Health Reality Check
Health Reality Check is the podcast from the World Health Organization that goes beyond the headlines to explore what the evidence says about today’s biggest health questions.
Hosted by family doctor Dr Margarida Santos, each episode brings together leading experts and professionals public health for clear answers to complex questions. From nutrition and cancer to digital health and health inequalities, we put health claims under the microscope.
Whether you're making decisions about your own health or trying to make sense of today’s health debates, WHO's Health Reality Check gives you the evidence behind the headlines.
Episodes
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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 matte...