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Coronacast is a podcast that answers your questions about coronavirus. We break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through a pandemic.

It’s easy to catch a yawn – you might even yawn while you’re reading this. It’s not just humans that yawn, but all kinds of verterbrates, ev...

You might know them as "vestigial" organs, but we no longer overlook organs that aren’t vital for life. While they can be removed, your tons...

Not a fruit lover, but eat plenty of veggies? Ever wondered if skipping that banana might actually matter? We all know a mix of fruit and ve...

If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably been advertised light therapy face masks. These high-tech hockey masks promise to plump up or heal...

What determines whether you’re right or left handed? Is there really such a thing as being ambidextrous? It’s a surprisingly complicated sto...

Headaches are common, but the causes are wide and varied, and some are more serious than others. Why do we get headaches? What's the differe...

We've all probably wished for a way to achieve our fitness goals without the strain and sweat that can come with exercise. So what if you co...

Snail slime, or snail mucin, has become a popular product in skin care. Some claim it has anti-ageing properties, but if the early research...

Walking down the street, most people you pass will be wearing headphones or ear buds. Chances are you are too! But is this trend of noise-ca...

Many people believe that taking vitamin C supplements helps their immune system fight off colds. But there are even bigger claims attached t...

Unless you're in certain corners of the internet, you won't be aware of the peptide craze promising to grow your muscles and slow ageing. Th...

Your dentist might be nagging you to floss to avoid cavities, but does flossing have more to given than pearly whites? Interdental cleaning...

With endless entertainment at your fingertips on your phone, how often do you really sit and do absolutely nothing? It turns out that even w...

How many times a week are you eating fish? What about oily fish, like salmon and tuna? Our dietary guidelines recommend the regular consumpt...

It’s so common to tell kids to wait an hour after eating to swim that many of us never question it. But what are the actual consequences of...

Last year Norman made the shocking statement that people shouldn’t retire because it’ll be bad for their brains. After an influx of requests...

A few weeks into the new year you might be reassessing your resolutions and wondering where to put your energy. Is it possible to choose bet...

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 trac...

We haven’t always suppressed our sweat or our natural body odour, but in many cultures now it’s expected we’ll all try to smell our best. Yo...

Do you find yourself complaining that you've got a small bladder, as you run to the toilet for the third time in an hour? There are many rea...

There have been many discussions this year about sunscreen, its effectiveness and its ingredients. While there are some unknowns, what we’re...

Creatine is getting a lot of hype lately, at least according to our listeners. It’s being pushed for everything from menopause to dementia f...

Whether or not we remember our dreams, we all have them. But the answer to why we dream is complicated. There's a lot going on in our brains...

When you’ve got a busy schedule, it’s important to just exercise when you can. But if you have the luxury of choice, is there an optimal one...

Humans are slightly alkaline – your blood should be a pH between 7.35 to 7.45. Anything outside that range can be life-threatening. So why a...

You’re settling into the couch after a long day, ready to relax with your favourite show … next thing you know, you’re asleep. What is it ab...

If you've seen a physiotherapist, you might’ve undergone needling with the promise it will reduce your pain. Did you receive dry needling or...

You might’ve seen headlines about high levels of lead being found in common protein supplements. With these products becoming more popular,...

Once you go looking, you realise there are scents in everything – from skincare to cleaning supplies to candles. And of course, perfume. Are...

Whether you can or not, it feels like a sign of fitness to be able to reach down and touch your toes. But how important is flexibility when...

The battle between butter and margarine has been happening since margarine was invented in the 19th century. So have we figured out which on...

Do you ever wonder while you’re shampooing and conditioning – is this really necessary? The no-poo movement encourages people to ditch their...

It’s marathon season, but whether you’re running 40 kilometres or four you might’ve wondered what it’s doing to your joints. It used to be t...

A post from Queensland Health has been ridiculed after for urging people not to kiss their pets or let them sleep in the same bed. So how do...

It’s hay fever season, and as you sniffle away next to an air purifier, you might be wondering why we haven’t cured such a common allergy. A...

It’s a tale as old as air travel … you’re off on a whirlwind holiday but spend the first week suffering from fatigue. If you ask anyone abou...

If you haven’t heard of the Don’t Die movement or Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol, then buckle in. Johnson is a millionaire who is pourin...

You go to make a sandwich and notice mould on the corner of a single slice of bread — we've all been there. So what do you do? Chop off the...

It might be the last thing on your mind when you’re congested and miserable, but we swear it’s a genuine question we get asked. When you’ve...

It has become pretty common to send off a saliva sample or a cheek swab to find out more about yourself. At-home DNA testing kits offer insi...

Australians have a long and complicated history with the emu – and the tale continues in the murky wellness space. There are a handful of em...

Not everyone is a morning person, and not everyone can stay up past midnight. How hard-wired are our internal schedules? It’s long been susp...

In a video that went viral, Robert F. Kennedy Jr was seen on a plane dropping a cobalt blue liquid into his drink. People quickly started to...

You might've been advertised lymphatic massage treatments promising to boost your energy and leave you looking snatched. The lymphatic syste...

Some people might be naturally blessed with pearly whites, but many people aren’t happy with the shade of their teeth. There’s nothing inher...

Coffee has been an important part of human cultures for centuries, and it has a long history of being both heralded and demonised. But the m...

There tend to be more bugs around in winter making everyone snotty and uncomfortable. But does this mean that cold weather causes colds? Wel...

Organic fruits and vegetables are one thing, but the label is popping up on packaged foods too. Are they healthier for us because they’re ce...

What is silence, anyway? Well if you’ve got tinnitus silence can feel like a distant dream. There are many causes of the ringing or buzzing...

If you're a keen gym-goer you might've heard conflicting advice about optimising your workout. Some people claim that doing both cardio (get...