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Michael Mosley investigates the best way to keep calories in check, and Saleyha Ahsan runs an experiment to find out whether probiotic products really can improve health.
Michael Mosley investigates whether diet or exercise is a more effective way to keep calories in check, and Saleyha Ahsan runs an experiment to find out whether probiotic products really can improve health.
Chris van Tulleken discovers whether red wine lives up to its healthy reputation, Zoe Williams looks at how sleep duration affects how much people eat, and Gabriel Weston witnesses the first operation of its kind in the UK - fitting a sternum implant made using 3D printing.
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The gut microbiome is a hot topic in health right now – but can we change it?
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We witness a pioneering operation to implant a 3D printed titanium sternum.
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We test the theory that working up a sweat also makes you work up an appetite.
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We discover how the amount of sleep we get affects how much we eat.
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We find out how the winter blues can affect us and what we can do about it.
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We uncover the truth about the supposed health benefits linked to red wine.
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Asthma attacks can be fatal, but spotting the symptoms and acting fast can save lives.
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Decaf coffee is becoming increasingly popular – but does it pose any health risks?
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Gout is on the rise - we reveal what it is and how to avoid it.
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We put homemade and shop bought fermented foods to the test.
Clips
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:03Caro Emerald
Dr. Wanna Do
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00:09Julio Iglesias
La Mer (En Directo)
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00:10Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mbube
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00:13Woody Allen
Wild Man Blues
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00:20Berlin Opera Chorus
Le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492, Act III: "Che Soave Zeffiretto"
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00:49Reliable Source Music
Marys Retro Ballroom
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00:59Caro Emerald
Dr. Wanna Do
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Presenter | Chris van Tulleken |
| Presenter | Zoe Williams |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Series Producer | Catherine Abbott |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Broadcasts
- Wed 1 Feb 2017 20:00
- Thu 23 Feb 2017 00:25
- Thu 19 Apr 2018 15:15
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