Most of us know that being overweight increases people’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and, of course, joint problems. Yet hardly a day goes by when there isn't some new, and often conflicting, advice on diet and nutrition. Nutritional therapist, Laura Southern talks about the part diet plays in our health, quick-fix weight loss jabs, and the latest thinking on ultra-processed foods and the microbiome. Plus, the British broadcaster, writer and former...

Hear the latest news and breast cancer research from Claire Rowney, CEO of Breast Cancer Now, and Dr Cliona Kirwan, a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Professor of Surgical Trials. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cancer cases. That’s more than 150 women diagnosed every day. The positive news is that survival rates have doubled in the last 50 years in the UK. Early detection and research are as vital as ever. Helen Addis, who was...

Scott Mitchell was with his partner and wife, Dame Barbara Windsor, for 27 years. They went public with the news of her Alzheimer's in 2018. Today, he's the People's Champion for the government-funded "Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission," and an Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK. You'll hear about his work and their life together, and their meeting with the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Scott shares some vital advice on the how to tell someone you're concerned about their...

Assisted dying has never been legal in the UK, but that could be about to change. Several proposals have been presented over the years, but none have passed into law. I’ve been talking to Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebeca Wilcox. And Dame Esther answers some questions that Rebeca asked her mum, on my behalf. My celebrity guest this week was Mr Saturday Night for years, on Game for a Laugh, You Bet,  and the iconic Stars in Their Eyes. On stage,  he won the Laurence Olivier Award for...

Also, this week, how do we get better at spotting and preventing sepsis? And a warning from the UK Health Security Agency about meningitis. How can you spot the warning signs? My guests this week include Charlotte Armitage, a psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. Her forthcoming book, "Generation Zombie," explores the impact of excessive screen time on children's development. Plus, Rory Cellan-Jones OBE, who was the BBC's technology correspondent until 2021. Two...

Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer worldwide? One in four deaths in the UK is from heart attacks or strokes. Can you recognize the warning signs?  In Episode 6 of The Dr. Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, we focus on cardiovascular health with Julie Ward, a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation.  Learn the 3 biggest risk factors for heart disease, how to interpret palpitations, and what your blood pressure readings really mean. For more advice,...

In Episode 5 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/) we are discussing eye care with Denise Voon, from the College of Optometrists and eye health expert Ros Mussa. This episode emphasises the importance of regular eye exams to prevent issues like glaucoma and dry eye syndrome, which often go unnoticed until it's too late. Both professionals stress the importance of early intervention through regular eye exams, warm compresses, artificial tears,...

In Episode 4 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/), some valuable advice if you struggle with sleep. Doctors know that prolonged periods of poor sleep can negatively impact your physical and mental health, increasing the likelihood of developing various conditions. With the demands and pressures of modern life, it’s a problem that affects us all at one time or another. My guest is nutritionist Rob Hobson, the author of three books, including The...

On Episode 3 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, https://www.healthspan.co.uk/, I’m joined by the man who launched Radio 1 in 1967 and recently celebrated 60 years on the air. On July 25th, 1964, Tony Blackburn put on a pair of headphones and sat behind a microphone for the very first time on the pirate ship Radio Caroline; since then, he’s been on the radio pretty much non-stop and at the age of 81, he’s still going strong. Tony talks about his health over the years and...

On Episode 2 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, www.healthspan.co.uk/?utm_content=HJPodcast, my guest is Richard Madeley, a presenter who arrived on TV screens in 1988 when he launched This Morning on ITV alongside his wife, Judy Finnigan. Over the next 13 years, Richard and Judy became household names. These days, in addition to co-running the hugely successful Richard and Judy Book Club, he’s a novelist radio presenter and still appears on TV, hosting Good Morning...

I’m delighted to welcome you to The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, www.healthspan.co.uk/?utm_content=HJPodcast My first celebrity guest is a man who polarises opinions. He was the editor of the News of the World and The Daily Mirror. On TV, he judged America’s Got Talent, won the U.S. celebrity version of The Apprentice, and hosted his own show on CNN. From 2015, for the next six years, he was my colleague every morning on Good Morning Britain. I caught up with Piers in his...

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