Inside Health

BBC Radio 4

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

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20 episodes
Updated July 28

Episodes20

Newest first

July 28 · 27 min
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
July 21 · 27 min
Could we eliminate cervical cancer?
Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
July 14 · 27 min
Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.
April 7 · 28 min
New treatment for menopausal hot flush
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
March 31 · 28 min
Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
March 24 · 28 min
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
March 17 · 28 min
What causes vaccine hesitancy?
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
March 10 · 27 min
Why are men getting penis fillers?
James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.
March 3 · 27 min
Is the tide turning on ME research?
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.
February 24 · 28 min
What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?
James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.
February 17 · 27 min
Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?
February 10 · 27 min
Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
February 3 · 28 min
Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
January 27 · 28 min
Where does air pollution go inside our body?
James inhales a lungful of fumes to see if he can see air pollution moving inside him
January 20 · 27 min
Can working up a sweat in a sauna improve your health?
Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.
Sep 2, 2025 · 28 min
The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
Aug 26, 2025 · 28 min
Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment
Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
Aug 19, 2025 · 28 min
Is it safe to give kids melatonin?
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
Aug 12, 2025 · 28 min
Can we reverse rising drug deaths?
We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
Aug 5, 2025 · 27 min
Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk?
James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.