大象传媒 Two - Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, Series 6

Can I alter my gut bacteria and improve my health?

The gut microbiome is a hot topic in health right now聽鈥� but can we change it?

How 3D printing could revolutionise surgery

We witness a pioneering operation聽to implant a聽3D printed titanium聽sternum.

Will exercise make me hungry?

We聽test the聽theory聽that聽working up a sweat聽also makes you work up an appetite.聽

Can I lose weight by sleeping more?

We discover how the amount of sleep we get affects how much we eat.聽

Should I worry about Seasonal Affective Disorder?

We find out聽how the winter blues can affect us and what we can do about it.

Should I believe headlines that say red wine is good for me?

We聽uncover the truth about the supposed health benefits聽linked to聽red wine.

What to do if someone is having an asthma attack

Asthma attacks can be fatal, but spotting the symptoms and acting fast can save lives.

Are the methods used to decaffeinate coffee bad for me?

Decaf coffee is becoming increasingly popular 鈥� but does it pose any health risks?

What is Gout and how can I manage it?

Gout is on the rise - we reveal what it is and how to avoid it.

What are fermented foods and which are best for improving our gut health?

We put homemade and shop bought fermented foods to the test.

Can I speed up my metabolism?

We test some popular methods that claim to give your resting metabolic rate a boost.

Should I be concerned about arsenic in my rice?

We test some cooking methods that will help you reduce your exposure.

How can I tell if I have a thyroid problem, and what can I do about it?

Many people are concerned that they have a thyroid problem that remains undiagnosed.聽

Could enzymes called endolysins ease eczema symptoms and聽offer an alternative to antibiotics?

Gabriel Weston finds out about an exciting聽clinical trial in the Netherlands.

Should I worry about air pollution?

It鈥檚 now the world鈥檚 single biggest environmental killer 鈥� so what can we do?

How to spot the signs of eating disorders

Spotting eating disorders early makes a聽big difference to recovery.聽So what are the signs?

How much weight should I lift in the gym?

Do you really need to 鈥榞o heavy or go home鈥� or can you get results聽with light weights?

How can I stay healthy when I work shifts?

We聽track down the latest research to bring聽you our聽trusted guide to shift work.

Why do some people get cold sores and what can be done about them?

We reveal what causes cold sores and share聽our top tips for dealing with them.

Should I try SLS-free toothpaste?

It鈥檚 claimed that聽SLS-free toothpaste聽helps聽with mouth ulcers. We delve into the research.

How can I get more omega-3 into my diet and how much difference聽will it make to my health?

Our volunteers see what happens when they eat oily聽fish or take fish oil聽supplements.

What does eating a diet high in unhealthy fat聽really do to our bodies?

It turns out that eating lots of unhealthy fats could be worse for men than for women.

What is giant cell arteritis and how can I recognise it?

This little known condition聽can cause devastating sight loss unless it鈥檚 spotted in time.

Are there any drug-free remedies for travel sickness?

We run through the home remedies and easy techniques you can try.

Could targeting networks in the brain help to alleviate the symptoms of PTSD?

We find out about 鈥榥euromodulation鈥櫬犫€� a treatment聽being trialled in California.

Should I worry about plastics?

Chemicals like BPA and phthalates can聽get from plastics into food 鈥� but is this a problem?

Can I really boost my immune system?

We reveal that when聽it comes to the immune system what's聽actually important is balance.

Is it safe to use cling film in the microwave?

We sent cling films to the lab to see if we should worry about chemicals聽getting into food

What can I do about restless legs syndrome?

Why do restless legs happen and what are the treatment options?

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