Media and Interviews


I engage with media to clarify scientific evidence, counter misinformation, and support public understanding of health research and clinical science. My participation in interviews and expert commentary is rooted in a commitment to sound science, accurate interpretation, and ethical communication in healthcare.

Below is a selection of media features and interviews that highlight my scientific insights, evidence‑based perspectives, and commentary on health, clinical research, and public understanding of science.

Selected Interviews

Selected Media Coverage

2020
Health and Well-being - 7 Ways To Beat Your Sugar Cravings
2019
BBC Science Focus - There’s no such thing as a sugar rush
Forbes - Is 'Sugar Rush' All In Our Heads? New Study Raises Doubts About Sugar's Effect On Mood
Men's Health - The 'Sugar Rush' is a Myth Because Sweet Foods Make You Feel Worse
Women's Health - Here’s What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar, According To Nutritionists
Quartz - The sugar crash might be real—but not the sugar rush
New York Post - Lab: There’s no such thing as a sugar rush
Daily Mail - Sugar rush is a myth: Indulging in sweet treats does NOT improve your mood or give you a 'quick refill' and may even 'make you feel worse'
Mirror - 'Sugar rush' is a MYTH: Eating sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
Bustle - Sugar Rushes Aren’t A Real Thing, A New Study Claims, But Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Really Matter
Health - Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?
Diabetes.co.uk - Sugar crash analysis suggests carbs bring mood down
Öko Test - Irrtum: Zucker macht nicht glücklich
Süddeutsche Zeitung - Das Hirn giert nach Ausreden
Die Welt - Zucker hat doch keine Auswirkung auf unsere Stimmung
Utah Public Radio - UnDisciplined: The Political Scientist And The Experimental Psychologist
Neuroscience News - No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
International Coach Federation - The Idea of a Sugar Rush is Actually a Myth
Business Insider Germany - Forscher finden heraus, dass der einzige positive Effekt von Zucker in Wahrheit ein Mythos ist
Gesundheitsstadt Berlin - Zucker sorgt nicht für bessere Laune
Focus Germany - Zucker hebt die Laune, putscht auf und macht süchtig? Studie sagt das Gegenteil
Nature BDJ Team - There is no such thing as a sugar rush!