Nature Podcast

Red-light therapy is all the rage — does it work?

Nature Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode:

00:42 Is red-light therapy all hype? Disclaimer: The opinions and assertions expressed herein by Juanita Anders are those of the speaker and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or the Department of War. Nature: The surprising science behind red-light therapy — and how it really works

10:52 Research Highlights Nature: Trafficked pangolins can be traced to their source by DNA — even to a specific forest Nature: A wispy wrapper for a chilly, Pluto-like world

13:11 The complex story of global obesity rates Research article: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration

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