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20 of 378 episodesCould the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
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 lo...
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
More than 30,000 people are being contacted in the Canterbury area regarding the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Two people have d...
What causes vaccine hesitancy?
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 child...
Why are men getting penis fillers?
Penis fillers were an unexpected talking point at the recent Winter Olympics after claims that male ski jumpers were having them to improve...
Is the tide turning on ME research?
ME – also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – has long been one of medicine’s most perplexing conditions. With no definitive diagnostic test...
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, but they have been associated with side effects inc...
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 about access to NHS dentistry, with some people ha...
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 cause of glandular fever or “kissing disease”. But mor...
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 baby in England within the next decade. Each newbor...
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 can see air pollution in his body. He looks at an...
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 and help ease stress. But what does the science say...
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 cut tragically short. Today, the majority of people...
Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment
Dementia is now the UK’s leading cause of death - but could a vaccine one day help prevent it? New data from Wales suggests the shingles vac...
Is it safe to give kids melatonin?
More and more parents are using melatonin to help their children sleep - but there is little research on the long-term effects. So, what do...
Can we reverse rising drug deaths?
Drug-related deaths are at their highest levels in England and Wales since records began 30 years ago. Scotland has had the highest number o...
Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk?
Exosomes are tiny balls of fat that allow cells to communicate with each other in our bodies. They're being actively researched as an experi...
Health risks of bin strikes, measles warning and ethics
With bin strikes in Birmingham having gone on for months, James Gallagher heads to the Small Heath area of the city to ask what the health r...
Sport and the female body
As an era-defining summer of women’s sport kicks off, Inside Health looks at the science of sport and the female body. What do we know about...
Can the ten-year plan save the NHS? Heart scans with AI, and who invented condoms?
The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through...
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