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Inside Health

BBC Radio 4
NHS
Long COVID
Assisted Dying
Health
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Mental Health
Covid-19
Tooth Decay
Raw Milk
Cancer
Alcohol
Noise
Sleep
Cardiovascular Health
Air Pollution
H5N1
Sugar
Huntington's Disease
Cancer Vaccines

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

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Latest Episodes

Women with endometriosis often spend years searching for answers. On average, it can take around a decade to get a diagnosis.

So could a new generation of tests, which are far less invasive than what's available today, help cut that wait from years... more

We investigate how self-injecting is leading to people being hospitalised and is creating new challenges for support services.

Laura Foster meets NHS endocrinologist Dr Bonnie Grant, criminologist at the University of Lincoln Dr Luke Turnock and Jon... more

We investigate the growing business of full-body MRI scans.

The clinics argue they can spot diseases and problems early before people feel unwell - but critics say it’s a waste of thousands of pounds and creates unnecessary anxiety about things tha... more

Right now, research is gathering pace in revolutionising our understanding of inflammation, which could transform the treatment of so many chronic diseases - cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, depression, type 2 diabetes and many more.

So, what is... more

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Recent Guests

Bonnie Grant
NHS endocrinologist researching performance drugs and their health effects
NHS
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Luke Turnock
Senior lecturer in criminology researching enhancement drugs and lifestyle medicines
University of Lincoln
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Jon Findlay
National Harm Reduction Lead at Waythrough
Waythrough
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Gordon Smith
Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Cambridge University
University of Cambridge
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Kevin Fong
Doctor specialising in anaesthesia and former NASA space medicine collaborator
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Katie King
Founder of BioOrbit
BioOrbit
Episode: How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Iain Marshall
GP and researcher of stroke risk factors
Episode: Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?
Sheila Chingono
Stroke survivor who had a stroke at 32
Episode: Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?
Dan Brook
GP and UK medical director of Function Health
Function Health
Episode: Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?

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James Gallagher
Host of Inside Health

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 919 ratings
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    Dino boi 🦖
    United Kingdoma month ago
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    I really appreciate you posting this lovely podcast thank you all for listening too, love you all and thank you

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    Podcasts ✔️
    United Kingdom7 months ago
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    I really appreciate you posting this lovely podcast thank you all for listening to love you all and thank you

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    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Informative and interesting

    I love this podcast, super helpful and informative! I’m a doctor and I find it a great round up of interesting health topics- I really enjoy listening and think it’s easy for anyone to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IS2019
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant

    My favourite show. Entertaining and educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    😍rosie😍🌈
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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listeners value clear, evidence-based health discussions
some episodes polarize with strong opinions or perceived bias
guests are well-qualified and bring fresh perspectives

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How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Q: What did you find out of all those thousands of proteins?
The researchers identified ISM-2, a protein produced in large quantities in the placenta and particularly strongly expressed in cells that invade maternal tissue. Removing it in placental organoids abolished that invasion, suggesting it may help explain early placental problems associated with pregnancy complications.
How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Q: How are people coming across these drugs? Are they getting them legally, illegally?
Some testosterone and weight-loss medicines are obtained through prescriptions or online services, while experimental peptides largely come from illicit or gray-market sellers. People also turn to illicit sources when they do not qualify for a prescription or cannot afford private treatment.
Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?
Q: Do you recommend that people who are black African, black Caribbean, should be checking their blood pressure every day, even though they've never had a diagnosis of high blood pressure?
Iain Marshall recommends regular awareness and periodic checks, with people at higher risk beginning to think about their blood pressure around age 25. Daily checks are not necessary for everyone.
Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?
Q: Can these scans provide peace of mind? Or if you're feeling perfectly well, is it a good idea to spend thousands of pounds looking for problems?
The clinic representative argues that scans can identify meaningful diagnoses early, but medical critics say there is no evidence they benefit healthy people and warn that incidental findings can lead to anxiety, further tests and overdiagnosis.
A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Q: Who is eligible for teplizumab and how is the decision made?
Eligibility is for individuals in stage 2 of Type 1 diabetes progression, identified by specific autoantibodies and dysglycemia, typically in children over eight, and the decision involves careful assessment of risk markers and age.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Health

What is Inside Health about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A health and science show that translates complex medical topics into accessible discussions, often through a mix of clinician experts, researchers, and patient voices. Recent episodes center on inflammation's links to cancer and neurodegeneration, breakthrough therapies for Type 1 diabetes and autoimmune disease, long COVID care and daily life impacts, and practical guidance on staying healthy in heat, hydration, and exercise. Also covered are vaccine policy, cancer screening, RH-related therapies, and real-world experiences with innovative treatments, making it valuable for listeners who want evidence-based context, practical implications, and public health insights. A standout pattern is sharp clinical reasoning paired with patient persp... more

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2. Luke Turnock
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4. Gordon Smith
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7. Iain Marshall
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