Running together: Parkrun & the transformative power of grassroots community fitness
Welcome back to a brand new season of Public Health Disrupted!As Rochelle makes her return to the podcast following maternity leave, we’re excited to present the very first episode of Season 5: a fasc...
1 Apr 202540min
Smoke-Free Future: Tackling tobacco and vaping for the health of the public
The World Health Organisation highlights the tobacco epidemic as one of the greatest public health crises in history, claiming over 8 million lives annually. Over 7 million of these deaths stem from d...
19 Aug 202442min
Flushing Out the Truth: Sewage and Public Health in the UK
The development of wastewater systems in the 19th century was one of the greatest achievements of public health, but in recent years there has been growing concern and scrutiny of water quality and se...
12 Aug 202436min
The genetic revolution: implications and applications for improving the health of the public
In this month’s episode, our experts dive into the exciting world of genetics, exploring the latest technological breakthroughs and innovations. They discuss not only the value of these advancements b...
8 Maj 202442min
Redefining the Classroom: Nurturing mental health through nature, arts, and understanding
"It's not our children who are disordered, it's the environment in which we're expecting them to operate."In this month’s episode, our experts explore the pressing issue of children's mental health in...
26 Mars 202439min
AI for Good: Tech and ethics in humanitarian crises
"Is technology the magic bullet for humanitarian aid, or does it come with its own set of ethical dilemmas?"In this episode, hosts Dr Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess delve into the complex w...
20 Feb 202439min
Injecting Innovation - Creative Ways to boost vaccination rates
Join hosts Doctor Xand van Tulleken and Dr Rochelle Burgess for Season 4, Episode 1 of Public Health Disrupted with Prof Helen Bedford and Doctor Ranj Singh."It's about building knowledge with communi...
8 Jan 202438min
Unravelling Health Disparities: The Racial Divide
“It’s the indirect act of racism that is leading to poorer outcomes for racialised groups.”How does racism impact people’s health? And how big is this problem? We're three years on from George Floyd's...
7 Aug 202335min
