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Inside Health

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Mental Health
Alzheimer's Disease
Covid-19
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Cardiovascular Health
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H5N1
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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

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

An experimental treatment to “reset” the immune systems of people with autoimmune disease is showing transformative results in early trials.

James visits the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in Manchester to meet Kathy. She was diagnosed with lupus ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Ben Parker
Professor, director of the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in Manchester
University/NIHR
Episode: Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
Roger Hewson
Professor of Virology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
LSHTM
Episode: Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
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?

Host

James Gallagher
Host of Inside Health

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 914 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
    Podcasts ✔️
    United Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 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.
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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.

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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.
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.

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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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2. Roger Hewson
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