EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 17 MIN
Dr Richard Scott GP delves into the world of medicine, science and red hair
from Pure Conversation, with Pure247Radio · host Andy B Interviews
Red hair is perhaps one of the more striking hair colours. Maternity wards used to even [outrageously, perhaps] have signs reminding midwives and doctors to think carefully around working with red haired mums. And, as Richard reveals, there really is some science behind this.From bleeding after childbirth, a greater need for painkillers during childbirth and a higher pain sensitivity for dental work, there is a lot of evidence to show how people with red hair really do have some differences in their physiology.Get In TouchSupport the showPure247Radio.org is The Pure Choice, and Everyone's cup of tea even if yours is coffee!Facebookfacebook.com/Pure247RadioInstagraminstagram.com/Pure247RadioX (Twitter)twitter.com/Pure247RadioYouTubeyoutube.com/@Pure247Radio
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Red hair is perhaps one of the more striking hair colours. Maternity wards used to even [outrageously, perhaps] have signs reminding midwives and doctors to think carefully around working with red haired mums. And, as Richard reveals, there really is some science behind this. From bleeding after childbirth, a greater need for painkillers during childbirth and a higher pain sensitivity for dental work, there is a lot of evidence to show how people with red hair really do have some differences ...
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