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Health Check

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Covid-19
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Morning Sickness
Malnutrition
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South Sudan
Dengue Fever
Nipah Virus
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Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

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Latest Episodes

For some communities in South Africa coming-of-age initiations are a hugely significant moment, but there have been rising concerns over the safety of the circumcisions at the heart of this ritual. Forty-eight young men died last year and the governm... more

Joined by BBC Brazil reporter Camilla Mota, presenter Claudia Hammond discusses new research from the U.S. that has found that people who have had a vaccine against shingles seem to be aging more slowly.

We hear from James Tibenderana, Chief Executi... more

We are often told exercise is good for boosting your mood, but a new Cochrane review has looked at what the evidence says about how much difference exercise can really make when treating depression.

Many patients with chronic conditions fail to take... more

China has just brought in taxes on contraception including condoms in a bid to increase the nation’s birth rate. What impact could this have when considered alongside other “fertility-friendly” policies? Global Health reporter Dorcas Wangira gives he... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Stevens
Senior lecturer in psychology at Keele University
Keele University
Episode: Could the shingles vaccine really slow down the ageing process?
Mary Roach
Science writer and author of Replaceable You Adventures in Human Anatomy
Episode: Behind the Huntington’s disease breakthrough
Mohsen Rajabi
Doctoral researcher at the University of Bath, focusing on refugee child support in education
University of Bath
Episode: Behind the Huntington’s disease breakthrough
Atinuke Ajani
A dermatologist practicing in Elife, Nigeria
Episode: The risky use of skin lightening in children
Kazem Rahimi
Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Population Health at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Childhood hypertension becomes more common
Vanessa Apea
Consultant in genitourinary health, running her own clinic in Accra
Barts Health NHS Trust
Episode: Canada loses measles elimination status
Layal Liverpool
Health journalist and author
Independent Journalists
Episode: What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Lance Price
Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Ayan Punja
Family doctor and guest on the podcast
Episode: How impostors distort medical research

Host

Claudia Hammond
Host and presenter specializing in health topics, with expertise in psychological aspects of health and well-being.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 435 ratings
  • Claudia Hammond is an excellent presenter. I love this show. It covers all new medical research and news from around the world. Each week there's a resident doctor who discusses the topics that come up briefly with Claudia, and they give his/her medical viewpoint.

    Full of facts and up-to-date research/information. Highly recommended

    Podchaser
    5
    Angie
    5 months ago
  • Can’t play any episodes

    No episodes will play, all other pods are working

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hippobite
    Canadaa year ago
  • Repeats other podcasts

    Too many sections taken from Inside Health. Either keep these podcasts separate or put on same feed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tammy, UK
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Annoying presenter bit excellent research

    “I’m Claudia Hammond...” how many times do you need to tell us? Get we just get on with hearing about the interesting research?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aminha Canela
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Relevant and very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caza slim
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Many find the updates on medical breakthroughs and health crises engaging and informative.
Some concerns were raised about the host's presentation style being repetitive or overly involved.
Overall, the professional presentation and depth of content receive high praise.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's well-researched content on global health topics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#132
United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#197
Australia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#71
Israel/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#91
South Korea/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#132
Singapore/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#193
Ireland/Health & Fitness

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South African coming-of-age initiations
Q: What is one of the health advantages often attributed to male circumcision?
Male circumcision has been shown to protect against HIV infection, particularly in heterosexual men.
South African coming-of-age initiations
Q: How has the South African government responded to the deaths during circumcision rituals?
The government has established regulations to oversee initiation practices and ensure that traditional surgeons are registered.
South African coming-of-age initiations
Q: What are the main issues plaguing the practice of circumcision rituals in South Africa?
The main issues include commercialization, lack of understanding of the custom by unregistered traditional surgeons, and improper wound care post-surgery.
Could the shingles vaccine really slow down the ageing process?
Q: What is the Brazilian attitude toward swearing?
Brazilians tend to swear often, especially in casual situations, although attitudes may vary by individual and context compared to other cultures, like the British.
Could the shingles vaccine really slow down the ageing process?
Q: What difference did they find that the shingles vaccine seems to make to this rate of biological aging?
The research indicated that vaccinated individuals showed better scores in three out of seven biological aging domains, including lower systemic inflammation and slower epigenetic and transcriptional aging.

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Focusing on current health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the globe, this podcast offers a thorough examination of pressing health topics, innovative research, and critical health policy discussions. Episodes cover diverse subjects, such as childhood obesity, vaccine hesitancy, air pollution impacts, and groundbreaking medical research, which shed light on the complexities and intersections of health and society. The engaging dialogue often features health experts, researchers, and journalists, providing listeners with valuable insights into the latest developments in global health.

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2. Mary Roach
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4. Atinuke Ajani
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6. Vanessa Apea
7. Layal Liverpool
8. Lance Price

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