The Naked Scientist: Why coke affects your teeth, hair loss science and prostate health explained
From Relebogile Mabotja hosts The Naked Scientist by Radio 702
March 2, 2026 · 18 min
About this episode
Relebogile Mabotja discusses various science-related topics with Dr Chris Smith, including the effects of coke on teeth and hair loss science.
Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Dr Chris Smith, a consultant virologist fellow at the University of Cambridge Public Understanding of Science, to answer all your science-related questions. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja brings a fresh, relaxed take on the issues of the day, alongside lifestyle talk and all things entertainment. Thanks for listening. Catch the Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja live on 702 weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Relebogile Mabotja
Guest: Dr Chris Smith
Topics covered
- coke effects
- teeth health
- hair loss
- prostate health
- science questions
- public understanding of science
Keywords
- coke
- teeth
- hair loss
- prostate health
- science
- Dr Chris Smith
- Relebogile Mabotja
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Cambridge, Radio 702
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