Is BMI working? Cop31 latest, the science of great conversation – podcast
By Presented by Madeleine Finlay, with Ian Sample, produced by Joshan Chana, sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer was Ellie Bury · Via The Guardian Science · Published by Everything Blog
Hosts Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample examine whether current BMI standards remain effective, highlighting a proposed alternative designed to prevent widespread obesity misdiagnoses. The podcast discussion also delivers reporting on the latest international climate talks taking place in Turkey. Additionally, the episode details an intriguing physics study linking improved conversation flow to pink noise.
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Healthcare diagnostic accuracy may improve significantly if alternatives to standard Body…: Healthcare diagnostic accuracy may improve significantly if alternatives to standard Body Mass Index tools are adopted.
Global climate developments continue to unfold as delegates meet during ongoing internati…: Global climate developments continue to unfold as delegates meet during ongoing international negotiations in Turkey.
Researchers suggest that utilizing principles of pink noise from physics could unlock mor…: Researchers suggest that utilizing principles of pink noise from physics could unlock more successful human conversations.
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Madeleine Finlay and co-host Ian Sample discuss the three science stories you need to know about this week, including an alternative to BMI for diagnosing obesity which could ‘prevent misdiagnosis for millions’. Also on the agenda: an update from this year’s Cop climate conference in Turkey, and a study that claims to have found the key to better conversations with the help of a concept from physics
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