Science in 5

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Science in 5

Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Is COPD making you breathless and tired?

    If you are experiencing breathlessness and fatigue and are exposed to polluted air you could have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr Sarah Rylance explains the symptoms, treatment and prevention of COPD. Find out if you are more susceptible to COPD in Science in 5.

    5 min

  2. 24 OCT

    Concussion – symptoms and prevention

    If you have children who play sports or if you play sports, you need to know about concussion. What is it?  How will you know if you have a concussion?  What can you do to prevent it?  Dr Tarun Dua explains in Science in 5 today.

    5 min

  3. 8 OCT

    Breast Cancer – know your risk

    Did you know that both men and women can get breast cancer? It is the most common type of cancer amongst women, and most breast cancers are self-detected. Our expert Dr Mary Nyangasi explains in Science in 5 today.

    6 min

  4. 27 SEPT

    Rabies: Protect yourself and your pets

    What is rabies? How serious is it? How can you prevent rabies? Dr Bernadette Abela explains this and what you can do immediately after a bite in Science in 5 today.

    5 min

  5. 20 SEPT

    Snakebites: Life saving facts

    Did you know that one person dies every four minutes from snakebite? What should you do if you get bitten? Dr David Williams talks about prevention and treatment in Science in 5

    6 min

  6. 2 SEPT

    mpox - what you need to know

    WHO has declared the current mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. How is this outbreak different from previous ones and why did it trigger a Public Health Emergency? What does that mean for countries and for you? Who is at risk? And what about vaccines? Our expert today is Dr Abdou Salam Gueye,  from WHO Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo.

    5 min

  7. 2 AUG

    asthma

    Millions of people live with asthma and yet many of them don’t know it. It is one of the most common conditions amongst children. Unfortunately it is also often undiagnosed and under-treated. How would you know if you have asthma? What are the treatments? What are some of the triggers and how can you manage your asthma? Here to help us know more about this chronic condition is Dr Sarah Rylance.

    6 min

  8. 18 JULY

    Dementia

    Is Dementia a normal part of ageing? Someone suffers from dementia every three seconds. What are the causes? Can we prevent it? Is there a cure? Dr Katrin Seeher explains in Science in 5.

    5 min
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Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

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  • Creator
    WHO - World Health Organization
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Science in 5

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