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Cottage cheese, sunscreen and pimple popping: Strange Health is back for season two

What do cottage cheese, sunscreen and pimple popping have in common?

The Conversation · 20h ago

Strange Health wins best health and wellbeing podcast award

Strange Health, a video podcast produced by The Conversation UK, has won the best health and wellbeing award at the Publisher Podcast Awards 2026.

The Conversation · Jul 22

Why humans care so much about body odour, and what it really tells us

Humans spend a great deal of time trying to smell good. We wash, deodorise and perfume our bodies daily, suggesting body odour must matter. Yet scientifically, the picture is far less straightforward.

The Conversation · May 26

Vagus nerve stimulation: from TikTok tips to clinical trials

The vagus nerve has quietly shaped how our bodies function for thousands of years. Recently, it has moved into the spotlight, especially in wellness culture, where manipulating it is often described as a way to calm the body, reset the nervous system or even treat a wide range of conditions.

The Conversation · Feb 11

Why ‘activating’ your vagus nerve has become the latest wellness trend

The vagus nerve has become the internet’s favourite body part.

The Conversation · Feb 10

Why do our joints crack, pop and crunch and should we worry about it?

Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on demand. These sounds can be startling and are often blamed on ageing, damage or the looming threat of arthritis.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Is cracking your neck bad? And why can it feel so good to crack your back, knuckles and knees?

Joint cracking is one of those habits most of us acquire without thinking about it. A knuckle popped mid-sentence. A back twisted as we stand up. A neck gently crunched while the kettle boils. It is common, oddly satisfying and, for anyone sitting nearby, faintly alarming.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Tonsils, kidneys and gall: where and why your body makes stones

The human body, it turns out, is surprisingly good at making stone.

The Conversation · Jan 27

What detox really means, and why most detox diets miss the point

After the indulgence of festive treats, the idea of starting the year with a clean slate can be appealing. Detox powders, pills, teas and juice “cleanses” all promise a fast reset, often with bold claims about flushing toxins from the body.

The Conversation · Jan 21

The truth about detoxes – by a liver specialist

Every January, the same wave of “detox” promises rolls in. Juice cleanses, detox teas, charcoal capsules and liver “resets” all sell a familiar story: you overdid it over Christmas, your body is full of toxins, and you need a product to flush them out.

The Conversation · Jan 20