Best Bbc Micro Podcasts (2025)

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Future thinking 26:29

6d ago26:29

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Claudia Hammond and an expert panel of psychologists look to the future. Thinking about the future comes so naturally to most people that we don't realise what a complicated and essential skill it is. Catherine Loveday, professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Westminster, explains how our ability to mentally time travel into the fu…

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Results Ready. Your guide to understanding semester two exam results 18:46

13d ago18:46

18:46

This is the second part of our two-part series on exam results. Caróg Green (Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator) and Ann Marie Gilchrist (Student Support Officer) return to discuss everything you need to know following Semester two or Summer exams.In this episode, they discuss when and how results will be released, what to do if you fail or have an…

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Mpox surging in Sierra Leone 26:29

13d ago26:29

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As mpox cases rise in Sierra Leone, we check-in with Professor Trudie Lang to understand the implications of the continuing spread of the disease and what progress is being made in responding to the outbreak. In a breakthrough for HIV research, scientists have used mRNA to reveal the virus hiding in white blood cells. For now, it is only in a labor…

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Exercise and immunotherapy improving cancer outcomes 26:28

20d ago26:28

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A new immunotherapy regime has shown significant improvements in treatment for head and neck cancer. Meanwhile, exercise is boosting outcomes for colon cancer patients. BBC journalist Philippa Roxby explains what’s been shown in these studies. Aflatoxins are a toxin produced by a fungi which can be found in crops. They’re having a severe impact on …

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A new way to screen for cancer in dense breasts 26:28

27d ago26:28

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Women with dense breasts are four times more likely to develop breast cancer than women with low breast density and it’s also harder for cancer to be detected with existing screening methods. But now, the findings in a new study could dramatically improve the chances of having the disease spotted early on. We speak to the study’s lead author is Pro…

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Inclusive Businesses: Co-Created with and for People with Communication Difficulties Micro-credential 19:09

28d ago19:09

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In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Clare Carroll to discuss a Micro-credential that takes a closer look at accessibility to businesses for people who communicate differently. This course will explore the concept and nature of communication accessibility, including a communication rights focus a…

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A promising new antimalarial 26:28

1M ago26:28

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A new anti-malarial compound has been designed to target disease-causing parasites responsible for up to 90% of malaria cases in humans. Stephanie Tam reports on a new online training programme designed to help address the mental health care gap in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that is heavily impacted by conflict. Donald Trump has signed a new exec…

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'In Conversation With Tom O'Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2) 37:35

1M ago37:35

37:35

In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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Listening to your body's signals 26:28

1M ago26:28

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Claudia is joined by Caroline Williams to learn about the cutting-edge science of interoception – that’s how the brain interprets signals that come from inside our body. We find out how honing this skill can sometimes be helpful and why at other times it can have a negative impact on us. Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases…

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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1) 38:48

2M ago38:48

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In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr. Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal refo…

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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Receiving a specific type of shingles vaccine may provide a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events like stroke or heart failure for up to 8 years. With reports of other shingles vaccines protecting against the risk of dementia, scientists are trying to understand the mechanism underlying these unintended benefits. The WHO aim to eliminate the negl…

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Ride the Revolution: Special Guest Melissa Power is Redefining Indoor Cycling 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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**WARNING THERE IS A LOT OF LAUGHTER IN THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY FEEL YOU'RE WITH YOUR MATES IN A BEER GARDEN** Melissa Power is one of the world’s leading indoor cycling experts. With nearly two decades of experience, she has trained more than 600 instructors through her certification programme, the brilliantly named MPowered Academy. She’s taught ov…

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Mycetoma’s only research centre destroyed 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Amidst conflict in Sudan, the world-leading Mycetoma Research Centre in Khartoum has been destroyed. We talk to the centre’s founder to find out what this means for research into the neglected disease and the struggle to proving ongoing support for patients. As the Pan American Health Organization put into action lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic …

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London Marathon Series Ep.5: Recovery Tips & Best Moments | BBC Radio London with Arj Thiruchelvam 10:29

2M ago10:29

10:29

London Marathon Debrief: Recovery Tips & Best Moments | BBC Radio London with Arj Thiruchelvam The 2025 TCS London Marathon is done — but your recovery is just beginning. In this BBC Radio London post-marathon debrief, I joined Shay Kaur-Grewal on 28th April to share expert tips on:🛌 What proper recovery actually looks like 🏃‍♀️ When to return to r…

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LIVE from the London Marathon Finish Line | Shay Kaur-Grewal & Arj Thiruchelvam x BBC Radio London 13:17

2M ago13:17

13:17

🎙️ LIVE FROM THE FINISH LINE 🎙️ For the 45th TCS London Marathon, I had the honour of co-presenting the official BBC Radio London broadcast alongside Shay Kaur-Grewal — live from the finish line in central London! 🏁 This 2-hour special captured: The emotional finish of thousands of runners Incredible interviews from the everyday heroes Real-time ra…

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London Marathon Series Ep 4: 1 Week to Go! Mindset, Taper & Fuelling Tips | BBC Radio London 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

1 Week to Go! Mindset, Taper & Fuelling Tips | BBC Radio London With just 7 days until the 2025 TCS London Marathon, I joined Shay Kaur-Grewal for the final episode of our 4-part BBC Radio London series. This episode is all about:✅ Getting your mindset right ✅ What tapering should actually look like ✅ Carb loading done properly — no more myths ✅ Fi…

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WHO agrees to a pandemic treaty 26:28

2M ago26:28

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After 3 years of discussions, 194 member countries of the World Health Organisation have agreed to the text of a pandemic treaty designed to make the world safer from a future pandemic – but what could it mean in practice and how are countries held to account? Also on the show, how treating high blood pressure can reduce the risk of dementia. Resea…

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Have we found an animal reservoir of mpox? 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Has the long-standing mystery of which wild animals form a reservoir of mpox in the wild finally been solved? Some scientists think they have cracked the case, pinpointing the fire-footed rope squirrel as the culprit, but questions remain before we can definitively say this species is to blame. Reporter Chhavi Sachdev in Mumbai has some good news –…

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London Marathon Series Ep 3: Tapering Right, Carb Loading & Final Week Training 15:52

2M ago15:52

15:52

London Marathon Series Ep 3: Tapering Right, Carb Loading & Final Week Training With just 12 days to go until the London Marathon, I joined Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London for Week 3 of our Marathon Build-Up Series – and it’s a must-listen for every runner getting race-day ready! 🏁🎙️ 💬 This week’s big questions: ✅ What is tapering? And why “doin…

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The Kidney Waiting Game 26:29

3M ago26:29

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What would you do if you have always considered yourself healthy and one day you find out that not only is this not the case, but you in fact need a new organ? We follow BBC journalist Mike Powell on his journey to receive a life-changing kidney transplant and talk to his donor who made it all possible. With a growing global need for kidneys, we he…

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Marathon Fueling, Gels, Hydration & Injury Tips – 3 Weeks to Go! 11:03

3M ago11:03

11:03

London Marathon Series Ep 2: Gels, Hydration, Gut Training & Injury Advice With just 3 weeks to go until the London Marathon, we’re back on BBC Radio London with another essential episode for runners! 🏃‍♂️🎙️ I joined Shay Kaur-Grewal for Episode 2 of our Marathon Build-Up Series to talk about the big questions runners are facing right now: 🔥 This e…

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London Marathon Prep: Mindset, Gear & Long Runs – BBC Radio London with Arj Thiruchelvam! 19:27

3M ago19:27

19:27

London Marathon Prep: Mindset, Gear & Long Runs – BBC Radio London with Arj Thiruchelvam! The London Marathon is just weeks away, and I’m back on BBC Radio London with Shay Kaur-Grewal to guide you through the final stretch of training! 🎙️🏃 This first episode of our 4-week marathon prep series covers: ✅ Mindset: How to stay mentally strong in the f…

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Zimbabwe government takes on ‘friendship benches’ 26:28

3M ago26:28

26:28

‘Friendship benches’, a mental health intervention first piloted in Zimbabwe, are now being handed over to the government in that country. It is hoped that this will allow the program to become more widespread. Also on the show, a new device can convert brain signals to speach in nearly real time for those who have been paralysed, a medicine for ra…

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How do funding cuts feel? 26:27

3M ago26:27

26:27

What does it feel like to be part of a study which might have its funding cut? Marty Reiswig has a rare genetic mutation that means he will get Alzheimer’s disease in his forties or fifties. For fifteen years he’s been part of medical studies into his condition, but now, with the NIH announcing funding cuts, he’s worried the studies will stop. Also…

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Judge blocks further USAID shutdown 26:27

3M ago26:27

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A federal judge has said the shuttering of USAID is ‘likely unconstitutional’, while the Trump administration has been ordered to pay back bills for USAID. But what difference is this making on the ground? Global health journalist Andrew Green is in Uganda finding out. Also on the show, a new safety trial shows yearly injections of the drug lenacap…

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Measles spreads in the Americas 26:29

3M ago26:29

26:29

The Americas are in danger of losing their measles elimination status as the disease spreads due to under vaccination. Also on the show, a study finds that continuous glucose monitors may be overestimating blood sugar levels in healthy adults. And it’s been ten years since Brazil experienced and epidemic of microcephaly due to the Zika virus. What …

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BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on London Marathon Prep, Gen-Z, Micro-Retirement & The Oscars! 29:20

4M ago29:20

29:20

BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on London Marathon Prep, Gen-Z, Micro-Retirement & The Oscars! I was back on BBC Radio London with Shay Kaur-Grewal for an incredible Week in Review, joined by Nike Coach Joelle D'Fontaine! We covered some of the hottest topics, including: 🏃‍♂️ 8 Weeks Until the London Marathon! How runners should be preparing. 🎭 T…

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Ninety percent of USAID programs cut 26:26

4M ago26:26

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As the Trump administration cuts 90% of programs funded by the US Agency for International Development, we look at the effect on global health. Also on the program, violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is hindering the country’s ongoing MPox response – just as a new, more transmissible strain is discovered. And, a look at an initiative tryi…

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Improving global encephalitis care 26:28

4M ago26:28

26:28

Encephalitis can be a debilitating condition, but many people have never even heard of it. A new global report looks at how we can improve diagnosis and treatment. Also on the program, new research seems to indicate that antidepressents might speed cognitive decline in dementia patients, but do they really? We take a closer look at some of the cave…

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21 - Street Fighter with Pixel Cherry Ninja 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Pixel Cherry Ninja is the host of an excellent retro gaming channel. He does a lot of work covering the FPGA scene. We bonded over Alejandro Martin and the Super Sega System Scam (my words, not those of PCN!) Turns out we also share a few other things as well! If you enjoyed this then do check out PCN's YouTube channel and tell him I sent you. Head…

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The global oxygen crisis 26:28

4M ago26:28

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The global need for medical oxygen is high, but there are huge gaps in safe and affordable access. The first report of its kind identifies not only who is most vulnerable, but how the world can strengthen the supply of medical oxygen to improve public health and pandemic preparedness. We hear first-hand the impact of the USAID freeze on health clin…

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20 - Sega Rally with Mat Murray 43:15

4M ago43:15

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I'm a big fan of Mat Murray on and off The Computer Game Show. He's always said no to doing shows outside of TCGS so I was really thrilled he agreed to coming on RAM. It's a really lovely episode that not only covers the Sega Saturn, we also get into Severance and Mr Beast...don't worry, we recorded this a few weeks ago so it shouldn't have any cur…

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The psychology of nostalgia 26:29

4M ago26:29

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Do you look back on the past with rose-tinted spectacles, memories of the good old days accompanied by warm, fuzzy feelings? Or when you reflect on the past is it hard to do so without a tinge of sadness? Whether you fall on the more bitter or more sweet side, this is the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. But nostalgia was not always just a feeling…

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19 - Monsters with Holly from The Retro Collective 32:49

5M ago32:49

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This episode Holly from The Retro Collective joins me and brings the BBC game Monsters. If you want to visit The Cave and The Arcade Archive then head over to https://www.retrocollective.co.uk/ and if the This Week in Retro pod appeals find it in all the usual places or here https://open.spotify.com/show/2OPQ3cADaB92E9SpRdTe5y?si=e4c4ed9b7e3e4b7e I…

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Guinea eliminates sleeping sickness 26:28

5M ago26:28

26:28

As Guinea becomes the latest country to eliminate sleeping sickness, how close are we to defeating the disease completely? Also on the program, what does a massive shakeup at the US Agency for International Development mean for global health? And a new discovery is shedding a bit more light on a neural fossil in our ears. Presenter: Claudia Hammond…

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Results Ready - Your Guide to Understanding Your Exam Results 23:38

5M ago23:38

23:38

In this episode, Caróg Green, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Student Support Officers Teresa Lydon and Kelly Moore discuss University of Galway semester one provisional exam results. Teresa and Kelly emphasise that the provisional semester one exams are provisional, so they can be subject to change. There is plenty of time to take action if…

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BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on Gen-Z’s Running Boom, Heathrow Expansion & Mental Health! 30:26

5M ago30:26

30:26

BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on Gen-Z’s Running Boom, Heathrow Expansion & Mental Health! had the pleasure of joining BBC London's Shay Kaur-Grewal and Nick Ede to dive into some of today’s most talked-about topics. From the revival of running led by Gen-Z and the explosive growth in marathon participation to major issues like the Heathrow exp…

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18 - The Biz with Sean Bell on the ZX Spectrum 43:34

5M ago43:34

43:34

Joined in this episode by Sean Bell from The Computer Game Show. Big fan of the show and haven't had the chance to chat much before so this was a delight! We talk about the The Biz on the ZX Spectrum written by Chris Sievey aka Frank Sidebottom. Here's Sean playing the Biz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3woSlOfoZDY Merch, podcasts and everything T…

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16 - Dungeon Master with Dave Velociraptor 34:32

5M ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to the show that invites a guest on to chat about a 'retro' game that means something to them. The term retro here is used VERY loosely. Basically the guest can bring anything... Season 2 Episode 1 kicks off with Dave Velociraptor - one of the hosts on teh fab This Week in Retro podcast and YouTube show. Check out TWIR - https://www.youtube…

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USA issues stop-work order on global aid 26:29

5M ago26:29

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What will President Trump’s order stopping work on foreign aid projects mean for global health? Also on the program, a new method for repairing heart muscles using stem cells shows promise, and do weight-loss drugs also stop the ‘food noise’ so many people hear? GP and medical journalist Graham Easton joins Claudia in studio to discuss. Presenter: …

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BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on Ozempic, Alcohol-Free Beer & Behind-the-Scenes at the Australian Open! 18:48

5M ago18:48

18:48

BBC London Guest Arj Thiruchelvam on Ozempic, Alcohol-Free Beer & Behind-the-Scenes at the Australian Open! Join me, Arj Thiruchelvam, Head Coach of Performance Physique, as I sit down with BBC London's Shay Kaur-Grewal and Nick Ede for a lively discussion on trending news stories. From the behind-the-scenes drama at the Australian Open to the rise…

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17 - Sim City 2000 with LGR Clint 32:34

5M ago32:34

32:34

This episode I'm chatting to Clint who is perhaps better known as LGR on YouTube. He jumped into the game early and his hard work has paid off. he's currently sitting at 1.75 million subs. Unfortunately he was recently hit by Hurricane Helene. It's an incredible story. Check out his YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@LGR If you want to support me …

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A WHO without the United States 26:27

5M ago26:27

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As President Trump signals his intention to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, what could the global health ramifications be? Also, Meta moves from an independent fact-checking program to community notes - how will this affect health misinformation across the company’s platforms? A new rapid test that could help diagnose…

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The toll of wildfires on health 26:28

5M ago26:28

26:28

With extensive wildfires in Los Angeles, we look at the longer-term health impacts of wildfires and why there is still a risk to health after a fire is extinguished. A global commission has called for an overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed, suggesting more measures for practitioners to help distinguish between different types of obesity and improv…

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15 - Top Banana with Amigo Aaron 34:06

5M ago34:06

34:06

This weeks guest on the show that asks people to bring a retro game to the table is Amigo Aaron. Along with Boat and The Brent, Aaron has been podcasting about retro games forever. Starting off with the Amiga he quickly moved onto other delights including the TRS-80 and the humble Speccy. Check out the Amigos Retro Gaming YouTube channel https://ww…

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Should we be worried about HMPV? 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

With reports of rising cases of the respiratory illness HMPV in multiple countries and concern over the risk it poses, we look behind the headlines to reality check what is really going on. Also on the show, we hear from injured Ukrainians who are building drones to help with their mental and physical rehabilitation. Plus, how does elite sport impa…

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A Malawi ‘Spay Day’ 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

Claudia Hammond is in Malawi exploring the concept of One Health, where the health of humans, animals and the environment are all linked. Today we’re visiting a makeshift roadside operating theatre for dogs in the village of Kauma, just outside of Lilongwe. During the ‘Spay Day’, vets from the Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals…

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One Health in Malawi 26:29

6M ago26:29

26:29

Claudia Hammond is in Malawi exploring a movement known as “One Health”: an approach that calls for collaboration between the fields of human, animal, and environmental health, for the benefit of all. And how can this help to prevent disease when people and animals live in close proximity? We hear how vets and researchers across Malawi are tackling…

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7. Bonus Episode - Extra Dose 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

Right, roll up your sleeve, it’s time for an extra dose of Best Medicine! This is a special episode of unheard bits that couldn’t be squeezed into Series 2, featuring more fascinating medical insights, extended bits and a whole Petri dish of jokes – some more cultured than others. Laura Smyth shares more on sleep, Zoe Lyons delves into transplants …

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6. Pain Management, Organoids, Prosthetic Leg Covers 28:46

6M ago28:46

28:46

Joining Kiri this week is comedian Desiree Burch who explains the best ways to cope with pain following surgery. Dr Abdullah Khan engineers mini versions of human organs in a dish to enable more effective testing of new medical treatments, and Mark Williams shows off personalised prosthetic legs clad in anything from gold and flames to beer and the…

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