Understanding COVID-19 and Obesity
27 May 2020 - 10 minsBoris Johnson will launch an anti-obesity strategy after telling friends he thinks his weight was part of the reason he ended up in intensive care with Covid19.
The British Prime Minister reportedly weighed 17½st when he was taken to hospital with coronavirus. At 5ft 9in tall, this would mean his Body Mass Index (BMI) was 36, which is in the obese range.
Dr Doireann O'Leary joined us to talk about the link between Covid19 and obesity.
Culture Club: Wallis Bird
Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club! Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
32 mins
2 May Finished
Elon Musk Fires Tesla's Supercharger Team
Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's latest exploits. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
7 mins
2 May Finished
Amnesty International Says Troubles Legacy Act 'An Affront To Justice'
Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial? Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Former Member of the Council of State joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
9 mins
2 May Finished
Customers To Face Higher Fuel Costs As Carbon Tax Increases
From today carbon tax has increased by €17 annually. Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
10 mins
2 May Finished
Allergies Set To Increase With Climate Change
Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is having on those who suffer from hay fever. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
7 mins
1 May Finished
100 Gardaí To Police Border As Government Says Legislation Will Close Loopholes In Immigration Policy
Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' country for asylum seekers. What does this mean? Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
12 mins
1 May Finished