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  1. Antibiotics

    Angela Rippon looks into the ways scientists are trying to fight antibiotic resistance.

  2. Carbs

    Dr Xand van Tulleken explores possible negative effects of carbohydrates on health.

  3. Getting Fit

    Michael Mosley examines the latest research on fitness to separate fact from fiction.

  4. Sleep

    Michael Mosley explores what happens if we don't get enough sleep and how to get more.

  5. Stress

    Fiona Phillips explores the perception, experience and management of stress.

  6. Improving Your Mental Health

    Alex Scott and Tanya Byron reveal the latest science on how to improve your mental health.

  7. Getting Fit at 91热爆

    How to get fit at home 鈥� fast. Mehreen Baig investigates the latest science.

  8. Boosting Your Immune System

    The definitive guide to defending yourself against Covid-19 and other diseases.

  9. Cosmetic Treatments - Part 2

    Michael Mosley and Mehreen Baig look at non-invasive procedures for the body.

  10. Cosmetic Treatments - Part 1

    Michael Mosley and Mehreen Baig investigate non-invasive facial procedures.

  11. Takeaways

    Nikki Fox discovers what鈥檚 really in takeaways, and what they are doing to our health.

  12. The Menopause

    Mariella Frostrup shares her own experience of the menopause and investigates what it is.

  13. Obesity

    Chris Bavin reveals the latest scientific research on obesity.

  14. Looking Good

    Cherry Healey investigates the claims made by the cosmetics industry about their products.

  15. HIV

    Dr Chris van Tulleken explores the latest science around HIV.

  16. Meat

    Following volunteers on a study to find out exactly how much meat is good for people.

  17. Healthy Eating

    Fiona Phillips teams up with leading scientists to investigate healthy eating and drinking

  18. Alcohol

    A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim is on a mission to find out the truth about alcohol.

  19. Dementia

    Angela Rippon investigates Alzheimer's disease.

  20. Your Teeth - Part 2

    Britain's top dentists show how science can change how we all look after our teeth.

  21. Your Teeth - Part 1

    Britain's top dentists show how science can change how we all look after our teeth.

  22. Your Medicine Cabinet

    Dr Chris Van Tulleken seeks out the truth about over-the-counter medicines.

  23. Fat

    Dr Saleyha Ahsan cuts through the confusion and reveals the surprising science of fat.

  24. Calories

    Dr Chris van Tulleken shows how we can all be healthier by eating smarter.

  25. Sugar

    Fiona Phillips is on a mission to find out the truth behind the recent headlines on sugar.