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What's Up Docs?

BBC Radio 4
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In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves.

Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health. They want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors, they want this for everyone. Yet they tussle over how best to get there.

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Chris and Xand continue their conversation about the lymphatic system with Professor Kristiana Gordon, a Consultant in Dermatology and Lymphovascular Medicine.

The docs ask about the growing field of lymphoedema research and how our understanding of... more

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing.

In this episode, Chris and Xand explore the lymphatic system, from its vital ... more

In this Doctors' Notes episode of What’s Up Docs?, Chris and Xand van Tulleken take a deeper dive into hay fever with Professor Stephen Till.

The docs and their guest explore whether hay fever is really becoming more common, and if so, why. From cli... more

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.

In this episode, they turn their attention to hay fever. What is it, why do so many of us get i... more

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Recent Guests

Professor Stephen Till
Professor of Immunology/Allergy
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Hay fever
Stephen Till
Professor of Allergy at King's College London; consultant allergist
King's College London; Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Why do we get hay fever?
Sagen Zac-Varghese
Consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine
Endocrinology clinic (UK)
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Calcium
Dr. Sagen Zac-Varghese
Consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine; honorary lecturer and senior clinical teaching fellow at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Are we getting enough calcium?
Sophie West
Professor of sleep medicine, leader of sleep apnea service in Newcastle
University of Oxford / Newcastle sleep service
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Snoring
Dr. Sophie West
Lead of the Newcastle Regional Sleep Service, head of the respiratory department
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Why do you snore?
Maggie Stacey
Neurophysiotherapist; vestibular rehabilitation specialist
Wellington Balance Clinic; concussion clinic
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Balance
Lydia Hart
Speech and language therapist who specializes in voice and upper airway
Independent/Practitioner
Episode: How do we care for our voices?
Anthony Redmond
Professor of clinical biomechanics, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Feet

Hosts

Chris van Tulleken
Primary host with extensive involvement in health science communication; co-host of multiple series.
Xand van Tulleken
Co-host with Chris and a regular co-presenter across several health and science topics; brings clinical and research background.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 781 ratings
  • Amazing 🤩

    Sooooooooooo good I don’t even know I am learning I just think it’s amazing 😻I and my fav ep is noise the noise one greatest pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trixynella
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • Dumbing down

    I get it and it’s kind of interesting, but they talk like they’re speaking to children and them themselves as a pair of irritating teenagers. I feel adding more of their own perspective as medical professionals would improve this, not just listening to experts. Surprised it goes direct on Radio 4

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NegativePrint
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • Fab MSK from podiatrist who then slit my toe re pedi :(

    Crucial to look feet after & often much neglected alas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🫰

    What is PCOS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’ll,eat,u,up🫸🤛
    Australia2 months ago
  • Amen sister re Bubblecast review 3 days ago.Fab hips!

    Dr Paulina was so professional she sidestepped all the misogyny in society,sports & medical world especially the parlous state of research-still!Am strong & athletic & was fortunate that am old enough to have done up to 2 hours of sport a day @ school as a teen & could now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Guests are top-notch; the chemistry between hosts keeps complex topics lively.
Listeners appreciate evidence-based approach and humor.
Critiques exist around pacing and occasional bias toward certain viewpoints.
Very informative, practical takeaways for daily health decisions.
Thoughtful, accessible health science with engaging hosts.

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Why do we get hay fever?
Q: What are the insider tricks for using nasal sprays effectively?
Use two sprays: one straight up and one angled toward the eye, avoid sniffing deeply to prevent wastage, and apply daily for a week or more to reach maximum effect.
Why do we get hay fever?
Q: Can most people get relief by getting the basics right?
Yes, with consistent use of the recommended nasal sprays and antihistamines, most people can achieve good control over their symptoms, though some still require additional options.
Are we getting enough calcium?
Q: Can you explain what calcium does in the body beyond its role in bones?
Calcium supports intracellular signaling, muscle contraction, nerve firing, enzyme release, and hormone secretion, with 99% stored in bones and about 1% in cells functioning in critical cellular processes.
Doctors' Notes: Snoring
Q: What happens during a sleep study and how is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed?
A home sleep study records breathing and heart signals to quantify stopping breathing episodes per hour, helping diagnose sleep apnea and guide treatment decisions.
Doctors' Notes: Snoring
Q: How did Sophie West get into sleep research?
She trained in respiratory medicine in Oxford, worked with John Stradling, and found sleep apnea to be a fascinating, life-changing field that motivated her to lead services in Newcastle.

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This show blends accessible health science with practical how-tos, featuring discussions that balance expert insight with lighthearted banter. Topics commonly cover physiology, disease, nutrition, and behavior, with guests who are researchers, clinicians, or science communicators. Across episodes, the hosts probe claims, explain complex research, and translate findings into everyday actions, often challenging wellness industry hype while staying engaging and human. A notable strength is the duo's dynamic: informed, skeptical, and personable, which helps listeners navigate conflicting health headlines and apply evidence to daily life.

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1. Professor Stephen Till
2. Stephen Till
3. Sagen Zac-Varghese
4. Dr. Sagen Zac-Varghese
5. Sophie West
6. Dr. Sophie West
7. Maggie Stacey
8. Lydia Hart

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