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Inside Health

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

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Latest Episodes

A new non-hormonal drug has been approved to treat menopausal hot flushes. It works by regulating the body's cooling signals and is now available on the NHS in England for those who cannot use hormone replacement therapy.

Before delving into the ev... more

Little over a week on from the first meningitis cases in Canterbury, many crucial questions remain.

So this week we're taking an in-depth look at those questions and what we’ve learnt from this outbreak - and could it happen again?

James also hear... more

More than 30,000 people are being contacted in the Canterbury area regarding the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Two people have died, and others are seriously ill. James Gallagher speaks with immunologist Sir Andrew Pollard about the disea... more

There have been nearly 200 cases of measles in the UK so far this year.

Measles can be prevented with vaccines - but the proportion of children being immunised is declining across the UK, particularly in parts of London.

James visits Hackney, which... more

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Recent Guests

Lesley Salem
Founder of Over the Bloody Moon
Over the Bloody Moon
Episode: New treatment for menopausal hot flush
Brantley Hall
Researcher, University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: New treatment for menopausal hot flush
Michael Rosen
Children's author; his son Eddie died from meningitis
Episode: Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
Eliza Gill
Specialist in infectious disease and microbiology
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Episode: Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
Simon Needle
Consultant in pediatric intensive care
St. Mary's Hospital, London
Episode: Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
Margaret McCartney
General practitioner
NHS/General Practice
Episode: Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
Andrew Pollard
Professor, treated children with meningitis and researched meningitis vaccines
University of Oxford (implied by title)
Episode: What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
Antoine Abou Fayad
Microbiologist
American University of Beirut
Episode: What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
Helen Dawes
Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation
University of Exeter Medical School
Episode: What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?

Host

James Gallagher
Host of Inside Health

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 906 ratings
  • Thank you

    I really appreciate you posting this lovely podcast thank you all for listening to love you all and thank you

    Apple Podcasts
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    Podcasts ✔️
    United Kingdoma month 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
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    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Mrs D Dalton

    This is so depressing. Many Long Covid patients are able to know their symptoms started with their vaccination and subsequent infections. We are a global network trying to help ourselves of sufferers of all ages. This is never mentioned.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Wont do
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • too shallow

    The episode re wearables did it for me - not one critical thought (rare for the whole show, indeed), just boys with toys & tech-sayvies on the effect on exotic symptoms. For the "BBC", the niveau listeners are loving it for over decades & decades, a disappointment out of proportion.

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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are diverse, with strong expert backing and practical takeaways.
Listeners value accessible, evidence-based health discussions that are easy to understand.
Overall quality and depth have been praised, though some critics want more critical analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#102
United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#21
South Korea/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#56
Indonesia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#180
Netherlands/Health & Fitness
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#191
Japan/Health & Fitness
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#209
Spain/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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New treatment for menopausal hot flush
Q: What are the practical implications for NHS patients considering this drug?
NICE notes uncertainties but acknowledges meaningful reductions for those who can't use HRT, with caveats about liver function monitoring and cancer risk compatibility.
New treatment for menopausal hot flush
Q: How do the trial results compare to placebo and to hormone therapy?
Trials show a drop in hot flush events compared with placebo, but head-to-head with HRT is lacking; the drug is not a complete substitute for HRT and is intended for those who cannot use hormone therapy.
New treatment for menopausal hot flush
Q: How does Fezolinotant work differently from conventional HRT for hot flushes?
It acts on the brain to modulate temperature regulation rather than replacing hormones, offering a non-hormonal option that reduces hot flush frequency, though not as completely as HRT and with liver safety considerations.
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
Q: What can anybody do now?
Stick with vaccination for the age group, and follow local public health advice on transmission interruption, which is informed by decades of experience in managing meningitis outbreaks.
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
Q: Does that mean the vaccines aren't working potentially?
The evidence suggests that the B strain may be involved and that current vaccines covering A, C, Y, and W strains reduce transmission and disease, but there is limited coverage for many B strains, so vaccines may not fully prevent this particular outbreak.

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A health-focused program that explains medical topics with clarity, balancing expert clinical insight with patient and public health perspectives. Recent episodes cover menopausal therapies, infection control, outbreak dynamics, vaccination communication, and novel treatments, highlighting how evidence, trials, and real-world implementation intersect with policy and practice. Noteworthy aspects include a consistent emphasis on evidence-based discussion, a willingness to explore system-level changes, and a mix of clinician hosts and scientifically literate guests that make complex topics accessible to a broad audience.

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2. Brantley Hall
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4. Eliza Gill
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7. Andrew Pollard
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