About this episode
The episode discusses a new non-hormonal treatment for menopausal hot flushes, antimicrobial resistance in hospital water systems, and a fart detector for gut health.
A new non-hormonal drug has been approved to treat menopausal hot flushes. It works by regulating the body's cooling signals and is now available on the NHS in England for those who cannot use hormone replacement therapy. Before delving into the evidence with resident GP Dr Margaret McCartney, James finds out what it feels like to have a hot flush. Also this week, James chats to Dr Manjula Meda, a microbiologist who is spearheading a radical new project. She has found that water systems in hospitals may be a breeding ground for antimicrobial resistance, and is tackling this by removing the sinks from wards. Is it effective and safe? Finally, we all do it, but we don't like discussing it... Farting. James speaks to the University of Maryland's Professor Brantley Hall, who has developed a 'fart detector' that can measure emissions to get a better understanding of gut health. And James gets the chance to attach one to his pants for three days. For science, of course. Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell and Gerry Holt Content editor: Ilan Goodman Production coordinator: Stuart Laws Inside Health was made by the BBC’s Audio Science Unit in collaboration with…
People in this episode
Host: James Gallagher
Guests: Dr Margaret McCartney, Dr Manjula Meda, Professor Brantley Hall
Topics covered
- menopause
- hot flushes
- antimicrobial resistance
- gut health
- microbiology
Keywords
- menopausal treatment
- hot flush
- non-hormonal drug
- antimicrobial resistance
- gut health
- fart detector
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NHS, University of Maryland, BBC, The Open University
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