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Next up on the Radio

  • Wednesday 29th July 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Sarah Cumming on ABC Gold Coast

  • Wednesday 29th July 2026
    10:30 am - 11:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC Townsville

  • Wednesday 29th July 2026
    7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Dr Karl joins Kelly Higgins-Devine on ABC Brisbane/Queensland

  • Thursday 30th July 2026
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Dr Karl joins Rory McClaren on ABC Adelaide


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Clean scars, ear plugs and sobering exercise

Why don’t scars get dirty the same way as the rest of your skin? Do noise-reducing ear plugs damage your ears if you wear them for too long? Can exercising after drinking alcohol help you sober up more quickly?

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Cheek fillers, disappearing allergies and shower stinkies

Why do certain sounds give you goosebumps? Can drinking cows milk cause lots of health problems? Why does your body twitch as you’re falling asleep? Dr Karl answers these questions and more, with host Linda Marigliano on triple j Mornings.


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5G, MSG and solar panels

Why are storm clouds black? How does the burning of the Amazon effect the world? Why are some people more likely to get static shocks than others?

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Watery eyes, snake venom, coronavirus

Do your eyes water when you’re getting a wax?