Catalyst S16E19 · Gluten: A Gut Feeling

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Millions of people are giving up gluten in pursuit of better health. In this special investigation, Dr. Maryanne Demasi cuts through the hype of the gluten free diet. Should we all get on board or is it just another fad?

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7. 7 7. Powering The Mind2015-03-17 · 30mAnja Taylor investigates how our memories change from childhood to adulthood and how we can build up greater brain reserves to power our mind into old age.
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16. 16 16. Female Sex Drive2015-11-03 · 30mSex is the spark that ignites many relationships. It seems to fade more quickly in women. Dr. Newby investigates the science of female libido, as she asks - what does it take to re
17. 17 17. Einstein2015-11-10 · 30mTo celebrate 100 years since Einstein's theory of General Relativity we visit three 'big physics' facilities where scientists are hoping to prove a prediction Einstein made over a
18. 18 18. A Life Without Males2015-11-17 · 30mWe explore the recent extraordinary cases of virgin births in animals and find out whether humans could spontaneously clone themselves. Reporter Anja Taylor investigates why males
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