Inside Health podcast

Inside Health

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

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

 

#372

What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?

Over 1.5million adults in the UK tried weight loss drugs in 2024-25. Many swear by them, b... more

24 Feb 2026

28 MINS

28:03

24 Feb 2026


#371

Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?

Dentistry is high on the public and political agenda. There have been dozens of headlines ... more

17 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:52

17 Feb 2026


#370

Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus

Most of us have Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) hiding in our bodies. You may know it as the cau... more

10 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:54

10 Feb 2026


#369

Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?

This week we’re looking at government plans to start sequencing the DNA of every newborn b... more

03 Feb 2026

28 MINS

28:07

03 Feb 2026


#368

Where does air pollution go inside our body?

James Gallagher stands by four lanes of traffic and inhales exhaust fumes all to see if he... more

27 Jan 2026

28 MINS

28:10

27 Jan 2026


#367

Can working up a sweat in a sauna improve your health?

Saunas are popping up all over the country, with many people claiming they relax muscles a... more

20 Jan 2026

27 MINS

27:36

20 Jan 2026


#366

The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives

In 1964, the future for children born with Cystic Fibrosis was grim - most faced a life cu... more

02 Sep 2025

28 MINS

28:05

02 Sep 2025


#365

Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment

Dementia is now the UK’s leading cause of death - but could a vaccine one day help prevent... more

26 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:10

26 Aug 2025


#364

Is it safe to give kids melatonin?

More and more parents are using melatonin to help their children sleep - but there is litt... more

19 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:06

19 Aug 2025


#363

Can we reverse rising drug deaths?

Drug-related deaths are at their highest levels in England and Wales since records began 3... more

12 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:13

12 Aug 2025


#362

Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk?

Exosomes are tiny balls of fat that allow cells to communicate with each other in our bodi... more

05 Aug 2025

27 MINS

27:17

05 Aug 2025


#361

Health risks of bin strikes, measles warning and ethics

With bin strikes in Birmingham having gone on for months, James Gallagher heads to the Sma... more

29 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:06

29 Jul 2025