62 – How hormones change your brain - Dr Jay Jagannathan

What’s the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments, and why does it matter?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by pharmacist and hormone expert Sara Hover, who has spent mo...

7 Jul 29min

Many people only think about hormones in relation tomenopause, puberty or fertility. But hormones influence every cell in yourbody, affecting everything from your energy and metabolism to inflammation...

2 Jul 32min

For years, Jenny was wrongly told she had depression. She was prescribed antidepressants, saw multiple healthcare professionals and even underwent a hysterectomy, yet no one addressed the underlying h...

30 Jun 29min

Millions of women were prescribed Primodos as a pregnancy test even though there were concerns that it was associated with many different and often devastating birth defects. More than 60 years later,...

25 Jun 33min

For many women diagnosed with cancer, conversations about hormones end before they’ve even begun. They’re often told they can never take hormone treatment again, without being given the evidence, the ...

23 Jun 31min

Migraine is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide, yet it’s still widely misunderstood and often dismissed as “just a headache”.In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by neurologi...

18 Jun 33min

We often talk about living longer, but what about living better?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by award-winning technology journalist, broadcaster and author Lara Lewington to explore the...

16 Jun 27min

For decades, women have been told to fear hormones. But what if understanding them is one of the most important steps you can take for your current and future health?In this episode, Dr Louise Newson ...

11 Jun 27min