Inside Health Podcast
1) Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
This week weâre looking at government plans to start sequencing the DNA of every newborn baby in England within the next decade. Each newborn would undergo whole genome sequencing to assess their risk...Show More
2) 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 intriguing finding that an mRNA vaccine might benefit peopl...Show More
3) 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? This week, James Gallagher travels to MĂ´r A Sawna in Jacks...Show More
4) 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 living with CF in the UK are adults, a testament to extraord...Show More
5) Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment
Dementia is now the UKâs leading cause of death - but could a vaccine one day help prevent it? New data from Wales suggests the shingles vaccine is linked to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia in...Show More
6) 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 we know about the risks and is it ok to give it to children ...Show More
7) 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 of drug deaths in Europe for at least seven years. And the UK ...Show More
8) 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 experimental new type of medicine, and they're also being used in ...Show More
9) 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 risks could be from rubbish left on the streets. He meets cam...Show More
10) Sport and the female body
As an era-defining summer of womenâs sport kicks off, Inside Health looks at the science of sport and the female body. What do we know about how female physiology affects sporting performance? James v...Show More