Answers to Medicine Questions

Why do we replace one unhealthy vice with another?

"Is it like gamete wacky races?"

Or is this behaviour unique to humans?

Buckle up, adrenaline junkies...

Chris Smith put this question to planetary geologist David Rothery

Why does wearing wellies result in feeling pressure in a puddle, when going barefoot doesn't?

Is it the battle of the sexes? Or the battle of the ages?

Is it true? What's the mechanism behind it?

The whole panel joined in to tackle this listener question...

We put this curious question to Human Physiologist, Sam Virtue.

And what about using hands-free devices in the car?

We ALL know that feeling...

Who's at more risk; car drivers or motorcyclists?

How much land do you need to live?

Should you really wee on it?

When should I get a mark on my skin checked out? How do you know if there's a problem with it?

What causes freckles to come out in the sunshine?

What's going on in my ears when they pop after a flight?

What's upped the pollen count?

Why does burnt skin flake instead of becoming beautifully bronzed?

Why does every Disney lyric get stuck in our heads?

We often get very angry when we get hungry, but why might that be?

What exactly is déjà vu? Have we asked this before?