cohut and Yasemin Nicola Sakay discuss why it's so hard for humans to change their minds and behaviors. They give us a peek into…

In Conversation: Can 'biological race' explain disparities in health?

Jul 31, 2023 38m

In this episode, we discuss why health disparities between different racial and ethnic groups, including those that surfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, cannot be explained by biological race. We…

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In Conversation has published 49 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Daily News, Health & Fitness.

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