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Solving the mystery of allergies

October 21, 2026

In this week's Health Check, Claudia Hammond looks at a new study in mice that examines two longstanding questions about allergies: why do they often emerge only after repeated exposure to the allergen and why do people with one allergy often develop other allergies as well? Claudia speaks to a scientist who has been attempting to solve these mysteries; Dr Caroline Sokol, from the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, Assistant Profess...

What happens in the ovaries postmenopause?

October 14, 2026

Perhaps contrary to popular belief, it is not all over for ovaries once a woman is post-menopausal. In a study published in Aging Cell, researchers studying the ovaries from 28 women found that even though their reproductive function ceases, the ovaries remain biologically active and continue to change in the decades after menopause. Francesca Duncan from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Northwestern University and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging joins Claudia to discu...

Should we be worried about the plague?

October 07, 2026

This week, Claudia is joined in the studio by Clare Wilson, Science writer at The i Paper.After a 28-young woman who was studying infectious diseases in a lab in Siberia has died from pneumonia, Health Check takes an in-depth look at the plague, examines what we know about what has happened and asks how worried we should be about this news.A new series of papers from the journal, The Lancet, argue that the scale of young people’s digital media use and emerging evidence of harm justify prevent...

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The publicly listed email for Health Check: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Health Check have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Health Check?

Health Check typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Medical specialists, practicing clinicians, university professors, epidemiologists, biomedical researchers, and public-health experts with authoritative expertise or relevant current research. Common among recent guests: university research; clinical specialization; public-health leadership. Recent guests include Margie Davenport, Kareeshma Wadia, and Rebecca Katz.

How hard is it to get booked on Health Check?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Health Check cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Medical Research, Public Health, Mental Health, and Women's Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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