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Health Check

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Malnutrition
Public Health
Health Outcomes
Noma
HIV Vaccine Trials
Obesity
Hepatitis E
Sickle Cell Disease
Covid-19
Smoking Legislation
GDF15
Morning Sickness
Surgery
Endurance Sports
Cape Verde
South Sudan
Dengue Fever
Nipah Virus
Junior Doctors Strike
Bacteriophage Therapy

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

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Latest Episodes

We already knew that the shingles vaccine reduces the risk of developing dementia, but new research has shown that it also slows the progression of the disease. BBC journalist Laura Foster discusses why this might be happening.

Can a negative mindse... more

New research shows that 20% of children under five years old in Nigeria have been exposed to skin lightening products, even by parents who know the risks associated with the products. Claudia speaks to Aisha, a mother, to understand why skin lighteni... more

A recent meta-analysis finds that childhood hypertension rates (commonly known as high blood pressure) are increasing significantly around the world. Professor of cardiovascular medicine and population health at the University of Oxford, Kazem Rahimi... more

Global health journalist Andrew Green has been looking at the impact of US funding cuts on the global HIV response, and reports his findings from Botswana about the impact is it having on HIV and AIDS services there, and what new agreements may be re... more

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Recent Guests

Atinuke Ajani
A dermatologist practicing in Elife, Nigeria
Episode: The risky use of skin lightening in children
Kazem Rahimi
Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Population Health at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Childhood hypertension becomes more common
Vanessa Apea
Consultant in genitourinary health, running her own clinic in Accra
Barts Health NHS Trust
Episode: Canada loses measles elimination status
Layal Liverpool
Health journalist and author
Independent Journalists
Episode: What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Lance Price
Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Ayan Punja
Family doctor and guest on the podcast
Episode: How impostors distort medical research
Eileen Morrow
Doctoral research fellow at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: How impostors distort medical research
Kasoom Kehantayo
Epidemiologist running a malaria drug trial.
University of Sciences of Bamako
Episode: How impostors distort medical research
Dr. Graham Easton
Professor of Clinical Communication Skills at Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Immune system researchers win Nobel Prize

Host

Claudia Hammond
Host and presenter specializing in health topics, with expertise in psychological aspects of health and well-being.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • Claudia Hammond is an excellent presenter. I love this show. It covers all new medical research and news from around the world. Each week there's a resident doctor who discusses the topics that come up briefly with Claudia, and they give his/her medical viewpoint.

    Full of facts and up-to-date research/information. Highly recommended

    Podchaser
    5
    Angie
    3 months ago
  • Can’t play any episodes

    No episodes will play, all other pods are working

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hippobite
    Canada10 months ago
  • Repeats other podcasts

    Too many sections taken from Inside Health. Either keep these podcasts separate or put on same feed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tammy, UK
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Annoying presenter bit excellent research

    “I’m Claudia Hammond...” how many times do you need to tell us? Get we just get on with hearing about the interesting research?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aminha Canela
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Relevant and very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caza slim
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's well-researched content on global health topics.

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Cloud seeding to cut air pollution in Delhi
Q: What were the results of the recent cloud seeding experiment in Delhi?
The experiment was met with skepticism; while a reduction in particulate matter was noted, it was unclear if this was directly due to cloud seeding or weather changes.
Cloud seeding to cut air pollution in Delhi
Q: What is cloud seeding and how does it work?
Cloud seeding is a method of inducing rainfall by dispersing hygroscopic materials into clouds, helping water vapor coalesce into raindrops.
What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Q: What will you do next to carry on exploring this link?
We have a big study going on in Ecuador and some studies in Nigeria, looking at antibiotic use and transmission of drug-resistant E. coli.
What surpassing 1.5°C means for global health
Q: What did you find? Was it the same bacteria?
About 18 plus percent of the cases were caused by E. coli that had these pieces of DNA that were screaming to us, we came from chickens or we came from food animals.
Immune system researchers win Nobel Prize
Q: What is the new antibiotic developed for Crohn's disease?
The new antibiotic, entirololin, is narrow-spectrum and targets specific pathogenic bacteria while preserving beneficial gut flora.

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Focusing on current health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the globe, this podcast offers a thorough examination of pressing health topics, innovative research, and critical health policy discussions. Episodes cover diverse subjects, such as childhood obesity, vaccine hesitancy, air pollution impacts, and groundbreaking medical research, which shed light on the complexities and intersections of health and society. The engaging dialogue often features health experts, researchers, and journalists, providing listeners with valuable insights into the latest developments in global health.

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1. Atinuke Ajani
2. Kazem Rahimi
3. Vanessa Apea
4. Layal Liverpool
5. Lance Price
6. Ayan Punja
7. Eileen Morrow
8. Kasoom Kehantayo

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