On the trail of a new street drug

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 things that may never become a problem. La ...  Show more

Right now, research is gathering pace in revolutionising our understanding of inflammation, which could transform the treatment of so many chronic diseases - cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, depression, type 2 diabetes and many more. So, what is inflammation, how is it implica ...  Show more

This episode covers drug addiction.

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A four part examination in to the four main party drugs used by gay men: MDMA, cocaine, ketamine and G.A sit down with Dr. Emmert Roberts, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Addiction Psychiatry at King’s College London, to discuss what each substance actually does to the body and brain ...  Show more

Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the UK drugs scene. This week he hears about the world of antidepressants: Are they overprescribed? How do they work? Who do they work for? He talks to his best mate Rebecca, and comedians Ahir Shah and Angela Barnes about their relationship to medi ...  Show more

Comedian Jacob Hawley continues his exploration of the UK drugs scene.This time, Jacob heads to Fabric nightclub to talk to the general manager Luke Laws about how they keep drugs out and protect their punters. He also meets grime artist and DJ Faze Miyake to hear what it's like ...  Show more