Inside Health

Tony Fletcher, an environmental health researcher, explores PFAS “forever chemicals,” their presence in our bodies and potential health concerns. Exercise physiologist Damian Bailey weighs strength training against aerobic exercise, from ageing muscles to brain health. Auditory neuroscientist Maria Chait examines headphones, noise cancellation, hearing, and how tuning out the world may affect awareness, especially for children.

Margaret McCartney, a GP and medical evidence writer, examines whether saliva-based endometriosis tests can shorten diagnosis times. Chloe He, a UCL researcher on LGBTQ+ healthcare inequalities, explores same-sex couples’ barriers to fertility treatment. Russell Foster, Oxford circadian neuroscience professor, explains social jet lag and why clock changes affect sleep and health.

Dr Bonnie Grant, an NHS endocrinologist, Luke Turnock, a criminologist, and Jon Findlay, a harm-reduction specialist, explore the booming world of self-injected weight-loss, performance and experimental drugs, from online markets to infections and hidden risks. Professor Gordon Smith reveals a promising placental protein linked to pregnancy complications. Physician Kevin Fong explains how space-made crystals could transform cancer treatments.

Rosie Redbrownson-Smith, a King’s College London nutritional scientist, shares tasty ideas for healthy emergency food supplies, biscuits included. GP Dan Brook explains the appeal of private full-body MRI scans, while critics raise concerns about incidental findings and unnecessary treatment. GP researcher Iain Marshall and stroke survivor Sheila Chingono explore rising stroke rates among Black communities, younger patients, and the hidden danger of high blood pressure.

Immunologist Eleanor Riley explains how inflammation can become self-perpetuating. Cancer researcher Charlie Swanton explores using inflammation to prevent lung cancer, while neuroscientist Tara Spires-Jones examines its harmful and protective roles in Alzheimer’s. Nutritional scientist Sarah Berry discusses foods linked to inflammatory risk, from plant diversity and oily fish to ultra-processed choices.

Dr Erica McAlister, entomologist who studies horsefly biting behavior. Joan Costa-i-Font, health economist exploring incentive design. Dr Renuka Dias, paediatric endocrinologist running screening and teplizumab treatment. Parth Narendran, diabetes professor leading trials of immune therapies. They discuss teplizumab delaying type 1 diabetes, screening and eligibility, NHS walking incentives, and why horsefly bites hurt.

Danny Altmann, immunologist at Imperial College London, discusses the latest long Covid research and upcoming trials. Caroline Burt, consultant colorectal surgeon, explains stoma types, why they are needed and patient experiences. Sarah Berry, nutritional scientist at King’s College London, unpacks the ice cream paradox and how food structure can affect health. The conversation covers treatment trials, stoma-friendly toilets, and dairy science.

Dr Lewis Mattin, hydration researcher who tests electrolyte drinks. Ros Cooke, physiotherapist advising on pregnancy and safe exercise. Damian Bailey, exercise physiologist expert on heat. They discuss how heat changes exercise, pregnancy and running, whether electrolytes help rehydration, and active versus passive recovery. Short, practical conversations about staying active when it is hot.

Dr Damian Bailey, exercise physiology professor and creatine expert; Dr Maria Traka, children's nutrition lead at the Quadram Institute; Dr Margaret McCartney, GP with primary care and screening experience. They discuss HPV vaccination's impact on cervical cancer and screening policy. New school meal standards and practical challenges of healthier menus. Creatine's athletic and possible cognitive roles, dosing and safety.

Professor Ben Parker, rheumatologist who led CAR-T trials, explains how engineered T cells can ‘reset’ B cells and reports striking remission rates. Dr Mojca Kristan, medical entomologist, shows lab mosquitoes and discusses longer mosquito seasons and disease risk in the UK. Professor Vaibhav Modgil, consultant urologist, debunks extreme 'spermmaxxing' tips and gives practical fertility advice.