We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Rhianne makes her debut on Health News Digest by replicating a new study that suggests that each person's face could actually be shaped by their name; Tina shares how much pee is actually in your swimming pool; and Soon Heng wonders why Freddie Mercury’s vocal folds piqued the interest of scientists.

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0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Face shaped by name

13:09 - Urine in swimming pools

21:20 - Freddie Mercury's vocals

We discuss the latest in health news. This week, Rhianne makes her debut on Health News Digest by replicating a new study that suggests that each person's face could actually be shaped by their name; Tina shares how much pee is actually in your swimming pool; and Soon Heng wonders why Freddie Mercury&rsquo;s vocal folds piqued the interest of scientists. -- <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('0')">0:00</a> - Intro <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('92')">1:32</a> - Face shaped by name <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('789')">13:09</a> - Urine in swimming pools <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1280')">21:20</a> - Freddie Mercury's vocals

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