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Can full body MRI scans be good for our health?

October 20, 2026 · 28 min

We investigate the growing business of full-body MRI scans. The clinics argue they can spot diseases and problems early before people feel unwell - but critics say it’s a waste of thousands of pounds and creates unnecessary anxiety about…
Is inflammation behind all chronic disease?

September 22, 2026 · 28 min

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A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment

August 18, 2026 · 28 min

Insulin has been used to treat type 1 diabetes for more than a century but now there is a new treatment being rolled out on the NHS that can delay the onset of the disease for years. Alongside, screening is gathering pace, identifying…
Where are we at with long Covid?

August 11, 2026 · 28 min

More than six years since the start of the Covid pandemic, it might feel like we're pretty over it, yet that's simply not the case for the millions of people who suffer from long Covid. But could there be hope on the horizon? A new…
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?

July 28, 2026 · 28 min

We’ve had two heatwaves already this summer with warnings that even young and healthy people should rethink their fitness routines in the heat. So how can we keep exercising when it’s so hot you barely want to move? James chats with…

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Could we eliminate cervical cancer?

July 21, 2026 · 28 min

Earlier this summer, there was some incredible progress in cervical cancer. Women who have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) now have an almost zero chance of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30. But does…
Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?

July 14, 2026 · 28 min

An experimental treatment to “reset” the immune systems of people with autoimmune disease is showing transformative results in early trials. James visits the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in Manchester to meet Kathy. She was diagnosed…
New treatment for menopausal hot flush

April 7, 2026 · 28 min

A new non-hormonal drug has been approved to treat menopausal hot flushes. It works by regulating the body's cooling signals and is now available on the NHS in England for those who cannot use hormone replacement therapy. Before delving…
Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?

March 31, 2026 · 28 min

Little over a week on from the first meningitis cases in Canterbury, many crucial questions remain. So this week we're taking an in-depth look at those questions and what we’ve learnt from this outbreak - and could it happen again? James…
What's driving the outbreak of meningitis among students?

March 24, 2026 · 28 min

More than 30,000 people are being contacted in the Canterbury area regarding the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent. Two people have died, and others are seriously ill. James Gallagher speaks with immunologist Sir Andrew Pollard…
What causes vaccine hesitancy?

March 17, 2026 · 28 min

There have been nearly 200 cases of measles in the UK so far this year. Measles can be prevented with vaccines - but the proportion of children being immunised is declining across the UK, particularly in parts of London. James visits…
Why are men getting penis fillers?

March 10, 2026 · 28 min

Penis fillers were an unexpected talking point at the recent Winter Olympics after claims that male ski jumpers were having them to improve performance. So this week we’re digging into the UK’s penis filler industry. James visits a private…