It's been a busy few weeks of news for Helen and Steve to sink their teeth into and they kick off this episode discussing the new health ministers' roles and an end to industrial action. They also break down the disappointing news out of New Zealand regarding a U-turn on their revolutionary smoking policy and it's possible impact on the UK's own policy. Steve also talks about two major events in Parliament this week namely his debate on regulatory controls in tattoos and piercings and Elton...

Helen and Steve are back breaking down the news of the past two weeks including the Kings Speech; and what was included and missed, the cabinet reshuffle and what that might mean for health policy and a number of recent news stories. Also joining Helen and Steve is Delyth Morgan, CEO of Breast Cancer Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode you've all been waiting for here is finally here! Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt MP, joins Steve and Helen on the podcast to talk all things strikes, NHS Workforce Plan and cancer. The Chancellor also joins the Pod Surgery to take questions for you, our listeners. Steve and Helen also discuss the Health Committee's work visit to Singapore as part of the inquiry into future cancer, Helen attending a key AI strategy summit at Bletchley Park and...

Steve and Helen delve into the details coming out of Party conference season including the major announcement by the Prime Minister that children turning 14 or younger this year can never legally be sold cigarettes in their lifetime. The episode also takes a look at the Liberal Democrat's 'Transforming the Nation's Health' plan. Other topics include Steve's time in Ghana which involves a deeper look at HIV and AIDS, maternal health and the fight against malaria. Pod Surgery opens once again...

Steve and Helen are back for another week to get to the bottom of the current health news, discussing strikes, developments for Martha's Rule, Covid-19 boosters and rumours of a disposable vaping ban. Kevin Fenton, Regional Director, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (London), Government’s Chief Advisor, HIV overseeing implementation of the HIV Action Plan and President of the Faculty of Public Health joins the pod to talk HIV, PrEP and STDs. Hosted on Acast. See...

Steve and Helen brave the heat for the most recent episode of Prevention is the new cure to tackle some of the biggest health news stories of the past week. Tune in to hear about the story behind Martha's Rule, the news that cancer cases are surging in under 50s and the dangers of heatwaves. Pod Surgery is also back to discuss 'what success looks like for the Secretary of State ahead of the next election". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Helen are back with another special as they welcome the campaigners behind Owen's Law, Emma Kocher and Paul Carey, to learn more about the danger of allergies and the need for better information and warnings in restaurants. As usual this episode also covers the news of the day including Lucy Letby's horrific murder of seven babies, cancer labels on bras and pants and progress in identifying prostate cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Summer holiday special, Helen and Steve cover a variety of topics including weight loss, malaria and the ever present Covid-19. The duo also delve into the decision behind increasing numbers of UK doctors heading down under. Pod Surgery is back with dogs, sun cream, steps and flip-flops! 17mins 24mins 30mins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen and Steve are straight back to business after a short break as they delve deeper into the workforce plan and public sector pay. They also discuss measles, vaccinations and the UK's aging population before welcoming Professor Sir David Haslam and Professor David Pendleton to discuss wider issues in healthcare and Sir David's new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Helen take a deep dive into the NHS workforce plan following its grand unveiling last week and also reflect on a major week of celebration and thanksgiving for the NHS for it's 75th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CEO of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, is the latest guest on Steve and Helen's podcast to talk all things prevention, NHS Confed and his time in Tony Blair's Downing Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sex and weather are on the table in this week's episode, as Helen and Steve take a deeper look at the record breaking infections of gonorrhoea and syphilis. Also covered are developments in the fight against illegal vaping, the upcoming workforce plan and the dangers of heart disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Luke Evans MP is the latest guest on the podcast as he talks more about his body image campaign and Steve and Helen break down the related prevention issues. Other key issues covered are the latest Junior Doctors strike action, illegal vaping and Chelsea Flower Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Steve and Helen take an in depth look the Government's newly announced Primary Care Recovery Plan and also welcome the Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Chris Askew, to have a special discussion on diabetes and specifically type 2 diabetes. Steve, Helen and Chris also open the Pod Surgery covering the sugar tax and bariatric surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Helen delve into the world of vaccinations and dentistry as they separate out myth from fact. They also cover the new phenomenon of 'activity snacking' and open the Pod Surgery to hear feedback from the smoking and vaping special as well as touch on workforce issues in the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 of Prevention is the new cure sees Steve and Helen talk ongoing industrial action by junior doctors, the infected blood inquiry and Parkinson's, as well as welcoming their second guest onto the show in the form of the Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Deborah Arnott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Helen talk junior doctor strikes, the issues surrounding Nitrous Oxide and open the Pod Surgery to cover alcohol harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Helen welcome their first guest onto the podcast as they talked cancer with the National Cancer Director, Dame Cally Palmer. Steve and Helen also gave their immediate budget reactions and discussed the junior doctors strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen and Steve talk end of life care, technology, cancer and open the "pod surgery" to talk diabetes, obesity and dentistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen and Steve talk strikes, prevention and the start of an interactive "pod surgery". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.