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In honour of Women’s History Month, we unpack endometriosis, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), menopause and why women’s pain is still dismissed, delayed, and under-researched. We look into funding failures, the gender bias built into medicine, and why women’s health is still treated like a footnote.

Key sources:

1. Endometriosis affects ~10% of women/AFAB globally — WHO. WHO: Endometriosis facts including prevalence and symptoms
2. UK data: Diagnosis ~8 yrs 10 mo; GP visits & dismissal stats — Endometriosis UK. Endometriosis UK report on diagnosis delays + GP visit stats
3. Women’s health gets ~6% of total health funding — WEF & BCG report. Women’s health funding gap report (WEF/BCG)
4. Endometriosis research funding ~ $28m globally — Impact Global Health. Global endometriosis R&D funding overview
5. Structural underfunding of women’s health research — Nature Reviews Bioengineering. Editorial: Funding research on women’s health

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Weight loss drugs are changing what’s medically possible, but are they changing what we expect from bodies too? In this episode, we unpack obesity, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the tension between public health and fatphobia. We discuss whether these medications address a global health crisis, or if they are just reshaping weight stigma with better branding.

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Key sources:

1. World Health Organization (2024). Obesity and Overweight.
   https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
2. Ryan et al. (2023). Weight stigma experienced by patients with obesity in healthcare settings: A qualitative evidence synthesis.
   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.13606
3. Heitmann (2025). The Impact of Novel Medications for Obesity on Weight Stigma and Societal Attitudes: A Narrative Review.
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11799028/

McWhorter, K. L. (2020). Obesity Acceptance: Body Positivity and Clinical Risk Factors. https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/73236

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In this episode, we unpack how TikTokers, WhatsApp aunty group chats, and everyone in between use social media for health advice. We explore how misinformation, overconfidence, and anti-intellectualism are turning opinions into “facts.” From TikTok doctors to vaccine myths, we ask when influencers replaced experts, why trust in science is collapsing, and who is actually paying the price.

Key sources:

1. Pew Research Center (2024). Social Media Fact Sheet. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/

2. WHO (2022). Infodemics and misinformation negatively affect people’s health behaviours. https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/01-09-2022-infodemics-and-misinformation-negatively-affect-people-s-health-behaviours–new-who-review-finds

3. Pure UJ et al. (2022). WhatsApp users and COVID misinformation in Africa.

4. JMIR Infodemiology (2025). Health misinformation response in Malaysia.

5. Kureyama N et al. (2023). Cancer misinformation on Twitter in Japan.

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Involuntary celibates, sketchy algorithms and gender wars. In this episode, we break down the world of incels and dig into why some men get sucked in, and how communities can stop the radicalisation. These networks give a fake sense of community, endorse misogyny and link to serious mental health issues like depression and suicidal thoughts.

Sources:

1. Predicting Harm Among Incels – UK Home Office, 2023: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/predicting-harm-among-incels-involuntary-celibates/predicting-harm-among-incels-involuntary-celibates-the-roles-of-mental-health-ideological-belief-and-social-networking-accessible

2. The Manosphere: ISD Report, 2022: https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Manosphere-ISD-External-August2022.pdf

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When the U.S. froze global health aid, chaos followed — layoffs, stalled programs, and a whole lot of political drama. But was the U.S. lowkey justified in pulling out? 👀 In this episode, we unpack America’s messy breakup with global health. Expect debate, a crash course on global health funding, and a few hot takes on aid, power, and who really benefits when the money stops flowing.

Key Sources:

1. Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid - https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/reevaluating-and-realigning-united-states-foreign-aid/
2. USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed - https://apnews.com/article/usaid-cuts-hunger-sickness-288b1d3f80d85ad749a6d758a778a5b2
3. 10 Things to Know About U.S. Funding for Global Health - https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-u-s-funding-for-global-health/
4. Are the World's Largest Donors Cutting Their Bilateral Aid to Africa? - https://carnegieendowment.org/posts/2024/10/africa-development-aid-oecd-china?lang=en
5. Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this - https://theconversation.com/africa-relies-too-heavily-on-foreign-aid-for-health-4-ways-to-fix-this-249886

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AI isn’t your therapist, your saviour, or your shortcut to a healthier world. So why is Big Tech selling it like it is? In this episode, we ask the messy, uncomfortable questions: Who pays the price for innovation? What happens when Big Tech plants massive data centres in countries facing drought? And is AI a lifesaving tool… or just the newest form of digital colonisation?

Key sources:

1. Your ChatGPT privacy questions answered. A guide for students (and everyone else) using ChatGPT – https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/chatgpt-privacy/
2. Reimagining Global Health through Artificial Intelligence: The Roadmap to AI Maturity – https://www.broadbandcommission.org/publication/reimagining-global-health-through-artificial-intelligence/
3. Obermeyer et al., 2019, “Dissecting racial bias in an algorithm used to manage the health of populations.” – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31649194/
4. A bottle of water per email: the hidden environmental costs of using AI chatbots – https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/18/energy-ai-use-electricity-water-data-centers/
5. Protesters halt new data center – https://www.dw.com/en/protesters-halt-new-data-center/video-71397452
6. ChatGPT and large language models: what's the risk? https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/chatgpt-and-large-language-models-whats-the-risk

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Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to adopt healthy habits, even when you’re “doing all the right things”? You’re not alone, Globies. Season 4 starts with a reality check: wellness isn’t just yoga mats and green juice. We’re digging into burnout, daily routines, and the hidden forces that shape your health, like your postcode. We’re mixing vibes with verified research, sass with stats, and giving you the unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to live a healthy lifestyle in 2025.

News: https://www.who.int/news/item/24-05-2025-seventy-eighth-world-health-assembly---daily-update--24-may-2025

Key sources:

1. Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3505409/#:~:text=HABIT%20FORMATION%20AND%20HEALTH&text=Decades%20of%20psychological%20research%20consistently,(that%20is%2C%20habitually).
2. NHS Digital (2022). Health Survey for England 2021: Health-related behaviours, adult health status and wellbeing. https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2021
3. Greater London Authority (2021). London Green Space Access Map and Data. https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/public-open-space-london
4. Habit formation and change. Simple decisions, complex habits. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3505409/

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GLOBIESS!!! Our previous episode got so juicy that we decided we need a PART II!!! What is the impact of religious leaders on global health? In this episode, we explore how religious leaders historically provided healthcare, especially in underserved areas. We discuss how religious beliefs influence mental well-being, citing examples from various faiths like Buddhism and Christianity. We address a breath of controversies and ethical considerations, emphasizing the need for balance between religious beliefs and healthcare practices.

Now, on to you. Is there a way to bridge the gap between religion and health to improve the future of global health? How has your faith improved your wellbeing? Tell us your thoughts.

Sources:

In the news: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/17/nestle-adds-sugar-to-infant-milk-sold-in-poorer-countries-report-finds

Additional Resources:

1. Ahmed, S. M. et al. (2011). The health workforce crisis in Bangladesh: shortage, inappropriate skill-mix and inequitable distribution. Human Resources for Health, 9(1), 3.

2. World Health Organisation. (2004). [WHO: Faith-based organizations play a significant role in the fight against HIV/AIDS](https://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2004/pr45/en/).

3. Strawbridge, W. J. et al. (1997). Frequent attendance at religious services and mortality over 28 years. American Journal of Public Health, 87(6), 957-961.

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