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Inside Health

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Insulin has been used to treat type 1 diabetes for more than a century but now there is a new treatment being rolled out on the NHS that can delay the onset of the disease for years. Alongside, screening is gathering pace, identifying those that coul... more

More than six years since the start of the Covid pandemic, it might feel like we're pretty over it, yet that's simply not the case for the millions of people who suffer from long Covid. But could there be hope on the horizon?

A new clinical trial l... more

We’ve had two heatwaves already this summer with warnings that even young and healthy people should rethink their fitness routines in the heat.

So how can we keep exercising when it’s so hot you barely want to move?

James chats with physiologist ... more

Earlier this summer, there was some incredible progress in cervical cancer. Women who have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) now have an almost zero chance of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30. But does that mean wo... more

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Recent Guests

Renuka Dias
Paediatric endocrinologist, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Episode: A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Parth Narendran
Type 1 diabetes clinical lead, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Episode: A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Erica McAlister
Immunologist from Natural History Museum (via remote)
Natural History Museum
Episode: A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Alexandra Banner
Consultant dermatologist, NHS
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Danny Altmann
Immunologist at Imperial College London and author of the Long Covid Handbook
Imperial College London
Episode: Where are we at with long Covid?
Mollie Pearce
Stoma patient; featured on The Traitors
Episode: Where are we at with long Covid?
Caroline Burt
Consultant colorectal surgeon
Bristol Foundation Trust
Episode: Where are we at with long Covid?
Sarah Berry
Nutritional scientist at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Where are we at with long Covid?
Damian Bailey
Physiologist from the University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Episode: Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?

Host

James Gallagher
Host of Inside Health

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 917 ratings
  • Thank you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Thank you

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcasts ✔️
    United Kingdom6 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 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

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Listeners appreciate accessible, evidence-based health discussions and expert guests.
Reviews highlight the show's usefulness to clinicians and informed lay readers, with praise for clear explanations.
Guests and topics are varied, offering broad health coverage and real-world relevance.
Some listeners feel the show has shifted toward pop-health storytelling and less depth in some episodes.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#59
United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#208
Italy/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#34
Singapore/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#119
New Zealand/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#132
Sweden/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#197
South Korea/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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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.
A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Q: Renuka, how big a difference is this drug making for patients?
It represents a step change from reactive insulin-focused treatment to proactive disease modification, delaying the need for insulin by two to three years on average and potentially altering the disease trajectory for many children.
Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
Q: Would you ever feel comfortable using the word cure?
Cure is a stretch, but long-lasting remission is a very good target at the moment, recognizing that current evidence focuses on substantial, durable disease control rather than a guaranteed cure.
Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
Q: So Ben, just talk me through what happens in the body to cause lupus.
Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the immune system produces antibodies that attack tissues, causing swelling and organ-specific effects; CAR-T therapy aims to target B-cells that generate these autoantibodies and reset the immune system for longer-term remission.
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.

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

The show repeatedly centers medical science, public health, and evidence-based healthcare, often pairing clinical expert perspectives with patient experiences and real-world policy implications. Episodes commonly cover new research findings, vaccine hesitancy, outbreak management, and emerging treatments, often weaving in personal stories to illustrate clinical context and system-level challenges. A notable pattern is the strong emphasis on critical appraisal of information, practical healthcare implications, and the intersection of medicine with public health communication. The format tends to blend expert analysis with accessible explanations for lay listeners, making it useful for professionals seeking credible health discourse as well a... more

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1. Renuka Dias
2. Parth Narendran
3. Erica McAlister
4. Alexandra Banner
5. Danny Altmann
6. Mollie Pearce
7. Caroline Burt
8. Sarah Berry

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