Inside Health

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

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New treatment for menopausal hot flush
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
31 Mar 2026,28 mins
Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
24 Mar 2026,28 mins
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?
James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.
17 Mar 2026,28 mins
What causes vaccine hesitancy?
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
10 Mar 2026,28 mins
Why are men getting penis fillers?
James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.
03 Mar 2026,27 mins
Is the tide turning on ME research?
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.
24 Feb 2026,27 mins
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.
17 Feb 2026,28 mins
Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist?
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?
10 Feb 2026,27 mins
Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
03 Feb 2026,27 mins
Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
27 Jan 2026,28 mins
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
20 Jan 2026,28 mins
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.
13 Jan 2026,27 mins
The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives
Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs.
26 Aug 2025,28 mins
Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment
Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers
19 Aug 2025,28 mins
Is it safe to give kids melatonin?
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
12 Aug 2025,28 mins
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.
05 Aug 2025,28 mins
Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk?
James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.
29 Jul 2025,27 mins
Health risks of bin strikes, measles warning and ethics
We ask what's brewing in Birmingham's bins, plus measles and challenges for medical ethics
22 Jul 2025,28 mins
Sport and the female body
How does female physiology affect sporting performance?
15 Jul 2025,28 mins
Can the ten-year plan save the NHS? Heart scans with AI, and who invented condoms?
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
08 Jul 2025,28 mins
Are we being too safe in the sun? How to balance the risks
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
01 Jul 2025,28 mins
Can you be addicted to sugar?
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
15 Apr 2025,28 mins
Assisted Dying: What might the final moments be like?
James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end.
08 Apr 2025,28 mins
Assisted dying: How can we be certain someone wants to die?
James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill
01 Apr 2025,28 mins
Assisted dying: Who’s eligible under the proposed bill?
In the first of our mini-series we discuss who could get an assisted death under the rules
25 Mar 2025,27 mins
How did the Covid-19 pandemic change medicine?
Five years on from the first UK lockdown, what did we learn from that extraordinary time?
18 Mar 2025,27 mins
Why do we lose our hearing with age?
Is hearing loss taken as seriously as eyesight loss, and what can we do about it?
11 Mar 2025,28 mins
Will wearables revolutionise healthcare? Cardiff Science Festival special
Fitness trackers at the ready! James runs through what wearables could mean for patients.
04 Mar 2025,28 mins
Allergies: How to support young people as they grow up
Teens can be the riskiest time for someone with severe allergies. How can it be more safe?
25 Feb 2025,28 mins
How shoes affect our bodies and a focus on genital herpes
Has James been buying the wrong shoes? He meets a podiatrist to find out.
18 Feb 2025,28 mins