Health Reality Check
Health Reality Check is a podcast by the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe, hosted by family doctor Dr Margarida Santos. Each episode brings together health experts to explore the evidence behind major health questions and claims. Topics range from nutrition and cancer to digital health and health inequalities. The show aims to provide clear, evidence-based answers to complex health issues and help listeners make informed decisions.
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Who can we trust for health information?
Millions of people get health information from social media. But how do you tell credible information from viral misinformation? Why do myths spread so quickly online? And what makes people trust one voice over another?In this episode of Health Reality Check, host Dr Margarida Santos sits down with Dr Mike Varshavski, family physician and one of the world's most-followed health creators, for
What does the World Health Organization actually do?
Many people know WHO from global emergencies like COVID-19. But what does the World Health Organization actually do the rest of the time? How does WHO develop health recommendations ? Does WHO tell countries what to do? And why does trust matter more than ever?In this special launch episode of Health Reality Check, host Dr Margarida Santos sits down with Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Eu
