Sick of Health

We often highlight the light side of Pharma; new treatments, exciting trials, patient success stories, etc. Unfortunately, there have been a few classic examples of the dark side of Pharma in the news recently. As your healthcare Jedi it's only right that we share these too and cast some light on the dark.

With an inquiry from the UK government into concussions and sport currently underway. We thought it was a great time to discuss the issue. It's a huge one that we still don't really understand, but the changes to sport being discussed are arguably just as scary.

Chimeras, ancient historical roots very new questions. Join us as we debate the questions around new research into animals with human organs ... maybe even brains.

The countdown is over. Episode 1, Season 3 is here. But another countdown has just begun. The countdown to sperm count zero, by 2045. That's right loosen your underwear (you'll understand) and strap in. It's a big start to the season as we dig into Dr Shanna Swan's scary prediction.

Another updates episode where we debunk the myths out there, get research updates from David, revisit some unanswered questions and some listener questions. Enjoy! (it may be the last in the sick of isolation mini series for a while)

This week, as promised, we take a look at how different countires have approached the coronavirus and discuss which approaches are currently looking better

Part 3 in the Coronavirus mini-series, we're myth busting, revisiting unanswered questions and looking at the research updates

In the 2nd edition of the Corona virus mini series we focus on what the scientific world is doing to find a vaccine and treatments for COVID19

The podcast is back for an isolation mini series. What better way to spend our new found time than unearthing the reality behind COVID19

Breast be looking at your genetics by Sick of Health

We've all heard about it, but hows it happened, why's it happened and is it closer to home than we thought? Warning: Addiction to this podcast is highly likely.

Alzheimer's. The UK's biggest killer and no hope for a cure. Well ... maybe not. A truly unforgettable episode.

We discuss vaccine hesitancy, what it is, where it's come from and attempt to explain why it's coming back. It might all leave you feeling a bit vaxxed.

We are back for season 2 and diving straight into a big topic. Joined by Char Moncrieff, author of 'Big Boys Cry', we discuss the complex issue of Male suicide and the shocking stats that surround it

Immunotherapy, we take you through the good, the bad, the hope and the ..... totally rad?

Did you do Dry January this year? Was it worth it? We discuss the pros and the lows. With some sobering thoughts and some intoxicating chat.

Not as morbid as it sounds, we ask ourselves how do we think we will die through a look at the past and a nod to the future. You'll love it

The story of a rogue Chinese scientist who is playing God despite the better judgment of the rest of the world

The war on drugs is over. And the winner is...pharma. As cannabis is legalised for medical treatment, we untangle the weed from the medical need.

Would you have chemotherapy on the off-chance you have cancer? Prostate cancer screening remains one of the most controversial areas of medicine. Errol’s life changed drastically when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he has since encouraged many from his community to get tested. But what is the cost for each life potentially saved?

Billions of pounds are spent on medical research, but what if the answers lie inside of us? Joy Milne discovered that she had a unique talent, one that has the potential to revolutionise screening for Parkinson’s disease.