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

    Low back pain

    Low back pain

    Did you know that chronic low back pain is a major cause of disability across the world impacting people’s physical capabilities, sleep, participation in work, school and relationships?  What kind of treatment should you ask for? Which treatments do not work? Learn to manage your low back pain from Dr Yuka Sumi in Science in 5

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    Is green, healthy transport possible?

    Is green, healthy transport possible?

    In this WHO Science in 5-episode Dr Etienne Krug, Director of Social Determinants of Health, shares examples of cities that are taking action on greener more sustainable transport that can also help keep people healthier and safe. 
    For example, Mexico City, Mexico has increased cycling lanes while making roads safer Cali, Colombia has sent out bike doctors to help repair bikes and Lusaka, Zambia created safer routes for children to get to school.

    • 4 min
    Dengue Fever

    Dengue Fever

    Why is Dengue fever spreading to places it did not exist before? What are the symptoms and treatments? What about vaccines? Dr Raman Velayudhan explains in Science in 5.

    • 4 min
    Disease X

    Disease X

    Disease X
    How are scientists working to prevent the next pandemic? What do countries need to do to prepare? Dr Ana Maria Henao-Restrepo outlines the R&D needs that the world needs to invest in to prevent and prepare for the next pandemic.

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    Obesity – 1 March 2024

    Obesity – 1 March 2024

    WHO's Science in 5 / Episode# 113 -- Did you know that where you live, the food systems around you and your opportunities to be active increase your risk of developing obesity? How big is this issue? How can you reduce your risk and protect yourself? WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explains in Science in 5.

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    What is Long COVID?

    What is Long COVID?

    If you have suffered from COIVID and are still feeling the symptoms, could it be Long COVID? What are the symptoms? Are treatments available? WHO’s Dr Jamie Rylance explains in science in 5.

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COVID guest citing speculative theory from January 2021 debunked by April data. World Health Organization has been slow to modify its positions and this podcast of theirs is similarly out of date. Listening to this podcast will not inform you well on current medical events.

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