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Do our lymphatic systems need a detox?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the lymphatic system.
26 May 2026,·28 mins
Rugby star Ellie Kildunne, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Working from bed, Kimberlé Crenshaw
England ruby star Ellie Kildunne on her rise to the top of the game.
30 May 2026,·57 mins
Series 3
6. Deleted
Jenny decides if she wants to continue to belong to the global DNA database.
09 Jun 2026,·28 mins
How does reading fiction impact our imagination and mental health?
What does reading novels do for our minds, our imaginations and our well-being?
26 May 2026,·27 mins
Giving yourself compassion
Kimberley meets Joshua Munn, who tells her how he’s learned to take care of himself.
27 May 2026,·28 mins
Seafarer welfare in the Strait of Hormuz
20,000 remain trapped on board their ships three months after the blockade began
27 May 2026,·26 mins
Audio Description on Streaming Platforms
Does audio description from streamers hit the spot for our visually impaired users?
26 May 2026,·19 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 6
Nurture kindness and compassion: Sharon Salzberg
Find kindness and compassion for yourself and others with this guided meditation.
03 May 2026,·10 mins
with Kiran Morjaria: The ultimate performance tool
Kiran Morjaria explores sleep science and practical habits to improve focus and energy.
25 May 2026,·60 mins
5. Diet
Sian Williams analyses the importance of diet to brain health.
21 Aug 2015,·15 mins
John Robins - from Alcohol Addiction to Becoming a Runner; "The Act of Beginning is Where the Magic is"
Presenter and stand-up comedian John Robins on his journey from addiction to running.
05 Mar 2026,·44 mins
Introducing a new TV series of Just One Thing
Zoe Ball has news of a new 12-part TV series of Just One Thing, available from 23 March.
20 Mar 2026,·1 min
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
Responding to Ebola
Tackling the latest outbreak and what it's like to catch the disease
29 May 2026,·23 mins
The dogs that bring hope
Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope.
26 May 2026,·23 mins
Series 1
Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia
If we don't snooze, we lose. How badly does lack of sleep affect our mind and our body?
19 Dec 2017,·28 mins
5. The Spectrum
Has the idea of autism expanded so far that it’s breaking?
09 May 2025,·14 mins
13. Legacy
India considers how witches today are a powerful way of resisting and addressing the past.
30 May 2023,·28 mins
S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’
Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.
22 Aug 2023,·47 mins
5: The Future
The final part of a thought-provoking book questioning overdiagnosis in medicine.
21 Mar 2025,·14 mins
5. Hobbies: Comfort in Overwhelm
Why hitting people with a foam stick is the only thing that isn't overwhelming!
10 Feb 2026,·19 mins
Series 3: Exercise
S3. Ep 8 - Activity Revolution
The Van Tulleken twins explore the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity.
06 Feb 2024,·28 mins
Celebrating Visible Recovery
In the final episode, Melissa and Jade speak about celebrating visible recovery.
07 Oct 2020,·49 mins
The Future Is Fibre
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall looks to the future of food to ask how we can eat more fibre.
30 Jan 2026,·14 mins
Episode Twelve: December
Dr Lucy Maddox shares practical advice from her experience as a clinical psychologist
07 Jun 2023,·14 mins
36. Christopher McDougall: Born to run
Joe Wicks asks the author Chris McDougall what keeps him mentally and physically strong.
17 Aug 2022,·38 mins
Episode 5 - Earth
Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing
01 Aug 2023,·14 mins
Amygdala
Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken take a journey around the human body.
31 Mar 2022,·35 mins
Rescued street dogs in Uganda help survivors find comfort, healing and renewed hope
26 May 2026,·24 mins
How Music Can Hold and Heal Us
We explore how music—especially lullabies—heals like medicine.
13 Mar 2025,·25 mins
