Medical News Today’s In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.
Why does it take longer for women to receive an ADHD diagnosis? How does ADHD present in girls and women, and has the research been keeping up with the complex realities of this developmental condition? Prof. Davida Hartman, Chartered Educational and Child Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, joins us In Conversation to answer these questions.
In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
30 Jan 2026
Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?
This episode of In Conversation explores the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, focusing on insomnia and sleep deprivation. Editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss with Dr. Lauren Waterman, a consultant NHS psychiatrist, the physiological and psychological aspects of sleep, the science of sleep cycles, and the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating insomnia. They also explore the role of melatonin, whether herbal supplements can actually help, and share practical techniques for improving sleep quality.
In Conversation is an original podcast by Healthline Media. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
17 Oct 2025
Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far
In this episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut join brain health researcher Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, to discuss how artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and erythritol affect the body — and in particular, the brain. The discussion centers on a recent Brazilian study on sugar substitutes and accelerated brain aging, aiming to answer the question: Can artificial sweeteners affect memory? They also share tips on how to reduce the intake of sugar substitutes.
The research mentioned in this podcast and previous episodes can be found in the following link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-podcast
In Conversation is a Healthline Media original podcast. This episode was produced by Flamingo Media for Medical News Today.
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YouTube views
480,768
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
19 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100
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27
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
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